Two tropical depressions forming in the South Pacific may possibly turn into Tropical Cyclones over the next few days, which could affect Tonga early next week, Tonga's chief meteorological officer advised. 11 Mar 2010, 16:02
Britain's Princess Royal, HRH Princess Anne, will visit Tonga from March 20-23 to attend part of the study tour program of the Emerging Pacific Leaders Dialogue 2010, a regional leadership development program. 11 Mar 2010, 12:19
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Pesky questions irritate info minister Nuku'alofa, Tonga: A three-days Pacific Regional Workshop on Communication and Good Governance was officially opened in Nuku'alofa on February 2 by Tonga's Minister of Information and Communication, Mrs 'Eseta Fusitu'a, who shared an anecdote about how foreign media asked her "irritating" questions. 05 Feb 2010, 21:22
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Tonga improves its rating on Corruption Perceptions Index Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Tonga is ranked number 99 in the Transparency International's 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index that was published in Berlin on November 17; an improved rating since Tonga was first surveyed in 2007. 30 Nov 2009, 18:20
The 2009 Pasifiki Trade Fair is back and opened in Nuku'alofa today promoting 88 booths of various goods and services exhibited by local and overseas participation under a theme "Niu Trade Beyond our Shores". 22 Oct 2009, 17:24
Tonga's economy and those of its neighbouring Pacific countries grew by less than 2% in 2008, compared to a 5.1 % growth rate of the region combined. 16 Oct 2009, 14:24
Maximising Impacts of Regional Programmes at National Level is the theme of the 6th Conference of the Pacific Community that was opened in Nuku'alofa on October 12. 14 Oct 2009, 21:42
Prince Tungi headed a seven-member Tongan delegation in a brief visit to Samoa and American Samoa yesterday, Wednesday October 7 to convey the condolences of Tonga's king and people to the leaders and the people of Samoa and American Samoa for the loss of many lives following last week's tsunami. 08 Oct 2009, 20:00
Civil society leaders from around the South Pacific region met in Nuku'alofa on August 12-13 to try an ensure that the views of the Pacific's Civil Societies are heard in the 2009 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in November. 13 Aug 2009, 18:32
