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Tonga welcomes record-breaking solar ship
Friday, 29 April 2011, 10:24 am | Government of Tonga
The world’s largest solar-powered ship will arrive in Tonga today, en route a pioneering expedition around the globe. More >>
Pacific tackles cybercrime laws and protection in workshops
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 10:28 am | Government of Tonga
Delegates from around the region will gather in Tonga this week to address cybercrime legislation and look at ways to protect Pacific Island citizens against computer-based offenses. More >>
Tonga: Foreign militaries join forces to aid islands
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 10:15 am | Government of Tonga
Two military ships carrying more than 600 personnel from the United States, New Zealand, and Australia are in the Kingdom of Tonga as part of the Pacific Partnership 2011. More >>
Sustainable Energy Expo boosts energy awareness in Tonga
Friday, 15 April 2011, 12:10 pm | Government of Tonga
Innovative schemes aimed at saving energy and cutting costs drew hundreds to Tonga’s first Sustainable Energy Expo, held in Nuku’alofa this week. More >>
Cutting-edge research surveys seabed minerals in Tongan EEZ
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 9:19 am | Government of Tonga
A Korean research vessel will carry out scientific studies on seabed minerals in Tongan waters over the next several months. More >>
Tonga-Israeli ties bolstered by Speaker of Knesset visit
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 9:18 am | Government of Tonga
The Speaker of the Knesset of Israel, His Excellency Mr Reuven Rivlin paid an official one-day visit to the Kingdom last week to reinforce relations between Tonga and Israel. More >>
Tonga hunts for world’s “maddest” rugby fan
Thursday, 7 April 2011, 11:13 am | Government of Tonga
The Kingdom of Tonga is in search of the ‘World’s Rugby Maddest Fan’ as part of a major tourism campaign launched in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. More >>
Tonga elected to IRENA council
Wednesday, 6 April 2011, 12:31 pm | Government of Tonga
The Pacific Island Kingdom of Tonga now sits alongside countries such as United States, France, Germany and Australia as part of the 21-member Council for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). More >>
Pacific food security key issue at FAO meeting in Tonga
Tuesday, 5 April 2011, 10:27 am | Government of Tonga
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) will launch its 9th South West Pacific Ministers of Agriculture Meeting on 5 April in the Kingdom of Tonga, with food security and volatile food prices as key issues of discussion. More >>
Expo targets renewable energy for Tongan businesses
Tuesday, 5 April 2011, 10:25 am | Government of Tonga
Tonga will hold its first Sustainable Energy Expo next week to raise awareness about energy efficient options for the private sector. More >>
Solar ship’s arrival to Tonga delayed
Tuesday, 5 April 2011, 10:17 am | Government of Tonga
The anticipated arrival in Tonga of the record-breaking solar boat MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar will be delayed, as mechanical issues has forced a return to Bora Bora. More >>
Expo targets renewable energy for Tongan businesses
Tuesday, 5 April 2011, 9:25 am | Government of Tonga
Tonga will hold its first Sustainable Energy Expo next week to raise awareness about energy efficient options for the private sector. More >>
Pacific food security key issue at FAO sub-regional meeting
Monday, 4 April 2011, 3:59 pm | Government of Tonga
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) will launch its 9th South West Pacific Ministers of Agriculture Meeting on 5 April in the Kingdom of Tonga, with food security and volatile food prices as key issues of discussion. More >>
Tonga’s economy recovering but key risks remain, says IMF
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 3:41 pm | Government of Tonga
Tonga’s economy is set for a modest revival, with an estimated GDP growth of 1.25 percent this financial year, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts. More >>
Tonga hosts summit to safeguard Intangible Cultural Heritage
Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 3:14 pm | Government of Tonga
Representatives from around the Pacific gathered at the Tonga National Cultural Centre in Tofoa for a two-day conference on the protection of intangible cultural traditions of Pacific peoples. More >>
Ambassador Sonatane Tu’akinamolahi Taumoepeau-Tupou
Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 10:21 am | Government of Tonga
His Majesty The King has been pleased to elevate Ambassador Sonatane Tu'akinamolahi Taumoepeau-Tupou to the Life Peerage with the Noble title of Lord Taumoepeau-Tupou of Toula and Kotu. More >>
Police petitions to be handled by Ministry
Monday, 28 March 2011, 10:21 am | Government of Tonga
Recently the Government of Tonga received petitions signed by a substantial portion of the police in Tonga expressing concerns over certain internal police matters. More >>
Tonga to attend IRENA First General Assembly
Monday, 28 March 2011, 10:16 am | Government of Tonga
A high level delegation from the Government of Tonga left the Kingdom today to attend the First General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). More >>
Tonga Government gives TOP$200K to help Japan
Friday, 25 March 2011, 11:35 am | Government of Tonga
Tonga’s Prime Minister Lord Tu’ivakano presented a cheque today for TOP$200,000 to the Ambassador of Japan to Tonga H.E. Yasuo Takase, as a symbol of solidarity in the wake of the recent earthquake and tsunami disasters in Japan. More >>
His Majesty conveys sympathies for disaster victims
Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 1:54 pm | Government of Tonga
His Majesty King George Tupou V expressed his sympathy for the many lives lost in the recent earthquake in Christchurch and the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, by visiting the Chanceries on Monday 21st March to sign the Condolence books in memory ... More >>
