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Tonga's Honorary Consul General in Sydney, Australia, Louise Waterhouse, has announced the death of her mother, Suzanne Waterhouse, who passed away on Sunday 27 August at the age of 93 years. Suzanne, a Sydney socialite, and her husband the late, Bill Waterhouse, were friends of Tonga's royal family, and hosted them in Sydney on many occasions.

Tonga Catholic youth joined thousands of other youth members of the Catholic Church, in Lisbon, Portugal, celebrating World Youth Day that started from 1 to 6 August.

A new book of memories was launched to mark the Tonga High School 75th Diamond Jubilee recently. Called Road to ‘Faa’imata – 75th Anniversary’ the work is a collection of history and stories of ex-students of Tonga High School.

The Liahona-Saineha Alumni are celebrating Liahona High School’s Diamond Jubilee Anniversary in a joyful week-long celebration, which started on 9 July.

Five Tongan students have completed their studies from various universities in China in the past academic year, the Embassy of Tonga in China confirmed.

The 12 Miss Heilala contestants shone at the Heiala Ball on 6 July at the conclusion of the contest at the Sir Sofele Hall in ‘Apifo’ou, Ma’ufanga. 

Tongan born Sione Taufa was appointed as Associate Dean Pacific at the University of Auckland Business School, New Zealand on 27 June,

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

HRH Princess Mele Siu'ilkutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili (the Dowager Lady Kalaniuvalu-Fotofili) was laid to rest at the Royal Tombs, Mala'e Kula, in the heart of a quiet and subdued capital, Nuku'alofa, this morning, 3 June.