Oceania Tonga The legal marriage age has been raised from 15 to 18 with newly passed bill after years of concern over underage unions in Tonga; the reform comes alongside an amendment making more explicit in law the country’s ban on same-sex marriage
Oceania Tonga Laulea Beach in Fatumu, known for its strong currents, has been strictly closed to the public until after the New Year's holiday; Police Deputy Commissioner, said the measure aims to prevent drownings, following the death of a 40-year-old male last month
Oceania Tonga The Tonga National University celebrated about 600 graduates yesterday, receiving high-level qualifications and certificates in tourism management, engineering, and nursing among other curricula
Oceania Tonga 3.402 senior students throughout Tonga are starting their national exams this week, including 1.321 Form 5 students who have been discontinued from the national exam since 2022, under a decision taken during the COVID-19 restrictions
Oceania Tonga Celebrating 150 Year of the Tonga Constitution, a float parade led by government ministries, diplomatic corps, and expats brought festivities to Nuku'alofa; donor partner countries were the People's Republic of China, Australia, and New Zealand