Tonga’s parliament passed the national Annual Budget for FY2023-2024 of $784.2 million pa’anga last night, 28 June, with 14-0 votes. The Minister of Finance, Hon. Tiofilusi Tiueti said there is a budget deficit of $27.2 million. From the House by Pesi Fonua.
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Thursday 29 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Wellington, New Zealand
A group of Pacific states known as 6-PAC, is leading the call for the shipping industry to align itself with the 1.5 degrees climate target, 28 June.
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Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Eight newly promoted members of the Tonga Fire and Emergency Services were appointed to new positions yesterday, 26 June 2023.
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Wednesday 28 June 2023
Manila, Philippines
An $8 million grant to the Government of Kiribati was disbursed by the Asian Development Bank to help fund drought relief efforts.
Wednesday 28 June 2023
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California, USA
Second generation Tongan-American twins Steffanie and Ashley Manukainiu, have made a name for themselves in the world of Professional Wrestling.
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Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Auckland, New Zealand
Tongan born Sione Taufa was appointed as Associate Dean Pacific at the University of Auckland Business School, New Zealand on 27 June,
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Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Sione ‘Akau’ola has been re-appointed as Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Public Enterprises.
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Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two Tongan pilots from Lulutai Airlines have revalidated their licences for the SAAB 340 aircraft, with support from the Australian Government.
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Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Queensland, Australia
Five Tongan women rugby players are among 20 women from Papua New Guinea and Samoa who will compete in the 2nd Oceania Rugby Women’s Combine in Fiji, from 21-26 August.
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Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tanaki Helu won the Best Chef of the Year contest, when he wowed judges with his main course, a honey glazed fish dish, during the second day of the Heilala Festival, in Nuku'alofa on 27 June.
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Tuesday 27 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Heilala festivities started with a Best Floral Arrangement competition on Monday, 26 June, at Ancient Tonga in Fangaloto, Tongatapu
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Monday 26 June 2023
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Lautoka, Fiji
Although Tonga lost to Samoa 1-3 in its second game at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship on 24 June, they did not make it easy for their opponent. The Tongans will now face New Caledonia on 27 June.
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Monday 26 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s national rugby union team, ‘Ikale Tahi will play two home test matches against Canada on 10-15 August, at Teufaiva Stadium.
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Monday 26 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An under 16s Rugby league team is set to tour Sydney, Australia for the next two weeks. The team left Fua’amotu Airport early Saturday morning, 24 June 2023.
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Saturday 24 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Miss Heilala Pageant 2023 opens on Monday 26 June, during with the Heilala Festival in Nuku’alofa Tonga. Nine contestants so far, have been introduced to the public.
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Saturday 24 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Governor General of Australia, Hon. David Hurley reaffirmed Australia's ties with Tonga, after visiting for the first time on Friday, 23 June.
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Saturday 24 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Prime Minister Hon Hu’akavameiliku officially opened the 26th USP student council meeting on 22 June, held at the USP Tonga-Campus ‘Atele.
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Saturday 24 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Dr Sela Moa was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Justice, effective on 24 June for a four-year term.
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Friday 23 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Deep Sea Mining Assessment commissioned by the Civil Society Forum of Tonga draws attention to the environmental risks and liabilities of deep sea mining.
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Friday 23 June 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Hili ‘a e fakatamaki Kōviti 19 ́ ‘i he 2022 ́ mo e ngaahi maumau mei he paa ‘a e mo’ungaafi HTHH pea mo e peaukula mo hono kafu efuˊ e Fonua, ‘oku matu‘aki mahu’inga ‘a e fokotu’utu’u ngaue fakapa’anga ‘a e Pangikē Pule Fakafonua ‘o Tonga′ ke tokoni‘i ‘a e langa fakaakeake he ‘ekonōmika ‘o e fonuaˊ mo e malu ‘o e tu’unga fakapa’anga fakalūkufua ‘i he 2023ˊ, mo e tukunga mateuteu ki ha ngaahi fakatamaki fakafokifā mei he lolotonga ni ki he kaha’u vave maiˊ.
