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Tuesday 23 May 2023 7:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An application by ‘Etuate Lavulavu to strike out his prosecution, claiming it was an abuse of process, was struck out by the Lord Chief Justice on 19 May. Together with his wife, 'Akosita Lavulavu they will stand a re-trial on an amended indictment. The Lord Chief Justice said the charges are serious and there is a powerful public interest in ensuring that they are tried properly, fairly and according to law.
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Monday 22 May 2023 9:15pm
Port Vila, Vanuatu : Tonga formally called on all Pacific nations to join a block of governments seeking a negotiating mandate to develop a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty on 12 May 2023, at the Fifth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers' Meeting in Port Vila, Vanuatu. -
Monday 22 May 2023 8:50pm
Los Angeles, California, USA : The American Idol crowned their new champion, Iam Tongi (18) following a staggering performance of his new single, “I’ll Be Seeing You.” Premium content -
Monday 22 May 2023 8:43pm
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku joined Pacific Islands Leaders in historic back to back meetings with India and the United States on 22 May, in Papua New Guinea. Premium content -
Monday 22 May 2023 8:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 42-year-old mother, who was hospitalised from the road crash at Pea earlier this month, succumbed to her injuries on Friday, 19 May. Her three children and her husband, who was the driver, were injured and are being monitored at Vaiola Hospital. Premium content -
Monday 22 May 2023 8:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Assistance of AUD2.8 million (TOP 4.3 million) was committed by Australia to support Tonga Police's critical role in providing a safe, secure and crime free community, while addressing critical resourcing gaps. Premium content -
Monday 22 May 2023 8:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Dr Fotu Fisi’iahi was re-appointed as Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Internal Affairs for four-years, effective on 19 May, signing a renewed contract in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Monday 22 May 2023 8:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Alaponi Vaomotou (46) was sentenced to three-years nine-months imprisnment for causing serious bodily harm, when he injured his neighbour on the arm with a machete, at Fou'i. The judge said it was his second conviction for a machete attack. “I consider Mr Vaomotou poses a real danger to the public, consequently none of his sentence will be suspended." Premium content -
Friday 19 May 2023 9:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A flotilla of yachts docked at the Fāua Wharf, Tongatapu today, 19 May 2023, the first to return for the Cruise Rally after a four year break due to the COVID-19 outbreak and pandemic. Premium content -
Friday 19 May 2023 9:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga is among 10 countries that will compete ib the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2023 in Tahiti from September 13-30. -
Friday 19 May 2023 9:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : On May 12, some 3,000 mangroves were planted at three different coastal areas in the western district of Tongatapu, under Tonga's Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to plant one million trees by the end of 2023, administered by the Department of Climate Change. -
Friday 19 May 2023 9:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Semisi Mala’efo’ou (16) was sentenced to three-years imprisonment for dangerous driving causing the death of a 21-year-old on ‘Eua in November 2022. Premium content -
Friday 19 May 2023 9:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The activity on Tofua volcano in the Ha’apai Group remains normal, Tonga’s Geological Services stated today, after new documentary about the volcano's history sparked concerns among some social media users in Tonga this week. Premium content -
Thursday 18 May 2023 7:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : More effective, consistent government investments in the health, education, and wellbeing of Pacific people will ultimately deliver sustained economic and social benefits to the region, a new World Bank report into public spending in the Pacific has found. “If the report’s suggested reforms are implemented, Pacific countries could deliver government revenues and budget savings equivalent to between three and 43 percent of GDP. These resources could represent a unique chance for increasing education, healthcare, and other necessary public investments across the region – which would mean more opportunities and better outcomes for Pacific people,” said Stephen Ndegwa, World Bank Country Director for Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. -
Thursday 18 May 2023 6:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A ‘Save our Seeds’ training was held for farmers and agricultural representatives this week in the launch of a 'Pacific Seeds for Life' program that aims at achieving food security in Tonga. Premium content -
Thursday 18 May 2023 5:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐒erbatoio was farewelled from Tonga by the 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐜𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞, on 17 May. He has spent two years as the 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥ies 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 Premium content -
Thursday 18 May 2023 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tonga Exchange Group from various sports organizations will attend the International Sports Programming Initiative in the United States, from 19-30 May. -
Thursday 18 May 2023 5:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A team from Interplast Australia and New Zealand returns to Tonga from 25 May to 3 June to carry out general plastic and reconstructive surgical services and training, at Vaiola Hospital. This after three years of absence due to COVID-19 restrictions. Premium content -
Wednesday 17 May 2023 7:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The nomination of candidates to contest the seat for the People's Representative to the Tonga Legislative Assembly for Tongatapu 10 will be held on 6-7 June. The By-Election will be held in July. Premium content -
Wednesday 17 May 2023 7:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Customs has joined the Pacific Dog Detector Program and welcomed its first certified dog handler, Customs Officer 'Amini Fonua and his detector dog detector "Fred" from New Zealand. Premium content
