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June, 2017

 

About TOP$595.8 million allocated for the 2017 – 2018 estimate

Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 28/06/2017   About top$600 million has been proposed by Government for the 2017 – 2018 fiscal year.   The Minister of Finance – Hon. TevitaRead More


Electricity tariff will decrease effective July 2017

Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 28/06/2017   The Electricity tariff will decrease effective next month.   This has resulted in a reduction of diesel prices approved by the Competent AuthorityRead More


Ombudsman sworn-in at Parliament this morning

Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 28/06/2017   The Ombudsman – ‘Aisea Taumoepeau was this morning officially sworn-in at Parliament.   The ceremony was conducted by the Clerk of the HouseRead More


Top 2 leaders of FWC retain their position as President and Secretary

Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 28/06/2017   Rev. Dr. ‘Ahio remains the President of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga for another term with 309 votes during the 94th annualRead More


Police arrested 3 young men alleged for committing various crimes

Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 28/06/2017   3 young men in their 20s are currently under police custody for committing various crimes on Friday night in the Sopu area.  Read More


Tonga’s corals are bleaching

Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 28/06/2017   The Ministry of Fisheries has confirmed the corals in Tonga are bleaching BUT not as worst as other developed countries.   CEO ofRead More


Lord Tu’ilakepa asked Prime Minister not to axe contract of 18 laborer’s at the Ministry of Internal Affairs

  Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 27/06/2017   Lord Tu’ilakepa pleaded with the Prime Minister in parliament this morning to reconsider the plight of the daily paid laborers of theRead More


Special levy of TOP$11.50 imposed on domestic air fares ordered to be halted until legal advice is sought

Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 27/06/2017   From Parliament………   Government has ordered the payment of TOP$11.50 tax on domestic air fares  to be halted until  legal advice is sought.Read More


17 beautiful young ladies to compete in this year’s Miss Heilala Festival

Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 27/06/2017   17 beautiful young ladies to compete in this year’s Miss Heilala Festival first appeared this morning at the Scenic Hotel.   They includeRead More


FWC delegates arrived safely in Vava’u Island yesterday

Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 27/06/2017   Delegates and Members of the Free Wesleyan church general conference have arrived safely in Vava’u yesterday evening.   Those are church members fromRead More