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Friday 23 August 2024 2:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The newly constructed Tonga High School Indoor Stadium, as the main venue for the 53rd Pacific Island Forum Leader’s meeting next week, was opened yesterday, 22 August, in Nuku’alofa, with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by HRH Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala.
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Thursday 22 August 2024 11:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Islands Forum’s new Secretary General, Baron Waqa (Nauru), arrived in Tonga Thursday afternoon, ahead of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, which opens in Nuku’alofa on Monday 26 August. He said the time has come for climate action at this meeting, that brings together leaders from 18 members across the Pacific Ocean. Tonight, with the Prime Minister, he met Pacific Islands' news journalists at the newly built accommodation centre at Popua. Premium content -
Thursday 22 August 2024 4:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Key evidence in the trial of disgraced former government Ministers, ‘Etuate and ‘Akosita Lavulavu, has been ruled inadmissible in their retrial on charges of obtaining money by false pretences, which has been constantly delayed since last year. Premium content -
Wednesday 21 August 2024 8:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Isiah Takau (39) from Ma’ufanga was sentenced to serve a total of three years and nine months imprisonment for possession of 11.94 grams of methamphetamine and cultivation of 10 cannabis plants committed in two separate occasions. He also committed the second offence while on bail. Premium content -
Wednesday 21 August 2024 8:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tevita Kauvaka Loto’aniu (28) was jailed for nine months for possession of illicit drugs, including 1.42 grams of methamphetamine seized at a residence in Houmakelikao in January earlier this year. Premium content -
Wednesday 21 August 2024 8:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Manley Manu Soakai Palu (25) was sentenced to three years imprisonment, with a portion suspended, for three counts of causing bodily injury to a couple and their two year old daughter, while driving under the influence of alcohol. “The public must be protected from people who drink and drive,” stated the Judge. Premium content -
Wednesday 21 August 2024 4:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : On a first visit to Tonga and the Pacific, US Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn from Washington DC, was welcomed by the Peace Corps Tonga staff with a traditional Kava ceremony on Tuesday, at the Peace Corps Office in Nuku'alofa. During her visit this week, Director Spahn will administer the oath of services to 19 new Peace Corps volunteers on Friday.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 19 August 2024 11:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Intergenerational Youth Summit will have a Youth dialogue with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Antonio Guterres, in Tonga on Monday. The Legislative Assembly of Tonga has invited youth representatives from across the Pacific and Tonga to participate in a roundtable dialogue to be held at Parliament House. Premium content -
Monday 19 August 2024 10:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Raids by Tonga Police Drugs Squad over the past week have resulted in the arrest of 17 people on Tongatapu, allegedly involved with importation, intended sale, and distribution of methamphetamine. In several raids on August 9, 13-14, and 17, police seized a total of 6.1 kg kilograms of methamphetamine allegedly imported into Tonga from the United States. A customs officer, a prison officer, a prisoner, two Comanchero gang members and a local businessman, are among the suspects charged, Police reported today. Premium content -
Sunday 18 August 2024 9:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A cluster of container houses assembled at Popua was officially launched on Saturday, 17 August, when HRH Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala unveiled a plaque revealing the name "Niu Lodge". The units will help to accommodate delegates attending the 53rd Pacific Island Forum Leaders' Meeting, which opens in Nuku'alofa on 26 August. Premium content -
Friday 16 August 2024 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Twenty-seven vehicles, including 25 police trucks and two minivans, were handed over by HE Mr Brek Batley to the Prime Minister and Minister for Police, Hon. Hu’akavameiliku today, 16 August, at the Tonga Police College grounds in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Friday 16 August 2024 6:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Cable Ship Lodbrog successfully retrieved the southern end of the damaged domestic submarine cable on Wednesday. Tonga Cable Ltd. told Matangi Tonga today that work is underway to reconnect the cable today, to restore fibre optic communications to the northern groups of Vava'u and Ha'apai. Premium content -
Thursday 15 August 2024 10:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga is experiencing unusually cool night time air temperatures that are forecast to continue throughout the week. Tonga Met reported that Hango 'Eua on the morning of Tuesday, 13 August, recorded the coolest temperature in 2024 of 11.3 celcius. Premium content -
Thursday 15 August 2024 10:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A prominent British barrister, Malcolm Bishop KC has been appointed Lord Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Tonga and President of the Land Court. Mr Bishop KC will assume office on 2 September, the Supreme Court office told Matangi Tonga today. Premium content -
Wednesday 14 August 2024 10:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New runway lights for the Salote Pilolevu Airport in Ha’apai were turned on by the Prime Minister Hon. Hu’akavameiliku with the Australian High Commissioner to Tonga, HE Brek Batley on 12 August 2024. The TOP$1.8 million project was funded by the Australian Government. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 August 2024 11:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The rapid construction of 150 prefabricated container houses in and around Nuku'alofa, should be completed by Friday, 16 August 2024, the CEO of Tonga Assets Managers and Associates (TAMA), Tevita Hu’akau, told Matangi Tonga today. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 August 2024 8:11pm
Washington D.C., U.S.A : US Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn will Tonga next Tuesday, 20 August to meet with partner government officials, volunteers, and community partners. During her visit, she will administer the oath of service to 19 new Peace Corps volunteers. Premium content -
Monday 12 August 2024 11:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A US$1.9 million grant from the Government of Japan will provide Tonga Fire & Emergency Services with firefighting trucks including two pumper trucks, two water tanker trucks, and three pick up trucks. Prime Minister Hon. Hu’akavameiliku signed this grant under Japan's Non-Project Grant Aid (NPGA) this morning, at his office, at St. George Government building, Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Monday 12 August 2024 11:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Cable Ship Lodbrog found the northern end of Tonga's damaged fibre optic cable yesterday, 11 August, and is currently attempting to locate the southern end attached to Tongatapu. The repair of the submarine domestic telecommunications cable is hoped to be completed this Friday, 16 August. Premium content -
Friday 9 August 2024 4:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Recruit Prison Officer of His Majesty’s Prison, Hu’atolitoli, was arrested, suspended and is under a criminal investigation for alleged possession of illicit drugs. Premium content
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