Results for tag

A Victim Service Unit to provide a safe place for victims of crimes, to make their complaints and be interviewed by Police Officers, was opened at the Nuku'alofa Central Police Station on November 1.

Tonga's democratic adventure during the past two years has been full of intrigues, revelations and challenges. Unfortunately, these goings on have distracted the attention of the Cabinet and the Parliament from the pressing issue of the day, which is to get the Tongan economy back on its feet, or we will become heavily relying on others for our livelihoods. Editor's Comment, by Pesi Fonua

Six men accused of manslaughter, including five Tongan police officers and one detainee, are expected to appear at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court this week on Friday, November 2.

More than 150 women in Vava'u underwent free testing for breast cancer and one woman who was detected with a lump was referred to hospital, during the first Breast Cancer Awareness program launched on October 26-27, in Tonga's outer islands.

Tonga's King Tupou VI held a two-day meeting with 21 nobles at the Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa from October 23-24, to discuss the Nobles' leadership roles, and their guardianship of Tongan traditions, culture, and the land.

A 25-year-old man had drowned yesterday, Thursday October 25 after his leg apparently got tangled in a nylon line that he used while diving for sea cucumber, on the northern coast of 'Atata Island.

The first published copy of a new book "Lakalaka, a Tongan Masterpiece of Performing Arts" was presented to HM Queen Nanasipau'u Tuku'aho this morning at Consular House, by the Tongan publisher Vava'u Press Ltd.

A lonely journey ended, and a new one discovering her long lost family began for Malia 'o Lotolua 'Ulu'ave Ma'u, after visiting her father's grave at Takaunove Cemetery in Fasi, Nuku'alofa, this afternoon. By Linny Folau.

Meeting in Fiji on 17–18 October the Heads of Quarantine of Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, and established a new forum for collaboration on technical issues currently limiting trade. Elvis Silvestrini, Fiji’s Head of Quarantine and inaugural Chair of the new group said, “We all want profitable and safe trade between Pacific Island countries, and also with our bigger trading partners. We need to work together to make that happen." - PHAMA press release.