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WEBNuku'alofa, Tonga : The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) marks its 35th anniversary on Monday 16 September 2024 with an audited net profit of $35 million as its twin milestones. The $35.8 million profit in 2024 is 75 percent higher than last year’s 2023 record profit of $20 million.
Court orders Reserve Bank and media whistle-blowers to pay $20 …
WEB15 hours ago · Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Damages amounting to over $20 million pa’anga in total were awarded to the plaintiffs, the Tonga Development Bank and its CEO 'Emeline Tuita and Board Chairman, Penisimani Vea, in a landmark "judgment in default" by made by the Lord Chief Justice Bishop on 23 September, against the Reserve Bank, its Governor, a local broadcaster and a journalist.
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WEBTuesday 24 September 2024 8:39pm. Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A well-known local businessman and the co-founder of Lalita Store, Chimanlal Gandalal “Simani” (81), passed away at his home at Ma'ufanga, Tongatapu, on 17 September 2024 after a short illness. His funeral was held on Saturday.
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Prison officers under investigation for alleged illicit drugs ...
WEB20 hours ago · Two prison officers of His Majesty’s Prison, Hu’atolitoli, were suspended and are under investigation for allegedly accepting bribes, and aiding and abetting the trafficking of illicit drugs into prisons. One of the officers is overseas, His Majesty’s Prison, Hu’atolitoli, stated yesterday.
Construction underway on $1.7m government centre in 'Eua
WEB1 day ago · A new government centre costing around $1.7 million pa'anga is under construction in ‘Ohonua, ‘Eua, under the government's recovery plans following the tsunami damage there during the Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha’apai eruption of January 2022. The new government centre is scheduled to be completed in 10 …
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WEBMonday 30 September 2024 1:23pm. Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A man in Tonga who received a rental car, that was allegedly stolen by his former wife in New South Wales in Australia and shipped to Tonga, was found guilty on one count each of …
Electricity tariffs decrease from 1 October | Matangi Tonga
WEB3 days ago · Electricity Tariff effective from 1st October 2024. The Competent Authority with its ADO Fuel Price for quarter June through September 2024 decreased by 4.5%. The new tariff of $0.9169 per kWh is decrease from $0.9603 per kWh, and in diesel prices is decrease from $2.2438 per litre in June 2024 to $2.0913 per …
Tongan geologists observe stunning eruptions at Hunga
WEBMar 21, 2022 · Nuku'alofa, Tonga: A team of Tongan geologists who went out to observe the Jan. 14 eruption of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano witnessed spectacular explosions on the dangerous mission on Friday afternoon. The pulsating explosions throughout the day were also viewed from weather satellites in space.
Tonga lifts health restrictions, ends two States of Emergency
WEBSep 29, 2022 · Nuku'alofa, Tonga: After two-years and six-months, Tonga has lifted most of its COVID-19 health restrictions, including that for international travel and the national curfew, effective from 27 September. The border has now fully re-opened, with a requirement for foreign adults to provide proof of vaccination before arrival.