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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.
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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 -
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. Premium content -
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
