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Farming · Nuku'alofa

New climate tools guide Pacific farming

Experts from across the Pacific gathered in the Telea Room at Tonga High School last week for a key side event titled "Strengthening Climate Resilience in Pacific Agriculture: Leveraging Climate Tools for Informed Decision-Making."Read Article

Tsunami · Tongatapu

A 1300-Ton Rock Displaced by a Tsunami: the Terrifying Proof of a Forgotten 50-Metre-High Wave!

Lost in the heart of a forest on Tongatapu Island, Tonga, a huge 1300-ton rock intrigues scientists. How could such a massive block be found more than 200 metres inland, far from the sea? The answer: a tsunami so huge that it exceeds all this [...]Read Article

Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa

Pacific Central Bankers and Alliance for Financial Inclusion meet in Tonga

Nuku'alofa, TongaPacific Central Bankers and Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) to Advance Financial Inclusion in Tonga, 3-6 June 2025 Tonga's Prime Minister Hon. ‘Aisake Eke, opened the Pacific Central Bankers’ Meeting in Nuku’alofa today, at Fa’onelua Convention Centre, Nuku'alofa. 3 June 2025. Photo: NRBT. Six Pacific region central banks are meeting in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga, this week, to explore how financial inclusion can strengthen econom…Read Article

Tonga’s $992m budget funds $30m new 'bond market policy' with 2-3% loans to replace costly bank financing

Nuku’alofa, Tonga – Tonga’s Parliament is in session today, deliberating the country’s largest-ever budget—a historic $992.8 million proposal—with live broadcasts enabling citizens to witness the debate in real time. This follows Parliament’s approval of the Prime Minister’s submission of the 2025-2026 government budget, which passed with 21 votes in favour. This decision allows the Prime Minister, Dr Aisake […] The post Tonga’s $992m budget fun…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

Tonga Police probationary constable arrested in drug bust, methamphetamine seized

In a shocking turn of events, a 21-year-old probationary constable from Tonga Police has been arrested for possession of illicit drugs following a successful operation by the Drug Enforcement Unit. The arrest occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 31, 2025, during a targeted crackdown on drug-related activities in Nuku’alofa. Acting on a tip-off about […] The post Tonga Police probationary constable arrested in drug bust, methamphetamine seize…Methamphetamine · Nuku'alofa Read Article

Gov't slashes board costs by $1M in cronyism purge; King signs ban on minister-picked directors

NUKU’ALOFA—The king has approved the Eke government’s bill to eliminate the practice of Cabinet Ministers selecting members of the government’s board of directors based on cronyism. The move delivers on a campaign promise to overhaul all government bodies, targeting reform and alleged corruption. The reforms significantly reduced the cost of board salaries by 29%, slashing […] The post Gov’t slashes board costs by $1M in cronyism purge; King sig…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

No legal challenges from outgoing board directors, gov’t had 'productive meeting' with them, DPM says as tensions rise over media criticism

NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga—Deputy Prime Minister Taniela Fusimalohi has revealed that none of the board directors whose contract renewals were rejected by the Eke government pursued legal action, despite earlier claims of illegality. Fusimālohi also clarified that reports claiming the government had illegally terminated the contracts of former directors were misleading. He explained that the […] The post No legal challenges from outgoing board direct…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

A 2.6-Million-Pound Rock Thrown Inland… by a Monster Wave

Hidden in the dense greenery of southern Tongatapu, a limestone monolith named Maka Lahi—meaning “Big Rock” in Tongan—has quietly testified to a prehistoric cataclysm for thousands of years. Massive Inland Rock Was Likely Tsunami-tossed PhD researcher Martin Köhler from the University of Queensland discovered the boulder during a coastal survey on the southern side of Tongatapu. While exploring sea cliffs for signs of past wave activity, Köhler …Tongatapu · Tongatapu Read Article

Pacific ministers endorse new strategy for resilient agriculture and forestry systems

Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry from Pacific Island countries and territories today officially endorsed the "Growing the Pacific 2050 Strategy for Agriculture and Forestry." This landmark decision, made at the 4th regional meeting of Pacific Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, marks a crucial step towards building resilient, sustainable, and inclusive agrifood systems across the region. The post Pacific ministers en…Agriculture · Nuku'alofa Read Article

Deputy PM warns journalists: 'Get Your Facts Right' – suggests radio show be shut down over alleged misinformation

Nuku’alofa, Tonga—Deputy Prime Minister Dr Taniela Fusimālohi has issued a sharp warning to journalists, urging them to verify facts before reporting. This follows criticism of an FM87.5 radio program hosted by Siaosi Lavaka and featuring New Zealand-based Tongan lawyer Nalesoni Tupou. According to Fusimālohi, the controversy arose after Tupou allegedly claimed that the government acted […] The post Deputy PM warns journalists: ‘Get Your Facts R…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

Tonga Gov't threatens to cut grants to church schools again over failure to account for funds – PM calls it a 'Big Issue'

Nuku’alofa, Tonga—The Tongan government has sternly warned church-run schools that it will stop paying school grants unless they provide proper accountability for how the funds were spent. The warning highlights recurring issues, including halted foreign grants, ongoing court cases against school operators, and previous suspensions of funding due to similar failures. Prime Minister Eke expressed […] The post Tonga Gov’t threatens to cut grants t…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

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New climate tools guide Pacific farming

A 1300-Ton Rock Displaced by a Tsunami: the Terrifying Proof of a Forgotten 50-Metre-High Wave!

Pacific Central Bankers and Alliance for Financial Inclusion meet in Tonga

Tonga’s $992m budget funds $30m new 'bond market policy' with 2-3% loans to replace costly bank financing

Tonga Police probationary constable arrested in drug bust, methamphetamine seized

Gov't slashes board costs by $1M in cronyism purge; King signs ban on minister-picked directors

No legal challenges from outgoing board directors, gov’t had 'productive meeting' with them, DPM says as tensions rise over media criticism

A 2.6-Million-Pound Rock Thrown Inland… by a Monster Wave

Pacific ministers endorse new strategy for resilient agriculture and forestry systems

Deputy PM warns journalists: 'Get Your Facts Right' – suggests radio show be shut down over alleged misinformation

Tonga Gov't threatens to cut grants to church schools again over failure to account for funds – PM calls it a 'Big Issue'

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