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Friday 13 December 2019 5:45pm
Sydney, Australia : The funeral for the former Honorary Consul General for Tonga, the late William (Bill) Waterhouse (97), will be held in Sydney, Australia, next week. In lieu of flowers, the family are requesting donations to Her Majesty The Queen’s Royal Charity for the Aged in Tonga.
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Thursday 12 December 2019 8:03pm
Madrid, Spain : Tonga's Prime Minister Hon Dr Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa said the time for climate action is now, during the 25th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP25) currently underway in Spain. Premium content -
Thursday 12 December 2019 7:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six arrests were made after the seizure of illicit drugs in various locations in Tongatapu over the past two-weeks. Premium content -
Thursday 12 December 2019 5:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Secondary School Entrance Exam results for class six students this year have revealed that Government Primary Schools (GPS) and church primary schools are struggling, with less than 50% of students passing key national examinations. Less than half passed English and Mathematics, while over half passed Tongan studies (Lea Faka-Tonga) and Science. Remedies suggested include investing in teachers, expanding kindergartens, encouraging families to make sure children eat breakfast to enhance concentration; and promoting reading at home. Premium content -
Wednesday 11 December 2019 9:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Many children brought their pets for attention at the busiest-ever South Pacific Animal Welfare (SPAW) clinics in Tongatapu last week, when 25 volunteers from New Zealand attended to 216 animal surgeries and 400 consultations. -
Wednesday 11 December 2019 7:38pm
Madrid, Spain : Pacific Islands leaders who are in Madrid, Spain for the UN Climate Conference - COP25 Climate Conference, December 2-13, have voiced their concerns over a drive by their big neighbour Australia, under Prime Minister Scott Morrison, to boost its coal mining industry, Greenpeace Australia reported. -
Wednesday 11 December 2019 7:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Government of Japan has committed around USD$304,000 to fund four community projects to upgrade water supply systems and schools in Tongatapu. Premium content -
Wednesday 11 December 2019 7:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : More than 300 graduates from two Government Tertiary Institutes received their certificates and diplomas on December 11, during a Combined Awards Ceremony. Premium content -
Wednesday 11 December 2019 7:06pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates : Tonga’s Permanent Representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, Hon. ‘Akau’ola has presented his credentials to IRENA Director General, Francesco La Camera, ahead of the upcoming IRENA General Assembly in January 2020 and the World Future Energy Summit. Premium content -
Tuesday 10 December 2019 5:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The New Zealand Youth Choir held a special performance in Nuku’alofa, during their first stop in a Pacific Tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Premium content -
Tuesday 10 December 2019 5:03pm
Canberra, Australia : Princess Angelika Latufuipeka Tuku‘aho attended the Nairobi Summit ICPD25 as the first Pacific Patron for the United Nations Population Fund in November. Premium content -
Monday 9 December 2019 9:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A population of coral reefs is making a remarkable recovery around the newest island on Earth, Hunga Tonga – Hunga Ha’apai (HTHH), after it was formed during a volcanic eruption in 2015. A new crater connects the neighbouring islands of Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha’apai. -
Monday 9 December 2019 9:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ministry of Health said 440 people had been confirmed or suspected to have contracted measles in the current outbreak, from October 1 to December 2 in Tonga. However, it is estimated that at least 70% have already recovered. Premium content -
Monday 9 December 2019 9:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A stellar performance by Tonga international Kotoni Stagg for Tongan Rugby League this year has paid-off with the Brisbane Bronocos re-signing the 21-year-old centre until the end of 2021. Premium content -
Monday 9 December 2019 1:50pm
West Denton, England : Tongan representative international lawn bowler, Paris Baker, has caused a huge upset in the sport of indoor bowls, winning the World Junior (Under-25) Indoor Bowls Championships held at West Denton, England, last week. The remarkable achievement comes months after she won bronze for Tonga at the Pacific Games in Samoa. -
Friday 6 December 2019 6:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A complaint has been lodged by a voter on behalf of the unsuccessful candidate Dr Netatua Pelesikoti Taufatofua, calling to void the Tongatapu 1 By Election results, alleging electoral irregularities and malpractice. There were only two candidates in the November 28 By Election that was won by Siaosi Pohiva with a margin of only 16 votes. Premium content -
Friday 6 December 2019 6:39pm
Wellington, New Zealand : A Statement of Partnership between Tonga and New Zealand was signed today, 6 December, by Prime Minister Pohiva Tu‘i‘onetoa and New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, in New Zealand’s capital Wellington. Premium content -
Friday 6 December 2019 6:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : World Soil Day was marked for the first time in Tonga with a small ceremony held today, 6 December at the MORDI Tonga Trust complex in Havelu. The day highlights the importance of soil to our survival as 95% of our food comes from the soil. Premium content -
Friday 6 December 2019 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three participants entered the Tonga Aquathon Nationals yesterday, 5 December, involving a 1.8km from the Ocean pool near Touliki to Pangaimotu Island followed by a 2km run or two laps around the island. Two athletes completed the event. Premium content -
Friday 6 December 2019 1:34pm
Manila, Philippines : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masatsugu Asakawa, as president. He will assume the role on 17 January 2020. Premium content
