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Tuesday 11 March 2025 8:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Former Lulutai directors, Hon. Hu'akavameiliku and Hon. Samiu Vaipulu with another member of parliament, Hon. Sevenitini Toumo'ua have pushed back on issues raised by the new government regarding the viability of the domestic carrier, Lulutai Airlines, which is owned by the Government and the Retirement Fund Board.
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Tuesday 11 March 2025 7:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ha'apai and Niuas groups remain dengue free as cases rise in Vava'u, Tongatapu, and ‘Eua. Today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 21 new cases with positive rapid test, bringing up the total cumulative dengue fever (DF) cases to 215, with 113 cases in Vava'u, 71 cases in Tongatapu, and 31 cases in ‘Eua. Community clean-ups are underway to reduce mosquito breeding sites. Premium content -
Tuesday 11 March 2025 6:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Pauline Langi aka Pauline Faka’osi (32) is serving 20 months imprisonment for the theft and embezzlement of $155,588 from her employer, STH Ltd a car dealer business. The offences were committed over different times when she withdrew the cash from the company's bank account. The court considered that she had a high-risk of re-offending. Premium content -
Friday 7 March 2025 8:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga secured the first win of the tournament (1-0), defeating the Solomon Islands on home grounds at the Loto Tonga Soka Centre today, 7 March 2025. Premium content -
Friday 7 March 2025 7:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The government has allocated $1 million to assist 20 families affected by recent flooding in Tongatapu due to heavy rain, the Prime Minister Hon. Dr ‘Aisake Eke announced at a media briefing today, March 7, at St. George Government Building in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Friday 7 March 2025 6:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A prisoner from Hu’atolitoli Prison tragically died yesterday from a suspected suicide, the Prime Minister told a media briefing today. He said the prisoner was being treated for a mental health issue at Vaiola Hospital. However, it was not immediately clear whether or not the prisoner had been discharged from Vaiola Hospital at the time of his death. Premium content -
Friday 7 March 2025 11:23am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 35-year-old male from Fua'amotu was arrested with alleged cannabis and cannabis seeds, in a Police drug raid earlier this week. Premium content -
Thursday 6 March 2025 8:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The OFC U-19 Championship Qualifiers kick off tomorrow at the Loto Tonga Soka Centre in Veitongo, Tongatapu. Tonga's Junior Mataliki captain, 17-year-old Tama’a Faletau, said that it’s going to be a difficult game against Solomon Islands tomorrow but she’s confident Tonga will come out winners. -
Thursday 6 March 2025 8:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A US$107 million grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) will support 14 Pacific Island countries including Tonga, in safeguarding their tuna industries against climate change impacts. Premium content -
Thursday 6 March 2025 8:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Na’e tuku atu ‘e he Pangikē Pule Fakafonua ‘a Tonga ́ ‘a e Fakamatala Fokotu‘utu‘u Ngāue Fakapa’anga (MPS) ki Fepueli 2025, hili hono tali ‘e he Poate ‘a e kau Talēkita ́. ‘Oku fokotu’u he MPS Fepueli 2025, makatu’unga ‘i he kei tokamālie pē ‘a e tu’unga fakalotofonua ́ mo fakatu’apule’anga ́ ‘i he kaha’u vave mai ́, ‘e kei hoko atu pē ‘a e kei faka’ai’ai pē ‘a e tupu faka’ekonōmika ́, mo fakamālohia e ngaahi founga ‘oku fakahoko ‘aki ‘e he Pangike Pule ́ ‘a e ngāue fakapa’anga ́ ke ola lelei, mo fakafaingofua’i e nō pa’anga ́. -
Thursday 6 March 2025 8:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) released its Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for February 2025, following approval by the Board of Directors. The MPS states that since internal and external stability are expected to be maintained in the near-term, the NRBT will continue its accommodative monetary policy stance over the next six months to promote growth, while gradually strengthening its policy tools’ influence on monetary conditions, and tackle access to finance barriers. -
Thursday 6 March 2025 2:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tevita Palu was appointed as the temporary CEO of Lulutai Airlines, Tonga’s domestic airline, last week, taking over from former CEO Poasi Tei. The Minister for Public Enterprise, Hon. Piveni Piukala said that Palu, owner of the former Real Tonga Airline, was chosen for his expertise. Premium content -
Wednesday 5 March 2025 9:35pm
: Moana Pasifika announced today that they will not play the Chiefs this month in Nuku'alofa. The team have been forced to relocate the fixture to Pukekohe due to a number of logistical challenges. Moana Pasifika CEO Debbie Sorensen said, “It’s sad to say that we can’t make it happen [in Tonga] this time.” Premium content -
Wednesday 5 March 2025 9:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and UN Women have extended their partnership to promote gender equality and prevent violence against women and girls through football. Premium content -
Wednesday 5 March 2025 8:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two Fua'amotu women and a Fatai man were arrested in raids by the Tonga Police Drug Squad, on Friday, 28 February. They three remain in police custody while investigations are ongoing. Premium content -
Wednesday 5 March 2025 7:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 25-year-old male suspect from Afa was arrested by the Tonga Police Drug squad, with packs of alleged cannabis and Tongan pa'anga cash. Premium content -
Wednesday 5 March 2025 7:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Due to the combined effects of higher international prices, reduced freight rates, and weaker Pa'anga, the wholesale petrol, kerosene and diesel prices increased this month. As a result, the retail prices in Tongatapu also increase. Premium content -
Wednesday 5 March 2025 7:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The quarterly prices for Liquified petroleum gas both increased by TOP 0.10 /kg for Tongatapu and TOP 0.05/kg for Vava’u this week. Premium content -
Wednesday 5 March 2025 6:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan organisations involved in internet technology, joined in the global celebration of “Universal Acceptance Day”. Universal Acceptance ensures that all valid domain names and email addresses—regardless of language, script, or length—work seamlessly across online platforms. The sessions on 4 March focused on how businesses, governments, and communities can adopt UA principles to create a more accessible and user-friendly Internet for all. -
Wednesday 5 March 2025 9:38am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's enrolment rate for girls in primary education stands at 99%, with 68% in secondary education. "The numbers reflect the ambition and capability of Tongan women, yet they also remind us that there is still work to be done," said The Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon. Sinai Tu'itahi, yesterday on International Women's Day. Premium content
