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  • Tuesday 19 September 2023 5:04pm
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    New York, USA
    : Tonga’s Prime Minister, Hon. Hu‘akavameiliku, in a bilateral meeting with the United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres on 17 September, discussed climate change and the oceans, and the upcoming COP28, among core development issues for Small Island Developing States. The PM also had a bilateral meeting with the President of Estonia, Hon. Mr. Alar Karis.
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  • Tuesday 19 September 2023 5:03pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A tree planting project at ‘Eua, began yesterday 18 September, led by the government and supported by Australian diplomats in Tonga.
  • Tuesday 19 September 2023 5:01pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development advised that the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA) has approved the new petroleum prices for this month, effective from 19 September.
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  • Tuesday 19 September 2023 4:48pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Food and Agriculture Organization's Sub-Regional Coordinator for the Pacific, Ms Xiangjun Yao, visited the Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Fekitamoeloa ‘Utoikamanu, on 8 September, in Nuku’alofa.
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  • Monday 18 September 2023 2:34pm


    Nantes, France
    : World Rugby's number one, Ireland, ran in eight tries to thrash the ‘Ikale Tahi 59 – 16 at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.
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  • Saturday 16 September 2023 2:29pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Na’e tokoni lahi ‘a e Pangikē Pule Fakafonua ‘a Tongaˊ ki he Pule’anga ‘I hono foaki atu ‘a e sieke pa’anga ‘e $14.2 miliona ki he Palemia Le’ole’oˊ Hon. Samiu Vaipulu pea mo e Minisitā Pa’anga Hon. Tiofilusi Tiueti he’enau Fakataha Lahi Fakata’u ‘o e 2023, na’e fakahoko he ‘aho Falaite 15 Sepitema.
  • Saturday 16 September 2023 2:16pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : A cheque for $14.2 million was presented by the National Reserve Bank of Tonga to the Tonga Government on Friday 15 September, as part of the Bank's profit distribution for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. This year’s audited financial statement of the Bank confirmed a historical net profit of $20.4 million, and 70% of this was paid to government. The income was generated through investment of foreign reserves.
  • Friday 15 September 2023 11:18pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tonga will observe a public holiday on Monday, 18 September, for the 38th birthday of Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala.
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  • Friday 15 September 2023 10:45pm
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    Paris, France
    : ‘Ikale Tahi’s Head Coach Toutai Kefu has named his Tonga side for their opening game at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, against the world’s top ranked side Ireland, on Saturday 16 September (8:00am on Sunday 17 September, Tonga Time), at Stade de la Beaujoire, in Nantes.
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  • Thursday 14 September 2023 9:59pm
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    Pape'ete, Tahiti
    : Tonga’s National Women’s U-16 Young Mataliki gained victory on their first debut at the Oceania Football Confederation U-16 Women’s Championship 2023, in a match against Solomon Islands 5-1, today, at the Pater Te Hono Nui Stadium in Tahiti.
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  • Thursday 14 September 2023 9:55pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Kali Malupo (57) was found guilty of grievous bodily harm, when he struck a 24-year-old man on the head using a machete at Manuka. His two sons were convicted of common assault for punching the complainant. The judge said they should have been charged with attempted murder.
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  • Thursday 14 September 2023 9:46pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tevita Lisiate (23) of Ha’ateiho was found not guilty of causing grievous bodily harm, due to insufficient evidence. It was alleged that he threw a stone that caused permanent blindness in a young woman’s right eye. A rock landed on her face. She didn't see who had thrown it, said the judge. There was no evidence as to the circumstances in which Tevita Lisiate was arrested. “If these observations on basic trial preparation are ignored, then victims of crime will continue to be denied a voice in the Criminal Justice System,” said the Judge.
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  • Thursday 14 September 2023 9:32pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tonga is hosting an international meeting this week in Nuku'alofa to discuss tsunami warnings in the Pacific. The 46 member states of the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Pacific Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/PTWS) are meeting at the Fa'onelua Convention Center.
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  • Thursday 14 September 2023 9:25pm
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    London, UK
    : The Minister for Internal Affairs Lord Vaea attends the 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting (CYMM), held in London this week, at the Commonwealth Secretariat's headquarters, Marlborough House, under the theme, ‘Aiming Higher: Delivering More for Young People in the Commonwealth’.
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  • Thursday 14 September 2023 9:20pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Tonga Under-18 rugby team visited the Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku yesterday, at St George Government Building, before leaving for Australia, where they will compete in four matches.
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  • Thursday 14 September 2023 3:54pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : SPBD Tonga Microfinance celebrated the achievements of female entrepreneurs associated with SPBD in 'Eua, and also introduced a new partnership through the SPBD White Goods Financing Loan Program, on 11 September. SPBD General Manager, Mrs Finelanuatoutai Tu’ipulotu, said the collaboration would make it easier for SPBD women to access high-quality and affordable white goods and appliances in 'Eua.
  • Wednesday 13 September 2023 9:47pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Tongan agricultural exporters, Nishi Trading have started trialling air freight shipments of produce, an approach to ensure that fresh quality exports reach customers and markets in New Zealand.
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  • Tuesday 12 September 2023 7:50pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : The Prime Minister Hon. Hu’akavameiliku leaves Tonga this week to attend the annual United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York. In the United States, he will have a second meeting with US President Joe Biden, with Pacific Leaders. On his way to the US, the Prime Minister will attend the ‘Ikale Tahi's first match with Ireland, at the Rugby World Cup in Nantes, France, this Saturday, 16 September.
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  • Tuesday 12 September 2023 7:37pm
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    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : Emergency equipment, including new chainsaws, loud-hailers and protective gear will be deployed to town officers and district officers across the Kingdom, through Japan’s Non-Project Grant Aid, to the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO).
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  • Monday 11 September 2023 6:53pm


    Nuku'alofa, Tonga
    : ‘Oku hoko atu hono fakamamafa‘i ‘e he Pangikē Pule ‘a hono tokangaekina ke ma‘ulalo ‘a e Hikihiki ‘i he Totongi Koloa ́ ‘i he Fakamatala Fokotu‘utu‘u Ngāue Fakapa‘anga ‘o ‘Aokosi 2023.

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