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Pacific Partnership 2025 commences mission stop in Kingdom of Tonga
Seapower Magazine
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June 26, 2025
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (June 18, 2025) Capt. Mark B. Stefanik, right, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2025 (PP-25), provides remarks during a nursing workshop at Vaiola Hospital as part of PP-25 in Nuku’Alofa, Tonga, June 18, 2025. (U.S. Navy...
Tongan RSE workers thrive in Hawke’s Bay after cyclone disaster
Pacific Media Network
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Hundreds of Tongans are working in Hawke's Bay under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, two years after Cyclone Gabrielle left them stranded. A Tongan government official says around 1800 workers are engaged in pruning and harvesting...
Tonga set to field 33 athletes at Palau Mini Games
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 24, 2025
Tonga will send 33 athletes to the Palau Pacific Mini Games from 29 June to 9 July. The Tonga Sports Association & National Olympic Committee (TASANOC) has confirmed Tonga’s participation, with competitors in archery, athletics, basketball, beach...
US Navy kicks off Pacific Partnership build at Tonga College
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 25, 2025
The US Navy’s Pacific Partnership 2025 mission began upgrading Tonga College ‘Atele’s Technical Building last week. Gathering at the ceremonial groundbreaking were US Chargé d’Affaires Marcus Jackson, CPT Shawn Lemoto, Pacific Partnership Tonga...
Pacific Partnership strengthens Tonga readiness with major mission
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 23, 2025
The 21st Pacific Partnership mission began in Tonga last week, bringing together U.S. and Tongan teams in engineering and medical projects to strengthen disaster‑response capabilities. Teams will conduct community health clinics covering...
Ban rapper V12 Origenator's 'Tonga' music video – DKB fumes
GhanaWeb
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June 24, 2025
Celebrated Ghanaian stand-up comedian DKB is fiercely advocating for the ban of the music video for “Tonga,” a track by budding Ghanaian rapper Swaletz Oppong Kontoh, better known as V12 Origenator. The single “Tonga”, which was meticulously...
Letter to Prime Minister Carney: Canada's Position on Deep Sea Mining
MiningWatch Canada
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The following letter was sent to Prime Minister Marc Carney by 20 Canadian and international civil society organizations, coalitions, and unions, including MiningWatch Canada. The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada...
Tongan Trailblazer; Puloka Makes History at Basketball Without Borders Asia
FIBA Basketball
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SINGAPORE - Among 22 young Oceania athletes, Fa'anaetaua (Taua) Puloka is breaking new ground for Tonga Basketball, becoming the first-ever Tongan athlete to participate in the prestigious National Basketball Association (NBA) and International...
Untouchable metals: How the obligations of UNCLOS States Parties limit the commercial viability of unilateral deep sea mining
EJIL: Talk!
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June 23, 2025
Reflecting an extraordinary and unprecedented act of multilateralism, Part XI of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (‘UNCLOS’) protects the mineral resources of the seabed beyond national jurisdiction (‘the Area’) from a global free-for-all....
Tongan Market Corporation Ltd awards four scholarships
Talanei
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June 18, 2025
Four high school graduates of Tongan descent are able to pursue higher education at the American Samoa Community College with scholarships from the Tongan Market Corporation LTD Scholarship Program. The scholarship program was established in 2022...
Pacific Partnership 2025 Commences Mission Stop in the Kingdom of Tonga, June 18, 2025
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 22, 2025
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga – Pacific Partnership has returned to the Kingdom of Tonga to conduct the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster response readiness mission present in the Indo-Pacific region, June 18, 2025. Pacific...
Tonga Loa shares emotional personal message amid WWE absence
Sportskeeda
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June 18, 2025
WWE Superstar Tonga Loa recently took to social media to share a rare personal message amid his absence from the Stamford-based promotion's weekly programming. The Bloodline star hasn't been seen on TV for quite some time. Loa last competed inside...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Backs Responsible Marine Wildlife Viewing in Tonga
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 20, 2025
The Pacific’s marine wildlife—majestic whales, playful dolphins, and graceful sea turtles—draws thousands of visitors each year to its pristine shores. But with growing popularity comes greater responsibility. Recognising the need to protect these...
Biosecurity gear to give farmers and consumers confidence
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 19, 2025
Tonga has received AU$185,350 in biosecurity equipment to enhance trade safeguards. The Ministry of Agriculture received quarantine and sanitary gear funded under the PACER Plus Development and Economic Cooperation (DEC) program. It includes a...
Tonga urges global support for Pacific ocean action
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 14, 2025
Tonga has called for urgent international investment in Pacific-led ocean governance and climate-resilient maritime infrastructure. Speaking at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Tonga delivered a strong message on behalf of Pacific Island...
New biosecurity equipment to support Tongan produce exporters
Matangi Tonga Online
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June 18, 2025
By Tupou Vaipulu Jr.a Over $185,000 AUD worth of biosecurity equipment was handed over to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry today, 18 June 2025. The equipment includes a state-of-the-art fumigation chamber, protective gear, inspection...
Tonga Red Cross calls for more blood donation
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 13, 2025
The Tonga Red Cross Society (TRCS) is urging for regular blood donors as it marks World Blood Donor Day under the theme of hope and unity. The Tonga Red Cross commemorated World Blood Donor Day yesterday, ahead of the official June 14 observance,...
Tonga’s Clean-Up Campaign 2025 Champions a Greener Future for Tourism and Communities
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 11, 2025
The Tongan Tourism ministry has launched the Clean-Up Tonga Campaign 2025, a nationwide initiative to boost environmental stewardship, support sustainable tourism, and empower communities in making Tonga a cleaner and greener destination for both...
Tonga Unveils Eco-Tourism Guidelines to Support Marine Communities and Boost the Blue Economy
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 11, 2025
The Kingdom of Tonga has taken a significant step toward sustainable tourism and marine conservation with the launch of its Guidelines for the Development of Eco-Tourism Activities Supporting Marine Resource Areas. The initiative was formally...
Pacific island states need multifaceted approach to renewables transition
Energy Monitor
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June 27, 2025
A report has stated that small island developing states (SIDs) in the Pacific, excluding Papua New Guinea, spend more than $1bn annually on fossil fuels, which is nearly 80% of their total energy costs, despite their low greenhouse gas emissions....