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Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The principal statutory role of the Reserve Bank is to ensure and maintain at all times the financial stability of the overall banking sector in Tonga. This calls for strong capitalisation and ample liquidity in all of the four banks under its licensing regime. Overall, there has been sufficient and ample liquidity in the banking sector in the past decade, to date.
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Couple in Lapaha guilty of meth and cannabis charges. From the Courts. Thursday 31 October 2024 7:56pm. Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A couple, Tomu (51) and Ma’ata Pouono (47) were found guilty of possession of 0.12 grams of methamphetamine and 7.55 grams of cannabis at their residence in Lapaha in 2023.
Police seize meth, cannabis, and cash in multiple drug raids
1 day ago · During the operation, the officers seized 27 packs of methamphetamine (5.12g), TOP $1,160 in cash, seven packs of cannabis (2.27g), $132 pa'anga in cash, pack of cannabis (15.75g), $37 pa'anga in cash, and various drug-related utensils. " The suspects involved in these raids are currently in custody while police investigations continue," stated ...
Tonga Water Board launches new lab to test water supplies
5 days ago · A new water laboratory for Tonga Water Board (TWB) was launched earlier today, 8 November 2024, at Mata-ki-Eua in Tongatapu. The Principal Hydrologist for the new laboratory, Mr. Lopeti Tufui told Matangi Tonga that the lab will help the water board provide cleaner and safer water for the community. “This new lab will help us detect and test ...
We're back, but without full internet | Matangi Tonga
Jan 22, 2022 · We're back, but without full internet. Saturday, January 22, 2022 - 13:15. Updated on Thursday, January 27, 2022 - 00:07. By Pesi and Mary Lyn Fonua. Tsunami waves breaking at high speed along the Nuku'alofa reef near the Patangata settlement, filmed on a cell phone from the Matangi Tonga Office. Photo still, by Mary Lyn Fonua. 15 January 2022 ...
Tongan geologists observe stunning eruptions at Hunga
Mar 21, 2022 · By Mary Lyn Fonua. 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. “Yesterday there were massive explosives, thundering lightning within two miles away, we observed and recorded,” said Taaniela ...
Fanga'uta Lagoon Bridge project ongoing - Matangi Tonga
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 09:10. The Fanga’uta Lagoon Bridge project, that was expected to be completed in 2024, is ongoing and projected to be completed within the next three years. A procurement deadline is coming up in March this year, but the project co-ordinator said that the geo-survey work had been completed and now the funding was ...
Kangaroos remain undefeated Rugby League Pacific champions
2 days ago · Nuku'alofa, Tonga. Australia takes the win. Photo: Photosport. The Kangaroos won by six points against the Mate Ma’a Tonga (20-14) at the Rugby League Pacific Cup finals yesterday at the CommBank Stadium in Sydney, Australia. Australia quickly caught up to Tonga on the first half, surpassing them by half-time with a score of 14-4.
No easy fix for Tongatapu's chronic trash problem
Sep 17, 2024 · Tongatapu' chronic waste problem has been an issue for decades. Littering of the coastlines and scenic areas is also an ongoing issue and it seems there's no easy fix. --. Piles of electronic and solid industrial waste along the streets in Ma’ufanga (Tongatapu 4), have remained an eyesore for over five weeks now.