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Cabinet reshuffle on the cards, Tonga PM confirms

Tonga's Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua confirmed on Tuesday that a Cabinet reshuffle is likely to happen by the end of the week .

Two by-elections to be held after Tonga MPs lose seats

Tonga’s Electoral Commission is preparing for by-elections in Tongatapu 2 and Niua 17 after the seats were left vacant following court rulings a…

Tonga Electoral Commission confirms date for parliamentary by-elections

The by-election for two vacant seats in Tonga's Legislative Assembly, the Fale Alea 'o Tonga, will be held on 8 October.

Australian emergency service volunteers strengthen Tonga's disaster preparedness

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: A special team of eight emergency service experts from major New South Wales emergency services are volunteering in Tonga to…

Kangana Ranaut’s Parliament look: Rs 35 lakh Birkin, Rs 21 lakh Rolex and a Rs 6,100 umbrella

Kangana Ranaut kept her latest Parliament look understated, but her accessories brought plenty of luxury to the outfit. The actor and BJP MP was…

From Birkin to Rolex: Kangana Ranaut’s Eri silk saree Parliament look is turning heads

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ECOWAS Bank Okays 5 Investments Worth $510m For Projects In West Africa

The Bank said the funds would support investments in transport infrastructure, healthcare, renewable energy and private-sector development acros…

By-elections for Tongatapu 2, Ongo Niua 17 set for October

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Two by-elections to elect new Parliamentary Representatives for Tongatapu 2 and Niua 17 constituencies will be held on Thursd…

Tonga Red Cross launch five-year ‘Tala Kei Kapa’ disaster resilience project

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Tonga Red Cross Society (TRCS) and the Australian Government have launched a five-year disaster resilience program 'Tala Kei…

West Africa floods now five times more likely - study

Climate change has made extreme rainfall in West Africa five times more likely than in the late 19th century, scientists say.

Parliament passes Public Service Amendment Bill 2026

Welcome to the official website of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga. Stay updated on parliamentary proceedings, laws, debates, members, and nat…

9281 MET RFQ construction work schools 29 May-25 June 2026

INVITATION TO QUOTE ON WORKS CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL FACILITIES ON 'EUA AND HA'APAI ISLANDS Purchaser: Ministry of Education and Training Project…

Man jailed after breaking into woman’s home and assaulting her

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to one year and nine months imprisonment after breaking into a woman’s home at night, in…

Man gets suspended sentence for firearm and ammunition offences

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: A Puke man who admitted possessing unlicensed ammunition and a firearm has received a fully suspended nine-month prison sente…

Father of seven avoids jail after machete attack in family dispute, Supreme Court rules

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: A Pea man who attacked two family members with a machete during a heated family dispute has been sentenced to two years and t…

Conservationist wins top award to protect lions and people in Zimbabwe

Lion conservationist Moreangels Mbizah and her colleagues chose the name “Batabilili” for the community guardians they’re training in northern Z…

Jindal graduate elected as Prime Minister of Tonga