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Vava’u Leads The Way: Tonga’s Bold Step Toward A Sustainable Blue Future

Vava’u Leads The Way: Tonga’s Bold Step Toward A Sustainable Blue Future

Vava’u, a small but nature’s beautifully crafted island in the Kingdom of Tonga, is a place of breathtaking beauty. As you stand at the top of the hill of Vava’u’s Mt Talau, the vibrant hues of the water stretch out before you, a mesmerising blend...

Leitī study highlights unique intersectional experiences of LGBTQIA+ Tongans

Leitī study highlights unique intersectional experiences of LGBTQIA+ Tongans

The life experiences of Tongan leitī in Aotearoa are explored in a new study that combines Pacific identity, wellbeing, and culturally grounded clinical psychology methods. The study, titled Leitī in Red: Exploring the Life Experiences of Kau...

Tongan climate artist Uili Lousi dies suddenly in Auckland

Tongan climate artist Uili Lousi dies suddenly in Auckland

Uili Lousi, president of OHAI Tonga, passed away in Auckland on 20 June, confirmed by a relative. The internationally acclaimed artist and activist was 48. Lousi’s powerful artwork, centred on Fata‑‘o‑tu’i‑Tonga motifs, blended traditional Tongan...

Tongan Trailblazer; Puloka Makes History at Basketball Without Borders Asia

Tongan Trailblazer; Puloka Makes History at Basketball Without Borders Asia

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...

Tongan Market Corporation Ltd awards four scholarships

Tongan Market Corporation Ltd awards four scholarships

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...

Solomon Islands Media Professionals Gain Insightful Experience Of China’s Media, Culture, And Mesmeric Growth

Solomon Islands Media Professionals Gain Insightful Experience Of China’s Media, Culture, And Mesmeric Growth

Four media professionals from the Solomon Islands (SI) successfully completed a two-week seminar on Full-Media Communication for “Belt and Road Countries” in China, describing the training program as an eye-opener as cooperation between the two...

Building resilient education systems: Shifting from deficit-driven to strengths-based approaches to resilience

Building resilient education systems: Shifting from deficit-driven to strengths-based approaches to resilience

In recent years, education systems around the globe have grappled with unprecedented disruptions, ranging from pandemics and natural disasters to climate change, political instability, wars, and migration. These challenges have exposed the...

Immigration: 36 countries threatened with exclusion by Trump, is Tunisia in the crosshairs?

Immigration: 36 countries threatened with exclusion by Trump, is Tunisia in the crosshairs?

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump, whose influence continues to shape current policy, has officially warned 36 countries—25 of them located in Africa—giving them a 60-day deadline to...

Tonga hosts Pacific Immigration Development Forum

Tonga hosts Pacific Immigration Development Forum

Tonga is hosting the 27th Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) annual conference, officially opened today, 17 June, by HRH Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala at the Fa’onelua Convention Center in Nuku'alofa. The PIDC is a forum for official...

Kurtley Beale among first 5 selected for Indigenous squad to play the British and Irish Lions

Kurtley Beale among first 5 selected for Indigenous squad to play the British and Irish Lions

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The British and Irish Lions will see the familiar face of Wallaby veteran Kurtley Beale on their Australian tour , albeit later than expected. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The British and Irish Lions will see the...

6 small countries around the world with rich culture and history

6 small countries around the world with rich culture and history

Our world has different small and big countries that hold unique charm, rich history, and fascinating cultures. These factors also make them different from each other. We know about the rich culture and history of big countries, but people know...

High Court rules in favour of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga

High Court rules in favour of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga

Role Funding: pijf-0044 Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga has been granted Customary Marine Title over a large part of their coastal area—from Kukutauaki to the Rangitīkei River. The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 is a landmark piece of...

High Court rules in favour of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga

High Court rules in favour of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga

Role Funding: pijf-0044 Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga has been granted Customary Marine Title over a large part of their coastal area – from Kukutauaki to the Rangitīkei River. The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 is a landmark piece...

SAPS intensifies crackdown on gender-based violence with over 200 arrests in one week

SAPS intensifies crackdown on gender-based violence with over 200 arrests in one week

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested more than 200 suspects for rape during operations across the country in a week to intensify efforts in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Police spokesperson...

NZ grants Tongan lesbian refugee status over persecution fears

NZ grants Tongan lesbian refugee status over persecution fears

A Tongan woman has been granted refugee status in New Zealand over fears of persecution due to her sexual orientation. A recent decision by New Zealand’s Immigration and Protection Tribunal has recognised the woman, identified only as “EU...

Calls to close gender gap in Pacific Island employment

Calls to close gender gap in Pacific Island employment

Less than half of working age women are employed across the Pacific Islands due to outdated laws and other barriers, the World Bank said in a new report on Tuesday, and said closing the gender gap could boost economic growth. The World Bank...

The culture of architecture

The culture of architecture

Andrew Tu’inukuafe and Barrington Gohns are a powerful pair who, together and separately, have made a profound difference to architecture in our region. Each epitomises the ideal of a Luminary, creating change that is inclusive, diverse and...

‘Why us?’ NZ raises alarm as U.S eyes travel ban on Tonga, Vanuatu and Tuvalu

‘Why us?’ NZ raises alarm as U.S eyes travel ban on Tonga, Vanuatu and Tuvalu

The New Zealand Government has voiced serious concerns over a proposed United States travel ban that could block citizens from three Pacific nations, Tonga, Vanuatu and Tuvalu from entering the country. It’s part of U.S President Donald Trump’s...

Pacific immigration conference opens in Tonga

Pacific immigration conference opens in Tonga

The Minister for Foreign Affairs HRH Crown Prince Tupouto‘a ‘Ulukalala has officially opened the 27th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) at Fa‘onelua Convention Centre today. The five‑day conference, running...

Trailblazing Women in Media Fiji Conference kicks off, Championing gender equality and leadership in Pacific Journalism

Trailblazing Women in Media Fiji Conference kicks off, Championing gender equality and leadership in Pacific Journalism

SUVA, 17 JUNE 2025 (WOMEN IN MEDIA FIJI/FBC NEWS/FIJI TIMES): The inaugural Women in Media Fiji Conference has officially commenced at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. This landmark event brings together female media professionals from across the...

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