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Tonga’s Rugby League Struggles Amidst Governance Turmoil and International Setbacks

In 2019, the Tonga National Rugby League (TNRL) experienced a major setback after its suspension and eventual ousting from the International Rugby League (IRL). This has thrown the rugby league community in Tonga into a state of uncertainty. The path for budding local players hoping to venture into Rugby League now appears ambiguous and undefined.

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No-Confidence Motion Filed Against Prime Minister Sovaleni of Tonga

On August 22, 2023, the office of the Speaker of the Tonga House of Parliament received a significant petition, marking a potential turning point in the nation’s political landscape. The document presented a motion of no confidence against the Prime Minister, Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni. Spearheaded by Dr. Aisake Valu Eke, the People’s Representative for Tongatapu

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OPINION – Col. (Ret’d) Siamelie Latu China and Solomon Island’s Signed Security Cooperation Agreement

Introduction The chaos in the Solomon Islands is caused by just one ethnic group, M4D (Malaita for Democracy). They claim they stand for democracy but will threaten anyone who does not agree with their views.  Innocent lives have already ruined because of this unacceptable chaos.  In the case of Tonga as a result of the

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‘0si tau e fakatau twin otter Lulutai USD$6.25m pe ko e TOP $15m, palani lisi mo e vaka (ATR) he ta’u fo’ou

Kuo fakahaa faka’ofisiale ‘e he CEO ‘o e Lulutai Poasi Tei ki he ongoongo ni, kuo ‘osi tau mo fakahoko ‘a e fakatau vakapuna ‘a e kautaha, ‘a e vakapuna ‘i he kalasi ko e TWIN OTTER. Na’ane toe fakapapau’i ki he Tonga Independent News na’e fe’unga pea mo e USD$6.25 miliona pe ko e

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A’u ki Fale Alea mo e IRB palopalema kau Fakamaau ‘akapulu makatu’unga mei he kau ngaue MIA

Tu’ofiha hono ta’ofi ‘a ‘Eva Mafi ke tuku ‘ene kaunoa he komiti Fakamaau mo e ‘ikai pe lolotonga ‘ene ngaue he va’a sipoti he ‘oku (conflict of interest). Kuo taa tu’olahi hono toutou ‘ohake he ngaahi ongoongo fekau’aki pea mo e palopalema ‘i he komiti Fakamaau ‘Akapulu ‘Iunioni ‘a Tonga, ka ‘oku ‘alu pe ‘eni

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Emerging from Ashes: Tonga’s Resilient Economic Rebound and Ongoing Challenges – IMF

Tonga has made significant strides in rebounding from the dual shocks of a volcanic eruption and tsunami that rocked the country in early 2022. The economy’s recovery has been driven by robust domestic demand and a resurgence in tourism following the reopening of borders. However, beneath this encouraging recovery lies a set of formidable challenges

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Tonga vs. Canada Rugby Match Reflects a Crisis in Commitment and Quality

Amidst overcast skies and an eerie calm, conditions traditionally conducive to a robust game of rugby, a highly anticipated showdown between two national teams took centre stage. Unfortunately, the on-field spectacle fell woefully short of the fervent expectations shared by spectators and enthusiasts alike. The much-anticipated dynamic and high-energy clash turned into a disheartening spectacle

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