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Wednesday 27 December 2017 3:25pm
Sydney, Australia : The Australian state of Victoria has established a new law to crack down on the neglect and exploitation of seasonal workers, most of whom are Pacific Islanders working under Australia’s Seasonal Worker Program. The law establishes the “Labour Hire Licensing Authority”, a body to monitor and punish hiring operators who neglect labourers. Tonga is the largest source of labourers under the Seasonal Worker Program.1 comment
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Monday 25 December 2017 4:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga was one of 21 countries absent from voting at the United Nations headquarters, New York, on December 21, when the UN passed a resolution opposing the United States' unilateral recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Samoa was also absent. While Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu attended but abstained from voting. Among the 128 countries that supported the resolution were New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.2 comments Premium content -
Friday 22 December 2017 5:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Christmas gift of $6,000 pa’anga was made to the Alonga Adult Disabled Centre, in Pea on December 22, by a Tongan family from the USA. Premium content -
Friday 22 December 2017 5:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Athletes who represented Tonga at the Pacific Mini Games 2017 were awarded certificates, with medalists receiving cash prizes on December 21. Premium content -
Friday 22 December 2017 5:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Petelo Tapueluelu who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter death of Kelekolio Fahiua in Neiafu received a fully suspended jail sentence on December 7. Premium content -
Thursday 21 December 2017 9:47pm
Auckland, New Zealand : A research project to learn how much Pacific communities in New Zealand contribute to its economy has been formed under a Memorandum of Understanding by NZ Treasury and the Pacific Business Trust on 19 December. The project aims to quantify the value, coverage and economic contribution of Pacific capital products and assets. Premium content -
Thursday 21 December 2017 9:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Sione Vaiomo’unga’s three-years long fight for his life, undergoing kidney dialysis in Romania, becomes critical when his visa expires in three months time, and the former rugby player has to leave the country. Premium content -
Thursday 21 December 2017 9:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mumuhu Pou’uhila (18) was sentenced to three and a half years imprisonment for causing grievous bodily harm to Nelesoni Tu’itavake, when he threw a brick hitting his face causing him to go blind in the eye. Premium content -
Thursday 21 December 2017 9:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 35-year-old male prisoner has been charged with possession of an illicit drug, cannabis on December 14. Premium content -
Thursday 21 December 2017 9:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Police are investigating a complaint of obtaining money by false pretences filed by woman who said she paid around $13,000 pa’anga to another woman for a new car, but was instead scammed. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 December 2017 6:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ten recruit fire fighters, including one woman, graduated on December 20, after completing training at the Central Fire Station in Longolongo, Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 December 2017 6:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As government offices closed for the holidays Christmas cheer was spread in Nuku’alofa today by brass bands from Tonga Police and His Majesty's Armed Forces. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 December 2017 1:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two ambulances to be used in ‘Eua and Ha’apai were handed over on December 19 to the Ministry of Health from the Government of Japan. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 December 2017 1:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 23-year-old man died in a house fire at a home in Haveluloto on December 15. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 December 2017 11:17am
Geneva, Switzerland : We all know how bad tobacco is, that it kills millions of people every year, and that it harms many more. We also know that tobacco companies have consistently lied about how much damage their products cause. The WHO Protocol to Eliminate the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products aims to prevent illicit trade, such as smuggling. While 33 countries and the European Union have signed the protocol, it needs the support of seven more governments before it can enter into force. -
Monday 18 December 2017 7:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Akilisi Pohiva (76) has been elected by members of parliament as Tonga’s Prime Minister, declared at about 6:30pm, at Parliament House. He narrowly defeated his challenger, former Deputy PM, Siaosi Sovaleni by 14 to 12 votes. The result arrives four months after King Tupou VI dissolved parliament on August 24. Premium content -
Monday 18 December 2017 6:40pm
Suva, Fiji : The newly crowned Miss Pacific Islands, Matauaina Gwendolyn To’omalatai has been appointed as the 2018 Pacific Islands Tourism Ambassador. Premium content -
Monday 18 December 2017 4:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Over 100 children ended their Malie Va'inga "Just Play" tournament with a parade through Nuku’alofa promoting an end to violence on Saturday, 16 December. Premium content -
Monday 18 December 2017 2:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Members of Parliament are currently on a 15-minutes break before they cast their vote in a secret ballet to elect Tonga's Prime Minister from two nominations read out this morning at Parliament House. Caretaker Prime Minister ‘Akilisi Pohiva and his former Deputy PM Siaosi Sovaleni are vying for the top job. Premium content -
Monday 18 December 2017 12:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga experienced less crime this year compared to last year with a 21% reduction in reported crime. Tonga Police report that 2017 was a busy year with numerous operations throughout Tonga, including controlling the chaotic Rugby World Cup celebrations. Most of the crimes were committed in Nuku’alofa, which accounted for 70% of total overall reported crime in the country. Premium content
