Oceania Tonga At least two tropical cyclones are expected to cross the country during the 2021-2022 season, with a high probability that one will be severe, according to Tonga Meteorology Services' cyclone forecast report
Oceania Tonga Tonga's National Qualification and Accreditation Board has confirmed that there is no registered Commonwealth professional university in the country; this is the second time the Commonwealth professional university has falsely claimed to be a registered
Oceania Tonga 500 water tanks for families vulnerable to water shortages, one of the most significant problems in the country, have been donated by the Chinese city of Dongguan to meet needs and to help Tongan families be more resilient in response to climate change
Oceania Tonga A special tournament to celebrate 100 years of rugby in the kingdom has been officially launched: it will feature several men's and women's teams and will also aim to bring out local talent
Oceania Tonga The integrated delivery of public services in the country and Fiji, known as the REACH project, financially supported by Japan, is assisting government responses to the pandemic and raising public awareness on health themes
Oceania 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
Oceania Tonga 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
Oceania Tonga 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
Oceania Tonga 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
Oceania Tonga Malia Paseka is the first female taekwondo Olympian from the country and will be one of the flag bearers
Oceania Tonga 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
Oceania Tonga The roll out of second doses of vaccines for Tonga begins today at the Basilica Church in Nuku’alofa and Vaiola Hospital
Oceania Tonga The National Budget for 2021-2022 - $618.4 million pa'anga, almost $300 million - has been passed by the Tongan Parliament