The time for critical action on Climate Change is now, Tonga's Speaker Lord Fakafanua said during an Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in Egypt, during the 27th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP 27).
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Friday 18 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Friday 18 November 2022
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Abu Dhabi, UAE
King Tupou VI in Abu Dhabi this week, visited the Imperial College London Diabetics Centre, to ascertain the potential of a partnership in addressing Non-Communicable Diseases in particular diabetes and related illnesses. The King shared his hope that his people could one day access such services in Tonga.
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Friday 18 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police are carrying out a further investigation into the death of Tu’imala Uinisē Moala (46) in the house fire in Neiafu, on 8 November. Police Commissioner Shane McLennan has asked for the public to refrain from social media comments on the matter.
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Thursday 17 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Samoa’s Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Eti Sualauvi II visited the University of the South Pacific Tonga campus in Veitongo, on 17 November.
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Thursday 17 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) held an Initial Damage Assessment, in ‘Eua from 15-18 November, to further improve the strategic disaster response and short-term assistance, following natural disasters.
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Thursday 17 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Twenty Tongan women joined a gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) Harvesting and Post-Harvesting training session, to improve the watermelon export pathway to support women in the agriculture sector in Nuku'alofa, on 17 November.
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Thursday 17 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 26-year-old man from Matahau is in critical conditiona at Vaiola Hospital. A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm.
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Wednesday 16 November 2022
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Fonoi, Ha'apai
A shipment of building materials has been delivered to Fonoi, Ha’apai, on 14 November, for the reconstruction of 18 houses after all homes, except for one, on the island were destroyed by the tsunami on 15 January.
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Wednesday 16 November 2022
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Brisbane, Australia
Pacific delegates, including Tongans, attended the Pacific Telecommunications Security Expert Forum in Brisbane, Australia from 10-11 November. “We need more awareness of this enormous threat that comes with technology, and Tonga is in a very vulnerable position with our limited capacity, understanding and preparedness,” said Curtis Tu’ihalangingie, a delgate from Tonga's High Commission in Canberra,
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Wednesday 16 November 2022
Sydney, Australia
Tonga will host the 2022 Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy from 29 November to 3 December, where reigning champions Samoa will be in Nuku’alofa for the first time in the tournament’s history.
Wednesday 16 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
In Tonga, the price for petroleum will change, starting from Friday, 18 November, 2022.
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Wednesday 16 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Viliami Halalilo and Tukumo’ui Havea have been jailed for common assault when they punched and kicked a defenceless 21-year-old man in Neiafu, Vava’u.
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Wednesday 16 November 2022
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s champion National Netball Team, the Tala, are expected to visit Tonga on 3-13 December to connect with Tongans, celebrate their win, and hold a 'Tala Fou ki 'Api Camp and Tour'.
Tuesday 15 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two men were arrested in Hihifo District this morning, accused of being in possession of cannabis and an unlicensed shotgun, Tonga Police reported.
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Tuesday 15 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Samoa’s Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Eti Sualauvi II will officiate the graduation ceremony of the University of the South Pacific in Tonga on Friday, 18 November.
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Tuesday 15 November 2022
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Auckland, New Zealand
Twelve Codex member countries, including Tonga, attended the first South West Pacific (SWP) Codex Outreach Workshop in New Zealand, from 8-9 November, to further shape science-based international food standards, that help protect consumers and support trade.
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Tuesday 15 November 2022
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Wellington, New Zealand
A new $15 million commitment by New Zealand to the Adaptation Fund was made by Climate Change Minister James Shaw at COP27 in Egypt.
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Tuesday 15 November 2022
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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
The Canadian Government has renewed its CAD$10 million climate risk early warning system (CREWS), that will benefit a number of Pacific Island countries meteorological services in the next four-years.
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Tuesday 15 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The two latest road fatalities in Tongatapu and ‘Eua have been named by Tonga Police.
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Monday 14 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 21-year-old man, a pedestrian, died from a hit and run accident on a road in Pangai, ‘Eua, on Friday night, 11 November. A 15-year-old unlicensed driver has been arrested.
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