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Thursday 17 June 2021 9:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new anti-corruption course focusing on Pacific Island countries was launched virtually by the University of the South Pacific in partnership with the United Nations Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Project (UN-PRAC) on 16 June.
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Thursday 17 June 2021 7:17pm
Suva, Fiji : Fiji has reported 1,043 active COVID-19 cases currently in isolation, including the 121 new cases confirmed yesterday, 16 June, according to its Ministry of Health and Medical Services.1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 17 June 2021 12:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The convicted Minister of Infrastructure and Tourism ‘Akosita Lavulavu (36) is on leave until the conclusion of her legal proceedings, the Prime Minister’s Office announced this morning. 'Akosita and her husband 'Etuate (62) are to be sentenced on July 2, after they were found guilty of obtaining over $500,000 pa'anga by false pretences from a TVET education fund. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 June 2021 8:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New Zealand’s pledge of 4,800 doses of Astra Zeneca vaccine for Tonga arrived at Fua’amotu International Airport today, 16 June. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 June 2021 8:29pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Former All Blacks star, Malakai Fekitoa is super excited to play for Tonga at the World Rugby Sevens Repecharge tournament held on 19 and 20 June in Monaco. -
Wednesday 16 June 2021 7:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : China has provided RMB 70 million ( about $24.5 million pa'anga) to Tonga under an agreement on economic and technical cooperation, to fund priority projects agreed to by both governments. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 June 2021 7:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fale’one Sitiveni Hafoka (23) was sentenced to one-year eight-months imprisonment for causing serious bodily harm to a 20-year-old victim, whom he injured with a coward's punch to the face, breaking his jaw. He underwent surgery to have his teeth removed and his jaws aligned with wire. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 June 2021 7:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Toakase Kau (31) was sentenced to six-months imprisonment for possession of 0.92 grams of methamphetamine and 0.94 grams of cannabis. The illicit drugs were seized in car where she was a passenger. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 June 2021 7:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM King Tupou VI today commissioned the Fangatā Military Camp of His Majesty's Armed Forces in 'Eua, constructed under a Defence Cooperation Program between the governments of Tonga and Australia. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 June 2021 6:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Bruno Latu (27) was sentenced to three-years imprisonment for 0.17 grams of methamphetamine. This is a serious case because he was dealing drugs, while operating a panel beating business as a front, said the Supreme Court judge. Premium content -
Monday 14 June 2021 6:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A newly founded Beekeeper’s Association Tonga Inc. aims to create a buzz about bees to to help grow the population of bees in Tonga and ensure their sustainability. Premium content -
Monday 14 June 2021 6:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Atapani Pangi was found guilty of possessing 183.3 grams of cannabis, while co-accused Manu Huni was convicted of permitting the use of his house at Fo'ui for this offence in 2020. Premium content -
Monday 14 June 2021 6:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tevita Tukitoa (47) was sentenced to three-years six-months imprisonment for committing indecent assault on a child under the age of 12. “The protection of young children deserves nothing less,” said the Supreme Court judge. Premium content -
Monday 14 June 2021 5:04pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Kiwi-Nigerian UFC champion Israel Adesanya successfully defended his middleweight title belt against contender Marvin Vettori yesterday in Arizona, United States. In an emotional victory speech following the fight, Adesanya dedicated the win to his Tongan sparring partner Fau Vake, bowing down in tribute to the 25-year-old father who was killed in a vicious attack by four men in Auckland only two weeks ago. Premium content -
Sunday 13 June 2021 10:49am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Lavulavus’ court cases do not enhance the government’s reputation and the way the political elite in the Kingdom operate. Sad to say Prime Minister, that in your attempt to make light of the Lavulavus’ guilty verdict, you cunningly brought to the attention of the public and the world, that other schools were involved in these criminal activities. It is now your duty as the PM of Tonga to get a full investigation going. You owe it to all foreign aid donors, to explain what Tonga has done with the funds; and you owe it to every school that you have now accused, by giving them a chance to clear their names and set the record straight. - Senolita Swan1 comment -
Friday 11 June 2021 9:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s National Budget for 2021-2022, of $618.4 million pa'anga was passed by the Tongan Parliament yesterday 10 June. Hon. Tevita Lavemaau told the House that the deficit budget will be financed 60% by Government, and 40% by Tonga’s foreign development partners. From the House by Pesi Fonua.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 11 June 2021 7:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Alipate Talau (21) of Malapo was sent to jail for three-years and six months imprisonment for serious causing bodily harm to Latu Kivalu last year. "This is a case where an imprisonment sentence is necessary, not only to punish you for the offence committed but more importantly to protect the society from you," said the judge. Premium content -
Friday 11 June 2021 7:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 21-year-old man was sentenced at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court to three and a half-years imprisonment for two counts, including indecent assaulting a child under the age of 12 in Tongatapu. Premium content -
Friday 11 June 2021 7:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Australia has donated AUD$12.05m to Tonga to help overcome the economic impacts of COVID-19. Premium content -
Friday 11 June 2021 7:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A program to support home schooling will start this month with the Ministry of Education providing a variety of tools to teachers, parents, and carers of students, in the event schools close down due to the pandemic or natural disaster. In addition, 80 teacher ambassadors have been selected across Tonga to be trained in distant education using technology. Premium content
