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IMF Report Highlights Strong Economy and Challenges

Washington, DC – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has wrapped up its Article IV consultation with Tonga, endorsing the staff appraisal without a formal meeting. The assessment sheds light on Tonga’s robust economic performance, primarily fuelled by remittance inflows and post-volcanic eruption reconstruction. While the nation’s economy is on the path to recovery, it faces

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Tonga Government Commits to Procuring Mammogram Machine for Vaiola Hospital

Nuku’alofa, Tonga – In a significant move to bolster women’s healthcare in Tonga, the Tongan government has announced its commitment to acquire a state-of-the-art mammogram machine for the Vaiola Hospital. The machine’s acquisition, estimated to cost AUD250,000, will be made possible through budget support from the Australian government. Vaiola Hospital, the primary medical facility in

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Financial Turbulence Unfolds as Tonga Development Bank’s CEO Faces Controversy Over Cost Low Deal

Cost Low Company Limited has filed an application Notice for Injunction on a Mortgage Notice issued by Tonga Development Bank. In March 2023, a pivotal meeting occurred between Mrs. Emeline Tuita, CEO of the Tonga Development Bank (TDB), and Mrs. Charlotte Cocker, the head of Royco Group, owners of Cost Low. They gathered to discuss

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Australia Supports Tonga’s Air Connectivity with Arrival of New Twin Otter Aircraft

In a significant development for the Kingdom of Tonga, the latest addition to Lulutai Airlines’ fleet, a de-Havilland Twin Otter, has touched down in Australia for final preparations before it begins its essential service in Tonga. This milestone marks a considerable boost to the country’s current fleet and promises to enhance connectivity for families, communities,

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Kuopau ke fakafisi Minisitaa Mo’ui ko hono fatongia fo’ou, mahino fili fo’ou ‘a Vava’u 14

Kuo fakapapau’i ‘e he tangata’eiki Palemia ki he kau faiongoongo ‘i he pongipongi ni, ‘e fiema’u ke fakafisi ‘a ‘ene Minisita Mo’ui Hon. Saia Piukala kae malava ke ne hoko atu ki hono fatongia lahi mo mafatukituki ko e Talekita fakafeitu’u ma’ae ngaahi Fonua ‘Esia mo e Pasifiki. Na’e mahino foki ‘i he uike kuo’osi

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Tu’uta ki ‘Aositelelia ‘a e vakafo’ou ‘a e Lulutai, tokoni AUS$1.4 m ‘a ‘Aositelelia ki hono fakalelei’i

Kuo tu’uta he ‘aho ni ki Aositelelia ‘a e makapuna fo’ou ‘a e kautaha vakapuna Lulutai pea mei Siaina. Ko e fakahaa ia ‘e he Palemia ki he kau faiongoongo ‘i he fakataha ‘i he pongipongi ni. ‘Oku kau ‘eni ha kaveinga talanga’i lahi mo fakafepaki’i lahi ‘e he paati ‘a e PTOA mo e

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Tonga Braces for Prolonged Cyclone Season and Drought Conditions in 2023/2024

Tonga is preparing for an extended and potentially severe tropical cyclone season in 2023/2024, as El Nino conditions cast a shadow of uncertainty over the region’s weather patterns. Meteorological authorities have issued crucial warnings, urging residents and authorities to be vigilant in the coming months. Cyclone Impact on the Horizon Tonga can expect up to

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