Tonga Independent News

07/08/2025

Ko e hilifaki ‘eni ‘a e tautea ‘o e Faka’iloa, hili ‘ene tali halaia he ‘aho 23 Sune 2025 ki he faka’ilo ko e tohotoho. Ka kuo tu’utu’uni ‘a e Fakamaau’anga ke ‘oua na’a tuku atu ha fa’ahinga fakamatala ke ‘ilo ai ‘a e Mamahi koe’uhi ko’ene kei ta’u si’i. More 👉

Na’e tautea ‘e he ‘Eiki Fakamaau Lahi Bishop KC he ‘aho 28 Siulai 2025 ‘a e Faka’iloa ke ne ngaue popula ki he ta’u ‘e 8, kae tautea toloi malu’i ‘a e ta’u ‘e ua fakamuimui.Ko e hilifaki ‘eni ‘a e tautea ‘o e Faka’iloa, hili ‘ene tali halaia he ‘aho 23 Sune 2025 k...

07/08/2025

Na’e tu’utu’uni ‘a e ‘Eiki Fakamaau Lahi LCJ Bishop KC, he ‘aho 21 Siulai 2025 ke halaia ‘a e Faifekau Akoako SUTT ka ‘oku ne ngaue he taha ‘o e ngaahi ako’anga ‘o e Siasi, ke ne halaia ki he ngaahi tukuiaki’i kehekehe ‘e faa fekau’aki kotoa mo e alakovi mamafa ki he fanau ako fefine kehekehe ‘e toko tolu. More 👉

Na’e tu’utu’uni ‘a e ‘Eiki Fakamaau Lahi LCJ Bishop KC, he ‘aho 21 Siulai 2025 ke halaia ‘a e Faifekau Akoako SUTT ka ‘oku ne ngaue he taha ‘o e ngaahi ako’anga ‘o e Siasi, ke ne halaia ki he ngaahi tukuiaki’i kehekehe ‘e faa fekau’aki kotoa mo e alakovi mamafa ki he fana...

07/08/2025

China and Tonga have deepened their medical cooperation, leading to the first-ever institutional patient referral program. The initial group of eight Tongan patients has been discharged after recovering from their treatment.

06/08/2025

Kuo lea ‘a e Minisita Polisi Hon. Piveni Piukala ‘o fakamahino ‘a e hoha’a ‘a e kakai ‘o e fonua ki he ola ‘o e hilifaki tautea, ki he hopo ‘a Nonu Kolokihakaufisi na’e ma’u kiai ‘a e 15kg (M**h). Ka na’e tu’utu’uni ‘a e Fakamaau’anga Lahi ke ngaue popula ta’u 17 pe ‘a e Faka’iloa. More 👉

Kuo lea ‘a e Minisita Polisi Hon. Piveni Piukala ‘o fakamahino ‘a e hoha’a ‘a e kakai ‘o e fonua ki he ola ‘o e hilifaki tautea, ki he hopo ‘a Nonu Kolokihakaufisi na’e ma’u kiai ‘a e 15kg (M**h). Ka na’e tu’utu’uni ‘a e Fakamaau’anga Lahi ke ngaue popula ta’u 17 pe...

06/08/2025

Kuo ‘asi mai ‘a e helo he mala’e politikale ‘Etuate Lavulavu, ‘o faka’ikai’i ‘a e tukuaki’i kuo fakahoko ‘e Hon. Piveni Piukala fekau’aki mo hono faka’ataa ‘e he Minisita ki he Sipoti ‘a e pa’anga $60,000 ki he fe’auhi ‘akapulu ‘a Vava’u. MOre 👇

Kuo ‘asi mai ‘a e helo he mala’e politikale ‘Etuate Lavulavu, ‘o faka’ikai’i ‘a e tukuaki’i kuo fakahoko ‘e Hon. Piveni Piukala fekau’aki mo hono faka’ataa ‘e he Minisita ki he Sipoti ‘a e pa’anga $60,000 ki he fe’auhi ‘akapulu ‘a Vava’u. Na’e ‘ohake ‘a e ...

06/08/2025

Tonga’s national rugby sevens teams, both men’s and women’s, are on the verge of being disbanded due to a severe funding crisis and a lack of direct support from World Rugby. In an interview with ABC Radio Australia, Tonga Rugby Union (TRU) CEO Aisea Aholelei revealed that the union is seriously considering withdrawing its sevens teams from international competition, citing unsustainable costs and an uncertain future for the format. More 👉

Nukuʻalofa – August 6, 2025 Tonga’s national rugby sevens teams, both men’s and women’s, are on the verge of being disbanded due to a severe funding crisis and a lack of direct support from World Rugby. In an interview with ABC Radio Australia, Tonga Rugby Union (TRU) CEO Aisea Aholelei rev...

05/08/2025

The ocean has always been more than just water for the people of Tonga. It is identity, sustenance, and spiritual connection. So when it was revealed that the government had quietly signed a new agreement with a mining company to advance deep-sea mineral extraction, many were left shocked and angry. More 👇

By Tevita Tu’ifua. Environmental CorrespondentThe ocean has always been more than just water for the people of Tonga. It is identity, sustenance, and spiritual connection. So when it was revealed that the government had quietly signed a new agreement with a mining company to advance deep-sea miner...

04/08/2025

SUSPENSION OF TWO MEMBERS OF
THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF TONGA
Two Members of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, the Minister of Police (Hon. Paula
Piveni Piukala) and the Chairman of the Whole House Committee (Lord Tu’ilakepa) have
been suspended from parliamentary proceedings, following their involvement in a
physical altercation that occurred during today’s parliament meeting. After considering
a report of the incident, the Lord Speaker Fakafanua ruled that the actions of the two
Members amounted to disorderly conduct. The 5-day suspension was therefore issued,
effective today until close of business Friday 8 August 2025. As a result of their
suspension, both Members are excluded from parliamentary proceedings and all offices
set apart for the use of its Members and they shall not be entitled to the portion of their
basic salary during these 5 days.
The Legislative Assembly wishes to reiterate that it remains committed to upholding the
highest standards of conduct and integrity in its proceedings. The Lord Speaker’s decision
reflects the Assembly’s dedication to maintaining a safe and secure workplace as well as
a dignified and orderly environment that upholds the principles of the legislature.

TUKU KITU’A FAKATAIMI (SUSPENSION)
‘A E ONGO MĒMIPA ‘O E FALE ALEA ‘O TONGA
Kuo tuku kitu’a fakataimi (suspend) mei he ngaahi ngāue ‘a e Fale Aleá ‘a e ongo Mēmipa
Fale Alea ‘e toko ua, hili ha makuku na’e hoko ‘i he lolotonga ‘a e fakataha Fale Aleá he
‘aho ní. Ko e ongo Mēmipa ni ko e Minisitā Polisí (Hon. Paula Piveni Piukala) pea mo e Sea
‘o e Kōmiti Kakató (Lord Tu’ilakepa). Na’e ‘oatu ‘a e līpooti ‘o e me’a ni ki he ‘Eiki Seá, Lord
Fakafanua, pea ne makatu’unga ai ‘ene tu’utu’uni ko e ‘ulungaanga fakamoveuveu na’e
fakahoko ‘e he ongo Mēmipa ni. Na’e fakahā ai pē ‘i he fakataha Fale Alea ‘o e ‘aho ní ‘a e
tu’utu’uni ‘o e tuku kitu’a ‘a e ongo Mēmipá mei he ngaahi ngāue ‘a e Fale Aleá ‘i he ‘aho ‘e
5 ‘o kamata lau he ‘aho ni pea kakato ki he ngata’anga ‘o e houa ngāué ‘i he ‘aho Falaite 8
‘Aokosi 2025. ‘Oku tapu ai ke toe kau atu ‘a e ongo Mēmipa ni ki ha ngaahi ngāue ‘a e Fale
Aleá, pe ke na ngāue’aki ‘a e ngaahi ‘ofisi kuo vahe’i atu ke ngāue’aki ‘e he Hou’eiki Mēmipá
pea kuo pau he’ikai te na ma’u ‘ena tefito’i vāhengá lolotonga ‘a e ‘aho ‘e 5 ko ‘ení.
‘Oku fie fakamamafa’i heni ‘e he Fale Aleá ‘ene ngāue mateaki ke tauhi ‘a e ngaahi tu’unga
faka’ulungaanga mo e ngeia ‘o ‘ene ngaahi fakatahá. ‘Oku ho’ata mei he tu’utu’uni ‘a e ‘Eiki
Seá ‘a e tukupā ‘a e Fale Aleá ke hoko ‘a e ngāue’angá ko ha ‘atakai ‘oku hao mo malu pea
‘oku tauhi ai ‘a e ngaahi tu’unga faka’apa’apa ‘o e aleá.
Tuku Atu ‘e he Kalake P**e ‘a e Fale Alea

04/08/2025

https://gjia.georgetown.edu/2025/05/15/paradise-in-isolation-tonga-and-the-fight-for-influence-in-the-pacific/

Once in the global spotlight for its dramatic volcanic eruption and tsunami, Tonga is now drawing attention for a different reason: its emerging role in the growing geopolitical contest across the Pacific. As the region becomes a strategic frontier between China, the United States, and Australia, To...

04/08/2025

04/08/2025

Japan’s Kansai International Airport has achieved the unthinkable: 30 years of operation without a single piece of lost luggage. This astonishing record is thanks to Japan’s precision culture, efficient systems, and deep commitment to customer service.

From RFID tracking to synchronized baggage handling teams, the airport runs like a perfectly tuned machine. Travelers report unmatched reliability and peace of mind, earning the airport a reputation as the most dependable in the world.

For once, you can travel stress-free—your luggage is in good hands.

03/08/2025

Ko e talu hono ‘ohake ‘a e kaveinga ki he Epstein Lisit & Files mo e ‘alu ke toe le’o lahiange ‘a e fifili ‘a e kakai ‘o ‘Amelika ki honau Palesiteni mo’ene felave’i mo e tukuaki’i mamafa ni. Pea ka faifaiange kuo fakapapau’i na’ane kaunga ki he hia ni pea ko e leveleva ia ‘ene ngaue fakapolitikale. More 👉

Ko e talu hono ‘ohake ‘a e kaveinga ki he Epstein Lisit & Files mo e ‘alu ke toe le’o lahiange ‘a e fifili ‘a e kakai ‘o ‘Amelika ki honau Palesiteni mo’ene felave’i mo e tukuaki’i mamafa ni. Pea ka faifaiange kuo fakapapau’i na’ane kaunga ki he hia ni pea ko e leveleva ia