Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Parliamentarians visited the Kingdom of Tonga
05th May, 2017 Mr. Toshihiro Nikai, Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan led a 24 member delegation to the Kingdom of Tonga on a two day visit early this week. The Members of...
View ArticlePolice disrupts illicit drugs supply
05th May, 2017 As part of continuing efforts to target the people who supply drugs to communities in Tonga, Police conducted Search Warrants in 6 different locations (5 in Fou‟i and 1 in Matahau) where...
View ArticleSafety at Sea
05th May, 2017 “We must respect the sea,” says Police Commissioner Steve Caldwell. “Although we cannot put a dollar sign on a life saved, every time a Marine SAR is carried out, especially with...
View ArticleDeputy Prime Minister pushes for greater protection against hazardous...
08th May, 2017 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Environment, Hon. Siaosi ‘O. Sovaleni ,has joined the Tongan delegation in Geneva, Switzerland for the high level segment of the joint Conference...
View ArticleGovernment of Tonga strengthens mutual cooperation with Synergie
08th May 2017 The Government of Tonga and New Caledonia’s Synergie Ltd agreed to strengthen mutual cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) where Synergie can assist Tonga’s...
View ArticleGovernment to provide valuable services through good records keeping
08th May 2017 More than 20 participants from line ministries are attending a two-day workshop on records keeping that started May 3rd at Fa’onelua Convention Centre. The training was facilitated by...
View ArticlePICPA to assist PSC towards effective implementation of PMS
08th May 2017 Tonga’s Public Service Commission will soon receive assistance from The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Pacific Island Centre for Public Administration (PICPA) towards effective...
View ArticleTonga joins regional meteorology and partner organizations in Fiji to advance...
09th May, 2017 The Director of Meteorology, Mr. ‘Ofa Fa’anunu who is also the Chair of the Pacific Meteorology Council (PMC) joins Meteorology Directors and partner organizations in the Pacific region...
View ArticleTonga Fisheries new focus reaps reward
09th May, 2017 Tonga Fisheries transition from being tagged under one ministry with Agriculture, Food and Forest to a stand-alone ministry has set new priorities which include increasing exports and...
View ArticleA Tropical Cyclone Warning is now inforce for the Niuas
09th May, 2017 Tropical Depression 22F was located near latitude 15. 1 South, longitude 172.7 West or about 145km northeast of Niuatoputapu or 310km east of Niuafo’ou at 1:00pm this afternoon. The...
View ArticleTROPICAL CYCLONE ADVISORY NUMBER 5 “FOR TONGA ON TROPICAL CYCLONE ELLA”.
10th May, 2017 ISSUED FROM THE FUA’AMOTU TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE AT 6:00AM. TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING : A TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING REMAINS INFORCE FOR THE NIUAS. SPOT WEATHER REPORT FROM THE...
View ArticleTonga joins the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
10th May 2017 The Kingdom of Tonga has yesterday acceded to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime to become the 55th Party to this treaty which allows for effective international co-operation on...
View ArticleTROPICAL CYCLONE ADVISORY NUMBER 6 “FOR TONGA ON TROPICAL CYCLONE ELLA”
10th May, 2017 ISSUED FROM THE FUA’AMOTU TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE AT 9:00AM TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING : A TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING REMAINS INFORCE FOR THE NIUAS. SPOT WEATHER REPORT FROM THE MAIN...
View ArticleTROPICAL CYCLONE ADVISORY NUMBER 7 “FOR TONGA ON TROPICAL CYCLONE ELLA”
10th May, 2017 ISSUED FROM THE FUA’AMOTU TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE AT 12:00PM TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING : A TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING REMAINS INFORCE FOR THE NIUAS. SPOT WEATHER REPORT FROM THE...
View ArticleNew Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister visits Tonga
10th May, 2017 Newly appointed New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourable Gerry Brownlee, is due to arrive in Tonga today on his first visit to a Pacific Island country in his new role....
View ArticleTonga’s first National CBR Workshop opens with a call for action to safeguard...
10th May, 2017 The Minister for Education and Training and Acting Minister for Internal Affairs Hon Penisimani Fifita opened Tonga National Community Based Rehabilitation Training Workshops Monday...
View ArticleTROPICAL CYCLONE ADVISORY NUMBER 8 “FOR TONGA ON TROPICAL CYCLONE ELLA”
10th May, 2017 ISSUED FROM THE FUA’AMOTU TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING CENTRE AT 3:00PM TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING : A TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING REMAINS INFORCE FOR THE NIUAS. SPOT WEATHER REPORT FROM THE MAIN...
View ArticleCongratulations and thank you to outgoing Government Chief Executive Officers
11th May, 2017 The Public Service Commission joins others in conveying their warm congratulations on the recent appointment of the CEO of the Ministry of Tourism, Mrs Fekitamoeloa Katoa Utoikamanu by...
View ArticleJapanese Language – a symbol of sound friendship between Tonga and Japan
12th May, 2017 The Japanese Speech Contest 2017 was held on Wednesday 10 May in Nuku’alofa with outstanding students awarded prizes by Hon. Penisimani Fifita, Minister for Education and Training and...
View ArticleTonga Power showcases success of New Zealand funded electricity upgrade at...
12th May, 2017 Tonga Power Limited employees showcased their skills and workmanship to New Zealand Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee as they walked through ‘Alaki Village as part of the New...
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