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Wednesday 13 August 2025 10:08pm
Sandy-Utah, USA : When King George Tupou V surrendered the Executive Power to the Prime Minister in 2010, many assumed he was stepping into a purely ceremonial role. He did not seek to erase the monarchy’s political relevance — he sought to rebalance power between the elected representatives and the King in a way that would safeguard Tonga’s sovereignty and values for generations. The present government’s decision honors that vision and strengthens our nation’s ability to stand firm in an ever-changing world. - Seni Penitani. -
Wednesday 13 August 2025 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ Commander, Major General Jone Kalouniwai headed a delegation to Tonga, marking his first official visit to the Kingdom, this week.
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Tuesday 12 August 2025 6:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two Tongan scholars, Ms. Ilaisaaneliki Fonua and Ms. Tokilupe Takau, who received master’s degrees from the International University of Japan (IUJ), were congratulated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) today, in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Monday 11 August 2025 10:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly of Tonga has concluded its 2025 session, marking the beginning of a three-month campaign period for members in preparation for the next General Election in November. Premium content -
Parliament passes Bill to replace Ministry of Foreign Affairs with His Majesty’s Diplomatic ServicesMonday 11 August 2025 9:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be replaced by His Majesty’s Diplomatic Services, a key reform under the His Majesty’s Diplomatic Service Bill 2025, which was passed by the Tonga Legislative Assembly on 5 August, 2025. Premium content -
Monday 11 August 2025 9:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed the Whistleblower Protection Bill 2025, the first law of its kind in Tonga, designed to protect individuals who expose serious misconduct by public officials. Premium content -
Monday 11 August 2025 9:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Disaster preparedness equipment will be sent to 13 islands in Tongatapu and Ha’apai, to help communities better respond and cope with the aftermath of natural disasters. Premium content -
Monday 11 August 2025 8:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Viliami Tukumoe’atu (28) is serving one year imprisonment for reckless driving under the influence of alcohol, causing the death of his father in Makaunga in January this year. The accused was driving at up to 140 kilometres per hour, when he struck an oncoming vehicle, lost control and crashed into an electric pole. “In passing sentence, you do not need me to tell you what this tragedy has unfolded,” the Lord Chief Justice said in passing sentence. Premium content -
Friday 8 August 2025 10:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly of Tonga passed a Government Bill that raises the legal marriage age to 18 years. It includes amended clauses that explicitly prohibit same-sex marriage. Meanwhile, a major tourism incentive was introduced, which will now allow foreigners to marry in Tonga without requiring links to the country. Premium content -
Friday 8 August 2025 10:48am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In the fight against a continuing Dengue Fever outbreak in Tonga, the Ministry of Health is urging every Tongan family to take responsibility and halve dengue cases before the next rainy season. Dr. Reynold Ofanoa, outlined a community-centred action plan, during the release of the first Dengue Study this week. -
Wednesday 6 August 2025 11:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Penisoni Tu’ifua Angilau (37) was found guilty of four charges that included supplying 534.53 grams of methamphetamine to his second cousin to pack the illicit drug at her residence in Lomaiviti. Premium content -
Tuesday 5 August 2025 9:00pm
New York, USA : The government has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd (TOML) together with The Metals Company (TMC) this week, 4 August, in New York. Premium content -
Monday 4 August 2025 11:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Cabinet minister and a Noble were suspended from Parliament this morning, 4 August, after a heated argument in the House boiled over. The Minister for Police, Hon. Piveni Piukala, and Vava’u Noble’s Representative no. 2, Lord Tu’ilakepa have been suspended from the Legislative Assembly for five days. Premium content -
Monday 4 August 2025 11:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : UK reggae band, UB40, featuring Ali Campbell, will open their ‘The Big Love’ Pacific Tour at Teufaiva Stadium in Tongatapu, on 28 January 2026. Premium content -
Monday 4 August 2025 10:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Oto Langafo’ou Loloa (35) is serving 18 months in prison for two charges that included possession of 1238.71 grams of cannabis leaves and seeds, after police were informed that he was selling from his residence in Fua’amotu. Premium content -
Monday 4 August 2025 10:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Saione Funaki (19) received a suspended sentence for common assault when he punched a 16 year old on the mouth, causing him to loose consciousness, when he was walking back to Nukuleka, after a social gathering in Makaunga on eastern Tongatapu. Premium content -
Monday 4 August 2025 10:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new Commissioner of Prisons, Mr Laini Koula ‘Univesiti Manuofetoa (42), was appointed on 29 July 2025. He has served as the Deputy Commissioner of Prisons since 2019. Premium content -
Friday 1 August 2025 5:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Na’e fakahu mai ki he Potungaue ‘Atakai ‘o e MEIDECC he ‘aho 2 Siulai, 2025 ‘a e lipooti fakafuofua ki he uesia ‘o e ‘Atakai (EIA) mei he Poloseki ‘a e Tonga Hawaiki Submarine Cable Branch System. Ko e fakataumu’a ke fakatoka ‘a e keipolo (uaea) mei loto tahi ki he lotofonua ‘o Vava’u.’ ‘Oku ‘ataa ke fakahoko mai ha fakatalanoa fekau’aki mo e lipooti’ mei he 8:30 pongipongi Tu’apulelulu 31 Siulai ki he 4:30 efiafi Pulelulu 6 ‘Akosi, 2025. -
Friday 1 August 2025 5:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Public Notice of Development Application for the Tonga Hawaiki Submarine Cable Branch System Project. The development consists of activities in the deep water and shore of Vava’u. MEIDECC has received the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report and is seeking public comments on the EIA from 8:30am Thursday, 31 July 2025 until 4:30pm Wednesday 6 August, 2025 -
Thursday 31 July 2025 10:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three urgent Government Bills, including a Constitutional amendment, were passed by the Legislative Assembly of Tonga this week, in Nuku’alofa. The Constitutional amendment introduces the word “customs”. People’s Representatives Vaipulu and Sovaleni expressed concerns about the future limitations of using “customary law” and potential confusion in court. Premium content
