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Friday 28 July 2023 6:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Chinese Navy Hospital Ship, the Peace Ark docked at Vuna Wharf to a welcoming fanfare this morning, 28 July. Hon. Hu'akavameiliku urged the Tongan public to use the free services [starting from Monday] on the ship. The PMO said that the Ministry of Health is in close collaboration with the ship in organizing Chinese medical teams designated to village health centres, while a helicopter team is assigned to dispatch immediate medical cases in the outer islands. A medical team will also be visiting Primary and Secondary Schools for educational exchanges. -
Friday 28 July 2023 5:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new hospital for Vava'u and a new nursing school at Vaiola Hospital in Tongatapu, are two big health initiatives, planned by government under its new budget, the Prime Minister Hon Hu’akavameiliku said today. He expects financial aid from foreign donor partners will help to cover the government's $31 million budget deficit for the financial year. -
Friday 28 July 2023 11:39am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new book of memories was launched to mark the Tonga High School 75th Diamond Jubilee recently. Called Road to ‘Faa’imata – 75th Anniversary’ the work is a collection of history and stories of ex-students of Tonga High School. -
Thursday 27 July 2023 11:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 5.8 magnitude (Mw) earthquake was felt by the people of Niuatoputapu at 1:29pm today, 27 July. There was no tsunami threat or damage. Last month there were 155 seismic events over 4Mw in the Tonga region. -
Thursday 27 July 2023 11:01pm
Niuatoputapu, Tonga : King Tupou VI commissioned a new mini-grid generation system and network distribution on Niuatoputapu today, 27 July. The system will deliver clean, reliable, and efficient electricity supply to the people of Niuatoputapu, as well as 100 kilowatts of standby thermal power to ensure continued supply of energy during inclement weather. -
Wednesday 26 July 2023 8:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : On a first visit to Tonga by a US cabinet member, today, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, took a few quiet minutes to lay a wreath at the seafront Cenotaph in Nuku'alofa, before he met with the Tongan Prime Minister and other officials at St George Government Building across the road. The War Memorial honours the Tongan fallen in two World Wars. In WWII there were more American troops stationed in Tongatapu than Tongans. During the morning, Secretary Blinken spoke about US perceptions of today's superpower rivalry in Tonga and the Pacific region, when he was answering questions at a media briefing. -
Wednesday 26 July 2023 5:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A cruise ship, the Pacific Explorer docked the port at Vuna Wharf this morning, 25 July, four days after the Pacific Encounter departed. -
Tuesday 25 July 2023 5:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two Deputy Governors were appointed for the National Reserve Bank of Tonga, approved by the Reserve Bank Board of Directors on 21 July.
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Tuesday 25 July 2023 12:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark will pay her third goodwill visit to Tonga on a humanitarian medical mission from 28 July to 4 August 2023, to provide week-long free medical treatment for people in Tonga. -
Monday 24 July 2023 11:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Four Tongan boys received two-year Rugby League Scholarships to Australia from the NRL Clubs, North Queensland Cowboys and Canterbury Bulldogs, after getting noticed through the Tonga secondary school competitions pathway. -
Monday 24 July 2023 11:01pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : HM King Tupou VI accompanied by Queen Nanasipau‘u officially commissioned the new Northern Command headquarters for His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF), on 22 July, at Fangatongo Vava‘u. Premium content -
Monday 24 July 2023 7:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Monitoring of land use through Earth observations and satellite imagery data, will help governments in the Pacific Islands better manage their limited resources. Tonga is hosting the first technical workshop on “Digital Earth Pacific Land Cover Assessment Skills Transfer” (DEP LCAST), organised by the SPC, commencing today, 24 July 2023 at the Tanoa Dateline Hotel in Nuku'alofa. -
Monday 24 July 2023 12:08am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Flying Fijians, decisively beat the ‘Ikale Tahi, 36-20 at the Lautoka Stadium, on 22 July 2023, in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup. Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2023 6:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Royal Agricultural, Fisheries, Tourism and Trade Show for Vava’u showcased an abundant display of agricultural produce, fish and seafood, as well as fine women's weaving to vanilla beans, among other products on 20 July. -
Friday 21 July 2023 6:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new bus was handed over to the Tonga Fire and Emergency Services that will assist to transport its newest recruits. Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2023 6:32pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Tongan artists, mother and daughter duo were selected by the Chinese World Craft Council, to showcase the art of Tongan tapa cloth making for the Dongyang Woodcraft and Bamboo Expo. Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2023 6:24pm
Sydney, Australia : Tongan rugby players Finau Latu, Jacob Halangahu, and Loko Pasifiki Tonga were selected in the Australian Under 18 Schoolboys team, following the finals of the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League 18 Years National Championships in Queensland. Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2023 6:20pm
Lautoka, Fiji : The Fiji team was announced to play against the ‘Ikale Tahi at Churchill Park at Lautoka on Saturday, 22 July. Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2023 12:35pm
Washington D.C., U.S.A : U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Tonga, New Zealand, and Australia, July 24-29, the State Department announced last night. Secretary Blinken is the first Secretary of State to visit Tonga, and this is his third trip to a Pacific Island country, and his 12th trip to the Indo-Pacific region. In Tonga he will dedicate the new U.S. Embassy “and advance key discussions with our Tongan partners.” -
Thursday 20 July 2023 10:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ‘Ikale Tahi team for the Fiji game at Lautoka Stadium on Saturday, 22 July, was announced by the Tonga Rugby Union today. Premium content
