Tonga

Local groups, businesses and some government ministries showcased their Tongan products during a trade week organized by the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development in its Fasi complex

The country is considering a mandatory death sentence for criminals trafficking 5 kilograms or more of a class A drug or who repeatedly procure and use children in drug offences

The Tonga tribe of Kariba has condemned the government for neglecting their plight, saying they have no electricity despite being displaced in the 1950s to pave the way for the construction of the Kariba Dam and hydroelectric plant

A repatriation flight that had been discussed to come from Brisbane has been suspended until further notice and the only flight scheduled to arrive on 28 July is from Auckland

Malia Paseka is the first female taekwondo Olympian from the country and will be one of the flag bearers

Research has begun on the collection of Tonga's seeds, including local fruits, traditional medicinal plants and indigenous plants, creating a seed collection and storage system to enhance food security

The roll out of second doses of vaccines for Tonga begins today at the Basilica Church in Nuku’alofa and Vaiola Hospital

The National Budget for 2021-2022 - $618.4 million pa'anga, almost $300 million - has been passed by the Tongan Parliament

For environment week an exhibition displaying sustainable arts and crafts made from natural materials and collected plastic was held in the capital

A free concert featuring local performers, called "Better Together", will be held today at Tailulu College Falemasiva Hall, to mark 13th anniversary of Digicel Tonga

Students from the country have been selected, together with other Pacific students, to start studying in New Zealand in 2022

A new TV series featuring Humpback Whales filmed in Vava’u in 2018 has now been released on Disney+