Energy stakeholders meet to discuss TERM-Plus
12th October, 2022 Tonga energy stakeholders met at MEIDECC’s conference room on October 12 to discuss the implementation of Tonga Energy Roadmap (TERM) Plus, the second phase of TERM 2010-2020. The...
View ArticleKolomotu’a and Gunnedah – from Friendship to Family
13th October, 2022 Kolomotu’a and Gunnedah have established a Sister City relationship, with the High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Tonga to Australia, Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Latufuipeka...
View ArticleGovernment Statement on the settlement of Pacific Games hosting obligations
13th October, 2022 1. Due to the Government of the Kingdom of Tonga (“Kingdom of Tonga”) withdrawing from its hosting obligations of the Pacific Games in 2019. The Kingdom of Tonga, the Pacific Games...
View ArticleSettlement of Pacific Games hosting obligations
13th October, 2022 Due to the Government of the Kingdom of Tonga (“Kingdom of Tonga”) withdrawing from its hosting obligations of the Pacific Games in 2019. The Kingdom of Tonga, the Pacific Games...
View ArticleUNICEF – Ministry of Internal Affairs launch TOP1.5million Humanitarian Cash...
17th October, 2022 UNICEF and the Ministry of Internal Affairs launched a new social protection initiative on Humanitarian Cash Transfers today. The TOP 1.5 million funding will support Tongan families...
View ArticleHer Royal Highness Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku’aho’s Book Signing
‘KO E NGAFA ‘O E FEFINE PEA MO E TANGATA TONGA’ The Essence of the Tongan Woman and Man: Duties and Responsibilities Written by HRH Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku’aho Translated by Twinnies...
View ArticleDefence Ministers discuss regional priorities at Meeting
20th October, 2022 The 7th South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting, which was convened at the Fa’onelua Convention Centre in Nuku’alofa, provided Defence Ministers and Heads of Delegation the...
View ArticlePrime Minister states meeting is critical for regional cooperation
20th October, 2022 The Prime Minister and Minister Responsible for Defence, Honourable Hu’akavameiliku, stated at the opening session of the 7th Session here in Nuku’alofa on October 18, 2022 that the...
View ArticlePrime Minister confirms embassy and dialysis centre set-up
21st October, 2022 TONGAN The confirmation of the new Embassy of the United States of America in Tonga and the Dialysis Centre in Nuku’alofa are some of the major outcomes from recent meetings attended...
View ArticleTonga receives three asphalt distributor trucks from Japan
21st October, 2022 Three asphalt distributor trucks were handed over by the Japanese Ambassador to Tonga, H.E Mr. MUNENAGA Kensaku to the Prime Minister of Tonga, Hon. Hu’akavameiliku yesterday...
View Article5th General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance, 17 – 20th October,...
27th October, 2022 The Fifth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was inaugurated on the 18th October by Honourable Shri Raj Kumar Singh, Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy,...
View Article2022–2023 Tropical Cyclone Season Outlook for Tonga
TONGAN 1. Expect lower than usual tropical cyclone activity (1 to 2 cyclones). 2. There is a moderate to high risk of Tonga being affected by at least 1 Severe Cyclone. 3. The peak months for tropical...
View ArticleLocal journalists tour two Japan-funded projects
28th October, 2022 Japanese Ambassador to Tonga, H.E Mr. MUNENAGA Kensaku led a half-day press tour program on October 26 for local journalists to project sites funded by the Government and People of...
View ArticleThe South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) Ministers and Board of...
02nd November, 2022 The annual SPTO Board and Council of Ministers Meeting & Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit commenced today, 1st November 2022 at the Edgewater Resort in the Cook...
View ArticleThe World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguard Training
03rd October, 2022 The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Ministry of Meteorology, Disaster Management, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change & Communication...
View ArticleHer Majesty Queen Nanasipau’u Advocates for Women’s Health
04th November, 2022 Her Majesty Queen Nanasipau’u spoke at length on the needs of Women’s Health and welcomed the support from the Arab Women’s Authority to assist in providing much needed assistance...
View ArticlePublic Notice: Christmas Vacation 2022/2023 for the Public Service
The Prime Minister’s Office wishes to inform the public of the period of Christmas Vacation 2022/2023 for the Public Service, as approved by Cabinet on 28th October 2022. The Government Christmas...
View Article2022 South Pacific Defence Ministers Meeting (SPDMM) endorsed Joint Communique
08th November, 2022 The Prime Minister of Tonga, Hon. Hu’akavameiliku, in his capacity as Minister responsible for His Majesty’s Armed Forces (Minister of Defence) and as host of the 2022 South Pacific...
View ArticleHouse Inferno Claimed Life in Vava’u
09th November, 2022 Police and Fire Services in Vava’u responded to a house fire reported from Neiafu at around 5:00am this morning, 8 November 2022, which claimed the life of a 46-year-old female. The...
View ArticleTonga at the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27)
10th November, 2022 As climate change continues to force-multiple threats to the security of the region, the Kingdom of Tonga was amongst the smallest of nations, to have representations at the annual...
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