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Tonga’s first State of Environment Report launched on World Environment Day
05th June 2020 The Prime Minster, Honourable Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa, had today launched Tonga’s first ever State of Environment Report on the closing of the week-long commemoration of World Environment Day...
View ArticleAustralia and Tonga’s top health experts share lessons in the fight against...
09th June, 2020 TONGAN Australia’s top health advisor, Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy, has spoken today with Tonga’s Minister of Health, Dr Amelia Tu’ipulotu, to share his experiences...
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Lifesaver flight across the world
10th June, 2020 A fully-laden Air Tahiti Nui aircraft conveying Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and vital medical supplies arrived in Fiji on Monday 25 May from Shanghai, China. The Pacific covers...
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Polokalama Fakaangaanga ‘o e Ngaahi Ngäue ‘e fakahoko tokateu kimu’á pea...
10 Sune, 2020 Kuo fokotu’utu’u ‘e he Kömiti Fakafonua ki he Ngaahi Me’a Fakafokifá (National Emergency Management Committee) ‘a e polokalama fakaangaanga (drill) ‘o e ngaahi ngäue ‘e fakahoko kakato ko...
View ArticleCOVID-19: Online Registration form released to repatriate Tongans from overseas
11th June, 2020 The Government of Tonga has released an online repatriation registration form to obtain relevant information from Tongan nationals wishing to travel back to Tonga. The registration form...
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Promoting Sustainable Energy Business Opportunities in Ha’apai and Vava’u,...
11th June, 2020 Tonga has set, amongst other targets, an ambitious target to generate 50% of the country’s electricity from renewable energy resources by 2020. Several initiatives are currently taking...
View ArticleBy-Election for Town Officer of Kolonga, Tongatapu
11th June 2020 TONGAN The Electoral Commission is currently preparing a by-election to elect a town officer of Kolonga following the recent passing away of the former town officer, Mr. Sonasi Langi....
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Renewal of Declaration of a State of Emergency
TONGAN Pursuant to sections 32 and 34(1) of the Emergency Management Act 2007, and having been satisfied of the following – (1) The continuous spread of the novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”)...
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National COVID-19 Restrictions Notice
TONGAN IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by sections 36 and 37 of the Emergency Management Act 2007 and in recognition of – A the declaration made by the World Health Organization of Novel...
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“Primary Education provides important first step for children’s growth”...
12th June, 2020 The Embassy of Japan and Government Primary School of Fua‘amotu celebrated the completion of an upgrade work to a classroom building funded through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Human...
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NEXSTEP backs Tonga’s effort to keep better track of its Energy targets
12th June, 2020 The Government of Tonga through the Department of Energy (of the Ministry of MEIDECC) in conjunction with UN ESCAP hosted an online inception workshop on National SDG7 Roadmap for Tonga...
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Regional Virtual Training on Nationally Determined Contributions
12th June, 2020 Tonga participated in a three-days virtual training on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), from the 09 th -11 th of June 2020. The training was held at the Department of...
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School Closure 30th June: Trial of Students’ Learning at Home (in Preparation...
12th June, 2020 TONGAN The Ministry of Education and Training is planning to implement various modes of accessible learning delivery for all students at home, should a school closure occur due to...
View ArticlePrime Minister’s Statement at the Press Conference – 12/06/2020
Fakatapu ki he ‘Otua Mafimafi ‘oku ‘afio ‘i hotau loto lotonga; Fakatapu ki he ‘Ene ‘Afio, Tupou VI ko e Tu’i ‘o Tonga; Fakatapu ki he Ta’ahine Kuini’, Kuini Nanasipau’u mo hona fale; Fakatapu ki he...
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Health Promoting School (HPS): ‘Apiako Ma’a Lahi
13th June, 2020 TONGAN The health status of our school children is a significant matter for the Ministry of Education and Training (MET). ‘Api ako Ma’a Lahi is a national project, funded by the...
View ArticleRepatriation Flight for Tongans stranded overseas: Setting the record straight
13th June, 2020 The Government of Tonga wishes to clarify an article published by Matangi Tonga Online on June 12 titled ‘First 50 Tongans allowed home under CoViD-19 restrictions’. The article stated...
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Diversion Order – June 12, 2020
Pursuant to the authority conferred upon me under section 117(1) and (2)(c)(i) of the Public Health Act, I hereby order the following conveyances (aircrafts) to be diverted to a place outside the...
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Australia contributes AUD1.9M for water tanks and livelihoods in Tonga
15th June, 2020 TONGAN Australia has contributed AUD1.9m to community organisations in Tonga to protect against the impact of COVID-19 with safe water supply, hand hygiene, and agricultural...
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First COVID-19 repatriation flight drill set for tomorrow
15th June, 2020 The first COVID-19 repatriation drill will be conducted tomorrow, June 16 at 12:30pm to test emergency protocols, surveillance and communication systems as Tonga gears up for border...
View ArticlePublic Announcement: COVID-19 and TC Harold Relief Package for the...
16th June, 2020 TONGAN Government continues to offer relief support towards businesses affected by COVID-19 and Tropical Cyclone Harold, including the Communications Sector this time. These businesses...
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