Results for Development

A new water supply system for the Hangai Tokelau settlement in Tokomololo was handed overrun 14 November, by the Acting Ambassador of Japan to Tonga, H.E. Mr. Daishouji Toshiyuki.

A new evacuation and community hall for the island of ‘Eueiki and renovated kitchen facilities for Tupou College, Toloa, will be constructed under Japan's Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Project (GGP),with funding for the two projects totalling over USD $260,000.

The contract for the construction of a 720-meter bridge across the Fanga’uta Lagoon and 2.1 kilometers of approach roads was signed today, 10 September by the Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Dr Taniela Fusimalohi and Managing Director of McConnell Dowell Construction Ltd., in Nuku'alofa.

An official tree planting ceremony at the St George Building recognised Tonga's commitment to hosting the Pacific Resilience Facility, during a visit of a technical mission from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. The General Manager of PRF, Ms Finau Soqo, headed the PIF technical mission to assess and assure the member's readiness to sign the treaty that is set for 2026.

Fua‘amotu International Airport is set for a major upgrade, with plans to refurbish different areas of the facility supported by the Government of Japan. The Japanese Ambassador to Tonga signed-over grant aid worth (USD) 17.7 million to Prime Minister Hon Dr. ‘Aisake Eke yesterday, 19 August.

The Peace Corps Tonga welcomed 14 new trainees with a traditional Tongan ‘Ouau Kava (Kava Ceremony) in Tongatapu today, 20 June 2025.

Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Rt. Hon. Penny Wong visited the Masefield Naval Base in Touliki, Tongatapu, yesterday for a special programme that celebrated a long-standing Australia-Tonga partnership in Defence Cooperation. Australia has helped to develop the base under the Defence Cooperation Program with HMAF (formerly Tonga Defence Services) that goes back 38 years.

Seven new JICA volunteers arrived in Tonga in April, to commence their assignments on 23 May with various  government ministries and non-governmental organisations. Six of the volunteers will serve a two-year term, while one will complete a five-month term.

More than 20 Town and District Officers from Tonga are visiting Hainan Province in China to attend a two-week seminar on administration. The seminar, specifically designed for them, is being held from 16-29 April in Haikou City.