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Tuesday 15 December 2020 1:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tropical Cyclone Zazu (Cat. 1) is expected to move 60km south of Neiafu, Vava’u or 70km northeast of Muitoa, Ha’apai at 3:00pm today. In Vava'u, Tonga Met. Director ‘Ofa Fa’anunu, said the strongest gust recorded reached 62 knots at Lupepau’u Airport at 1:00am. Meanwhile, a second stronger Tropical Cyclone, TC Yasa (Cat. 3) continues to move slowly towards Fiji. -
Tuesday 15 December 2020 12:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : We are all dealing with the impacts of emissions and climate change—in Australia, in Tonga and everywhere else in the world. To support others around the world, at the PIF High-Level Roundtable in December, Prime Minister Morrison announced Australia’s new global climate finance pledge of at least $1.5 billion over the period 2020 to 2025. This includes a $500 million investment in the Pacific to support renewable energy deployment and climate and disaster resilience. This is a 50 per cent increase on Australia’s previous pledge. By H.E. Adrian Morrison, the Australian High Commissioner to Tonga -
Monday 14 December 2020 11:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Youthful designers and models presented fashion made from recycled materials and clothing on a colourful catwalk, on Saturday evening. They promoted a strong message of sustainability and self-reliance, while gaining confidence and new skills. The winning designer in the TYEE youth-led initiative was Lavinia Fehoko (27) of Pahu in Nuku'alofa.
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Monday 14 December 2020 4:44pm
Bangkok, Thailand : The environmental roots of the COVID-19 pandemic need to be addressed to further protect people's health and the planet, the sixth session of the Committee on Environment and Development (UN-ESCAP) decided, because the destruction of the living world undermines our only support system and makes pandemics more likely. Premium content -
Monday 14 December 2020 4:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : All 157 repatriates from Fiji on 10 December have tested negative for CoViD-19, confirmed Tonga's Chief Medical Officer (Public Health) Dr Reynold 'Ofanoa today. Premium content -
Monday 14 December 2020 2:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Minister of Justice and Deputy PM, Hon. Vuna Fa’otusia, resigned from Cabinet on Friday, 11 December, according to a reliable government source. The resignation comes during a political leadership upheaval, with a letter to parliament last week for a Vote of No Confidence against the Prime Minister. Premium content -
Monday 14 December 2020 1:40pm
Nadi, Fiji : Weather watchers are following Tropical Cyclone Yasa [995hpa], moving slowly toward Fiji today, bringing thunderstorms and showers to the area. The Cat.1 storm is expected to strengthen over the next few days. -
Monday 14 December 2020 12:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tropical Cyclone warning is in force for Tonga today as Tropical Depression 03F moves towards Vava'u, Tonga Met. advised this morning. The system is bringing unsettled weather to most of Tonga. The storm coincides with the highest tides of the month. -
Saturday 12 December 2020 11:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There were 8000 Tongans stuck overseas because of the COVID-19 border restrictions and wanting to return home, when the repatriation flights ended this week. They include 13 Tongans stuck in India. The repatriation flights may resume in February next year, Hon. Poasi Tei, the Minister for MEIDECC told parliament. From the House by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Saturday 12 December 2020 10:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Sione Vuna Fa‘otusia was arraigned at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court today on two charges, including interference with the course of justice, in a dispute over a stolen cow in January 2019. Premium content -
Saturday 12 December 2020 10:06pm
Bangkok, Thailand : A guide to support countries in the Asia-Pacific region to conduct self-assessments on their legal and technical readiness for cross-border paperless trade was launched on 9 December. Premium content -
Saturday 12 December 2020 10:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 129 passengers repatriated from New Zealand on 9 December have tested negative for CoViD-19 in their first round of testing, confirmed Chief Medical Officer (Public Health) Dr Reynold 'Ofanoa on December 11. Premium content -
Friday 11 December 2020 6:07pm
Queanbeyan, Australia : I agree with you that the PACER Plus trade agreement is of questionable benefit for Tonga. But I do not share your concern for Tonga’s trade deficit. Over the last year, Tonga’s foreign reserves have increased about 19% to the equivalent of nearly 10 months’ imports. If the balance of trade were a problem for Tonga, its foreign reserves would be declining. - Leigh Harkness -
Friday 11 December 2020 2:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Thirteen-year-old 'Oto'ota Fahina Likiliki has been selected from Tonga to sing in a virtual Commonwealth musical collaboration “for healing the human spirit during CoViD-19”. The musical project will combine 54 voices chosen from 54 Commonwealth member countries, to virtually record a soundtrack with the Dionysus Ensemble in Britain. Premium content -
Thursday 10 December 2020 8:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A motion for Vote of No Confidence in the Prime Minister Hon. Dr Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa that was submitted to the Speaker of the Tongan Parliament yesterday 9 December, is expected to be tabled into parliament when it resumes at 10:00am on Tuesday, 12 January 2021. From the House by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Thursday 10 December 2020 7:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : More than 300 graduates from two Government Tertiary Institutes received their certificates and diplomas on December 10, during a Combined Awards Ceremony. Premium content -
Thursday 10 December 2020 6:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : One hundred and fifty-seven repatriates arrived at Fua’amotu International Airport from Nadi, Fiji, at 12:50pm today, 10 December, Tonga Police confirmed. Premium content -
Wednesday 9 December 2020 8:03pm
Nukku'alofa, Tonga : The authority of the House is being eroded by the continued deference of its proceedings during the past weeks, Lord Tu‘i‘afitu, the Chairman of the Whole House Committee warned Parliament, when it met on 1 December. The House got down to business and among other legislation unanimously agreed to create a new public holiday for November 20. From the House, by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Wednesday 9 December 2020 6:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 129 repatriated passengers arrived at Fua’amotu International Airport from Auckland, New Zealand this afternoon, December 9. Premium content -
Wednesday 9 December 2020 6:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Shalina Kumar (23) from Fangaloto was sentenced to six-months imprisonment, which was fully suspended for charges, including possession of 0.06 grams of methamphatamine. Premium content
