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Tonga Ratified Paris Agreement at the UN General Assembly

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(Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 23/09/2016) Prime Minister of Tonga, Hon. Samuela ‘Akilisi Pōhiva deposited the instrument of ratification ofRead More

Australia’s Minister visiting Tonga urged Health Ministry to ensure no one is left behind in the effort to provide health care

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(Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 23/09/2016) AUD$3.2 million assistance to the Health sector was yesterday announced during Australia’s Minister ofRead More

Four containers packed with cartons of chicken destroyed

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(Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 23/09/2016) Talks continues on who will compensate four containers packed with cartons of chicken thatRead More

Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Fire Service – Greg Crossman visits Tonga

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(Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 23/09/2016) It is vital to reinforce the working ties between Tonga’s Fire Department and theRead More

Anna Jane Vea met the Prince of Wales during the Commemoration of the Battle of Somme in France

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(Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 23/09/2016) A 16-year-old Tongan girl Anna Jane Vea met His Royal Highness – Prince CharlesRead More

Hon. Concetta Wells commissioned a new netball court in Nuku’alofa

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(Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 23/09/2016) Tonga is not alone in its fight to curb Non Communicable Diseases – NCD’s.Read More

8 government primary school receive assistance from LDS Church

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(Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 23/09/2016) Eight Government Schools yesterday were fortunate to receive assistance from the Humanitarian Welfare ofRead More

30% of the wharf project has been completed

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(Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 22/09/2016) About 30% of the construction of the extension and upgrading of the domestic wharfRead More

Chinese company to fund a 2 megawatt solar farm to be constructed at Mata-ki-‘Eua

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(Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 22/09/2016) Tonga Power Limited continues its endeavor to find alternative renewable energy sources to offsetRead More

Australia announce AUD$3.27 million disabilities program assistance

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(Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 22/09/2016) AUD$3.27 million aid from Australia’s Disability Inclusive Development Funding was announced today by Australia’sRead More

Shortage of Fuel affects tourism and business in Vava’u

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(Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 22/09/2016) Although the fuel from Tongatapu is being rationed to people throughout Vava’u to caterRead More

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Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific visits the Ministry of Police Headquarter at Longolongo

(Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 21/09/2016) Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific inRead More

  • Residents of ‘Eua soon to reduce diesel fuel consumption due to its solar farm

  • Tonga yet to commence construction for the 2019 Pacific Games

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    Business

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    MA60 resumes operation after suspended for about 2 years

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 20/09/2016) After being suspended for about 2 years, the MA60Read More

  • It is vital to encourage fruit growers to grow fruits for export for they will not only benefit individually but also contribute largely to the nation’s economy

  • Seini Mafile’o wins Business Woman of the year 2015 award

  • Cabinet to carry out a financial audit of the defunct Tonga Forest Product and report back to Parliament

  • TPL to install new smart meters in Tonga

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    Climate

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    Prime Minister led Tonga’s delegation to the Paris Agreement follow up meeting in New York

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 19/09/2016) The Prime Minister, Hon. ‘Akilisi Pōhiva is leading Tonga’sRead More

  • Tonga marks International day of the Ozone layer today

  • Tonga taking part in “Our Ocean” conference

  • Ha’apai experienced hail storms

  • Tonga uses 10% of Renewable Energy

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    Court

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    Police continue searching for the suspects of a robbery in Nuku’alofa

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 22/09/2016) Police are still searching for several men who brokeRead More

  • Tongan to be extradited to Australia to face murder charges

  • American fugitive Antone Thomas Pedras to be returned home

  • Court of Appeal dismissed Laucala and Mateni Tapueluelu, Solomone Palu and Kele’a Newspaper’s appeal

  • Lord Sevele ordered by Chief Justice Owen Paulsen to be reinstated as CEO of the Tonga Pacific Games Organizing Committee

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    Crime

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    Police investigates the grievous bodily harm of a 24-year-old woman from Tatakamotonga

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 21/09/2016) Police had arrested a 30-year-old man from Tatakamotonga allegedRead More

  • 38-year-old man of Houmakelikao died from the 10th road accident yesterday being the 15th victim

  • Police officer suspended due to a complaints from a schoolgirl

  • Up to TOP$7,000 collected from tobacco fines

  • Police seized more than 60 grams of cannabis last week

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    Culture

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    Half of Tongans living in NZ were born and raised there and were not able to learn the Tongan language or culture

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 05/09/2016) Tongan people are the third largest Pacific Group inRead More

  • Minister of Health highlights the value of Kava

  • GPS Havelu highlights the significance of Tonga’s tradition and culture this week

  • Thirteen students from Japan under APCC were introduced to the Minister of Education and Training

  • King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u graced the Royal Luncheon of the LDS church in Liahona

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    Development

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    Speaker of Tonga’s Legislative Assembly in China

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 22/09/2016) The speaker of Tonga’s Legislative Assembly, Lord Tu’ivakanō isRead More

  • 40 students graduate from APTC

  • Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific will arrive Nuku’alofa tonight

  • Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific visits Nuku’alofa

  • Nukunuku established its Constituency District Council

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    Diplomatic

    German Ambassador present credentials to H.M. King Tupou VI

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 20/09/2016) The Speaker of the Republic of German’s Parliament isRead More

  • King Tupou VI met with the President of Singapore

  • Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukālala launched Japan’s photo exhibition

  • Alliance Francaise presented gifts to the Vendemier’s Captain

  • Vendemiaire visits Tonga

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    Economy

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    Foreign reserve fell by TOP$1.1 million

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 22/09/2016) The Kingdom’s official foreign reserves recorded in August fellRead More

  • Tongan cultural way of life, can help alleviate poverty in Tonga

  • Residents of Vava’u face problems of fuel shortages

  • 9 farmers awarded certificate for their accomplishments

  • Trade deficit for September 2015 was about TOP$40.5 million

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    Education

    Tongan Students eligible to access to New Zealand’s Universities, according to the Prime Minister and Minister of Education Hon. ‘Akilisi Pōhiva

  • Cook Island’s Prime Minister installed as 23rd Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific

  • Workshop on Emergency Shelter Tool Kit

  • Anna Jane Vea to attend the 100th anniversary of the battle of the Somme in France

  • Most of the underage marriages are teenagers and students of forms 5,6 and 7

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    Environment

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    Water Resources Bill 2016 drafted to ensure sustainable and safer water for consumers

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 13/09/2016) Littering and damaging of the environment can lead toRead More

  • United States pledge USD$40 million to Pacific Island Countries

  • Waste authority disagreed with the burning of tobacco last week due to its environmental impacts

  • Japan assist Tonga in tackling problems of waste management

  • Tonga signed the international agreement CITES

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    Government

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    Prime Minister raised his concern over the handling of Government funds to Sports

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 21/09/2016) The Prime Minister Hon. ‘Akilisi Pōhiva has raised withRead More

  • Tonga joins the world today in marking International Day of Peace

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    Health

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    It will take years for Tonga to prepare for the dialysis treatment of its people

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 15/09/2016) Tonga needs more time to prepare before any moveRead More

  • Minister of Health launches Case Management toolkit book

  • Public are suffering with excise tax for meat

  • King Tupou VI to hold meeting on health services

  • Princess Royal addresses the 20th Anniversary Conference of Pasifika Medical Association

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    Internal Affairs

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    Fuel is being rationed throughout 16 villages in Vava’u

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 21/09/2016) Fuel from Tongatapu is currently distributed to people throughoutRead More

  • Over 23,000 Tongans living in poverty

  • Male dominates suicide victims in Tonga

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    Natural Disaster

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    Tonga was shaken by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake last night

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 02/09/2016) Tonga had recorded its 571 earthquake with the latestRead More

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    Opinion

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    Prime Minister believes his decision on Mr. Fe’ao Vakatā’s case was fair and just

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 16/09/2016) The Prime Minister – Hon. ‘Akilisi Pōhiva told RadioRead More

  • Passengers of M.V. Maggie Cat first voyage in Tonga spoke highly of the vessel’s efficiency

  • Increase in the prices of bread

  • Lord Vaea says adjournment of Parliament is inappropriate and improper

  • Customs requires the appropriate technological tools and machineries to protect and secure our borders

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    Parliament

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    Tonga participates in the Women Political Empowerment and Leadership Conference

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 16/09/2016) Mrs. ‘Akosita Lavulavu – People’s representative of the Vava’uRead More

  • Lord Vaea says a vote of no confidence should not be determined by majority in Parliament but through integrity and justice

  • Lord Fusitu’a hopes for major anti-corruption measures

  • Vote of no confidence planned to be submitted next week

  • Lord Fusitu’a presented report on the bill for anti-corruption commission

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    Politics

    Press Release from the Prime Minister’s Office on the recommendation to revoke the appointment of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. Fe’ao Vakatā

  • Minister of Internal Affairs stepped down from his ministerial post

  • A truly democratic nation is one that draws a clear line between the Judiciary and other executive arms

  • Samoa appointed the host country of next year’s Pacific Forum Leader’s meeting

  • Special program hosted to empower women

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    Regional

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    Tongan woman deported after appeal against child assault conviction and overstaying dismissed

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 12/09/2016) A woman who was found guilty of hitting herRead More

  • PIDF’s role focused on green growth

  • It’s always good to start at ground zero when assessing and devising ways to assist the growth of the Pacific Islands

  • Tonga won the Maya Declaration award 2016

  • Tonga participates at the Commonwealth WAMM in Apia Samoa

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    Religion

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    Seven Catholic youth representatives from Tonga joined the canonization celebration of Mother Teresa as a saint in Rome

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 05/09/2016) Seven young Catholic Tongans were in Rome to joinRead More

  • FWC headquarter in Nuku’alofa do not recognize the new church set up in Australia

  • Their Majesties King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u will grace the multi cultural performances from the youth of the LDS church this afternoon in Teufaiva

  • His Majesty King Tupou VI unveiled the memorial plaque at Hilatali in Tatakamotonga to mark the Centennial Celebration of the Tonga Mission

  • LDS members conduct volunteer work over the weekend

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    Royal

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    Royal Chaplain convey public’s birthday greetings to His Majesty King Tupou VI on his Royal 57th Birthday

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 05/07/2016) The Royal Chaplain, Rev. Dr. ‘Ahio yesterday conveyed theRead More

  • Royal Birthday of His Majesty King Tupou VI to be marked next Monday, July 4th

  • Royal Family presented TOP$300,000 to Tupou College 150th celebrations

  • H.R.H. Princess Lātūfuipeka presented gifts to elderlies to mark the Queen Mother’s 90th Birthday

  • Queen Mother’s Birthday celebrated in a Mass conducted by the Roman Catholic Church

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    Sport

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    Tonga could increase its tourist’s arrivals from Europe as a result of the sensational reactions to the flag-bearer’s showcase at the Olympics opening

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 11/08/2016) Interests in Tonga as a tourist destination is mountingRead More

  • 7 Olympians represent Tonga in 4 events during the Rio Olympic

  • Tonga’s flag bearer in Rio stole hearts of many during the Rio Olympic Opening

  • Lord Chief Justice ruled that officers of Tonga National Rugby League vacate their posts and to conduct a fresh election

  • Netball NSW congratulate Moonia Gerrard with OAM

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    Technology

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    Digicel Tonga setup its first ever microwave connectivity in Tonga

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 02/09/2016) Part of attempts to achieve Government’s goal to takeRead More

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    Tourism

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    Chief Justice reserves ruling on injunction application from former TTA Board Members

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 12/09/2016) Chief Justice Owen Paulsen has reserved his ruling overRead More

  • Hotel owners should be well equipped and know more about setting up websites on social media to help boost the tourism industry

  • School children and teachers of Liviela GPS were specially visited by a group of the giant sea mammals this morning

  • Tongan singer – Dinah Jane from Fifth Harmony group in Nuku’alofa

  • Miss Loumaile Lodge crowned MISS HEILALA 2016

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    Transport

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    FISA confirmed M.V. ‘Otuanga’ofa will be taken to Fiji for maintenance on the 25th of this month

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 08/09/2016) During the disagreement over the newly leased inter-island ferryRead More

  • Cost proposed by Agents of M.V. ‘Otuanga’ofa resulted in FISA’s seeking another vessel

  • MA60 remains grounded

  • Matson Shipping direct route to Vava’u from the US, New Zealand and Australia

  • New hired Australian inter-island ferry commissioned by the Crown Prince this afternoon

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    Uncategorized

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    A blaze destroy MV Pulupaki with an estimated cost of TOP$50,000

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 01/08/2016) A blaze has partially destroyed the inter-island ferry MVRead More

  • Test

  • NZ Defence Forces has arrived in Tonga to assist the locals of Ha’apai

  • King’s talking chief Motu’apuaka dies in the age of 68 in Las Vegas

  • Remuneration Authority denies claims in the petition submitted from PSA to the Prime Minister

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    Weather

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    Heavy rain associated with a depression estimated to arrive Tonga in the 12 hours or so

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 09/08/2016) A depression of heavy rain is expected to arriveRead More

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    Women's Affair

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    Several women in Tonga acknowledged the many blessings that enable them to reach 2016 women’s roll call

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 21/09/2016) Many women in Tonga have praised the many blessingsRead More

  • Women Police marked 46th anniversary yesterday

  • Finance management is everyone’s responsibility particularly Non-Governmental Organizations

  • DPM launched health tips program for pregnant mothers

  • Ministry of Health concern over the health of pregnant mothers

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    Youth

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    Six-year-old Tongan died from drowning in Utah

    (Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 20/09/2016) A six-year-old Tongan – Jordan Kalapa died in UtahRead More

  • 17-year-old recovering at Vaiola after a road accident

  • TDB presents scholarships to 5 students from QSC

  • Search and Rescue for Meleki Finau abandoned

  • Search at sea for Meleki Finau suspended

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