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The Minister for Police, Hon. Paula Piveni Piukala, has been temporarily suspended from all ministerial duties, the Prim...
09/12/2025

The Minister for Police, Hon. Paula Piveni Piukala, has been temporarily suspended from all ministerial duties, the Prime Minister's Office announced today. The Prime Minister stated that the suspension would allow an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commissioner into serious allegations against the Cabinet Minister to proceed “in the interest of procedural fairness and institutional propriety.” Read more…

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The Minister of Police, Hon. Paula Piveni Piukala, has been temporarily suspended from all ministerial duties, the Prime Minister's Office announced today. The Prime Minister stated that the suspension would allow an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commissioner into serious a...

Tonga Police conducted a series of drug operations on 4-5 December 2025 across Nuku'alofa, Western and Eastern Districts...
09/12/2025

Tonga Police conducted a series of drug operations on 4-5 December 2025 across Nuku'alofa, Western and Eastern Districts of Tongatapu, arresting seven, as part of their ongoing efforts to disrupt drug distribution networks. Read more…

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Tonga Police conducted a series of drug operations on 4-5 December 2025 across Nuku'alofa, Western and Eastern Districts of Tongatapu, arresting seven, as part of ongoing their efforts to disrupt drug distribution networks

About 2,000 combat uniforms and eight surveillance drones for His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) will be provided through...
09/12/2025

About 2,000 combat uniforms and eight surveillance drones for His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) will be provided through Japan’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) project, signed between HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, the Interim Minister for Foreign Affairs, and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tonga, HE Inagaki Hisao. Read more…

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: About 2,000 combat uniforms and eight surveillance drones for His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) will be provided through Japan’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) project, signed between HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, the Interim Minister for Foreign Affairs, and ...

Young Tongan lawyers are building their advocacy skills through a three-day workshop in Nuku'alofa, presented by law spe...
09/12/2025

Young Tongan lawyers are building their advocacy skills through a three-day workshop in Nuku'alofa, presented by law specialists from the Victorian Bar International Advocacy Training Committee in collaboration with the Tonga Law Society, and Tonga’s former Lord Chief Justice Michael Whitten KC. Read more…

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Young Tongan lawyers are building their advocacy skills through a three-day workshop in Nuku'alofa, presented by law specialists from the Victorian Bar International Advocacy Training Committee in collaboration with the Tonga Law Society, and Tonga’s former Lord Chief Justice Mi...

An appeal by the Minister of Lands against a Land Court’s ruling that he made a mistake when issuing a deed of grant to ...
09/12/2025

An appeal by the Minister of Lands against a Land Court’s ruling that he made a mistake when issuing a deed of grant to a tiny piece of land in 'Utungake, Vava'u to a leaseholder, instead of the adjoining owner, was rejected by the Appeal Court recently. Read more...

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: An appeal by the Minister of Lands against a Land Court’s ruling that he made a mistake when issuing a deed of grant to a tiny piece of land in 'Utungake, Vava'u to a leaseholder, instead of the adjoining owner, was rejected by the Appeal Court recently.

An upgraded cool storage capacity for post-harvest storage at Nishi Trading, is expected to maintain crop quality and st...
09/12/2025

An upgraded cool storage capacity for post-harvest storage at Nishi Trading, is expected to maintain crop quality and strengthen Tonga’s crop product quality and export readiness. HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala officially opened the upgraded cool storage facility on 4 December. Read more...

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: An upgraded cool storage capacity for post-harvest storage at Nishi Trading, is expected to maintain crop quality and strengthen Tonga’s crop product quality and export readiness. HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala officially opened the upgraded cool storage facility on 4...

The Kingdom of Tonga became the newest State Party to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) this month in Genev...
09/12/2025

The Kingdom of Tonga became the newest State Party to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) this month in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more...

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The Kingdom of Tonga became the newest State Party to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) this month in Geneva, Switzerland.

Growing up in Fasi Moe Afi, on the island of Tongatapu, 'Isitolo Siale's classroom wasn't just in school, it was in the ...
04/12/2025

Growing up in Fasi Moe Afi, on the island of Tongatapu, 'Isitolo Siale's classroom wasn't just in school, it was in the local market. At the age of 10, Siale, found himself selling produce to contribute to his single mother's income. This experience fuelled his desire to build a better life for his family and became the foundation for his success at The University of the South Pacific (USP), where he has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Growing up in Fasi Moe Afi, on the island of Tongatapu, 'Isitolo Siale's classroom wasn't just in school, it was in the local market. At the age of 10, Siale, found himself selling produce to contribute to his single mother's income. This experience fuelled his desire to build a b...

The first nomination for Prime Minister Designate was received on 4 December by the the Interim Speaker, Lord Tangi ‘o V...
04/12/2025

The first nomination for Prime Minister Designate was received on 4 December by the the Interim Speaker, Lord Tangi ‘o Vaonukonuka. Written nominations close on 12 December. More...

: The first nomination for Prime Minister Designate was received on 4 December by the the Interim Speaker, Lord Tangi ‘o Vaonukonuka. Written nominations close on 12 December.

Over five petrol stations in Tongatapu have run out of unleaded petrol (pen*sini), 4 December, including branches of Son...
04/12/2025

Over five petrol stations in Tongatapu have run out of unleaded petrol (pen*sini), 4 December, including branches of Sonasi, Luna’eva, Konifelenisi and Cocker Ma'ufanga gas stations, as a long-running shortage of supply continues into December. Read more...

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Over five petrol stations in Tongatapu have run out of unleaded petrol (pen*sini) today, 4 December, including branches of Sonasi, Luna’eva, Konifelenisi and Cocker Ma'ufanga gas stations, as a long-running shortage of supply continues into December.

Rodney Tomasi (41) was found guilty on possession of 3,547.86 grams of m**hamphetamine concealed in a sack of sugar that...
04/12/2025

Rodney Tomasi (41) was found guilty on possession of 3,547.86 grams of m**hamphetamine concealed in a sack of sugar that was imported in a barrel from the United States last year. Shots were fired by Police in pursuit of accused, after he took possession of the drugs. He is expected to be sentenced in January, next year. Read more…

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Rodney Tomasi (41) was found guilty on possession of 3,547.86 grams of m**hamphetamine concealed in a sack of sugar that was imported in a barrel from the United States last year. Shots were fired by Police in pursuit of accused, after he took possession of the drugs. He is expect...

The Tonga National University celebrated about 600 graduates, receiving high-level qualifications and certificates in to...
04/12/2025

The Tonga National University celebrated about 600 graduates, receiving high-level qualifications and certificates in tourism management, engineering, and nursing and other fields. See more…

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The Tonga National University today celebrated about 600 graduates, receiving high-level qualifications and certificates in tourism management, engineering, and nursing and other fields.

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