After four decades a new king has been crowned in the little island kingdom of Tonga. King George Tupou V was crowned August 1, 2008. More info is available in the PT Newswire. Photos are available in the Photo Gallery.  Read More →

In a surprising turn of events, King Tupou V has pledged to give the power back to the people and move Tonga towards a more democratic system. Read more in the PT newswire.  Read More →

Check the PT photo gallery for the latest photos of the Heilala 2008 Pageant and King Tupou V Coronation celebration. Content will also be available on our site and in our blogs. You can read Anapesi’s updates on her blog. Check back often.  Read More →

Hundreds of deportees are dumped in Tonga every year. This has become such a concern that a task force has been setup to deal with the problem. Links to articles available in the PT Newswire.  Read More →

From the Associated Press NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (AP) — Officials say a strong earthquake in the South Pacific has shaken homes and other buildings in Tonga, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the... 

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Tonga upsets team USA 25-15 on the first round of the Rugby World Cup 2007 in France. Read more about it in the Newswire.  Read More →