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British Embassy in Tonga Celebrates King Charles III's Coronation Day

Nuku'alofa, TongaCrown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala and Crown Princess Sinaitakai raise a toast for the Official Birthday of HM King Charles III. Newcastle, South Africa. 11 June 2025. Photo: BHC. Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala and Crown Princess Sinaitakala, Prime Minister of Tonga Hon. Dr 'Aisake Valu Eke and many other guests at a program organized by the British Embassy in Tonga to mark the abdication of King Charles III, on Wednesday eve…Read Article

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Pacific Games at Risk? Tonga weighs new tax levy, turns to donors to cover $26m facility costs

Nuku’alofa, Tonga—Tonga’s hosting of the Pacific Games hangs in the balance as the government scrambles to secure $26 million for critical facility upgrades. Officials are considering a new tax levy and reaching out to international donors to bridge the funding gap.  The revelation came as Prime Minister Aisake Eke confirmed in Parliament the government’s commitment […] The post Pacific Games at Risk? Tonga weighs new tax levy, turns to donors t…Read Article

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King Tupou VI hits it off with Tonga's Prime Minister Eke - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

There is growing evidence that King Tupou VI has found a kindred spirit in Prime Minister Dr ‘Aisake Valu Eke and that they are hitting it off. This is in clear contrast to the working relations between the King and the past three Prime Ministers, especially his immediate predecessor, Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni, also known by his chiefly title Hon. Hu‘akavameiliku, and the late Samuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva. Hu’akavameiliku had resigned from his …Read Article

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BSP notice to customers

Nuku'alofa, Tonga CUSTOMER NOTICE In line with industry practices, a cash handling fee will be applied to cash deposits and cash withdrawals. BSP is making substantial investments to enhance our customers’ ability to manage their physical cash needs. These investments include the deployment of advanced cash counting machines throughout our branch network. We are also procuring 15 new ATMs which will be progressively installed across Tonga Island…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofaRead Article

Former ‘Īkale Tahi Coach demands ‘immediate reform’ of TRU over failure to address ‘series of violent incidents’ in rugby matches

A former ‘Ikale Tahi coach and player, Quddus Fielea, has condemned the Tongatapu Rugby Union (TRU), accusing officials of failing to apply appropriate punishments to players accused of violence during recent matches. It follows last month’s conviction and fines of a rugby player for the Liahona Old Boys, Afimeimo’unga Hola, after pleading guilty to charges […] The post Former ‘Īkale Tahi Coach demands ‘immediate reform’ of TRU over failure to a…Rugby · Nuku'alofaRead Article

COMMENTARY Tonga’s Parliament without Attorney General exposes lawmakers' gaps, reviving debate over AG’s controversial Privy Council role

Commentary—This week’s repeated calls for the Speaker to consult the Attorney General (AG) on parliamentary deadlocks underscore a systemic flaw—one that a legal expert previously warned will continue undermining Tonga’s developing democracy if left unaddressed. The calls were made during the debates on the government’s budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026, which is expected to […] The post COMMENTARY Tonga’s Parliament without Attorney General …Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofaSee the Story

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."Farming · Nuku'alofaRead Article

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…Nuku'alofa · Nuku'alofaRead 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'alofaRead 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'alofaRead 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'alofaRead Article

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