Pacific leaders urge global action at UN climate talks

Tonga’s Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum Chair, Dr. ‘Aisake Eke, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on 28 April to press for urgent climate action and sustainable development support. Joined by Forum Secretary...

Letter: Relax about there being a climate crisis

To the editor, I am responding to the letter from Chuck Goyette, “Climate crisis needs our action, attention.” I have some advice: First, take a deep breath. You seem to be having a panic attack. There is no climate crisis. The earth has been...

PIF Chair Eke urges global support for climate fund

The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Chair, Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. ‘Aisake Eke, has called for increased international backing of the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) during meetings with World Bank executives in Washington D.C. On the sidelines of...

OFC U-16 Men's Championship Spot At Stake In Tonga

Image:Supplied Hosts Tonga are joined by American Samoa, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, with the single group format leaving little room for error and one defeat potentially proving fatal to a side’s qualifying hopes. Manu Tau’lau is part of the...

Tourists in awe of Niue’s pristine environment

Alofi was a hype activity as tourists from the Silver Cloud cruise ship disembarked last Thursday at the capital. Tourists had a chance to go sightseeing, buy souvenirs from local vendors and go on adventures like snorkeling and kayaking. BCN News...

Experts: Tonga Volcano Eruption Triggers Unprecedented Climate Impacts

(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...

Massive Eruption From Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai Volcano Also Impacted Satellites

When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano blasted gas and ash 30 miles into the atmosphere, it definitely made waves. The question is, what kind? The eruption may have been the largest in a half century — and the biggest since satellites began...

Tonga’s strategic crossroads: navigating a new era under Trump’s shadow

Dr. Hook’s 1978 refrain that “Storms never last” offers little solace as Tonga faces the tempest of a resurgent Trump administration. While storms may pass, the policy upheavals and geopolitical tremors unleashed over the next four years could...

Tonga PM 'Aisake Eke unveils new Cabinet: two women and one noble among the ministers

Tonga's Prime Minister, right, was formally sworn in by King Tupou VI. Photo: Supplied Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke has announced his new Cabinet, which unusually includes two women and only one noble. Eleven Cabinet ministers were selected...

Tonga’s Prime Minister names new Cabinet lineup

Tonga’s Prime Minister Dr. ‘Aisake Valu Eke has announced his new Cabinet lineup, which includes two female ministers but no nobles. The Prime Minister will present the letters of appointment to all of the Cabinet Ministers on Thursday but their...

Tonga faces looming crisis from U.S. deportations, climate & drugs

Tonga, a nation of just over 100,000 people, faces an urgent and multifaceted threat that could overwhelm its fragile infrastructure and destabilize its social systems. Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies—particularly the mass...

Tonga co-chairs Pacific Resilience Facility Treaty finalization

‘Olita Tupou, Tonga’s Director of Strategic Partnership and International at the Prime Minister’s Office, has called for strong regional cooperation as the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) moves closer to finalizing its Establishment Agreement....

LETTER: Tonga's environment drowning in crisis it did not create

I write with deep concern of the Tongan environment. Environmental issues have long limited the Pacifica people in accordance with health, human rights, dignity and security. As a Pacifica person passionate about the ongoing and upcoming...

Trading Debt for Conservation in Tonga

Pacific Island nations are highly vulnerable to debt distress, with Tonga carrying one of the heaviest burdens. The Pacific is the most aid-dependent region in the world, and like many countries in the region, Tonga’s limited economic capacity has...

Tongan-Fijian artist makes her ‘Fearless’ music debut

Emerging from a prominent musical family, RnB/soul Tongan-Fijian artist Honey Moala is making her mark. As the youngest of five siblings, she shares her family with notable musicians, including singer/songwriter John Moala and artist/journalist...

Tongan Parliament rejects Police Minister’s bid to take oath in English

Cook Islands government is misleading the public into believing the country is undecided on whether to allow deep seabed mining, claims an advocate for ocean conservation and protection. Louisa Castledine’s comments come following a letter sent to...

Tonga eyes strategic Vava'u site for new humanitarian warehouse

When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted in 2021-2022, creating the largest underwater explosion ever recorded by modern science, it highlighted a crucial challenge for Tonga: getting emergency supplies quickly to communities spread...

Tonga Prime Minister ‘Aisake Eke unveils new cabinet

NUKU’ALOFA: Tonga’s Prime Minister ‘Aisake Eke (pictured) has announced his new Cabinet, which unusually includes two women and only one noble. Eleven Cabinet ministers were selected instead of 12, with four of them elected by the PM under the...

China backs Tongan women leaders at embassy talanoa

China’s ambassador to Tonga has pledged support for women’s leadership during a cultural exchange with young Tongan women. Over 50 participants from the She Leads Fale Alea 2025 program gathered at the Chinese Embassy in Nukuʻalofa this week for a...

Tonga Tourism lands Down Under: New Aussie rep to boost island paradise

The move aims to boost awareness and position the country as a must-visit destination for Australian and New Zealand travellers in the South Pacific, which is dominated by nearby Fiji. Led by Richard Skewes, PTM brings decades of expertise in...