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Friday 12 August 2022 9:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Clear signs of continuing volcanic activity were seen inside the deep caldera of the Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai (HTHH) volcano by an unmanned remotely operated surface vessel, the (USV) Maxlimer on its first initial survey mission in Tonga. Scientists say it is too early to tell if it is due to a continuing eruption or hydrothermal venting from cooling lava or both. They are continuing with their surveys to map the caldera and the hydrothermal vents within it.
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Friday 12 August 2022 4:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will hold a parliamentary By-Election on November 3 to elect three new People's Representatives to the Tonga Legislative Assembly, in the constituencies of Tongatapu 4, Tongatapu 6 and Tongatapu 7. Premium content -
Friday 12 August 2022 4:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prime Minister, Hon. Hu’akavameiliku said it was tough to lose three cabinet ministers at the same time, but his government respects the judgments of the Court of Appeal. “..we will have to find replacements and continue with the work that needs to be done," he said. Premium content -
Friday 12 August 2022 3:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Special needs students at the Government Middle School Ngele'ia have received a donation of computers and equipment to help with their education. The equipment was donated to the inclusive education class for special needs students, the school from the Chinese Embassy in Nuku'alofa on 9 August. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 August 2022 8:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly of Tonga this morning unseated three Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament, after they were unsuccessful in their appeals against certification of offences of bribery under the Electoral Act, in the lead up the November 2021 General Election. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 August 2022 8:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Former Prime Minister and Tongatapu No. 10 People’s Representative, Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa retains his seat in the Legislative Assembly, after his appeals were upheld by the Appeal Court on 9 August. Two other Tongatapu People's Representatives also keep their seats, after appeals against them were dismissed. Premium content -
Wednesday 10 August 2022 8:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ports Authority of Tonga (PAT) has signed a public- private partnership (PPP) contract for stevedoring services at the Port of Nuku’alofa, designed to improve operational efficiencies and reduce turnaround times for port users. PAT signed the 10-year stevedoring concession contract with Tongan-owned and operated firm Royco Port Services Limited after a competitive tender process involving four bidders. -
Tuesday 9 August 2022 11:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three Tongan Cabinet Ministers have lost their appeals against court decisions that declared their election results void. Eight judgments from a Special Court of Appeal session, held last month, were released late this afternoon in Nuku'alofa. The Appeal Court said, “If there is a lesson to be learned, candidates for an election should be astute not to make any gifts within three-months of an election...Rather they should withhold their largesse until after the election.” Some of the other appeals were also dismissed. Premium content -
Monday 8 August 2022 9:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Kisina Neiufi (28) was sentenced to 21-months imprisonment for possession of 3.11 grams methamphetamine seized by Police, who received information that he was selling from his car in 'Utulau. His half-brother received a suspended sentence for a lesser count. “Given...the terrible harm this drug does and the lives it ruins in Tonga, the need for denunciation and deterrence is paramount,” said the judge. Premium content -
Monday 8 August 2022 9:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The contract to upgrade, rehabilitate and expand Tonga’s international port, Queen Salote Wharf was signed on 4 August between the Government of Tonga and McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd of New Zealand. Premium content -
Monday 8 August 2022 8:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Police custody management training for frontline officers is being held by Tonga Police, following two deaths in police custody at Mu’a Police Station in July. Premium content -
Monday 8 August 2022 7:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two New Zealand Navy vessels, HMNZS Manawanui and HMNZS Wellington arrived in Nuku'alofa last week, as part of a three-month deployment to provide maritime security and other support to Pacific Island partners. Premium content -
Saturday 6 August 2022 6:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The United States does not ask any nation to choose between the United States and China, the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy R. Sherman, said in Tonga this afternoon, while expressing disappointment that China had decided to cancel and suspend various relations with the US yesterday, including climate change talks. “For Tonga climate change is existential, and we understand that, and it's just terribly disappointing that the world's largest emitter right now, and a country who must be engaged, for us to reach 1.5 degrees Celsius, has now withdrawn from that discussion, that should be a big concern to all of us.” By Mary Lyn Fonua. Premium content -
Friday 5 August 2022 9:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After flying into Tonga today, United States Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy R. Sherman, said the United States is looking forward to a new phase in its relationship. She is on Pacific trip aimed to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to the region. Premium content -
Thursday 4 August 2022 7:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, HE Wendy R. Sherman will arrive in Tonga on Friday, 5 August, during a Pacific trip to reflect the United States' commitment to the region. She is expected to meet King Tupou VI in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 4 August 2022 7:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prime Minister Hon. Hu’akavameilku and Japan’s Defense Minister Kishi held a video teleconference on 29 July, and discussed various issues including enhancing bilateral defence cooperation and exchange. Premium content -
Thursday 4 August 2022 7:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two men who were acquitted of possessing 2.19 grams of methamphetamine but were found guilty on lesser counts received suspended sentences, at the Supreme Court in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 4 August 2022 7:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Police officers has this month made safety reinforcement visits to schools on Tongatapu, after several complaints from concerned parents revealed incidents of suspicious men attempts to lure young children into their vehicles. Premium content -
Thursday 4 August 2022 12:55am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Queen Nanasipau’u today presented a gift of a new truck to the evacuated people of Mango for transport, when they re-settle at Ta'anga in 'Eua. Premium content -
Thursday 4 August 2022 12:21am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Police Commissioner Shane McLennan in a virtual address supported the launching of a Pacific Regional Initiative and Support for Effective Counter Trafficking in Persons on 29 July in Suva. Premium content
