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Wednesday 17 May 2023 7:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Dr Siale ‘Akau‘ola has this month completed a total of 37-years as a civil servant with the Ministry of Health, 14-years in which he served as CEO. He was farewelled last week by the Health Minister and colleagues.
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Wednesday 17 May 2023 7:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The young Princesses Halaevalu Mata’aho, Nanasipau’u ‘Eliana and Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu were expected to join Tonga Netball Kidsnet Program today 17 May. The program consists of teaching basic netball skills every Wednesday afternoon and Saturday mornings at the BSP Court. Premium content -
Wednesday 17 May 2023 7:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An additional AUD8.5 million ($13.2 million pa’anga) in further budget support to support economic recovery and fiscal resilience in Tonga was committed today by the Australian Government. The brings the total of Australian direct budget support to Tonga to more than AUD45 million ($70 million pa'anga) this financial year. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 May 2023 7:15pm
Los Angeles, USA : A Tongan-American singer Iam Tongi (18) made it as one of the Top 3 Finalists for American Idol 2023. After a powerful yet beautiful delivery of the songs, ‘Lava’ and ‘Father and son’ last night, 15 May.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 16 May 2023 7:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A confidential settlement agreement has been reached between the Government of Tonga and Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific), who have agreed to end litigation over a multi-million contract dispute. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 May 2023 6:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three new JICA volunteers will take up their postings, after arriving in Tonga last month. Their arrival marks the return of Japanese volunteers post Covid. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 May 2023 6:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Five people including a 30-year-old male driver were injured in a road crash at Pea on Sunday, 14 May. While a 22-year-old woman was injured at Ma’ufanga, when she crashed her vehicle the following day. Premium content -
Monday 15 May 2023 10:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An additional AUD10 million was committed by the Government of Australia to further improve health outcomes for people in Tonga, with the signing of the Tonga Health Systems Support Program Phase 3 on 15 May. Premium content -
Monday 15 May 2023 10:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Secondary School Rugby League Competition held its grand finals at Teufaiva Stadium on 12 May. Premium content -
Monday 15 May 2023 10:03pm
Christchurch, New Zealand : The CEO of the Mainstreaming of Rural Development Innovation (MORDI) Tonga Trust, Soane Patolo, was awarded the Lincoln Alumni International Medal 2023 on 12 May in Christchurch. Premium content -
Monday 15 May 2023 9:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three people have been arrested in connection with the seizure of 27.76 grams of methamphetamine at Ma'ufanga on 12 May. Premium content -
Monday 15 May 2023 9:25pm
Apia, Samoa : Tonga A was defeated by the Fiji Warriors 25-73 in its final match at Pacific Rugby Challenge 2023 on Saturday, 13 May at Apia Park. Fiji was crowned champions of the tournament. Premium content -
Friday 12 May 2023 9:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) were assessed by a team of medical experts from Australia last week, at Vaiola Hospital. Medical equipment was also donated. Premium content -
Friday 12 May 2023 9:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan police officers, Chief Inspector Palepina Tonga, Chief Inspector Siosaia Tongamohenoa and Inspector Fuka Talanoa, have left for an International Leadership Programme, to be held at the College of Policing in the United Kingdom from 15 May to 9 June. Premium content -
Friday 12 May 2023 9:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three people have been arrested in two separate drugs busts that seized methamphetamine and cannabis on Tongatapu this week. Premium content -
Thursday 11 May 2023 11:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly of Tonga which convened on Wednesday 10 May was adjourned to resume on Monday, 15 May after a day of deliberations. Premium content -
Thursday 11 May 2023 11:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The By-Election to elect a new People's Representative to the Tonga Legislative Assembly for the Tongatapu 10 constituency will be held on Thursday, 13 July. Premium content -
Thursday 11 May 2023 11:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Around $1.9 billion dollars has been committed over the next five-years to the Pacific, including Tonga, by the Australian Government. Premium content -
Thursday 11 May 2023 11:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : This month the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 as no longer a public health emergency of international concern and countries will now transition from emergency mode to managing Covid-19 alongside other infectious diseases. Tonga achieved high vaccination coverage during the pandemic and achieved a low death rate due to Covid-19. Premium content -
Thursday 11 May 2023 8:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A hearing screening project for class 1 and 2 students on Tongatapu is being carried out by the Ministry of Health in partnership with the Rotary Club of Hampton from Australia and Rotary Club Nuku‘alofa. Premium content
