NEMO Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) Workshop with Stakeholders
08th March, 2021 The National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) operating under the Ministry of MEIDECC conducted a two half-day workshops with the stakeholders specifically the Clusters, first...
View Article2020–2021 Tropical Cyclone Season Updated Outlook for Tonga
TC Outlook for Tonga – March 2021
View ArticleExtension of the COVID-19 Business Recovery Assistance
11th March, 2021 TONGAN The Government of Tonga has considered the depth and duration of the COVID-19 global pandemic and economic downturn to be longer. Its preparations to re-open the border safely...
View ArticleMinistry of Tourism Newsletter: Issue 08, March 12
Ministry of Tourism Newsletter: Volume 2, Issue 08
View ArticlePrince Ata tours WASH Facilities in Hihifo
12th March, 2021 His Highness Prince Ata witnessed the launch of WASH Facilities (a compost toilet and Plastic Septic with Sand Filtering system) pilot project in Hihifo, implemented by the Tonga...
View ArticleRenewal 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”)...
View ArticleNational COVID-19 Restrictions Directions
TONGAN IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by sections 37 and 39 of the Emergency Management Act 2007 and in recognition of – A the declaration made by the World Health Organization of Novel...
View ArticleMET Office conducts Multi-Hazard Early Warning Policy Consultations,...
16th March, 2021 The Met Office is completing a series of public consultations with the Communities of Vava’u this week. The consultations are part of the Multi-hazard Early Warning System (MHEW)...
View ArticleFakatū’uta hā’unga Potungāue MEIDECC ki he Palasi Fangatongó ‘i Vava’u
16 Maási 2021 Na’e fakatū’uta ‘i he pongipongi ‘o e ‘aho ni ‘a e hā’unga ‘a e Potungāue Fakamatala ‘Eá, Ma’u’anga Iví, Ma’u’anga Fakamatalá, ‘Ōfisi ki hono Tokangaekina Ngaahi Fakamatakí, ‘Ātakaí,...
View ArticleMan arrested for assault and bodily harm
17th March, 2021 Police arrested a 26-year-old man from Veitongo early yesterday morning, Tuesday 16th March 2021 in relation to the assault of Lord Dalgety on February 8th, 2021 at his Residence at...
View ArticleHis Majesty King Tupou VI opens Vava’u Emergency Coordination Center
17th March, 2021 His Majesty, King Tupou VI officially opened the new Vava’u Emergency Coordination Center this morning at Neiafu, Vava’u. The new center is expected to contribute to the resilient and...
View ArticleJapanese Ambassador Courtesy Tourism Visit to Vava’u
“Vava’u e yokoso!” 18th March, 2021 H.E Mr. MUNENAGA Kensaku, the Ambassador Designate to the Kingdom of Tonga and his wife were greeted yesterday afternoon at the Ministry of Tourism Office at Neiafu,...
View ArticleMinistry of Tourism Newsletter: Issue 09, March 19
Ministry of Tourism Newsletter: Volume 2, Issue 09
View ArticleMaritime Radio Operator Training – Restricted Radio Operator Certificate of...
19th March, 2021 The Department of Communication under the Ministry of MEIDECC completed a two-day training course for Maritime Radio Operator to acquire Restricted Radio Operator Certificate of...
View ArticleClimate Change Adaptation Media Training and Launching of Portal
26th March, 2021 On the 27th of March, 2021 Mr. Paula Ma’u, Chief Executive Officer for MEIDECC officially opened and launched the Department of Climate Change’s portal under the Ministry held at...
View ArticleMinistry of Tourism Newsletter: Issue 10, March 26
Ministry of Tourism Newsletter: Volume 2, Issue 10
View ArticleToloi vakapuna mei Brisbane na’e ‘amanaki ke tū’uta mai ‘i Ma’asi 31
29 ‘o Ma’asi, 2021 Kuo tu’utu’uni ‘a e Kōmiti ki he Ngaahi Me’a Fakatu’upaké (NEMC) pea mo e Komiti ki hono Tokangaekina ‘o e Covid-19 ke toloi ‘a e folau mai ‘a e kau pāsese mei Brisbane ‘a ia na’e...
View ArticleGet Safe Online Pacific launches Tongan Website
31st March, 2021 Following its success in raising awareness regarding online safety and security issues in many Pacific island countries, Get Safe Online Pacific is now introducing a range of its...
View ArticleCOVID-19 AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccines arrive Tonga today
31st March, 2021 The Ministry of Health wishes to confirm that the COVID-19 AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccines will arrive at Fua’amotu Airport today Wednesday 31 March 2021, at approximately 1pm. This is...
View ArticleAustralia contributes towards COVAX vaccines in Tonga
31st March, 2021 Tonga welcomed 24,000 doses of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines today as part of a global initiative to share vaccines equitably across the world. Australia’s $80 million...
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