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Monday 29 October 2018 6:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Twenty six representatives have been named for the 2018 Tonga Youth Parliament on November 12-14, to be held under a theme “Our Parliament-Bringing Parliament to You”.
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Saturday 27 October 2018 7:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u bid farewell to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa after mid-day yesterday, Friday, 26 October, at the end of a whirlwind visit. They posed for a fomal portrait on the seafront verandah of the Palace. Photos by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Saturday 27 October 2018 5:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Duke and Duchess of Sussex engaged with Tongan youth on Friday morning, October 26, in a short programme at the Fa'onelua Centre, where the couple viewed an indoor and outdoor exhibition and chatted to participants. Tongan Special Olympian Fane Helu, was delighted when the visitors looked at her medal. More photos of the Royal Visit to Tonga: Premium content -
Saturday 27 October 2018 1:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Prime Minister Hon ‘Akilisi Pohiva warmly received the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during a courtesy meeting at his office on Friday morning, at the St George Government Building, Nuku'alofa, at the start of a busy morning of engagements for the Royal Couple on their short Tonga visit. Premium content -
Friday 26 October 2018 6:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga understands deeply the impact of environmental changes because they directly affect these islands, said the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, during a visit to dedicate two Forest Reserves at Tupou College this afternoon. Tupou College singers were a hit with their variation of the Mosquito song harmony "Zing Zang Zung Zoon". Premium content -
Friday 26 October 2018 12:33am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, appeared polished for a royal reception and private audience with King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u after making a quick change into evening clothes following their arrival in Tonga on a charter flight this afternoon. Megan dazzled in a perfect white, sleeveless gown and Prince Harry in a black tuxedo wore his miniature medals. Premium content -
Thursday 25 October 2018 9:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were warmly welcomed at Fua’amotu International Airport by Princess Angelika Latufuipeka, after arriving mid-afternoon on a chartered aircraft for their first visit to Tonga. Photos added. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 October 2018 7:47pm
Suva, Fiji : One of the greatest challenges affecting the Pacific region is undoubtedly climate change, the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry said at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, today, during his three day official visit to Fiji. He launched four new Queen Elizabeth scholarships for students from the Caribbean and Pacific regions to support more young people in reducing the effects of climate change in their home countries. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 October 2018 6:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Seventeen people have been charged under the Traffic Act for generating loud noise (music) from their motor vehicles last week.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 24 October 2018 6:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A woman is in hospital after injuring her leg when she was allegedly hit by a vehicle on Vuna Road, Nuku‘alofa, on Saturday night, October 20 after the televised Mate Ma’a Tonga match against Australia had ended. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 October 2018 6:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A break in at a home in Ma’ufanga targeted valuable Tongan mats worth more than $3,000 pa'anga on October 15. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 October 2018 6:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Thirty-seven cannabis packets and cannabis branches were seized from a home at an area called Hauloto, situated near Liahona in Tongatapu on October 17. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 October 2018 6:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 44-year-old woman has been charged with assaulting her 47-year-old husband allegedly during a drunken argument early Sunday morning, October 21 at a home in Popua. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 October 2018 5:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to arrive in Tonga tomorrow afternoon, Thursday October 25, at 3:30pm on a chartered flight from Fiji. They will be welcomed at Fua'amotu International Airport “VVIP” lounge by Princess Angelika and Tonga government officials. Premium content -
Tuesday 23 October 2018 6:40pm
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA : A Tongan man in the United States, Alama 'Ulu'ave, has been awarded the prestigious Dorothy Richardson Award for his contributions to his local community in Salt Lake City, Utah. Premium content -
Tuesday 23 October 2018 6:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two new accused have been charged in relation to the fraud case against a former Minister of Internal Affairs ‘Akosita Lavulavu, and her husband, a former Cabinet Minister, ‘Etuate Lavulavu. Premium content -
Tuesday 23 October 2018 6:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan noble and former Prime Minister, Lord Tu’ivakano is now expected to be called on October 30, at the Fasi Magistrate’s Court.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 22 October 2018 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Friendly Islands Satellite Communications Ltd. (Tongasat) has filed a notice of appeal against a Supreme Court decision in August that declared multi-million Chinese aid fund grants paid to the company in 2008 and 2011 were unlawful. Premium content -
Monday 22 October 2018 5:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s MET Service Director, ‘Ofa Fa’anunu is the first Tongan to become President of the World Meteorological Organization Regional Association (WMO RA5). Premium content -
Monday 22 October 2018 5:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Radio Taiso, a popular Japanese radio exercise was introduced in Nuku'alofa last week by visiting "radio exercise" experts to promote healthy living. Premium content
