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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.
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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the world's largest emitter right now, and a country who must be engaged, for us to reach 1.5 degrees Celsius, has now withdrawn from that discussion, that should be a big concern to all of us.”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 -
Thursday 4 August 2022 12:13am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Kaluseti Holani (22) was sentenced to four-years eight-months imprisonment for several offences, including causing serious bodily harm, when he discharged a firearm injuring two young men, at Afa in January this year. The Lord Chief Justice said the accused was fortunate not to have been charged with attempted murder. Even though a complaint had been filed to Mu'a police, the same rifle was used in this second incident. There were no attempts by the police to resolve the issues. Premium content -
Wednesday 3 August 2022 11:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mr. ‘Alo-ki- hakau Maileseni was appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Ports Authority Tonga on 1 August 2022, for a term of four years. The Chairman of the Transport Sector Board of Directors, Dr. Sione Ngongo Kioa and Board of Directors approved the appointment, which was endorsed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Public Enterprises, Hon. Poasi Mataele Tei. -
Tuesday 2 August 2022 7:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Legislative Assembly of Tonga resumed sitting on 1 August with an agenda that includes deliberating on Government Public Bills. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 August 2022 7:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Lord Fohe (59) was sworn in as the new Minister of Agriculture, Food and Forests, when Parliament resumed sitting yesterday, Monday 1 August. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 August 2022 7:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Kalolaine Fainga’a (30) was sentenced to two-years imprisonment for serious housebreaking and theft of electronic goods valued at around $12,095 pa’anga. A stolen iPad was tracked by GPS to a home in Tokomololo and then Police recovered all the other stolen electronic equipment from a shop. A co-accused was charged with receiving stolen property. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 August 2022 1:12am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : With hugs and tears families were reunited at Tonga's Fua'amotu International Airport, after arriving on the first flight as Tonga re-opened its international border with zero quarantine, on Monday 1 August. Lu’isa Sakalia, from Ma'ufanga kissed her young nephew and held him tight. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 August 2022 12:45am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's current night time curfew - midnight to 5:00am - due to COVID-19 remains but will be re reviewed this month, after Government approved the incremental border re-opening on 1 August. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 August 2022 12:37am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Judgments will be issued in due course, after a Special Court of Appeal last week heard election appeals by four current members of parliament and Cabinet Ministers, who were found guilty of bribery in the lead up to the 2021 November By-Election. Premium content -
Monday 1 August 2022 7:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Sitaleki Tu’itavake (48) was sentenced to four and a half-years imprisonment for possession of 2.87 grams of methamphetamine and 3,153.7 grams of cannabis in two separate incidents. The judge declined to suspend any part of the sentence. "All his recent history demonstrates a flagrant disregard for the law and the opportunities afforded to him for rehabilitation. With his escalating drug offending, he is also becoming a risk to himself and the community,” he said. Premium content -
Friday 29 July 2022 6:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 76-year-old man was arrested today for the indecent assault on a minor under the age of 15, after a family member reported the offence. Premium content
