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Friday 12 October 2018 6:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Regional delegates came to Tonga this week for a 4th Board Meeting of RESPAC, the Disaster Resilience for Pacific Small Island Developing States Project, which aims to improve islands’ resilience to climate related hazards. The meeting is being hosted by Tonga's Meteorology Divison.
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Friday 12 October 2018 6:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan noble and former Prime Minister, Lord Tu’ivakano who had his case adjourned several times, is expected to be called on October 23, at the Fasi Magistrate’s Court. Premium content -
Thursday 11 October 2018 5:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Over 15 airlines and aviation counterparts from the region and far North of the world are attending a three days regional meeting of the 69th Association of the South Pacific Airlines (ASPA) held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga this week, 10-12 October. Premium content -
Thursday 11 October 2018 5:46pm
Apia, Samoa : A South Pacific Tourism Organisation Regional Marketing Meeting in Apia this month agreed to work together on promotional opportunities for its 17 Pacific Island member countries. Premium content -
Thursday 11 October 2018 5:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The confession of a 20-year-old male accused was excluded from evidence in an ongoing rape trial as it was prejudice against him, after the Supreme Court found a breach in the law when a Tonga Police Constable failed to properly advise him on one of his rights, before his interrogation in November last year. Premium content -
Thursday 11 October 2018 5:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The weekday morning traffic congestion into Nuku’alofa may soon ease with the piloting of a two lane, one-way route along Vaha’akolo Road, from the Tofoa intersection to the roundabout at the Longolongo Police Training School. Premium content -
Thursday 11 October 2018 5:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga continues to be on a drought and El Nino watch according to the Tonga Meteorological Services monthly update on 11 October 2018. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 October 2018 5:24pm
Montevideo, Uruguay : Tonga A started off the World Rugby Americas Pacific Challenge 2018 tournament with a win over USA Select XV, 39-30, on 6 October in Montevideo, Uruguay. The tournament involves A teams from Tonga, Samoa, Uruguay, Argentina, Canada and USA. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 October 2018 5:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tevita Finau Katoa (20) is the man charged with murder in relation to the death of a 40-year-old man at Vaiola Hospital on September 26 Premium content -
Tuesday 9 October 2018 10:17pm
Dubai, UAE : King Tupou VI has visited the site of EXPO 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where Tonga will have its own pavilion in the “Opportunities Sector”. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 October 2018 9:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Public Service Tribunal has been ordered by the Supreme Court, to re-determine for the second time an appeal by Busby Kautoke against the termination of his employment as Chief Secretary and Secretary to Cabinet, in a legal dispute that has been ongoing for six-years. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 October 2018 9:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An agreement to assist Pacific Island nations, including Tonga, with development project funding was signed on 13 September 2018, in Suva, Fiji. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 October 2018 9:12pm
Buenos Aires, Argentina : Tonga’s futsal team made their debut this morning, 9 October (Tongan time), against a strong Bolivian team going down 7-2 at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 October 2018 11:33am
San Jose, USA : The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Nations body tasked with providing scientific evidence and consensus on climate change and its implications for decision-makers and the public, has just issued its latest, long-awaited report. The challenge it presents to all of us is huge. By Monica Araya and Carlos Manuel Rodriguez -
Monday 8 October 2018 5:32pm
New Delhi, India : Tonga’s effort in promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency has been recognized when it was elected as Vice President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) representing the Asia Pacific region at its first General Assembly in New Delhi, India, on 1-3 October 2018. Premium content -
Monday 8 October 2018 5:30pm
London, England : Britain's Kensington Palace has announced details of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's visit to Tonga on October 25-26, during a tour that includes Fiji, New Zealand and Australia. Premium content -
Monday 8 October 2018 5:26pm
Sydney, Australia : A 19 man Mate Ma’a Tonga squad was announced by coach Kristian Woolf, with Sika Manu returning as captain for the test against Australia’s Kangaroos on October 20, in Auckland. Premium content -
Monday 8 October 2018 5:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Uasi Musika (48) was convicted on two counts of possession of cannabis seeds and plant material seized by Tonga Police at a property in Fo’ui last year. Premium content -
Thursday 4 October 2018 10:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongan Parliament closed today, at the end this week’s sitting, without making a definite response to some of the sensitive issues that were raised by members. From the House by Pesi Fonua1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 4 October 2018 9:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new process of certification aimed to better facilitate arriving passengers into New Zealand travelling with specific food items in umu packs from Tonga, is expected to be implemented in November, after a Memorandum of Understanding was signed on October 4 in Nuku'alofa. CEO Ministry for Primary Industries (MPIE), Roger Smith said they found travellers from Tonga have been very compliant and trustworthy. Premium content
