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Minister Agovaka attends 14th conference of the Pacific Community in Tonga

Solomon Islands was represented at the Fourteenth Conference of the Pacific Community (SPC), held on 17 October 2025 in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka attended the conference which was based on the theme “Pasifiki: Rooted in Heritage, Honouring the Past, United for a Resilient Future.” The event brought together leaders and representatives from across the Pacific to celebrate reg…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

Tonga want home Test while Taumalolo still on deck

Tonga will continue to push the compelling case for a home Test match to make the most of the extraordinary impact the team has had on rugby league in the Pacific nation. Coach Kristian Woolf is adamant the Test should be played while co-captain and Tonga legend Jason Taumalolo is still playing. The 32-year-old changed the face of international rugby league when he committed his international future fully to Tonga in the leadup to the 2017 World…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

Former student accuses Lo’au University dean of public racist remarks following tuition fee refund

Toki’ukamea Liutai, a Lo’au University alumnus who also goes by his government name, Marshall Cameron, has condemned remarks made by the university’s dean against him, describing them as racist, derogatory, and potentially defamatory. Dr Siosiua Lafitani, dean of the controversial university, has been accused of malice after calling Liutai a fool (“vale”) and disclosing personal […] The post Former student accuses Lo’au University dean of public…Racism · Nuku'alofa Read Article

Tributes Pour in for Pesi Siale Fonua, 'a Steady Voice of Truth' and Matangi Tonga Founder

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Pesi Siale Fonua, a veteran Pacific journalist and the publisher-editor of Tonga's leading news website has died at the age of 78.Oceania · Nuku'alofa See the Story

Tonga shortlists two airlines for Lulutai amid negotiations over $6m retirement fund loan

The government has shortlisted two companies from the pool of bidders seeking to operate Lulutai Airlines. Prime Minister Dr ‘Aisake Eke confirmed this to Kaniva News this morning, following the government’s call for private ownership bids approximately three months ago. It is understood that Fly Niu is among the companies shortlisted to operate Lulutai Airlines. […] The post Tonga shortlists two airlines for Lulutai amid negotiations over $6m r…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofa Read Article

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Minister Agovaka attends 14th conference of the Pacific Community in Tonga

Tonga want home Test while Taumalolo still on deck

Former student accuses Lo’au University dean of public racist remarks following tuition fee refund

Tributes Pour in for Pesi Siale Fonua, 'a Steady Voice of Truth' and Matangi Tonga Founder

USP graduation highlights education as a force for progress

Tensions flare: Police Minister in near altercation with former MP Lavulavu

Supreme Court dismisses claims for judicial review and defamation

Edmonton Election: Mayoral candidates on infill

Two bidders in the running for Tonga's Lulutai

Tonga shortlists two airlines for Lulutai amid negotiations over $6m retirement fund loan

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Minister Agovaka attends 14th conference of the Pacific Community in Tonga

Tonga want home Test while Taumalolo still on deck

Former student accuses Lo’au University dean of public racist remarks following tuition fee refund

Tributes Pour in for Pesi Siale Fonua, 'a Steady Voice of Truth' and Matangi Tonga Founder

USP graduation highlights education as a force for progress

Tensions flare: Police Minister in near altercation with former MP Lavulavu

Supreme Court dismisses claims for judicial review and defamation

Edmonton Election: Mayoral candidates on infill

Two bidders in the running for Tonga's Lulutai

Tonga shortlists two airlines for Lulutai amid negotiations over $6m retirement fund loan