Tonga Police completed the Women’s Advisory Network Leadership training programme on 8 May 2026 after a week-long initiative aimed at strengthening women’s leadership within the organisation.
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Monday 11 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Thursday 30 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Ministry of Revenue and Customs hosted a Youth in Tax and Customs Forum at the Fa’onelua Convention Centre in Nuku’alofa on Thursday, 30 April, aimed at improving young people’s understanding of taxation and border protection.
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Thursday 30 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A backlog of more than 13,000 land surveying applications, land registrations, and lease files is overwhelming the Ministry of Lands, Survey, Planning & Natural Resources due to poor filling in the past, the Minister for Lands, Dr. Taniela Fusimalohi has said, adding that it could take up to ten years to clear.
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Tuesday 28 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Office of the Anti-Corruption Commissioner (ACC) and Tonga Police have confirmed that the ACC’s Director of Investigations and three investigators, all seconded from Tonga Police, resigned from their roles effective on 17 April 2026.
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Thursday 16 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongan flags will be flown at half-staff tomorrow, Friday 17 April 2026, in respect of the State Funeral of HE Brigadier-General Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, in Suva, Fiji.
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Wednesday 15 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lataifaingata’a Tangimana has resigned as Minister for Finance but still keeps his seat as Niua 17 People's Representative to Tonga's Legislative Assembly, the Prime Minster Hon. Lord Fakafanua announced today, 15 April 2026.
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Thursday 19 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s Prime Minister has urged the public to stop panic buying of fuel. Lord Fakafanua said today that Tonga’s fuel supply is expected to remain stable for the next two months and is currently rated at Green Level 1, under the government’s 5-level fuel security alert system. Going forward, limits will not be imposed unless the nation’s fuel supply tightens to Levels 2, 3 or 4.
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Wednesday 4 March 2026
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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Kingdom of Tonga have signed a US$5.3 million financing agreement to launch the Tonga Rural Innovation Project, Phase III (TRIP III), a six-year initiative designed to strengthen climate resilience and create economic opportunities for rural communities.
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Monday 2 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Kingdom of Tonga and the Republic of Zimbabwe reaffirmed a longstanding diplomatic relations with a meeting between Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua and Zimbabwe's Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Trade on Friday, 27 February 2026, in Nuku'alofa.
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Thursday 26 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Edwin Liava'a has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Tonga Post Limited (TPost) for a four-year term effective from 24 February, 2026.
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Wednesday 11 February 2026
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Nadi, Fiji
Tonga's Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr Viliami Latu, attended the Commonwealth Law Ministers meeting, joining more than 250 delegates, in Nadi, on Monday, 9 February. Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Botchwey said the meeting comes at a time when many people feel unsettled by political uncertainty, economic volatility and environmental threats.
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Tuesday 3 February 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Four community-based aged care centres will be built, with three in Tongatapu and one in Vava’u, under the Tonga Integrated Aged Care Project, said the Minister for Ministry of Internal Affairs, Hon. Fane Fituafe. Her Ministry is also prioritising a review of the Tonga Labour Mobility Policy 2024, and planning renovations to sports facilities in preparation for Tonga's hosting of the Pacific Games in 2031.
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Saturday 31 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The suspension of the United States visa, previously enjoyed by Tongan visitors to the USA, was triggered by high percentages of visa overstayers, the Minister for His Majesty’s Diplomatic Services, Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, told reporters yesterday, when questioned on the issue at the Prime Minister's first official media briefing for the year.
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Monday 5 January 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Prime Minister, Lord Fakafanua has announced an 11 member Cabinet , this afternoon, 5 January 2026, after the appointments were made by King Tupou VI, under the Constitution.
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Friday 19 December 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
King Tupou VI has appointed Lord Fakafanua (40) as the 20th Prime Minister of Tonga. The Royal Warrant of Appointment was presented during a private audience attended by the Prime Minister's family and his parliamentary supporters, at the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa, this afternoon, 18 December 2025. Lord Fakafanua told reporters that he hoped to have his new Cabinet sworn in before Christmas.
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Wednesday 10 December 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A grant valued at 400 million Japanese Yen (USD$ 2.65 million) for the implementation of solar power systems for the state-owned broadcaster, Tonga Broadcasting Commission (TBC), was signed today between the Government of Japan and Tonga.
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Tuesday 9 December 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Minister of Police, Hon. Paula Piveni Piukala, has been temporarily suspended from all ministerial duties, the Prime Minister's Office announced today. The Prime Minister stated that the suspension would allow an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commissioner into serious allegations against the Cabinet Minister to proceed “in the interest of procedural fairness and institutional propriety.”
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Wednesday 3 December 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An annual Public Holiday commemorating Anniversary of the Coronation of Tupou I on 4 December, will be observed on Monday 8 December.
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Friday 21 November 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A USD$10 million grant to support Tonga Government revenue management was received through the Ministry of Finance, from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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Monday 17 November 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
There are eleven public holidays set for 2026 in Tonga, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has confirmed today. Most of the public holidays will be observed on the date of occurance.
