The retail prices of petrol and diesel for Tongatapu will remain unchanged, while the price of kerosene dropped by 5 seniti/litre, the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development (MTED) advised. The new petroleum prices became effective this week, 1 July as approved by the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA).
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Wednesday 2 July 2025
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Tuesday 1 July 2025
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A community nursery for Kolomotu’a was launched by the Acting British High Commissioner, HE Miss Emma Macri, at Halaano in Tongatapu yesterday, 30 June 2025.

Monday 30 June 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Trade Fair 2025 opens on Thursday 3 July at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall, where more than 40 local businesses will showcase Tonga-made products. The exhibition will run through to Saturday
Wednesday 18 June 2025
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Over $185,000 AUD worth of biosecurity equipment was handed over to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry today, 18 June 2025. The equipment was funded under a PACER Plus trade agreement to help enhance Tonga's Sanitary and Phytosanitary Systems.

Wednesday 4 June 2025
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A new strategy, ‘Growing the Pacific 2050 Strategy for Agriculture and Forestry’, was endorsed by Pacific Island countries at the Regional Meeting of Ministers for Agriculture and Forestry, in Nuku’alofa, last week.

Thursday 29 May 2025
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A solar-powered desalination system to provide water for agriculture was launched on Monday, 26 May, at the Nishi Trading Farm, Vaini, Tongatapu, during the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry. This new technology in Tonga aims to combat drought and seawater intrusion on agricultural land.

Tuesday 27 May 2025
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The Pacific Farmer Organizations (PFO) will receive AUD$3 million in funding from the Australian Government to support climate-resilient farming initiatives in seven Pacific countries, including Tonga, over the next four years.

Monday 26 May 2025
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Tongan farmers, growers, and exporters will have the opportunity to build stronger trade relationships with New Zealand and enhance their export readiness through two workshops to be held this week in Nuku'alofa. The Path 2 Market workshop, and the Mini Trade Forum will be held on 27-28 May.

Wednesday 30 April 2025
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Tomorrow, 1 May, retail prices for petrol, kerosene and diesel will decrease by 10 seniti/litre in Tongatapu, as approved by the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA).

Tuesday 1 April 2025
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The new petroleum prices for April, were approved by the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA), effective today, 1 April 2025. Wholesale prices for petrol, kerosene, and diesel prices will decrease. Retail diesel price will decrease, while retail prices of petrol and kerosene for Tongatapu will remain unchanged.

Friday 14 March 2025
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Only one petrol station in Tonga complies fully with the business requirements of the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development, the Minister Hon. Kapelieli Lanumata told media this afternoon. He threatened to shut down all of the bowsers that did not meet the standards required, citing lax safety compliance at most of the stations.

Wednesday 5 March 2025
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Due to the combined effects of higher international prices, reduced freight rates, and weaker Pa'anga, the wholesale petrol, kerosene and diesel prices increased this month. As a result, the retail prices in Tongatapu also increase.

Wednesday 5 March 2025
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The quarterly prices for Liquified petroleum gas both increased by TOP 0.10 /kg for Tongatapu and TOP 0.05/kg for Vava’u this week.

Thursday 27 February 2025
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Tonga's domestic carrier, Lulutai Airlines, needs $7 million pa'anga from Government to ensure its continued operations, the Minister for Public Enterprises, Hon. Piveni Piukala told a media briefing on 21 February,, claiming that without this financial injection, the airline would cease operations.

Tuesday 4 February 2025
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The retail prices of petrol and kerosene for Tongatapu will remain unchanged, $3.25 per litre for petrol and $2.45 for kerosene, while the retail prices of diesel will increase by 5 seniti per litre, $3.25 per litre, stated the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development.

Monday 23 December 2024
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Starlink has been granted approval to provide high-speed internet services in Tonga, the Regulator for Communications, (MEIDECC), announced.

Thursday 12 December 2024
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A new building complex for JH International Ltd. was opened by HM King Tupou VI and HM Queen Nanasipau'u, at Matatoa, Tongatapu, on 11 December 2024.

Friday 6 December 2024
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The prices for petrol, kerosene, and diesel increased on Tuesday, 3 December, and will remain until the next price adjustment in the new year. The retail price of petrol for Tongatapu will increase by 10 seniti/litre ($3.15 to $3.25), kerosene by 5 seniti/litre ($2.35 to $2.40), while diesel remains unchanged ($3.15).

Thursday 5 December 2024
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Imports of raw poultry meat have been restricted by the Ministry of Agriculture (MAFF) to prevent the bird flu, a type of avian influenza that has spread across areas in three countries, the US, Australia, and New Zealand, that are Tonga's main source of chicken, turkey, and duck meat imports. Individual passengers from USA, Australia and New Zealand may not bring in raw poultry meat, although cooked poultry is allowed.

Wednesday 4 December 2024
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A 5G network service to improve the services of the Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC) was launched today by the Prime Minister Hon. Hu’akavameiliku at the TCC head office, in Fasi-moe-afi, Nuku'alofa, .
