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Friday 1 March 2024 5:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two repeat offenders were jailed for charges that included cultivation of cannabis weighing 64.55 grams and possession of drugs utensils. While a co-offender received a suspended sentence, on conditions, at the Magistrate's Court in Nukunuku.
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Friday 1 March 2024 2:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Australian Defence has gifted His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) a shipment of bedding, manchester, white goods, and health and hygiene packs on the commencement of HMAF’s 73rd Basic Recruit Intake Course beginning on Friday, 23 February 2024, under a Gender, Peace and Security initiative. -
Thursday 29 February 2024 9:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's nobles are collectively calling on Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku to resign his defence portfolio as Minister of His Majesty's Armed Forces, and to respect the decision of King Tupou VI, who has withdrawn his consent to three ministerial appointments. The Nobles' Representatives told parliament today that the PM's response (a refusal) to the King had stirred concern about peace in the country. Premium content -
Thursday 29 February 2024 6:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As Tongan athletes prepare for the Paris Olympics 2024, the Australian government is showing their support through strengthening their partnership with TASANOC. Premium content -
Thursday 29 February 2024 6:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A donation of 30 small and medium-scale boats with outboard motors were given by the Nippon Foundation of Japan, to the Government of Tonga, on 28 February, at the Ministry of Fisheries main site, Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 29 February 2024 6:40pm
Auckland, New Zealand : The Tonga U20 rugby team, Junior 'Ikale Tahi lost 25-39 to Fiji on the first Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge campaign held in Auckland, New Zealand on 27 February. Premium content -
Thursday 29 February 2024 6:37pm
Pictairn Islands : Airborne marine surveillance by the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) in the south Pacific is helping to protect a UK Blue Belt marine conservation programme, which prohibits all forms of commercial fishing and mining in special areas. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 February 2024 9:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A project to improve the perimeter of the Royal Tombs in Nuku'alofa, funded by China, was launched this morning, with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by HM Queen Nanasipau’u, with HSH Prince Kalaniuvalu, HSH Prince Tu’ipelehake, Hon. Fatafehi Lapaha Tuita, and Lord Fakafanua. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 February 2024 9:41pm
Abu Dhabi, UAE : Tonga's Minister for Trade & Economic Development, Hon. Dr. Viliami Uasike Latu is joining the World Trade Organization 13th Ministerial Conference (WTO MC13), held from 26-29 February 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The World Trade Organization members negotiate and make decisions on new global trade rules, Premium content -
Wednesday 28 February 2024 9:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A grant from Tonga Health will support the Ministry of Police's Crime Prevention Group to visit schools and communities to talk to young people and community leaders on the harm relating to excessive alcohol drinking. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 February 2024 9:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Dr. Fotu Kuohiko Valeli Fisi'iahi has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Public Enterprises. Dr. Fisi'iahi signed a four year contract on 26 February, at the Public Service Commission, Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 February 2024 9:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Super Rugby Women's finalists, Queensland Reds defeated Penina Pasifika (17-7) in a pre-season match last week on Saturday, 24 February at Ballymore in Brisbane, Australia. -
Monday 26 February 2024 4:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The suspended People’s Representative for Tongatapu 7, Hon. Piveni Piukala, was allowed to return to the Tonga Legislative Assemby sitting today, Monday 26 February, after the Speaker reduced his time out. Premium content -
Monday 26 February 2024 4:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Samoa’s Vaivase Tai won the OFC Men’s Championship League qualifiers after defeating Vaiala Tonga and edging out Veitongo FC on the final day of the competition, 23 February, at Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Monday 26 February 2024 3:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The friendship between the Tongan Royal Family and the Imperial Household of Japan was recognised at a reception to celebrate the 64th birthday of the Emperor of Japan, hosted by the Japanese Ambassador Designate to Tonga, HE Mr Iangaki Hisao, at his residence in ‘Anana, Tongatapu, on 22 February. Premium content -
Monday 26 February 2024 3:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Community (SPC) has appointed Elsie Fukofuka as its Regional Director, Polynesia, stationed at its Regional Office in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, as from 23 February 2024. Premium content -
Friday 23 February 2024 10:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Under-20 National Rugby team visited the Prime Minister, Hon Hu'akavameiliku yesterday, 23 February at St George Building, ahead of leaving for New Zealand to compete in a “new age-grade competition.” Premium content -
Friday 23 February 2024 2:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Four candidates are contesting the seat for the Vava’u 14 People's Representative to the Tonga Legislative Assembly, in a By-Election to be held on Thursday, 28 March, 2024. Premium content -
Friday 23 February 2024 9:49am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Popua Middle School, where enrolment has more than doubled in three years, will receive a new classroom, and the villages of Tokomololo and Navutoka will have upgraded water supply systems, under new grant funding from Japan, signed by the new Ambassador for Japan, HE Mr Inagaki Hisao, last week. Premium content -
Thursday 22 February 2024 4:06pm
Port Vila, Vanuatu : Corruption is threatening the economic development of nations in the Pacific. To prevent it, requires community awareness, integrity-building, action and inter-agency collaboration, said participants at a regional dialogue held in Vanuatu last week.
