Opinion | Tonga Independent News | 21 March 2025 On the final day of Tonga’s National Development Summit, held Friday, ...

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As Israel resumes its bombing of Gaza, over 400 people—many of them women and children—have been killed. Prime Minister Benjamin ...

In a striking show of political manoeuvring, Etuate Lavulavu has unveiled his campaign strategy for the 2025 Tonga General Election ...

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The new government’s decision to scrap free education for government schools has raised serious concerns about the logic behind this ...

Every morning, Tongan mothers brace themselves. Not just for another day of work, but for the gauntlet of craters, dust, ...

Tourism in Tonga should be a no-brainer. Blessed with natural beauty, rich culture, and a prime location on the Pacific ...

While parliamentary hearings on political appointees might seem like a practice rooted in U.S. politics, particularly within the Republican tradition, ...

As a dual citizen born in Tonga, who was adopted into the US and moved back to Tonga last year, ...

The recent launch of Tonga’s Upgraded Business Registry Online System was met with much fanfare, with speeches filled with optimism ...

On the evening of February 20, 2025, the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan in Nuku’alofa radiated warmth and reverence ...

In the heart of the Kingdom of Tonga, two institutions stand as pillars of education, tradition, and leadership: Tupou College ...

Conservative estimates suggest that whale tourism alone could inject over $10 million annually into Tonga’s economy. However, rather than nurturing ...

The appointment of Honourable Dr. ‘Aisake Valu Eke as the 19th Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga, confirmed by ...

The recent announcement by the World Bank of an additional US$21 million to improve the resilience of Tonga’s education system ...

The Tapanekale Housing Project, launched with the noble aim of alleviating extreme poverty in Tonga, was initially approved in April ...

Opinion By Edwin Liava’a I tirelessly tried to do an online transaction yesterday with my local bank account, only to ...

In many countries, the practice of selling produce by the basket rather than by weight remains commonplace. While this tradition ...

As Tonga approaches a critical decision regarding the future of ground handling services at its airports, the debate centres on ...

From Melbourne to Tonga: A New Chapter BeginsBefore stepping onto Tongan soil, I was a barrister in Melbourne and a ...

Monday 13 May 2024: In a speech at the Kumul Leadership Centre in Port Moresby today, New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, ...

Tongan linguist and scholar Vasalua Jenner-Helu has achieved a remarkable milestone in her academic career. The senior lecturer at the ...

A beacon of unwavering dedication and tireless advocacy, Mr. Clive Edwards stands as a testament to the profound impact one ...

In the Kingdom of Tonga, the current political crisis has unfolded, casting a spotlight on a vital but often underappreciated ...

Recent development highlights need to understand Tonga’s fledgling democracy and the role of Monarch Op-Ed By Tevita Motulalo Yesterday news ...

The recent political developments in Tonga, initiated by King Tupou VI and his Privy Council, have stirred a significant debate ...

As the Tongatapu 10 by-election on 13 July 2023 approaches, it’s clear that this race has become more of a ...

In the political landscape of Tongatapu 10, an intriguing dynamic is unfolding as the constituency prepares for a pivotal by-election ...