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H.R.H. The Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala led delegation to present Tonga's second partial and final submission to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf at the United Nations, New York, Friday, 13th February 2015.(Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nuku'alofa, 25/02/2015)

Procedural error is believed to have occurred leading to delay in confirming the new Chief Secretary and Secretary to Cabinet
(Radio & TV Tonga News, Nuku'alofa, 17/02/2015)

Cabinet responds to concern raised by the Public Service Association (Prime Minister's Office, Nuku'alofa, 27/01/2015)

Hon. PM Samiuela 'Akilisi Pohiva official reply to PSA (Prime Minister's Office, Nuku'alofa, 27/01/2015)

New Legislative Assembly of Tonga to meet for first time on Monday after soft-opening ceremony this week (Office of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, Nuku'alofa, 13/01/2015)

Prime Minister Announces new Cabinet Ministers (Prime Minister's Office, Nuku'alofa, 31/12/2014)

Tonga National Public Holidays for 2015 (Prime Minister's Office, Nuku'alofa, 22/12/2014)

Government cannot afford any further civil service pay increase or COLA (Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Nuku'alofa, 13/10/2014)

STATEMENT OF LORD TU'IVAKANO, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga at the UN Climate Summit (Prime Minister's Office, Nuku'alofa, 23/09/2014)

Government Grants Electricity Tariff Lifeline Targeting Low Income Households to be effective from 1st January 2015 (Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Nuku'alofa, 10/09/2014)

Royal Thai Delegation (High Commission of the Kingdom of Tonga, Canberra, 08/09/2014 )

Tonga signs for aid of 11.1 million euros from European Union for the next 6 years (Radio & TV Tonga News, Nuku’alofa, Friday, 20/06/2014)

Pacific Resilience – Strategy for Climate and Disaster Resilient Development in the Pacific (SRDP) (SPREP, Samoa, 01/09/2014)

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Prime Minister of Tonga, Lord Tu'ivakano

A five year project strengthening Natural Solutions in the Pacific region (SPREP, Samoa, 31/08/2014)

1st Thailand-Pacific Island Countries Forum calls for partnerships in sustainable development (The Prime Minister’s Office, Nuku’alofa, 18/08/2014)

The Ministry of Public Enterprises invites applicants for the vacant posts in the Boards of Directors for Tonga Export Quality Management Ltd (Ministry of Public Enterprises, Nuku'alofa, 01/07/2014)

Government signs Agreement with LDS Church to further cyclone development assistance (Prime Minister's Office, Nuku'alofa, 17/07/2014)

Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Nuku'alofa, 10/07/2014)

Pacific Women’s Parliamentary Partnerships Project (PWPP) and the Pacific Parliamentary Partnerships Forum (PWPPF)( Legislative Assembly of Tonga, Nuku'a lofa,18/07/2014)

New Petroleum Prices for July – August 2014 (Ministry of Commerce, Tourism & Labour, Nuku'alofa, 16/07/2014)

HSH Prince Tu’ipelehake laid to rest with a tribute to achievements in development efforts in agriculture, sports and politics (Radio & TV Tonga News, Nuku’alofa, Friday, 20/06/2014)

19 Justices of Peace appointed for the first time (Radio & TV Tonga News, Nuku’alofa, Friday, 20/06/2014)

Health test rules out dengue fever as cause of death of 14 year old boy (Radio & TV Tonga News, Nuku’alofa, Friday, 20/06/2014)

Source of US$70m in the proposed national budget for Pacific Games 2019 questioned in the House
(Radio & TV Tonga News, Nuku’alofa, Friday, 20/06/2014)

Services of Attorney General to end next week with ‘Aminiasi Kefu to act in the position
(Radio & TV Tonga News, Nuku’alofa, Friday, 20/06/2014)

ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF THE HA’APAI HURRICANE IAN BY THE CANBERRA TONGAN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP (Tonga High Commission - Canberra, 18/06/2014)

Pacific media professionals develop their business and economic reporting skills (PACMAS 11/06/2014)

UNDP and Digicel partner on Cash For Work in Ha’apai (UNDP, 30/05/2014)

Tongan Government and Parliament Joint Delegation Arrives in China (Ministry of Information and Communications, 28/05/2014)

Tonga Delegation to China led by Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Samiu Kuita Vaipulu and the Delegations.

PM to lead Pacific Mission to Samoa, Tonga and Niue (beehive.govt.nz, 26/05/2014)

Inaugural Cultural Tourism Convention concludes with prizegiving (Langafonua 'a Fafine Tonga Handicrafts Centre, 26/05/2014)

Ground-breaking ceremony of the Domestic Cable project (Prime Minister's Office 14/05/2014)

The Royal Palace and the palatial ground were in festive fervour over the weekend on the occasion of the 1st birthday in honour of His Royal Highness
Prince Taufa’ahau Manumataongo Tuku’aho. (High Commission of the Kingdom of Tonga 12/05/2014)

Prime Minister of Tonga, Lord Tu’ivakano leads Pacific Foreign Ministers to an Audience with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade 12/05/2014)

Capt. Fakapelea ‘signed on’ as Port Master for Ports Authority Tonga (Ports Authority, Nuku'alofa. 08/05/2014)

PR Security Guard charged with Murder. (Tonga Police, 14/04/2014)

Announcement of successful candidates for Practice Parliament for Women in Tonga
(Legislative Assembly, 27/03/14)

Nuku’alofa, Tonga – March 27, 2014   The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly today announces the names of successful applicants for the first ever Pacific Parliament for Women in Tonga next month.

Cruise ship days an improvement for Tonga's tourism
(Ministry of Commerce, 25/03/2014)

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Nuku'alofa once again welcomed the arrival of yet another magnificent cruise ship, the 'Queen Victoria' on Monday 17th March 2014.

 Vacancies 
(Ministry of Public Enterprises, 20/03/2014)

The Ministry of Public Enterprises invites applicants for the vacant posts in the Boards of Directors for the following Public Enterprises:
  •  Tonga Communication Corporation (TCC)
  • Tonga Power Limited (TPL)
  • Tonga Forest Limited (TFP)

CYBER CHALLENGES TASKFORCE
(Ministry of Public Enterprises, 20/03/2014)

With the introduction of high speed and affordable connectivity through fiber optic cable, challenges that include increased cyber incidents will also be introduced.

QUEENSLAND TONGANS RAISE AUD$13,000 FOR HA‘APAI CYCLONE RELIEF
(Nofo'a Kainga,11/03/2014)

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Brisbane, AUSTRALIA: The Queensland Tongan community raised AUD$13,000 during a vibrant fund raising concert hosted by the Nofo ‘a Kāinga – Queensland Tonga Council on 28 February.

ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN WORKSHOP
(MPE, 06/03/2014)

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A workshop on Asset Management Plan (AMP) for Public Enterprises was hosted by the Ministry of Public Enterprises in partnership with the Nuku’alofa Urban Development Sector Project (NUDSP) 

NZ reaffirms strategic direction with Tonga
(Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 05/03/2014)

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Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully and Tonga’s Prime Minister Lord Tu’ivakano today agreed to reaffirm the strategic direction of the development partnership following talks late last week and early this week.

“MV Niuvakai’ – to begin inter-island service this month” 
(Prime Minister's Office, (04/03/2014)

His Majesty, King Tupou VI has been graciously pleased to name the Friendly Islands Shipping Agency's (FISA) newly acquired cargo vessel, the ‘Niuvakai’.

ONGOONGO FAKALOTOFONUA

Fai e tui na’e ‘iai e tōnounou fakangaue ‘o iku te’eki mahino ai e Sekelitali Pule mo Sekelitali ki he Kapineti fo’ou
(Letiō & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 17/02/2015)

Fuofua fakataha e Fale Alea fo'ou 'o Tonga he Monite hili e ouau Huufi Fakalotofale he uike ni ('Ofisi Fale Alea 'o Tonga, Nuku'alofa, 13/01/2015)

Ola fakakatoa e Fili Fale Alea 'o Tonga 2014 (Ongoongo 'a e Letio & TV Tonga, Nuku'alofa, Falaite, 28/11/2014)

Ngaahi lao fakatonutonu fakaangaanga fekau'aki pea moe Fakamaau'anga (Ministry of Justice, Nuku'alofa, 15/07/2014)

Pilinisesi Halaevalu Mata’aho Ko e ‘Alo ‘o e Pilinisi Kalauni Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala (Lord Chamberlain, Nuku'alofa, 14/07/2014)

Fakamatala Patiseti Fakaangaanga 2014/15 'a e 'Eiki Palemia, Nopele Tu'ivakano mo e 'Eiki Minista Pa'anga mo Palani Fakafonua, Dr. 'Aisake V Eke (Letio mo e TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, Tu'apulelulu, 12/06/2014)

Pekia e mo'unga'i tangata he langa fakalakalaka faka‘ekonomika ‘a Tonga ko Hon. Semisi Cecil Keemoe'atu Po'uli-kae-‘eva Cocker (Letio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, Tusite, 20/05/2014)

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Fakahoko e Fili si'i ki ha fakafofonga nopele ki Falealea 'o e ongo Niua he
Tu’apulelulu e uike ni (Letiō mo e TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, Tusite, 20/05/2014)

Ui ‘e he talatalaaki ‘e ne kau fakamo’oni ‘e toko 22 ‘i he hopo sula fekau’aki mo e malōlō ‘a Kali Fungavaka (Letio mo e TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, Tusite, 20/05/2014)

To e ma’u ha faito’o konatapu ‘i ha ni'ihi na’e tukuaki'i ki he kaiha'a  mo e haefale (Letio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, Tusite, 20/05/2014)

Fakanofo ‘a 'Eiki Matai'ulua 'i Fonuamotu Fusitu'aa ki he hingoa nopele ma’u tofi’a
tukufakaholo ko e Fusitu'a (Letio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, Tusite, 06/05/2014)

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Kuo lavalelei hono fakanofo ‘o 'Eiki Matai'ulua 'i Fonuamotu Fusitu'a, ta’u 42, ki he hingoa nopele ma’u tofi’a tukufakaholo koe Fusitu'a.

Fakahū ‘e he ‘Atita Seniale e vahe ‘a ‘ene kaungaue ki he ‘ene ‘akauni pangike fakafo’ituitui
(Ongoongo ‘a e Letio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, Tusite, 06/05/2014)

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Na'e 'ikai ha tu'utu'uni 'a e kapineti ke fakahu 'a e pa'anga ‘a e pule'anga pe
fonua ki ha 'akauni fakafo'ituitui.

Televisone Tonga 1 Latest Local News

UNDP FUNDS ANTI-CORRUPTION AWARENESS PROGRAMS ON RADIO & TV TONGA/FAKAPA'ANGA 'E HE UNDP E NGAAHI POLOKALAMA HE LETIO & TV TONGA KE FAKANGATA E NGAUE HALA'AKI E MAFAI 'I TONGA NI

TBC Radio Programmes (Audio Only)

Me'a 'a'ahi 'a e 'Eiki Palemia, Hon. Samiuela 'Akilisi Pohiva mo e Hou'eiki memipa 'o e Kapineti ke nau me'a tonu ki he Hotele Fakavaha'a Pule'anga Teitilaini

Polokalama pea mo e Talekita 'o e Potungaue Ako mo e Ako Ngaue

Polokalama mo e Foufua Fakafofonga Fale Alea Tonga ki he Fale Alea Nu'usila

Polokalama mo e 'Eiki Palemia 'o Tonga hili 'a hono Huufi Fakalotofale 'a e Fale Alea 'o Tonga ki he to'u Fale Alea 2015

Ko e 'alunga 'o e ta'u 2014 mo e fakamonu 'o e ta'u fo'ou

Faka'eke'eke makehe 'o Patele Seluini 'Akau'ola fekau'aki mo hono fili 'o e 'Eiki 'Epikopo Soane Patita Paini Mafi ko e Katinali 'o e Siasi Katolika Loma

Polokalama fekau'aki mo e uesia 'o e 'atakai

Polokalama fekau'aki mo e uesia 'o e 'atakai 'o fakatefito 'i Houmalei Neiafu Tahi, Vava'u

Faka'eke'eke fekau'aki mo e uesia 'o e me'a mo'ui he potutahi 'o Neiafutahi 'i Vava'u mo e ngaahi kaveinga kehe pe fekau'aki mo e toutai

Faka'eke'eke mo e tokoni Palemia 'o e Pule'anga malolo mo fakafofonga Falealea vahenga Vava'u 15, Samiu Vaipulu

Talamonu ta'u fo'ou 'a e 'Eiki Palemia 'o Tonga, Hon. Samiuela 'Akilisi Pohiva mo 'ene fakataha mo e Letio & Televisone Tonga mo e ngaahi kautaha ongoongo

Faka'eke'eke makehe mo e 'Eiki Palemia 'o Tonga, Hon. Samiuela 'Akilisi Pohiva

Polokalama 'a e UNDP mo e TBC ki hono Fakafepaki'i e Ngaue Hala'aki e Mafai 2014
UNDP and TBC Programs on International Anti-corruption Day 2014 

Fakataha mo e 'Eiki Sea fakataimi 'o e Falealea 'o Tonga, 'Eiki Lao Tevita Tupou mo e kau faiongoongo fekau'aki mo e ngaue ki he fa'u 'o e Pule'anga fo'ou (09/12/2014)

Polokalama mo e pule lahi Potungaue Pa'anga mo e Palani Fakafonua, Tatafu Moeaki, fekau'aki mo e polokalama no ki he ngaahi pisinisi iiki mo e fanau ako

Faka'eke'eke mo e 'Eiki Palemia 'o Tonga, Lord Tu'ivakano mo e ngaahi ngaue kuo lava 'o fakahoko ki he to'u Falealea 2010 - 2014

Faka'eke'eke pea mo Lord Sevele 'o Vailahi

UNFPA Report, 19/11/2014, Fa'onelua Convention Center, Nuku'alofa

Malanga pongipongi Sapate 'a Lord Tangi 'o e Vaonukonuka, 23/11/2014, Falelotu Senituli, Nuku'alofa.

VACANCY

The Ministry of Public Enterprises invites applicants for the vacant posts in the Board of Directors for the following Public Enterprises.

Polokalama mo e 'Eiki Palemia 'o Tonga
'Eiki Nopele Tu'ivakano

Weather Forecasts
(Tonga Meteorological Office)

SENITA FAKAMATALA'EA 'I FUA'AMOTU:
FAKAMATALA'EA 'I HONO TUKUATU HE TAIMI 6:00AM SAPATE 1 MA'ASI 2015.
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FAKAMATALA'EA:

TU’UNGA ‘O E ‘EA:

KO HA MATANGI ANGI MEI HE HAHAKE 'OKU NE KAPUI 'AE 'OTU TONGA.

KOE FAKAMATALA’EA KIHE TU‘APO 'APONGIPONGI KI TONGA:

KIHE KOTOA E 'OTU TONGA:
ANGIIKI KE MAMALOHI E MATANGI MEIHE HAHAKE PEA FEANGI'AKI HA NGAAHI TAIMI. 
LAHI 'ALOMALIE PE TUKUKEHE HA TU'U MO TO MA'AMA'A PE.

TU’U KIHE MONITE:
KIHE KOTOA E 'OTU TONGA:
ANGIIKI KE MAMALOHI E MATANGI MEIHE HAHAKE KIHE TOKELAUHAHAKE PEA
FEANGI'AKI HA NGAAHI TAIMI. 
LAHI 'ALOMALIE TUKUKEHE HA 'UHA TU'U MO TO MA'AMA'A.

FUA MAFANA KI NUKU'ALOFA:

KOE MAFANA 'E A'U KIHE MA'OLUNGA KOE TIKILI SELISIASI 'E 31 HE 'AHO NI.
PEA 'E A'U KIHE MA'ULALO KOE TIKILI SELISIASI 'E 26 HE POONI.
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FAKAMATALA'EA KI TAHI:
  
FAKAMATALA'EA KIHE TU'APO 'APO KIHE NGAAHI POTUTAHI KOTOA 'OE 'OTU TONGA:

KI HE KOTOA E NGAAHI POTUTAHI:
ANGI E MATANGI MEI HE HAHAKE MOE TOKALAUHAHAKE MAILETAHI E 10-15 KIHE HOUA.
TOKAMALIE KI HE HOUHOUSI'I E TAHI.

KIHE TOENGA 'OE NGAAHI POTUTAHI 'OE 'OTU TONGA:
ANGI E MATANGI MEIHE TOKELAU MOE TOKELAUHAHAKE MAILETAHI 'E 10-15 KIHE HOUA. 
TOKAMALIE KI HE HOUHOUSI'I E TAHI. AAKE MAMALOHI E PEAU MEI HE HAHAKE. 

TU'U KIHE MONITE:
KIHE KOTOA E NGAAHI POTUTAHI:
ANGI E MATANGI MEIHE HAHAKE MOE TOKELAUHAHAKE MAILETAHI 'E 10-15 KIHE HOUA.
TOKAMALIE KE HOUHOUSI'I E TAHI. AAKE MAMALOHI E PEAU MEIHE HAHAKE.

HU’A MOE MAMAHA E TAHI: 

MAHATOKA : 10:30AM
TAUMALIE : 04:40PM 

KOE FUA E PALOMETA 'I FUA'AMOTU HE TAIMI 6:00AM NE FE'UNGA MOE MILIPA 'E 1011.1
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