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Wednesday 26 July 2023 8:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : On a first visit to Tonga by a US cabinet member, today, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, took a few quiet minutes to lay a wreath at the seafront Cenotaph in Nuku'alofa, before he met with the Tongan Prime Minister and other officials at St George Government Building across the road. The War Memorial honours the Tongan fallen in two World Wars. In WWII there were more American troops stationed in Tongatapu than Tongans. During the morning, Secretary Blinken spoke about US perceptions of today's superpower rivalry in Tonga and the Pacific region, when he was answering questions at a media briefing. -
Wednesday 26 July 2023 5:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A cruise ship, the Pacific Explorer docked the port at Vuna Wharf this morning, 25 July, four days after the Pacific Encounter departed. -
Tuesday 25 July 2023 5:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two Deputy Governors were appointed for the National Reserve Bank of Tonga, approved by the Reserve Bank Board of Directors on 21 July.
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Tuesday 25 July 2023 12:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark will pay her third goodwill visit to Tonga on a humanitarian medical mission from 28 July to 4 August 2023, to provide week-long free medical treatment for people in Tonga. -
Monday 24 July 2023 11:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Four Tongan boys received two-year Rugby League Scholarships to Australia from the NRL Clubs, North Queensland Cowboys and Canterbury Bulldogs, after getting noticed through the Tonga secondary school competitions pathway. -
Monday 24 July 2023 11:01pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : HM King Tupou VI accompanied by Queen Nanasipau‘u officially commissioned the new Northern Command headquarters for His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF), on 22 July, at Fangatongo Vava‘u. Premium content -
Monday 24 July 2023 7:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Monitoring of land use through Earth observations and satellite imagery data, will help governments in the Pacific Islands better manage their limited resources. Tonga is hosting the first technical workshop on “Digital Earth Pacific Land Cover Assessment Skills Transfer” (DEP LCAST), organised by the SPC, commencing today, 24 July 2023 at the Tanoa Dateline Hotel in Nuku'alofa. -
Monday 24 July 2023 12:08am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Flying Fijians, decisively beat the ‘Ikale Tahi, 36-20 at the Lautoka Stadium, on 22 July 2023, in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup. Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2023 6:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Royal Agricultural, Fisheries, Tourism and Trade Show for Vava’u showcased an abundant display of agricultural produce, fish and seafood, as well as fine women's weaving to vanilla beans, among other products on 20 July. -
Friday 21 July 2023 6:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new bus was handed over to the Tonga Fire and Emergency Services that will assist to transport its newest recruits. Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2023 6:32pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Tongan artists, mother and daughter duo were selected by the Chinese World Craft Council, to showcase the art of Tongan tapa cloth making for the Dongyang Woodcraft and Bamboo Expo. Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2023 6:24pm
Sydney, Australia : Tongan rugby players Finau Latu, Jacob Halangahu, and Loko Pasifiki Tonga were selected in the Australian Under 18 Schoolboys team, following the finals of the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League 18 Years National Championships in Queensland. Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2023 6:20pm
Lautoka, Fiji : The Fiji team was announced to play against the ‘Ikale Tahi at Churchill Park at Lautoka on Saturday, 22 July. Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2023 12:35pm
Washington D.C., U.S.A : U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Tonga, New Zealand, and Australia, July 24-29, the State Department announced last night. Secretary Blinken is the first Secretary of State to visit Tonga, and this is his third trip to a Pacific Island country, and his 12th trip to the Indo-Pacific region. In Tonga he will dedicate the new U.S. Embassy “and advance key discussions with our Tongan partners.” -
Thursday 20 July 2023 10:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ‘Ikale Tahi team for the Fiji game at Lautoka Stadium on Saturday, 22 July, was announced by the Tonga Rugby Union today. Premium content -
Thursday 20 July 2023 10:41pm
Sydney, Australia : Palu Uhatahi Tu’amoheloa from Tonga Football Association, became the first Pacific Island-based graduate of the FIFA Guardians Safeguarding in Sport Diploma, which aims to further develop and professionalise the role of safeguarding officers within football. Premium content -
Thursday 20 July 2023 10:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ten graduates will be undertaking the Professional Diploma in Legal Practice (PDLP) Programme, at the University of the South Pacific (USP) Tonga Campus. Premium content -
Thursday 20 July 2023 10:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Eliate Laulaupea'alu is participating in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)'s Renewable Energy Economic Driver program in the United States. Premium content -
Thursday 20 July 2023 7:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Sixteen staff and volunteers of the Tonga Red Cross Society took part in a Finance and Procurement training programme, aimed to strengthen their understanding and build their capacity on financial sustainability. Premium content -
Thursday 20 July 2023 7:50pm
NSW, Australia : A delegation from Kolomotu'a in Tonga, led by Princess Angelika Latūfuipeka, visited its sister city, Gunnedah in Australia last week one-year since the start of their sister relationship. Premium content
