Tonga

The Ministry of Health donated the equipment to improve the health services for the people of the outer islands.

The equipment includes duty washing machine, dryer and a medical oxygen generator. 

A statement said, “The medical oxygen generator was actually from Vaiola Hospital, with the washing machine and dryer provided by the Ministry of Health.”

There was an electric atmosphere at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre as Tala defeated the Malawi Queens in an entertaining match.

Tonga Netball chief executive officer Salote Sisifa said it was a win for all Tongans.

"Team work makes the dream work. Each person played their role, the players, coaching staff, administrators, the board, government, partners, supporters and the nation as a whole," she said.

Tonga's Foreign Minister Fekitamoeloa 'Utoikamanu will attend the Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human RIghts Council's HQ in Geneva.

Serving as rapporteurs for the review are representatives from Benin, the Czech Republic and the Maldives.

Reports from all parties including independent stakeholders will be discussed at the meeting.

Tonga is the first Island nation to sign-up to the competition which aims to drive a new level of innovative thinking and problem-solving amongst the country’s youth.

Today Tonga’s Minister of Education, Isikeli Oko met with Samsung New Zealand’s President HM Chun, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding agreement to bring Samsung’s flagship Corporate Sustainability Program, Solve for Tomorrow to the students of Tonga.

The new Polynesia Regional office, located at the O.G.Sanft Building, will serve as a hub to enhance support for the people and communities in the SPC Polynesian Member Countries (PMC).

The new office will also serve as a centre for SPC's operations in Polynesia, providing support and assistance to PMC and it will focus on strengthening partnerships with members and partners across Polynesia.

Tonga is one of 14 States to be reviewed by the UPR Working Group during its upcoming 43rd session from 1 to 12 May 2023.

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said Tonga’s first, second and third UPR reviews took place in May 2008, January 2013, and January 2018, respectively.

The team ran in four tries to beat Germany 26-14 in the men’s final.

The tries by Tonga were scored by Soni Asi, John Tapueluelu, Kyren Taumoefolau and Tevita Manukea.

Tonga captain Sione Tupou said, “This win means the world to us. This is a reward for all the hardships that we’ve been through. This win is for the future generation in Tonga.”

“The second week of the Challenger Series is going to be tough for us because now everyone will come after the champions, but we trust in the team that we have and the positive spirit that we carry.”

A dawn service will be held at Pangai Lahi Cenotaph to commemorate the brave soldiers from Tonga, Australia and New Zealand, who fought and died for world peace.

A statement said “This year, the Australian High Commission will host Tonga's ANZAC Day Dawn Service, commemorating the 108th anniversary of ANZAC day.”

The service honours the lives of soldiers who fell on the beaches of Gallipoli.   

Prime Minister said bilateral discussions held between Cabinet and Sepuloni’s delegation before the press conference confirmed both countries need each other for mutual cooperation development.

He said their discussions covered a wide range of issues that are important for both Tonga and New Zealand.

‘SOAR’ is the brainchild of vocalist, April May Webb and trumpeter, Randall Haywood, who are partners in both music and life and have come together to create a distinct sound with aspects of contemporary jazz, soul, R&B, and gospel influences in their work.

The musicians will arrive in the country tomorrow. They will be visiting schools, including Tupou College, Tupou Tertiary Institute and Queen Salote College, next week.

The US Embassy organized a “Friendship Tour” in collaboration with American Music Abroad.