(MENAFN) A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Thursday, with no immediate tsunami warnings reported, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GEOFON). The seismic...
The Kingdom of Tonga and TMC’s subsidiary, Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd (TOML), signed a revised Sponsorship Agreement, updating the terms of their agreement signed in 2021 The Government of the Kingdom of Tonga welcomes the new agreement which will...
(MENAFN) The 2022 Hunga volcano eruption in Tonga unleashed an extraordinary steam plume, causing unprecedented climate effects, primarily driven by water vapor rather than sulfur, according to New Zealand and Tongan scientists. In a collaborative...
The early warning system programme’s first phase was held online, and the top-performing participants were invited to a final 12-day study tour in Japan – Savelinga among them. Visiting Japan was a transformative experience for Savelinga. Japan,...
New York, Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, the leading digital asset trading platform RexoSwap announced its formal support for Tonga's Bitcoin payment pilot project, helping the country establish a more modern digital payment...
In 2017, Luisa – still new to the disaster management field – joined the second cycle of the UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme. Since 2016, the programme has been implemented with the support of...
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN (20 November 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the governments of Solomon Islands and Tonga have signed grant and loan agreements for energy projects on the sidelines of COP29. The ADB-supported projects will help the...
Mr. Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, This First Committee takes place amid steadily increasing levels of armed conflict, and the shadow of growing fears of large-scale war. Over 130 armed conflicts are raging today, twice as many as 15...
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has described US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace proposal as “the best thing on the negotiating table at the moment,” while acknowledging it falls short of fully resolving the broader...
Tonga is set to receive a huge boost with inspirational lock Jason Taumalolo expected to return this weekend as they look to knock off New Zealand by at least 17 points to sneak into the Pacific Championships final. Sunday’s 34-6 loss to fierce...
Police also issued 204 infringement notices for driving- and road-related offences. “This behaviour is not only unlawful, it poses a real risk to those participating in this behaviour, spectators, and members of the public,” police said. “Police...
After losing to Samoa by 28 points, the news for Tonga has gone from bad to worse with star front-rower Stefano Utoikamanu ruled out of next week's must-win clash against the New Zealand Kiwis. One of the stars on show in the clash between Samoa...
The genius of Samoa second-rower Jeremiah Nanai has launched his side into rugby league’s Pacific Cup final in a controversial 34-6 win over Tonga after lightning stopped play for 95 minutes. On an electrifying day for Test football in more ways...
You don’t often see games of rugby league with 90-minute weather delays, but that was the case in the Pacific Championships clash between Samoa and Tonga. Samoa were able to secure a spot in the Pacific Cup final with a crushing win, meaning Tonga...
A groundbreaking police negotiation course, the first of its kind, officially concluded on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between Samoa and Tonga. The joint training, designed to enhance policing skills and promote...
One of Toa Sāmoa’s leaders, Junior Paulo, delivered a commanding performance in Brisbane, earning the Player of the Match honour in a decisive 34-6 victory over the Tonga men’s XIII. Despite a 90-minute weather delay with 20 minutes remaining in...
It was supposed to be a fiery debut game against his former team, Samoa, for Stefano Utoikamanu. Instead, his time on the field for Tonga came to an end after two minutes. The passion of the game was evident as soon as both teams stepped out to...
