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Tuesday 18 October 2022 2:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Mate Ma'a Tonga playing squad has been announced for their first match in the Rugby League World Cup against Papua New Guinea on 18 October in England, (Wednesday 7:30am Tonga time).
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Monday 17 October 2022 11:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two fishermen whose fibre boat suffered engine failure at sea were rescued by Tonga Police at Ha’aluma Beach in ‘Eua on Saturday, 15 October, a few hours after they failed to return home. The boat had no communications, no life jackets and beacon. Tonga Police urged the public and sea farers to make sure their boats are appropriately equipped with means of communication, life jackets, a beacon and enough food supplies. Premium content -
Monday 17 October 2022 10:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : One Girl’s Let’s Tok' program was held for the first time in Nuku'alofa by Talitha Project, with the aim to increase digital literacy and promote interconnectedness among young people, on 15 October. Premium content -
Monday 17 October 2022 10:51pm
Suva, Fiji : At 57-years-old, Sunia Fili received his law degree, LLB, from the University of the South Pacific earlier this month. The former Finance Minister and 'Eua MP encouraged youths to find their niche and pursue their education, as it will shape their future. Premium content -
Monday 17 October 2022 10:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Forty laptops were handed over to the Ministry of Education from the Universal Peace Federation [Oceania] in Nuku'alofa on 13 October. Premium content -
Monday 17 October 2022 10:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Francis Iohasi Tu’amoheloa (22) of Vaini, died from drowning, an inquest has found. His body was found floating at Vaipua Harbour, Vava’u on 11 October. Premium content -
Monday 17 October 2022 10:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In Tonga, the price for petroleum will slightly increase staring from tomorrow, 18 October, 2022. The Competent Authority (TCA) approved the new retail petroleum prices for October – November. The Government’s subsidy of 20 seniti has ceased after it had been extended for the past three and a half months. Premium content -
Friday 14 October 2022 9:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga is looking for ways to increase its agricultural trade of fresh produce to overseas markets. The availability and cost of shipping has long plagued the trade. Irregular shipping intervals is one of the problems, says Tonga Market Access Working Group chairperson, Pousima Afeaki Premium content -
Friday 14 October 2022 8:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly’s meeting that was scheduled for 17 October is deferred to 24 October. Premium content -
Friday 14 October 2022 8:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : With only a few days left until Mate Ma'a Tonga embarks on its Rugby League World Cup campaign with its first match on 18 October, Head Coach Kristian Woolf is confident that the squad is going to do very well and make the Kingdom of Tonga proud. Premium content -
Friday 14 October 2022 8:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Meteorological Services plans to improve early warnings and early responses to hazards and threats, by expanding the use of mobile phones to receive early warning alerts. The development is supported by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Premium content -
Thursday 13 October 2022 10:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Appeal Court dismissed an appeal by Lord Fohe who was trying to evict Ve'etutu Mahe from a piece of land on his estate at Puke, Tongatapu. Premium content -
Thursday 13 October 2022 10:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Police are working to identify the body of a man that was found floating in Vaipua Harbour, Vava’u, on 11 October. Premium content -
Thursday 13 October 2022 10:43pm
Wellington, New Zealand : The New Zealand Government has announced the re-opening of two more visa categories for migrants to become residents there starting this November. Premium content -
Thursday 13 October 2022 10:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Digicel Tonga has invested TOP$500,000 in new telecommunications equipment for the outer islands, Digicel Tonga CEO, Anthony Seuseu announced on 12 October. Premium content -
Thursday 13 October 2022 10:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fourteen police officers were recognized in the first Tonga Police Promotion Recognition Ceremony on 3 October, at the Tonga Police Headquarters in Longolongo. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 October 2022 8:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A program to encourage women's leadership, saw young women take seats in Tonga's Legislative Assembly to experience the decision-making process for themselves, coinciding with the International Day of the Girl Child in Nuku’alofa on 11 October. About 30 girls are participating in the event which concludes on 14 October. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 October 2022 8:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Viliami Wight (27) and Samiuela Mahina (22) have been jailed for possession of 6.8 grams and 1.14 grams of methamphetamine respectively, seized at a residence in Veitongo by Tonga Police, who suspected their drug dealing in 2021. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 October 2022 8:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Asco Motors Tonga Ltd's new showroom was opened by the Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Samiu Vaipulu in Nuku’alofa on 10 October. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 October 2022 7:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tongan who was befriended by an overseas scammer online, reported the matter to Tonga Police after the scammer directed the victim to send money. Tonga Police today urged the public to be more cautious when interacting online. Premium content
