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Friday 16 May 2025 7:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Afimeimo’unga Hola, who assaulted two rugby officials at a rugby game, where his team was losing, was sentenced to two years six months imprisonment, which was fully suspended. “What you did in a burst of temper has thrown away all the good work that you had been doing and the confidence and trust which others placed on you," the Lord Chief Justice Bishop said in sentencing him on 2 May in the Supreme Court, Nuku’alofa.
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Friday 16 May 2025 7:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Irvin Fukofuka (30) will be sentenced in June on two charges of possession of 13.52 grams of methamphetamine and utensils seized in a drug deal raided by Police in Houma in May last year. Premium content -
Friday 16 May 2025 7:08pm
Doha, Qatar : Tonga's head of mission to the United Arab Emirates, HE Ambassador Hon. 'Akauola presented his Letters of Credence, to the Deputy Emir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha, Qatar, this month. Premium content -
Friday 16 May 2025 2:33am
Cambridge-MA, USA : When you look at a building, you can see its walls, windows, and decorative flourishes but not the hidden structure that holds everything together. Yet during an earthquake, or after years of strain, that unseen framework can suddenly collapse. The same is true of the fragile political structures that support much of the developing world. By Ricardo Hausmann -
Thursday 15 May 2025 11:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In a brief message on the closing of Parliament today, King Tupou VI emphasized the values of good character in government, and reminded Tongans of the sacrifices made by Tonga, together with its allies – “the countries that valued freedom” in the world wars of the last century. The King said it is important to learn from history to prevent this generation repeating past mistakes. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 May 2025 5:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A group of ten officers from Tonga Police departed on Saturday, 10 May, for Brisbane Australia, embarking on a four-week training program that is accredited by the United Nations. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 May 2025 5:51pm
Alofi, Niue : Fisheries officials and delegates from the members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), are gathering this week at the Millenium Hall in Alofi, Niue, for the 138th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Annual Officials Meeting. The five-day meeting offers an important opportunity for members to shape the direction of sustainable tuna fisheries management in the Pacific region. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 May 2025 5:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The new Commissioner of Tonga Police, Geoff Turner was officially sworn into office yesterday, 12 May, at the Tonga Police Headquarters, in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Monday 12 May 2025 7:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The latest SitRep indicates 15 new dengue fever cases confirmed through rapid tests, bringing the total cumulative number of cases to 697. The Ministry of Health has sent more blood specimen to the VDRL laboratory in Australia for serotyping. Premium content -
Monday 12 May 2025 4:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A gale warning, heavy rain warning, and flash flood advisory currently remains in force for all of Tonga land areas today, as a low pressure system moves across Tonga. Significant rainfall and strong to damaging gale-force winds were experienced between 9:00am on Sunday, 11 May, to 7:00am this morning, Tonga Meteorological Services reported. For Tongatapu and 'Eua, gales, thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected tonight. Premium content -
Monday 12 May 2025 3:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Papua New Guinea has taken the final spot at the OFC U-16 Mens Championship 2025, to be held in the Solomon Islands in August, after winning two matches against Tonga and American Samoa at the qualifying campaign, this month, 3-9 May, in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Monday 12 May 2025 11:22am
Canberra, Australia : On 24 April 2025, the Trump administration issued Executive Order 14285 mandating federal agencies to expedite permits for seabed mining under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act of 1980. Trump wants to establish the United States as a global leader in seabed exploitation and loosen China’s grip on the critical minerals market. This helps explain why The Metals Company (TMC) recently announced plans to apply for seabed exploration and commercial recovery permits under this relatively old act. These developments could undermine international law, commitments to peaceful use of the Area Beyond National Jurisdiction and environmental protections. It could also sideline TMC’s Pacific partners. Nauru and Tonga are currently sponsoring TMC’s activities in the Area, but it’s not clear what it’s in it for them if TMC secures a permit for seabed mining under US law. By Nicholas Bainton and Philippa Louey -
Friday 9 May 2025 9:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Commissioner Shane McLennan (62) farewelled Tonga Police at a marching out parade at the Tonga Police College, Longolongo, this morning, 9 May. Premium content -
Friday 9 May 2025 9:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Siupeli Koula Laula (22) received a fully suspended 19-month prison sentence for causing bodily injury while driving under the influence of alcohol. Laula crashed into another vehicle, injuring the driver, Vili Haumatakali, who sustained a broken bone in his thigh. Justice Tupou handed down the sentence on 7 May in the Supreme Court, Nuku’alofa, following Laula's guilty plea in March. Premium content -
Thursday 8 May 2025 9:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A set of new reading applications (apps) designed for children in both Tongan and English and developed locally, offer over 100 culturally-relevant books across various difficulty levels, topics, and genres. Titled “Tau Laukonga” the reading apps, were developed by United States Peace Corps volunteer, Andrew Pavey, in partnership with an American NGO “Friends of Tonga”, Tonga's Ministry of Education and Training’s Curriculum Development Unit, and the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga Education Department. Premium content -
Thursday 8 May 2025 8:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Red Cross Society (TRCS) celebrated World Red Cross Day with a special event held at their headquarters today, 8 May, in Nuku'alofa. HSH Prince Tungi Tuku'aho was the guest of honour. Premium content -
Thursday 8 May 2025 5:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 20-year-old male suspect, Kasi Tukuhaukava, from Fangaloto, is currently being sought by Tonga Police for failing to appear in court in relation to charges of housebreaking and theft. Tonga Police issued a photo of Tukuhaukava with a request for the public to report his whereabouts. -
Wednesday 7 May 2025 9:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Seven new JICA volunteers arrived in Tonga in April, to commence their assignments on 23 May with various government ministries and non-governmental organisations. Six of the volunteers will serve a two-year term, while one will complete a five-month term. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 May 2025 9:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga and Vanuatu tied (2-2) in their second game of the OFC U-16 qualifiers tournament at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa, today, 6 May 2025. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 May 2025 9:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Acting Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Taniela Fusimalohi held a bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji today, at St. George Government Building in Nuku'alofa. Premium content
