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Friday 12 April 2024 7:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new program to inspire young women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM) is supported by the US government. The first STEAM Princess camp in Tonga was launched by the US Ambassador Marie C. Damour on 10 April at the USP-Tonga campus
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Friday 12 April 2024 7:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Vaha Afimeimo'unga (41) will serve 12 months in prison, for two counts of possession of a .22 rifle and ammunition without a license, which he committed while on bail for other offences. Premium content -
Thursday 11 April 2024 11:26pm
Canberra, Australia : New evidence of one of the first cities in the Pacific shows they were established much earlier than previously thought, according to research from The Australian National University (ANU). The study used aerial laser scanning to map archaeological sites on the island of Tongatapu in Tonga. “Earth structures were being constructed in Tongatapu around AD 300 -- 700 years earlier than previously thought,” said the Lead author, PhD scholar Phillip Parton. -
Thursday 11 April 2024 8:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Mr. Henry Puna, said China's security offering for the upcoming 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting to be held in Tonga from 26 - 30 August, this year, is not an issue for the Pacific. “This issue is a lot more complicated," he said, while warning the Pacific not be hindered by the “outsiders’ geo-political games”. [updated 12 April] Premium content -
Thursday 11 April 2024 5:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will host the the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meetings from 26 - 30 August, 2024 in Nuku'alofa, with the theme "Transformative Resilient Pasifiki; Build Better Now." Last night, HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala unveiled the Government's chosen theme and logo at a special launch event attended by the Forum Secretary General Mr Henry Puna, at the Fa'onelua Convention Center, in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 11 April 2024 11:28am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A man charged with two counts that included the theft of a vehicle from the Vaiola Hospital car park was found not guilty, although there was evidence that he was a passenger in the stolen car. The Supreme Court judge stated that two of the Crown witnesses 'Miki" Taulaki and Moala 'Ikani should have instead been charged with the offences. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 April 2024 9:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three Samsung sponsored digital classrooms were opened today, 10 April, at Tonga High School, Queen Salote College and Tonga College ‘Atele, on Tongatapu. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 April 2024 8:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Aisea Havea (35) and Kaniteli Guttenbeil (33) who were caught red-handed sitting in their car with eight small packets of cannabis and a pipe in an open bag between them at Popua, were found guilty of possession and sentenced to jail terms. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 April 2024 8:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A grant of AUD15 Million from Australia, was signed over to Tonga today 10 April, at the Popua Power Station in ‘Anana. The grant will help to fund projects for Tonga Power Ltd in reaching its 70% renewable energy target, to reduce power outages in the country and support the next phase of the Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade Project. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 April 2024 6:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Government plans to build 200d prefab and container houses for the Pacific Forum leaders meeting in August, as accommodation falls short, the Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku told a media briefing on 4 April, at St. George Building, Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 April 2024 5:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Customs officials have seized 137.36 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia that were concealed in a metal drum containing personal items, and intercepted at a customs warehouse in Ma'ufanga on 4 April. They were consigned to a 45 year old Tongan female from Kolofo'ou, Tongatapu, who has been apprehended. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 April 2024 2:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Police have seized over 17 kilograms of methamphetamine in two separate operations since Friday, with three people arrested on Tongatapu. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 April 2024 12:10am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Hydraulics complications occurred mid-flight, before the Lulutai Airlines Saab 340B lost control while taxiing, after landing at Fua'amotu with a full load of passengers in December last year. Hydraulic fuel loss and other safety problems with the aircraft are detailed by aviation safety investigators in a preliminary report published in April. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 April 2024 4:05pm
Fakakakai, Ha'apai : A land and maritime search is underway in Ha'apai for a 62-year-old man who was reported missing at sea, after leaving Faleloa, Ha'apai in a 25ft boat on Saturday, 6 April. After Afuhia Fehoko from Fakakakai failed to arrive home, a search began on Sunday. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 April 2024 2:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Police has welcomed 35 new recruits in Recruit Wing 52, on 3 April, 2024, at Nuku'alofa. There are twenty-one women and fourteen men in this new intake. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 April 2024 2:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Kelekolio Fonua (23) and Andy Fukofuka (38) were jailed for charges that included serious housebreaking, theft and receiving stolen goods worth $15,403 from Tupou High School at Nukunuku. Alcohol and illicit drug abuse have been a feature of life for both men. Fukofuka had breached a suspended sentence. A probation report said, “he does not support his community and is a malign presence”. Premium content -
Monday 8 April 2024 11:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new Member of Parliament, Dr. Mo'ale 'Otunuku, took his oath as the People's Representative of Vava'u 14, today, 8 April, at the morning session of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, at Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Monday 8 April 2024 10:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Pita Talanoa (44) was sentenced to nine-years 10-months imprisonment on three separate sets of offences concerning illicit drugs including possession of 24.43 grams methamphetamine, as well as being re-sentenced for a further drugs offence. The judge said Talanoa's offending was remorseless: “He will serve a substantial sentence, because this offending deserves it. ...the public need to be protected from his venal behaviour.” Premium content -
Monday 8 April 2024 8:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Rugby Union today announced Tevita Tuifua as the new head coach for the ‘Ikale Tahi and Nili Latu as assistant coach for the next four years. Premium content -
Monday 8 April 2024 7:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Royal Navy ship from the UK, HMS Tamar, will be escorted into the Kingdom by Tonga's Navy. This will be HMS Tamar's first time in Tonga, and will be here for the next six days to provide support on shared objectives like climate change, defence and inclusion, through different means. Premium content
