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Wednesday 12 March 2025 6:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) has received a first capitalisation contribution of 417,000,000 Japanese Yen, approximately USD$3 million, from the Government of Japan. The PRF is the first international financial institution to be collectively owned by Pacific Islands Forum member governments, dedicated to providing small-scale grant financing for Pacific communities. It will be headquartered in Tonga.
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Wednesday 12 March 2025 6:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Solomon Islands bounced back on their second game and defeated American Samoa (7-0) on Monday, 10 March, in the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship, qualifiers' stage tournament at the Loto Tonga Soka Centre on Tongatapu. Tonga’s Mataliki will meet American Samoa tomorrow, Thursday. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 March 2025 1:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new project is underway to strengthen Tonga's court services for vulnerable court users and to provide greater access to family protection orders and court services, especially in remote areas and outer islands. Tonga’s Ministry of Justice and the Courts are working to improve the court services surrounding the Family Protection Act, under this initiative to address family violence in Tonga and access to justice. -
Wednesday 12 March 2025 12:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Police Drug Squad seized drugs, firearms, and cash, and arrested four people in separate operations on the same day. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 March 2025 12:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Uluakimano Lokotui received a suspended sentence for possession of arms and ammunition without a license, in his sentencing in the Fasi Magistrates Court on 7 March. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 March 2025 12:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Government is set to hold a four-day National Development Summit bringing together diverse stakeholders from across the country to collaborate and strategise the nation's sustainable development framework for the next decade. The summit will be held next week, from 18-21 March, at the Fa’onelua Convention Centre, in Nuku'alofa. The Prime Minister, Hon. Dr ‘Aisake Eke has invited the public to attend the summit. Premium content -
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. Premium content -
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
