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Turner acknowledges misconduct as Police Officers suspended over alcohol incidents following Editorial

Nuku’alofa — Tonga’s Police Commissioner, Geoff Turner has issued a public statement acknowledging recent misconduct within the Tonga Police and reaffirming the force’s commitment to accountability and public trust. While the statement did not directly reference Kaniva News, it is understood to have followed our editorial published last week, which called on the Ministry of […] The post Turner acknowledges misconduct as Police Officers suspended…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

Energy Commission approves Govt Lifeline Contribution to Tonga Power tariff

Nuku'alofa, Tonga ENERGY COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE Government Lifeline Contribution to tariff at Tonga Power Ltd. Effective from 1st October 2025 A significant increase in the regulated price of diesel has been approved by the Competent Authority effective 1 October 2025. This has contributed to a net increase of $0.14 seniti per litre (7.10%) as from June 2025 to September 2025. As a result, this has increased the cost of fuel required for power…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

WHO urges action to control hypertension, save millions of lives in Western Pacific

In Palau, a staggering 48 percent of its population aged between 30 and 79 years old have high blood pressure. That is 14 percentage points above the global average of 34 percent.World Health Organization · Palau See the Story

70 corruption complaints filed ahead of Tonga’s election—Police called in to assist investigation

Nuku’alofa — Tonga’s Minister of Police, Piveni Piukala, has confirmed that police detectives have been asked to assist the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in resolving 70 complaints lodged ahead of the country’s general election in November. “These cases were expected to be addressed before the election,” Piukala said during a press briefing yesterday, citing a meeting […] The post 70 corruption complaints filed ahead of Tonga’s election—Polic…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

Government reforms student loan policy as 400 Tongans in Fiji study without scholarships: Deputy PM

Nuku’alofa, Tonga — Deputy Prime Minister Taniela Fusimalohi has announced a major reform to Tonga Development Bank (TDB) loan policy aimed at supporting families of students studying in Fiji, where only more than 100 out of more than 500 Tongans are on government scholarships. Speaking at a briefing this morning, Fusimalohi revealed that while more […] The post Government reforms student loan policy as 400 Tongans in Fiji study without scholars…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

Ngaahi Tefito'i Me'a mei he Fakataha Lahi Fakata'u 'a e Pangikē Pule Fakafonua 'o Tonga՛ 2025

Nuku'alofa, TongaA cheque of $22.8 million was presented to the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Hon. 'Aisake Eke, as the bank's distribution, by Lord Sevele and the National Reserve Bank of Tonga Board of Directors for the financial year 2025 Photo: NRBT Na’e talitali lelei ‘e Lord Sevele mo e Poate ‘a e Kau Talēkita ‘a e Pangikē Pule ‘a Tonga՛ ‘i he efiafi ni ‘a e ‘Eiki Palēmia mo e Minisita Pa’anga՛ Hon. ‘Aisake Valu Eke, ki he Fakat…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

Public Notice: EIA Report for Fanga'uta Lagoon Bridge construction open for comment

Nuku'alofa, Tonga GOVERNMENT OF TONGA PUBLIC NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION The Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC) has received the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for the construction of Fanga’uta Lagoon Bridge. The Ministry is seeking public comments on the EIA Report from 8:30am Monday 15th September until 4:30pm 30th September 2025. A cop…Energy · Nuku'alofa Read Article

Tongan civil engineer changing the world one step at a time

Soana Aholelei | Reporter / Director Having graduated with a Master’s degree in civil engineering, Tongan woman Mele ‘Ofa-Ki-Vila Mafi is helping her country deal with its infrastructure challenges. Mele ‘Ofa-Ki-Vila Mafi is the lead engineer for the landfill expansion project at Tapuhia Quarry, in the Village of Vaini, Tongatapu Mele ‘Ofa, as she likes to be called, is using a measuring wheel to collect ground measurements in preparation f…Infrastructure · Tongatapu Read Article

King approves constitutional amendment requiring nobles to undergo pre-election clearance

The Tongan Government has announced a groundbreaking change to its constitutional processes, now requiring Noble Representatives to obtain the same legal clearance as People’s Representatives before they can be nominated for Parliamentary elections. The constitutional change follows instances where Noble MPs, previously fined in the Magistrate’s Court, were nominated without issue. In contrast, nominees for […] The post King approves constitutio…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

Academic accusations fly as controversial Lo'au University denies fraud allegations

A serious dispute has erupted within the Pacific academic community, with Dr Siosiua Lafitani and his online institution, Lo’au University, facing public allegations of fraud, operating without transparency, and failing to deliver courses paid for by students. The accusations, levelled by an individual named Marshall Cameron, also known as Toki’ukamea Liutai, have been met with […] The post Academic accusations fly as controversial Lo’au Univers…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

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Turner acknowledges misconduct as Police Officers suspended over alcohol incidents following Editorial

Energy Commission approves Govt Lifeline Contribution to Tonga Power tariff

WHO urges action to control hypertension, save millions of lives in Western Pacific

70 corruption complaints filed ahead of Tonga’s election—Police called in to assist investigation

Government reforms student loan policy as 400 Tongans in Fiji study without scholarships: Deputy PM

Ngaahi Tefito'i Me'a mei he Fakataha Lahi Fakata'u 'a e Pangikē Pule Fakafonua 'o Tonga՛ 2025

Public Notice: EIA Report for Fanga'uta Lagoon Bridge construction open for comment

Tongan civil engineer changing the world one step at a time

King approves constitutional amendment requiring nobles to undergo pre-election clearance

Academic accusations fly as controversial Lo'au University denies fraud allegations

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Turner acknowledges misconduct as Police Officers suspended over alcohol incidents following Editorial

Energy Commission approves Govt Lifeline Contribution to Tonga Power tariff

WHO urges action to control hypertension, save millions of lives in Western Pacific

70 corruption complaints filed ahead of Tonga’s election—Police called in to assist investigation

Government reforms student loan policy as 400 Tongans in Fiji study without scholarships: Deputy PM

Ngaahi Tefito'i Me'a mei he Fakataha Lahi Fakata'u 'a e Pangikē Pule Fakafonua 'o Tonga՛ 2025

Public Notice: EIA Report for Fanga'uta Lagoon Bridge construction open for comment

Tongan civil engineer changing the world one step at a time

King approves constitutional amendment requiring nobles to undergo pre-election clearance

Academic accusations fly as controversial Lo'au University denies fraud allegations