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Tonga was defeated by Vanuatu 5-0 in its opening game at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 at Lautoka on 21 June.

“The world is undergoing profound changes, unseen in a century. Hegemony and power politics are on the rise. And the deficits in peace, development, security and governance are growing. All of these are posing unprecedented challenges for human society.” By MA Ke, Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Tonga. (A response to “All talk, no dialogue on Asian security”.)

A 39-year-old male driver from Havelu, whose vehicle crashed on Taufa'ahau Road in the Nuku'alofa CBD on Monday, 19 June, died in hospital the same morning, Tonga Police reported.

A team of specialist gynaecology and oncology practitioners led by a Tongan, Dr Michael Burling, has deployed to Tonga aiming to provide specialised medical care and services for Tongans.

There were loud exchanges in the House this morning, 20 June, in the debate over Tonga’s 2023-2024 Annual Budget. When the Minister of Finance Hon. Tiofilusi Tiueti announced his $784.2 million Budget, on 14 June, he told the House there is a deficit of over $27 million. The budget includes the government’s significantly increased foreign loan repayments. From the House by Pesi Fonua

King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u toured the Royal Agricultural, Fisheries, Tourism and Trade Show at the Mala’e Niu’eiki at Angaha, ‘Eua, despite the rainy weather and muddy environment, on Saturday 17 June 2023.

School and tuition fees for over 3,600 secondary and tertiary students have been paid under a World Bank program of financial assistance in Tonga, associated with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Ministry of Education and Training.

The Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority Mr. Michael Lodge is in Nuku’alofa.

Talitha Project launched Tonga Young Women’s Economic Resilience Project, 16 June at Tano’a International Hotel Nuku’alofa.