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Monday 28 February 2022 10:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A range of emergency relief goods, including food, water, and equipment, donated by Japan have been received by the Tongan Government.
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Monday 28 February 2022 10:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 53-year-old man died when the car he was driving crashed into a coconut tree on a road travelling from Kahoua to Sia’atoutai on Sunday evening, February 27. A passenger was injured, in the accident which recorded Tonga's first road death for the year. Premium content -
Saturday 26 February 2022 10:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Sixty-eight new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Tonga since the last report on February 23, including 42 in Hu‘atolitoli Prison, one in Vava‘u, and 25 in Tongatapu, the Prime Minister Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni told a press conference on Friday, February 25. Premium content -
Friday 25 February 2022 8:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Poasi Tei and the Chinese Ambassador to Tonga HE Cao Xaolin signed handover certificates for the general contribution from the People’s Republic of China to Tonga at an official ceremony today at Vuna Wharf, Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Friday 25 February 2022 7:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's disaster recovery effort to re-build its agricultural sector, was assisted by the donation of 1500kg of seeds from New Zealand today. Premium content -
Friday 25 February 2022 4:54pm
Canberra, Australia : Tongan technicians were transported to Kao Island in Australian helicopters to repair a key Digicel tower to help restore communications to the outer islands in a three day operation completed on February 22. Premium content -
Friday 25 February 2022 4:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Red Cross this week delivered bottled water supplies to 256 households, affected by the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption and tsunamis. Premium content -
Friday 25 February 2022 2:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan rugby union player, Hosea Saumaki, and Leicester Tigers supporters in England, have sponsored much needed relief supplies to help many families affected by the tsunamis in Tonga. Premium content -
Wednesday 23 February 2022 7:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Prime Minister Hon Siaosi Sovaleni today tested the connectivity on one of 50 VSAT terminals, set up at the PMO. The terminals were donated by US billionaire Elon Musk. Premium content -
Wednesday 23 February 2022 5:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Discrepancies in breakdown of the COVID-19 (Omicron variant) figures for Tonga released by the government's press conferences, continue to confuse people who are trying to follow exactly how many cases have tested negative/recovered since recording of cases began on 29 October last year. There were 55 new cases reported today, and 57 new negatives/recoveries. It seems likely there were a further 60 recoveries that were not specified. One person has died from an underlying condition.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 23 February 2022 1:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Drinking water and food packages amounting to $55,000 pa'anga was donated by MBF Bank to assist those affected by last month's volcanic eruption and tsunami. The supplies will be distributed to the outer islands of Ha'apai, 'Atata and 'Eueiki by Tonga Red Cross. Premium content -
Wednesday 23 February 2022 1:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga hosted the Commonwealth Games Queens Baton Relay from February 18 to 21 before it departed for Vanuatu today. Premium content -
Monday 21 February 2022 11:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongatapu end of Tonga’s international fibre optic cable was being pulled up today for splicing and is expected to come online by late tomorrow, Tuesday, 38 days after a large section was blown to bits by a volcanic eruption on Jan. 15. Premium content -
Monday 21 February 2022 8:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Around small 200 boats were damaged by the tsunamis generated by the volcanic eruption on January 15, the Prime Minister Hon Siaosi Sovaleni said on Friday, Feb. 17. The loss is significant since boats are essential for fishing to feed families, especially on remote islands, and for transporting villagers. The government is trying to get one or two boats replaced for each community. Premium content -
Monday 21 February 2022 7:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fifteen people have been arrested and charged in relation to drugs busts at different locations, during the lockdown due to COVID-19. The largest amount was 5.15 grams of methamphetamine, seized at a home in Havelu. Premium content -
Monday 21 February 2022 7:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Kotoni Tafolo (17) was acquitted of possessing 0.21 grams of methamphetamine due to insufficient evidence, at the Supreme Court in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Monday 21 February 2022 7:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, 'Ohsumi', left Tonga last Wednesday, February 16, after delivering relief supplies to Tongatapu and the outer islands. Premium content -
Saturday 19 February 2022 1:11am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 24 new COVID-19 positive cases today, brings the total number of active cases in Tonga to 196, the Prime Minister Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni said this afternoon. Premium content -
Friday 18 February 2022 10:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : SpaceX has donated 50 VSAT terminals to Tonga. “They are sending over 50 terminals and we are looking at how we can best utilize it,” Prime Minister Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni said this afternoon. Premium content -
Thursday 17 February 2022 8:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga now has 195 active COVID-19 cases, the Prime Minister Hon Siaosi Sovaleni, confirmed today, Feb.17. New positive cases include 30 people in Hu’atolitoli Prison, 25 among the newly arrived repatriates in MIQ, and 14 in the community. Premium content
