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Tuesday 4 December 2018 2:29pm
Katowice, Poland : Stating that we “are extremely concerned about the climate crisis” Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama issued a joint statement, together with three other former COP Presidents, last night calling on countries to send an unequivocal message from COP24 in Katowice, Poland, that they are serious about strengthening their commitments to reduce emissions and help build resilience.
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Saturday 1 December 2018 3:23am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Miss Papua New Guinea, Leoshina Mercy Kariha (18), was crowned Miss Pacific Islands 2018 at the ‘Atele Indoor Stadium in Tonga early this morning, December 1.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 30 November 2018 7:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The installation of the first recycling cage/station for rubbish cans at Makave Village, in the Neiafu District Council was commissioned by the Acting New Zealand High Commissioner to Tonga, Elena Procuta, on November 27. Premium content -
Friday 30 November 2018 6:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six contestants in the 2018 Miss Pacific Islands looked radiant on November 30 as they paraded on colourful floats through central Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Friday 30 November 2018 6:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fantastic traditionally-inspired costumes and colourful sarongs were showcased at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant on Thursday night, November 29 at the ‘Atele Indoor Stadium. By Linny Folau. Premium content -
Friday 30 November 2018 6:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise led by Tonga Police and supported by key partners on November 26, aimed to test weaknesses and strengths in a Tonga National Search and Rescue Plan, in response to a ferry sinking scenario. Premium content -
Friday 30 November 2018 5:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two men have been arrested for allegedly selling illicit drugs at the Tonga High School rugby field, situated outside the school compound, on November 29. Premium content -
Friday 30 November 2018 5:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Thirty-five water tanks have been installed on the small island of ‘Atata located just off Tongatapu, helping around 200 people access a clean water supply on the island that has encountered water problems in recent years. Premium content -
Thursday 29 November 2018 5:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga High School Head Girl, Fugalaau Elizabeth 'Amanaki Mafi, was awarded Dux at the prize-giving ceremony by the Prime Minister Hon ‘Akilisi Pohiva, today, 29 November. Premium content -
Thursday 29 November 2018 4:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Pacific Games plaintiffs who are trying to sue the Kingdom of Tonga for multi-million pa'anga damages over its cancelling of the Pacific Games hosting in 2019, have been given leave to amend their claims, after the Chief Justice found their statement of claim was seriously defective. The defendant, the Kingdom of Tonga, had applied to strike out / or stay the plaintiffs claims. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 November 2018 7:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Duces of three secondary schools of the Free Wesleyan Church were named at a combined prize giving ceremony on November 28, at the Queen Salote College Hall. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 November 2018 7:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two men have been charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of a 19-year-old male teen on November 26 at Vaiola Hospital. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 November 2018 6:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A single 20-year-old man who was convicted of raping a woman last year in Tongatapu was sentenced to four-years and six-months imprisonment at the Supreme Court in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 November 2018 4:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The University of the South Pacific-Tonga campus welcomed HM King Tupou VI for the commissioning of their new Kukū Kaunaka Collection of academic theses by Tongan scholars, in a closed event on November 14. In a statement, USP said: “It was indeed a most humbling and significant event as Tonga USP staff marked the 50th anniversary of the USP service in the region and in Tonga.” -
Tuesday 27 November 2018 8:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six Pacific Islands contestants are in Nuku’alofa to compete for the Miss Pacific Islands crown on November 29-30, at the 'Atele Indoor Stadium. Premium content -
Tuesday 27 November 2018 8:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Using fabric bags and kato ‘oa (coconut woven baskets) as alternatives to single use plastics is the aim of a No Pelesitiki Campaign launched in Tonga on November 26, with the support of Queen Nanasipau‘u. Premium content -
Tuesday 27 November 2018 7:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan athletes from nine sporting disciplines will begin training in China next month as part of a new aid project called the "China Aid Project on Sports Technical Assistance to Tonga-2018”. The training initiative for about 100 athletes and coaches occurs at a crucial point – just eight months before the 2019 Pacific Games are scheduled to begin in Samoa on 7 July, 2019. Premium content -
Tuesday 27 November 2018 7:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 19-year-old youth, who was found seriously injured on the side of the main road in Ha'atafu over the weekend, died on November 26, at Vaiola Hospital. Premium content -
Monday 26 November 2018 9:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Finau Mahe (41) who appeared at the Fasi Magistrate’s Court on November 26, charged in relation to the seizure of $460,000 pa’anga worth of methamphetamine at Kanokupolu has been released on bail. Premium content -
Monday 26 November 2018 9:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Prime Minister Pohiva has been an oppositional leader in Tonga's government since 1987...now that he is the Prime Minister and head of government, he still continues with the same mindset of governing in opposition, undermining his very own government. He opposes the majority of Tongans who decry his outrageous disregard for following policies, procedures, and the law. Simply put, PM Pohiva does not practice what he once preached passionately: democracy. - 'Ana Tausinga.
