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Saturday 10 September 2022 9:16am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala signed a condolence book in Nuku’alofa, on 9 September, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, in the United Kingdom yesterday.
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Friday 9 September 2022 7:21am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Queen Elizabeth II has died, Buckingham Palace announced this morning. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” the official royal.uk website announced on Thursday 8 September 2022 (UK time). The Union flag on top of the Buckingham Palace was lowered to half-mast at 18:30 BST (6:30am Friday, Tonga time). -
Thursday 8 September 2022 7:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Volcanic activity reported from submarine vents on Fonualei Island on 2 September is normal activity and there is no alarm or threat, says Tonga Geological Services, after discolouration of the sea on the coast of the island, situated 75km NNW of Vava’u, was reported by marine biologists mapping the area last week. Premium content -
Thursday 8 September 2022 7:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The search continues for two men and a teenager, who have been missing for over a week now, after their small sank between Niutoua and 'Eueiki. Premium content -
Thursday 8 September 2022 2:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Construction is well underway for people whose homes were impacted by the 15 January volcanic eruption and tsunami disaster. The Government of Tonga is constructing new homes at Popua, Sopu, Masilamea, Matatoa in Tongatapu and Ta’anga in ‘Eua. Premium content -
Thursday 8 September 2022 2:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan Prime Minister, Hon Hu’akavameiliku, will meet U.S. President Joe Biden, in a Pacific Leaders Meeting in Washington D.C later in September 28-29. He was scheduled to leave Tonga today for Honolulu. Premium content -
Thursday 8 September 2022 2:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Jailed offender Siosaia Hungalu (27) was sentenced to three-years imprisonment for the housebreaking and theft of Tongan mats, valued at around $13,900 pa'anga, from a residence in Kolofo’ou. He is serving time for other offences. Premium content -
Thursday 8 September 2022 2:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six new judges have been appointed to Tonga's Court of Appeal. The increase is to ensure availability for each session. Premium content -
Thursday 8 September 2022 1:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After two-days of deliberations, the Legislative Assembly of Tonga was adjourned on Tuesday, 6 September until further notice. Premium content -
Thursday 8 September 2022 9:28am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Dental Division of the Ministry of Health has received a 40ft container fitted with air conditioning and shelves for storing supplies of personal protective equipment. The container was donated by the Rotary Club of Ballarat West, Melbourne in Australia. Premium content -
Thursday 8 September 2022 9:23am
Auckland, New Zealand : Tongan-New Zealanders are currently celebrating “Tonga Language Week” (Uike Katoanga'i 'o e Lea Faka-Tonga) an annual event to celebrate Tongan culture and language in New Zealand. -
Thursday 8 September 2022 9:21am
Poulsbo-WA, USA : I read with interest Pesi's recent editorial on the dysfunction of government; the system does not work for a variety of reasons. I wonder how much of this is related to traditional socio-cultural issues. Also interesting was the recent article on Tongans educated in China. But from my foreign perspective, there appear to be immensely larger issues. - Richard Stoll. -
Wednesday 7 September 2022 1:44am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A seven-year-old boy died in a shooting incident at a residence in Ha'ateiho, Tongatapu, on Friday evening, 2 September. Tonga Police said children found a loaded .22 rifle in their family vehicle. The 40 year old father of the children has been arrested. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 September 2022 1:35am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A total of 13 candidates will be contesting the vacant seats for Tongatapu 4, 6 and 7 constituencies in the By-Elections on 3 November. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 September 2022 1:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In a close contest, Mo’ale Finau (62) won the Ha’apai 12 By-Election with 338 votes and secured his seat in the Legislative Assembly of Tonga. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 September 2022 1:27am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly of Tonga resumed sitting on Monday 5 September, after MPs completed their annual constituency visits. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 September 2022 1:23am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Around 200 people participated in a 10km colour run for the 10th anniversary of the establishment of FitLife Tonga, a popular community gym that provides exercise programs for the people of Tonga. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 September 2022 1:11am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The number of COVID-19 active cases, which saw a second wave peaking last month, is on a downward trend in Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 September 2022 2:58am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Eleven students who have been awarded the Chinese Government's scholarships in the past three-years attended a reception, on 3 September. The students were not able to travel to China, due to the COVID-19 situation, however, the Embassy will cover their travel expenses, now that the borders have re-opened. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 September 2022 2:51am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A pregnant mother of four, Kahealani Tonga (38) was sentenced to 14-months imprisonment, which was fully suspended, for possession of 2.09 grams of methamphetamine. “Though she may not have been the person making the money from the deal she was facilitating this devastating trade, which is a scourge that destroys the minds and lives of so many people in Tonga," said the judge. Premium content
