Re the late LAMIPETI HAVEA (m) who died intestate on the 21 day of MAY 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, LISE HAVEA (nee TO’O), intend to apply to the Supreme Court for Letters of Administration in the estate of the above-named Deceased.
Creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above-named Deceased AND also all persons having the custody of goods, deeds or other documents belonging to the Deceased are requested to send particulars thereof in writing to the undersigned on or before the 16 day of September 2026.
Signed: Lise Havea (nee To’o)
Contact: (676) 7725298
“FANONGONONGO KIA KINAUTOLU ‘OKU MO’UA KI AI ‘A E PEKIA KE ‘OMI ‘ENAU NGAAHI ‘EKE”
Kau kihe peki ‘o LAMIPETI HAVEA (m), ‘aia na’e pekia ‘i he ‘aho 21 ‘o ME 2026,
OKU FANONGONONGO HENI koe’uhi koau, LISE HAVEA (nee TO’O) ‘oku ou ‘amanaki kole ki he Fakamaau’anga Lahi ki he Fakamo’oni ‘o e Tohi Pule’i ‘o e Koloa ‘a e Pekia, LAMIPETI HAVEA (m), ‘i he koloa ‘a e Pekia ‘oku fakaha hono hingoa ‘i ‘olunga.
Ko ia ko kinautolu ‘oku mo’ua ki ai mo kinautolu ‘oku ‘i ai ‘enau ‘eke ki he koloa ‘a e Pekia ‘oku fakaha ‘i ‘olunga mo e kakai kotoa pe foki ‘oku nau tauhi ha ngaahi koloa ngaahi tohi mamafa mo e ngaahi tohi ngaue kehe ‘a e Pekia ‘oku kole atu ke mou ‘omi ha fakamatala lelei ki he ngaahi me’a ko ia ‘i he tohinima kiate ia ‘oku fakamo’oni hingoa ‘i lalo ‘i he pe ki mu’a he ‘aho 16 ‘o Sepitema 2026.
The Ministry of Health has officially welcomed the arrival of the 7th Chinese Medical Team to the Kingdom of Tonga during a ceremony attended by the Minister for Health, Hon. Hu’akavameiliku, Chief Executive Officer for Health Dr Reynold ‘Ofanoa, and the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Tonga, His Excellency Liu Weimin.
The occasion also marked the farewell of the 6th Chinese Medical Team, whose members have completed their medical mission in Tonga after providing specialist healthcare services across a range of disciplines.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Ministry acknowledged the outgoing team’s professionalism, dedication, and compassionate service, noting that their contributions have strengthened Tonga’s healthcare system and positively impacted the lives of many patients and families.
The Ministry also expressed its appreciation to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its continued support through the long-standing medical cooperation programme, which has enabled specialist medical expertise to be made available to the people of Tonga.
Credit: Ministry of Health Tonga. Facebook page
Credit: Ministry of Health Tonga
Credit: Ministry of Health Tonga
The outgoing 6th Chinese Medical Team includes:
Dr Zhang Gaofeng – Anesthesiologist
Dr Zhang Jian – Orthopedic Specialist
Dr Wang Xiaocong – Pathologist
Dr Zhang Tao – Gynecologist
Dr Kong Xiangchong – Ultrasound Specialist
Dr Chen Manman – Psychiatrist
Joining Tonga as members of the 7th Chinese Medical Team are:
Dr Sun Xiaopeng – Anesthesiologist
Dr You Huizeng – Otolaryngologist (ENT)
Dr Zhao Keqin – Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialist
Dr Zhou Xiao – Gynecologist
Dr Yu Shengwen – Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr Yuan Xin – Ultrasonographer
Dr Chen Yunqing – Pathologist
Dr Gu Hanxing – Psychiatrist
Dr Jiang Kuo – Public Health Physician
The Ministry thanked the outgoing medical team for their outstanding service, friendship, and commitment to improving healthcare in Tonga, wishing them continued success in their future endeavours.
The incoming team was warmly welcomed to the Kingdom, with the Ministry expressing confidence that their expertise will further strengthen healthcare services while continuing the enduring friendship and cooperation between Tonga and the People’s Republic of China.
“Ko e falala´ ko ha meʻa faingataʻa moʻoni ia ke maʻu pea faingofua ‘aupito ia ke mole“
‘I he ‘aho 2 Siulai, 2026, na’e ma’u faingamalie ai e 88.1FM – Letio ‘a e Kakai, fakataha mo e Kalonikali Tonga ke fai ha faka’eke’eke makehe ‘o e Polisi Komisiona – Jeff Turner. Ko e taumu’a ‘o e faka’eke’eke makehe ko eni ke ‘ilo ‘e he kakai ‘a e ngaue ‘oku fakahoko ‘e he Potungaue, fakatalanoa ki he ngaahi kaveinga angamaheni ‘oku fa’a fehangahangai mo e kakai pea ma’u ha fakamatala fakamuimuitaha ki he tu’unga ‘oku ‘I ai ‘a Tonga mo e ngaahi ngaue ‘oku tuku ki he Potungaue Polisi ke fakahoko ki he kakai. ‘Oku fakakongokonga ‘a hono tuku atu ‘a e faka’eke’eke ko eni pea ko e ‘uluaki konga eni pea mo Amanda Lo’amanu mei he 88.1FM/Kalonikali Tonga pea mo e Komisiona Polisi, Jeff Turner fekau’aki mo e kau likuluti Losaline Loukinikini Salakielu ‘Ahio #54 / Falala ‘a e kakai / Ivi Ngaue ‘a e Potungaue pea mo e Hia Komipiuta.
88.1FM/Kalonikali Tonga:
ʻI he ʻaho 3 ʻo Siulai, ʻe ʻosi ai ʻa e Likuluti # 54: Losaline Loukinikini Salakielu ʻAhio mei he Kolisi Polisi ʻo Tonga mo ha kau polisi foʻou ʻe toko 50. Ko e ha ʻa e ʻuhinga ‘o e kau polisi fo’ou ‘e toko 50 ko eni ki he Potungaue?
Komisiona Turner:
ʻOku mau fakatetu’a lelei atu ke ʻi ai ha kau ʻofisa foʻou ʻe toko 50 ʻoku nau ngāue heni mo e kau Polisi Tonga´. ʻOku mau kei siʻi hifo ʻi ho mau tokolahi kuo fakamafaiʻi´ kā ʻoku ʻi ai mo ha ako ʻe taha ʻe kamata ʻi he ʻaho 7 ʻo Sepitema pe fakafuofua ki ai. Ko e kau ʻofisa kei talavou ko ʻeni ʻe toko 50´, ko e toko 42 ʻo kinautolu te nau ngāue heni ʻi Tongatapu. ʻE ʻalu hake ʻa e toko 5 ki Vavaʻu pea ko e toko 3 ki ʻEua. Hange ko e meʻa kotoa pē, ko e hū mai ʻa e kakai foʻou, ngaahi fakakaukau foʻou, loto vekeveke kā kuo pau ke mau fakatokangaʻi ko e kau memipa kei ako ngaue kinautolu ʻoku nau ʻalu atu ki he malaʻe ngaue´. ‘I he tu’unga ko ia, kimuʻa pea nau ʻosi mei he ako, naʻa mau fakafeʻiloaki ʻa e ako ʻoku mau ui ko e Field Training Officers. ʻE fakahinohinoʻi kinautolu ʻe he kau Polisi Pule´ ʻi he malaʻe ngaue´ ke fakapapauʻi ʻoku tonu ʻenau toʻonga mo e anga ʻo ʻenau fengaueʻaki mo e kakai pea ʻoku fekauʻaki ia mo e meʻa kuo nau ako ʻi he kolisi´ pea ke ʻoange kiate kinautolu ha tokoni ʻi he malaʻe ngaue´. ʻOku ʻikai ke mau liʻaki pe kinautolu ʻi he ʻuluaki ʻaho´. ‘Oku nau kau ki he timi ngaue´ pea ʻoku mau ʻamanaki atu ki ha ngaahi meʻa lalahi meiate kinautolu.
88.1FM/Kalonikali Tonga:
Naʻe lea ʻa e Fakamaau Lahi´ fekauʻaki mo e teunga´ ʻoku ne maʻu ʻa e falala ʻa e kakai´ – ko e fuakava´ ʻoku ʻikai ko ha fatongia pe ia kuo fakakakato kā ko ha palōmesi naʻe fai ʻi he ʻao ʻo e ʻOtua, puleʻanga mo e famili. ʻOku ʻuhinga ki he hā ʻa e falala ko ia´?
Komisiona Turner:
ʻOku mau polisi ʻi he loto ki ai (‘a e kakai) pea ko ʻeku ʻuhinga kiai – ko ha tefitoʻi mahu’inga’ime’a fakafo’ituitui ʻoku talu ‘ene ha’u mei fuoloa. Kapau ʻoku ke fie hoko ko ha kau polisi lavameʻa, kuo pau ke ke fakafotunga atu ʻa e komiuniti´ kā kuo pau ke ke ʻi heni ke maluʻi mo ngāue mo e komiuniti´. He ʻikai ke mau lava ʻo fai ʻeni ʻiate kitautolu pē. Ko e falala´ ko ha meʻa faingataʻa moʻoni ia ke maʻu pea faingofua ‘aupito ia ke mole. Ko e meʻa kuo mau tōkaki ki he kau likuluti´ pea pehē ki he potungaue´ fakalukufua ʻi he ngaahi taʻu kuo hili´, ko e falala´ ko e taha ia ʻo ʻemau ngaahi tefitoʻi mo’oni faka’ulungaanga mahuʻinga he ʻikai lava ke mole. Kapau ʻoku ʻikai falala mai ʻa e kakai´ ke mau fai ʻa e meʻa totonu, ʻe anga fēfē haʻamau lava ʻo ngāue fakapolisi lelei?
88.1FM/Kalonikali Tonga:
ʻOku ʻoatu ʻe he Palani Ngaue ʻa e Polisi Tonga ha ngaahi lao kehekehe, mei he Computer Crimes Act ki he Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act to Counter Terrorism and Translational Organized Crime Act ki he Pornography Control Act. Ko ha meʻa lahi eni ke tauhi ki ai ‘e ha Potungaue Polisi pe ‘e taha. Ko e fiha ʻo e ngaahi meʻa ni ʻoku fakangaue’i fakaʻaho pea ko e fe ʻoku ke fekuki ke fakangaue’i?
Komisiona Turner:
Hange ko e kau polisi kotoa pe ʻi māmani, ʻe lahi ange maʻu pē ʻa e ngaue ʻi he meʻa te mau lava ʻo fai ka ʻoku mau fakamuʻomuʻa ʻa e ngāue ʻoku uesia lahi taha ʻa e niʻihi ʻoku faingataʻaʻia. ʻE fakamuʻomuʻa maʻu pe ʻa e Fakamamahi ʻi ʻApi kiate kimautolu kae ʻikai ko e ngaahi hia fakakomipiuta. Ko e ngaahi hia fakakomipiuta, ʻoku tau talanoa ki he hia ‘oku fakahoko pe fakamalava ‘e he komipiuta. Ko e taha ia ʻo ʻemau ngaahi pole lahi taha pea ʻoku mau ngāue mo homau ngaahi hoa ngaue ʻi ʻAositelelia ʻi he Tonga Australian Policing Partnership ki ha founga ʻe lava ke mau fakalakalaka’i hake ai ʻemau taukei ʻi he ʻinitaneti. Te u foki ki ʻAositelelia ʻi he uike ʻe tolu pe fa ka hoko mai ʻi he livi mālōlō kā ʻoku ʻi ai ‘eku fakataha mo ha ʻiuniti ʻi ʻAositelelia ʻoku ui ko e Joint Police Cyber Coordination Center (JPC 3).
Ko ha kulupu ngāue fakatahataha ia ʻoku ngaue mo e ngaahi pangikee mo e ngaahi kautaha mo e kau polisi´. Te mau ʻave ha niʻihi ʻo ʻemau kau polisi´ ke nau ʻalu ʻo ngaue mo e ʻiuniti ko ia ke mahino’i ʻa e founga lelei ange ki hono fakahoko ‘a e ngaue ko eni´. Pea ke vakai foki ki he ivi mo e ngaahi meʻa ʻoku mau fie maʻu heni koeʻuhi ko e taha ʻo e ngaahi meʻa ʻoku ʻikai ke mau maʻu´ ko e taukei fakatekinikale´. Ko e meʻa ʻoku mau fiemaʻu ke fai´ ko e fa’u ‘emau ngaahi ngaue poloseki ʻi ʻAositelelia mo Nuʻu Sila pea mau ngaue ki ai mo homau ngaahi hoa ngaue kae ʻikai ko e talanoa pe ki ai. Te mau ʻave ‘emau kakai mei heni ki ʻAositelelia mo Nuʻu Sila. Te nau ngaue ai ʻi ha uike ʻe ua pe tolu mo honau kaunga ngaue´ ke ʻilo ʻa e founga ʻe lava ke ngaue ai ʻa e ngaahi meʻa ko ʻeni pea hange ko ia ʻoku mou ʻiloʻi, ʻoku tuʻu laveangofua ʻa e kakai ki he scams ʻi he ʻinitaneti. Ko ʻeku faleʻi ki he tokotaha kotoa pe kapau ʻoku ongo fuʻu lelei ke moʻoni, ʻoku ʻikai moʻoni. Kapau ʻoku ke fakakaukau te ke totongi $50 ke ke ʻalu ʻo lesisita pea te ke maʻu ha paʻanga ʻe taha miliona, ʻoku ʻikai ko e meʻa ia ʻoku hoko. Ko ia tokanga ʻi he ngaahi kākā ko ʻení pea kuo pau ke tau fakapapauʻi ʻoku tau lava ʻo akoʻi ʻa e kakaí ʻi he founga ko iá.
88.1FM/Kalonikali Tonga:
ʻI hoʻo lave ki he lao ki he ngaahi hia fakakomipiuta pea makehe mei he scams, ʻoku anga fefe hoʻo fakafepakiʻi ʻa e ngaahi hia fakakomipiuta ko ʻeni fekauʻaki mo e ngaahi vitio ʻoku fokotuʻu ʻi he Facebook mo e AI mo e Chat GBT he taimi ni. ʻE lava fefe ke ke fakapapauʻi pe ko e fe ʻa e ngaahi vitio ʻoku ke lava ʻo faka’ilo fakalao ai ʻa e kakai ko ʻeni´ ʻo makatuʻunga ʻi he fakamoʻoni vitio ʻi he mitia fakasosiale?
Komisiona Turner:
ʻOku ʻi ai ha ngaahi palopalema lahi ki he tafa’aki ko ia. Ko e ʻuluaki – ko e lahi ʻo e ngaahi pousi ko ʻeni ʻoku fakahoko ia mei he ngaahi fonua muli pea ʻoku hoko ʻa e mafai (jurisdiction) ko ha palopalema kiate kimautolu ʻi he ‘uluaki makatu’unga pe. Ko e ngaahi meʻa hange ko e AI mo e chat GPT, ʻoku fakaʻau ke faingataʻa ke fakafaikehekehe’i ‘a e fanga ki’i vitio’oku moʻoni mo e meʻa kuo faʻu. Ko e pole ia kiate kimautolu kotoa, ʻo ʻikai ʻi heni pe ʻi Tonga ka ʻi he funga ʻo e muli. ʻOku ou toe foki ki heʻeku tali kimuʻa fekauʻaki mo e JPC3. Ke maʻu ha mahino lelei ange ki he founga ʻoku mau fakahoko ai ʻeni koeʻuhi ko e konga lahi taha ki he ngaahi vitio ko eni, ko e ngaahi ngaue fakatekinikale. Ko e konga ʻe taha, ʻoku ongoʻi lau’ikoviʻi ʻa e kakai ʻi he taimi ʻoku hoko ai ʻeni pea ko e fakaongoongokoviʻi ʻa Tonga ‘oku sivile pea toe hia pe foki. Ko e feituʻu ʻoku ou haʻu mei ai ko e lau’ikoviʻi ko e meʻa fakasivile ia. ʻOku ou saiʻia ange ‘okapau na ko ha meʻa fakasivile . ‘Oku totonu ia ke fakasivile ka ko e anga e tu’u ‘a e lao ‘i he lolotonga ni, ‘oku sivile pea toe hia pe. ‘Oku faingata’a ke fakamo’oni’i ‘a e ngaahi hia ko eni pea ‘oku fakafaingata’a ‘a e mafai ‘i he taimi ‘oku pousi ai ‘e ha taha ha me’a mei Fisi pe mei ‘Aositelelia pe ko ‘Amelia. Ko e taha eni ‘o e ngaahi pole lalahi kia kimautolu pea kuo pau ke fakahoko ‘emau ngaue ki he founga ke mau matatali ai ‘a e tafa’aki koia.
‘Oku hoko atu ‘a e konga hono 2 fekau’aki mo e tu’unga ‘oku ‘i ai ‘a Tonga pea moe faito’o konatapu.
On July 2, 2026, 88.1 FM – People’s Radio together with the Tonga Chronicles had the opportunity to interview the Tonga Police Commissioner Jeff Turner. The purpose of this interview is to keep the public informed about the work that the Ministry is carrying out, address common issues faced by people and get an update of where Tonga is with general public services assigned to the Tonga Ministry of Police. This interview is divided into segments and this is the first segment with Amanda Lo’amanu of the 88.1FM / Tonga Chronicles and Tonga Police Commissioner Jeff Turner addressing the Ministry’s 50 new Losaline Loukinikini Salakielu ‘Ahio recruits / PUBLIC TRUST / Police Capacity and Cyber Crime.
88.1FM/Tonga Chronicle:
On the 3rd of July, Recruit # 54: Losaline Loukinikini Salakielu ‘Ahio will formally graduate from the Tonga Police College with 50 new police officers. What does it mean for the Ministry to welcome 50 new officers?
Commissioner Turner:
We are very much looking forward to having 50 new officers working here with Tonga Police. We are still a little bit under our authorized strength but there is another course that will start on or about the 7th of September. These 50 young officers, 42 of them will be working here in Tongatapu. 5 will go up to Vava’u and 3 will go to ‘Eua. Like all things, influx of new people, new ideas, enthusiasm but we also have to acknowledge that they are junior members going out into the field. So, just prior to their graduation we introduced what we call a Field Training Officers course. They will be mentored by Senior Constables in the field who will make sure that the way they act and the way they deal with the public is correct and it is linked to what they’ve learned at the college and to provide them some in field mentoring. We are not just abandoning them on day one. They are part of the team and we expect big things from them.
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88.1FM/Tonga Chronicle:
The Chief Magistrate spoke of the uniform carrying the trust of the people – that the oath is not just a duty completed but a promise made before God, the nation and family. What does that trust means?
Commissioner Turner:
We police by consent and by that, I mean, it is an appealing principle that goes back. If you want to be a successful police force, you have got to reflect the community but you have to be here to protect and work with the community. We cannot do this on our own. Trust is a really hard value to earn and a really easy one to lose. What we have instilled in our recruits and across our organization more widely over the years is that trust is one of our core values that we just cannot lose. If the public do not have trust in us to do the right thing, then, how can we successfully police.
88.1FM/Tonga Chronicle:
The Tonga Police Corporate Plan lists an extraordinary range of legislation under its mandate. From Computer Crimes Act to Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act to Counter Terrorism and Translational Organized Crime Act to the Pornography Control Act. That is a lot of ground for one Force to cover. Realistically, how many of these are actively enforced day to day and which ones are you struggling to resource properly?
Commissioner Turner:
Like all police forces worldwide, there is always going to be a bit more work than we can take on and handle but we prioritize the work that has the most effect on victims. Domestic Violence is always going to be a priority for us as oppose to computer crimes. Computer crimes, we talk about cyber crime but most of it is around computer enabled crime. That is one of our biggest challenges and we are working with our Australian partners in the Tonga Australian Policing Partnership around how we can uplift our skills in the cyber space. I am going back to Australia in the next three or four weeks on leave but I have some meetings scheduled with a unit back in Australia that’s called the Joint Police Cyber Coordination Center (JPC 3).
That is a combined task force that works across banks and industry and policing and we’re going to take some of our cyber-crime police officers back to go and work with that unit to understand a better way to do business but also to look at what capacity and what capabilities we need here because one of the things we do lack is probably around technical expertise. What we want to do is have projects in Australia and New Zealand where we work with our partners instead of just talking about it, we’re going to take our members here to Australia and New Zealand. They will work there for two or three weeks with their counterparts to get exposure to how these things could work and as you know, people are vulnerable to online scams. My advice to everybody is if it sounds too good to be true, it is not true. If you think you’re going to get paid $50 to go and register and you’re going to be a million pa’anga in return, that is just not the case. So be careful around these scams and we have got to make sure that we get to educate the public that way as well.
88.1FM/Tonga Chronicle:
Referring to the computer crimes act and apart from the scams, how are you combating these computer crimes acts in relation to videos that are posted on FB with AI and Chat GBT right now. How are you able to verify which videos are you able to legally find these people based on video evidence on social media?
Commissioner Turner:
There is a number of problems for this one. The first one is – a lot of these posts are posted from other countries so jurisdiction becomes an issue for us in the first instance. And as you have raised, things like AI and chat GPT, you have seen these all the time, the quality of the reels are getting quite difficult to ascertain between what is real and what has been generated. That is the challenge for all of us, not just here in Tonga but worldwide. Again, I go back to my previous answer around the JPC3. It is to get a better understanding of how we do this because there is a lot of technical expertise that goes behind this. The other part, is that, people feel defamed when this happens and Tonga defamation is a civil matter but it is also a criminal matter. Where I come from defamation is a civil matter. I prefer it was a civil matter to be honest. I think it should be a civil matter but at the moment the way the statues are its civil and criminal. So, to prove these offences are really quite difficult and jurisdictional boundaries are difficult to enforce when someone’s posting something from Fiji or from Australia or from the US. It is a real challenge for us and one that we have got to do some work on how we do this.
NUKUʻALOFA, Friday 10 July 2026 — A significant milestone for women in Tonga was marked today with the conclusion of the three-day Women’s Fono, culminating in the official presentation of the Tonga Women’s Platform for Action.
Held from 8–10 July, the national gathering brought together women of all ages and backgrounds from across the Kingdom, including representatives from Tongatapu, Vavaʻu, Haʻapai, ʻEua, Niuafoʻou and Niuatoputapu. The forum also welcomed the participation of women with disabilities, ensuring that diverse perspectives and lived experiences were reflected in discussions shaping the country’s future.
The Women’s Fono was coordinated by the Women and Children Crisis Centre (WCCC) under the leadership of Director Mrs. ʻOfa Guttenbeil-Likiliki, with support from WCCC staff, including Lesila Lokotui. The event provided an opportunity for women from different communities and sectors to share their experiences, identify priorities and contribute to a collective vision for gender equality and women’s empowerment in Tonga.
The Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Justice, Hon. Dr. Viliami Uasike Latu, reaffirmed the Government of Tonga’s commitment to advancing gender equality through its support for the Tonga Women’s Platform for Action during the Platform’s official presentation.
Speaking on behalf of the Government and the people of Tonga, Hon. Dr. Latu described the Platform as a landmark achievement, noting that it is the first nationally developed Women’s Platform for Action in Tonga and across the Pacific. He acknowledged the contributions of thousands of women whose voices, experiences and aspirations helped shape the historic document.
Hon. Dr. Latu said the Government remains committed to working alongside women, communities and development partners to implement the Platform’s priorities. He also welcomed the forthcoming Implementation and Monitoring Framework 2026–2029, which will provide a roadmap for coordinated implementation, accountability and measurable outcomes.
Describing the Platform as more than a policy document, Hon. Dr. Latu said it represents the beginning of a new chapter in Tonga’s development—one in which the leadership, participation and perspectives of women will continue to play a central role in shaping the nation’s future.
The Tonga Women’s Platform for Action is expected to guide collaborative efforts between government agencies, civil society organisations, development partners and communities to promote greater inclusion, equal opportunities and the empowerment of women throughout the Kingdom.
Naʻe fakaʻilongaʻi ʻe he fetuʻu ‘o mala’e akapulu, Daniel Tupou ʻene aʻu ki he vaʻinga hono 300 maʻá e Kalapu Sydney Roosters. Ko e makamaile fakahisitōlia eni kuo ne aʻusia hili ha taʻu ʻe 15 ʻene tauhi mateaki ki he kalapú. Tautefito pe ki hono tataki ‘ae Roosters ‘i he ikuna ‘aki e poini 28 kihe 12 ‘a e timi Eels.
Naʻe kau atu ki he kātoanga fakalangilangi ko ʻení ʻa e Taʻahine Pilinisesi Angelika Latufuipeka Tukuʻaho fakataha mo e ʻEiki Palēmia ʻo Tonga Lord Fakafanua, ke fakahaaʻi ʻenau poupou mo e fiefia ‘i he lavameʻa kuo aʻusia ʻe he matapule Tonga ko ʻení.
Ko e matapule vainga fakaholomamata eni, ‘i he malae ‘o e ‘akapulu liiki (rugby league). Pea oku pehe pe ‘ehe kau poupou tokolahi koe tangata ‘eni ‘o e ataa, he koe taimi oku kakapa ai ki he pulu ‘akapulu ‘i he mala’e va’inga ‘oku ‘ikai ke toe ofi hake ha taha. Ko ‘ene ta’u 35 eni, pea oku ne va’inga ‘i he tu’unga ko e kapakau ma’ae Sydney Roosters. Ko e matapule hono 5 eni ke fakakakato e fo’i va’inga e 300 ma’ae Sydney Roosters.
Kuo hoko ʻa Daniel Tupou ko ha tokotaha ʻoku ʻikai ngata pē ʻi hono fakaʻapaʻapaʻi koeʻuhí ko ʻene ngaahi lavameʻa ʻi he malaʻe vaʻingá, ka ʻoku toe ʻofeina foki ia koeʻuhí ko hono ʻulungaanga anga-fakatōkilalo mo hono fakafofongaʻi lelei ʻo Tonga. Ko ʻene aʻusia ko ʻení kuo hoko ia ko ha meʻa fakafiefia ki hono fāmilí pea pehē foki ki he kakai Tonga kotoa.
ʻOku mau fakahoko atu ʻa e talamonū mo e fakamālō kia Daniel Tupou ʻi he makamaile mahuʻinga ko ʻení, pea ʻoku toe fakahaaʻi foki ʻa e houngaʻia ki he Puleʻanga ʻAositelēliá mo e Kalapu Sydney Roosters ʻi hono fakaafeʻi mo talitali lelei ʻa e kau fakafofonga mei Tonga ʻi he kātoanga fakalangilangi ko eni.
The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga, Lord Fakafanua, has congratulated Tonga Rugby League star Daniel Tupou on reaching the milestone of 300 National Rugby League (NRL) appearances for the Sydney Roosters, describing the achievement as a proud moment for Tonga.
Lord Fakafanua attended the Sydney Roosters’ match against the Parramatta Eels, where Tupou celebrated his 300th NRL game in spectacular fashion by scoring a hat-trick in front of family, friends, teammates, and supporters.
In a statement, the Prime Minister said the milestone reflected Tupou’s unwavering commitment, professionalism, and consistency throughout a distinguished NRL career spanning 15 seasons.
Speaking on behalf of the Government and people of Tonga, Lord Fakafanua said Tupou’s achievement deserved the nation’s highest recognition. He said the veteran winger had represented Tonga with distinction and had become a role model for young Tongans through both his outstanding performances on the field and his humility and character away from the game.
The Prime Minister said Daniel Tupou’s success extended beyond rugby league, noting that his dedication, discipline, and pride in his Tongan heritage had inspired many aspiring athletes both in Tonga and among Tongan communities overseas.
The Government of Tonga joined Tupou’s family, teammates, supporters, the Sydney Roosters organisation, and the wider rugby league community in celebrating one of the sport’s most significant career milestones and congratulated him on an extraordinary achievement.
Public concern has intensified following the second reported escape of an inmate from His Majesty’s Prison in Faone, Ha’apai, prompting renewed discussion about prison security and infrastructure.
Among the questions being raised by members of the public are whether the escape may be linked to the condition of prison facilities, the adequacy of perimeter fencing, or staffing levels at the correctional facility. At this stage, these concerns remain matters of public discussion and have not been confirmed by prison authorities.
While the Tonga Chronicle has not yet been able to secure an interview with His Majesty’s Prison Commissioner, Laini Koula Manuofetoa, it can confirm that security upgrades are underway at His Majesty’s Hu’atolitoli Prison in Vaini, Tongatapu.
For many years, the prison’s perimeter was enclosed by a traditional hedge fence, commonly known as tanetane. Members of the public and visitors have often viewed the boundary as offering limited physical separation between inmates and the surrounding community, with some expressing concerns about the ease of interaction across the fence.
Those concerns are expected to be addressed through the construction of a new high-security perimeter wall. The upgraded boundary consists of a reinforced concrete block wall standing approximately 10 feet (3 metres) high, topped with around 2 metres of steel security fencing and an additional metre of barbed wire.
The new security infrastructure marks a significant upgrade from the former hedge boundary, which, in some areas, allowed inmates to communicate with members of the public. Once completed, the project is expected to strengthen security at Hu’atolitoli Prison and reduce opportunities for unauthorised contact between inmates and the public.
At 7.30 AM Friday morning 10th July 2026, the People’s Radio 88.1 FM received an exclusive news report from the island of Haapai regarding a prisoner named, Vili Moa Afu who once again has escaped His Majesty’s Prisons at Fale’one in Ha’apai.
Reportedly, the escaped prisoner is a middle aged male of small built 5.3 ft tall and around 40- 45 years old. He is also known by the name “Habana” with island patterned tattoos. There are considerations that this escape was premeditated as a local fishing boat is also missing and is suspected to have been stolen by the prisoner on loose. The owner of the boat confirmed that there is not much gas in the boat, meaning that he must not have escaped far.
There are community concerns regarding safety of the community as such escapees are prone to theft and damaging of goods. It is said that route of escape was made from the prisoner’s bedroom in which he had created a hole in the wall to escape. This is his second escape within the past month, in which the police had appealed for the public’s assistance when he first escaped on 26 June 2026.
Skepticism evolves around the fact that there are an estimated total number of 11 inmates and 2 jailors at His Majesty’s Prison, Faleone, Haapai. Rising questions is whether there is a need to increase the number of jailors or upgrading fencing to enhance security.
Supreme Court, Tonga- On Thursday 9th of July 2026 at 2 pm in the afternoon, an appeal hearing was held in Court Room 1 in the case of Sika vs Fasi. The hearing was held to confirm completed submissions by both parties. Present was Dr. Uhilamoelangi Fasi and his lawyer, and Counsel on behalf of Hon. Semisi Sika.
Also present were various members of the Court including Counsel Salote Faotusia and June Ropati. Respectively, both parties await the Courts decision which may affirm, reverse or modify the original decision. The decision becomes final once it is issued and all other appeals are exhausted. The hearing was a total of 15 minutes, with the court remaining to schedule decision. Although the process of an appeal may seem challenging to many, Dr. Uhilamoelangi Fasi smiled confidently for photos. Dr. Fasi has a long standing reputation of dedication to the people, beginning from his days as a high school teacher and commitments to quality education in Tonga and the Pacific. Decades later, winning seat in Parliament for Tongatapu 2 Constituency in 2022 and appealing for the seat again in this appeal.
As many are aware, this is not the first time for Sika and Fasi to come head to head for parliament seat. People’s Radio -88.1 FM and the Tonga Chronicle Newspaper will continue to provide detailed updates.
