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Friday 19 January 2018 5:43pm
Atlanta, Georgia, USA : The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed Taniela “Tani” Tupou of Everett, Washington, to be under contract once the next NFL season begins. Tani is of Tongan descent with a Hawaiian mother and Tongan father.
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Thursday 18 January 2018 8:07pm
Bath, England : English rugby club, Bath Rugby, yesterday signed ‘Ikale Tahi winger Cooper Vuna for one season in the Aviva Premiership. The 30-year-old played for the ‘Ikale Tahi last year against Manu Samoa and Fiji. Premium content -
Thursday 18 January 2018 7:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Today's swearing in of Tonga’s new Cabinet Ministers, to govern the Kingdom for the next four years 2018-21, has left two ministerial portfolios vacant. From the House by Pesi Fonua.1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 18 January 2018 5:10pm
Geneva, Switzerland : Forty-five foreign governments, including Tonga's primary aid donors, delivered their reviews and recommendations to the Government of Tonga at the United Nation’s 29th Session of Universal Periodic Review in Geneva, Switzerland this week. Most countries called on Tonga to ratify conventions and to “take steps to raise social awareness in understanding these instruments.", with some countries also urging Tonga to abolish the death penalty and to establish a Human Rights Institution.2 comments -
Wednesday 17 January 2018 5:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s new government was formally formed on Friday, 5 January “when Cabinet Ministers were appointed by His Majesty,” Tonga’s Acting Attorney General ‘Aminiasi Kefu confirmed today, 17 January, but admitted that he did not have a list of the names of Tonga’s new Cabinet Ministers. Premium content -
Wednesday 17 January 2018 1:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Foreign currency exchange operations by unauthorized dealers has become a major concern for the National Reserve Bank of Tonga, who want to shut down the involvement of retail shops in Tonga offering the services illegally to their customers. They are hoping the public will report illegal activities. Premium content -
Wednesday 17 January 2018 10:06am
London, United Kingdom : Plastics are among the most popular materials in use today. Given the material’s versatility, it is little wonder that some 320 million tons of it are used around the world each year. But plastics also pose a serious environmental threat. ...As plastics change, the ways countries integrate them into their economies must change, too. By Michael Stephen -
Tuesday 16 January 2018 8:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Nuku'alofa waterfront has a new look as a major $66 million pa'anga upgrade of the domestic wharf nears completion for commissioningin February. The project was funded under Japan's grant-aid to Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 January 2018 8:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Petroleum prices for Tonga have increased starting today Tuesday, January 16 until February. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 January 2018 12:35pm
Philadelphia, United States : Retired Tongan NFL star, Vai Sikahema, performed a Maori Haka for fans of the Philadelphia Eagles at a supporters rally in Philadelphia. Vai played for the Eagles between 1992 and 1993, as a running back. Premium content -
Monday 15 January 2018 6:31pm
Geneva, Switzerland : Tonga’s human rights record will be examined by the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the third time tonight, Monday, 15 January 2018, in Geneva. The UN in the Pacific is encouraging Tonga to continue constitutional reform and amendments "to widen the country's democratic space and respect for human rights."1 comment -
Monday 15 January 2018 5:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s newly elected government remains an unofficially confirmed list of names, despite the fact that the 2018 session was officially opened on 11 January with an "in-house session". The swearing of new Members of Parliament and selected Cabinet Ministers is now scheduled to take place on Thursday, 18 January.2 comments Premium content -
Friday 12 January 2018 8:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King Tupou VI today launched the MV Tongiaki at Queen Salote Wharf. The $8.3 million pa’anga aluminium catamaran will offer high speed service throughout Tonga’s groups of islands and also to Samoa and Fiji. -
Friday 12 January 2018 7:55pm
Gold Coast, Australia : The Gold Coast Titans have signed 18 -year-old Moeaki Fotuaika on a 4-year deal. The deal extends Fotuaika’s current 2-year contract. Premium content -
Friday 12 January 2018 7:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : No arrest has been made in the Office Equipment burglary and theft of more than $10,000 pa’anga from a safe last weekend. Premium content -
Thursday 11 January 2018 4:46pm
Tokyo, Japan : Japan’s Super Rugby team, the Sunwolves have announced the addition of Hosea Saumaki for their Super Rugby campaign this year. The 25-year-old Tongan born winger is being dubbed ‘Tongan Gozilla’ by the Japanese media with comparisons to Julian Savea and Nemani Nadolo, Premium content -
Thursday 11 January 2018 3:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Australia’s Development Minister Concetta Fierravanti-Wells – who visited Tonga in 2016 to sign the ‘Tonga-Australia Aid Partnership’ – is facing a formal complaint by China’s Foreign Ministry. The complaint responds to scathing remarks that Fierravanti-Wells made yesterday in a prominent Australian newspaper ‘The Australian’ where she berated China’s development aid projects in Pacific Island countries.1 comment -
Thursday 11 January 2018 2:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Prime Minister, Hon. 'Akilisi Pohiva did not attend the opening of the Tongan Parliament 2018 session, this morning, 11 January and no mention of his absence was made, in what was called a "Huufi Fakalotofale 'o e Fale Alea 'o Tonga" or "in-house" session. The MPs will take their oath of office on a later day to be announced. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 January 2018 6:55pm
Salt Lake City, Utah : An American professional Rugby club, the Utah Warriors, have signed Tongan rugby legend and ‘Ikale Tahi all-time leading try scorer Fetu’u Vainikolo to their ranks. The Utah Warriors announced the signing last Friday 5 January. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 January 2018 6:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Rev Dr 'Ahio is the new chairman of a Committee on Tongan Traditions effective from November 23, 2017.2 comments
