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Kolofo’ou in Tongatapu signed a sister city partnership with East Palo Alto, at the US Embassy in Nuku’alofa today, 30 January 2026, in a first “sister city” partnership between Tonga and the United States of America.

Kolofo'ou and East Palo Alto sign ‘sister city’ partnership ↗

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President of the Tonga Breast Cancer Society, Hon. Fredrica Tuita received a cheque for $5,000 panga from ANZ Tonga Country Head, David Dudley today, at the ANZ Ma’ufanga branch.

Tonga Breast Cancer Society receives $5000 from ANZ and staff ↗

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Gout—a chronic condition that disproportionately affects Pacific populations – was the subject of an educational research project led by two Tongan academics, who partnered closely with Pacific groups in New Zealand.

Pacific-led study aims to improve therapy among Pacific gout patients in South Auckland. ↗

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Pacific Forum Troika leaders reaffirmed shared commitment to Forum unity, regional solidarity, and collective leadership in Brisbane, Australia yesterday, 28 January, their first in-person meeting this year.

PM Lord Fakafanua meets Forum Troika leaders in Brisbane ↗

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell performed their biggest hits at Teufaiva Stadium last night, 28 January 2026, marking their return to Tonga after 20 years. The concert drew over 5000 fans, the majority of whom were young people, to the stadium.

UB40 concert attracts 5000 to Teufaiva on second visit ↗

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The new standing committees for the 2026-29 parliamentary term were announced in the Tonga Legislative Assembly, on 22 January after the newly elected Members of Parliament were sworn in. The list of members has been released.

New standing committees for 2026-29 parliamentary term ↗

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Marine heatwave conditions are intensifying in Tongan waters, after Nuku’alofa experienced its hottest day on record, of 34.6 degrees on 22 January. Tonga Meteorological Services warned today that a significant rise in ocean temperatures around Tonga will likely see the marine heatwave conditions persist into February.

Marine heatwave in Tongan waters brings record temperatures ↗

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UB40 and Ali Campbell are expected to arrive at Fua’amotu Airport tonight ahead of their Big Love Tour concert, which kicks off at Teufaiva Stadium tomorrow, 28 January.

UB40 and Ali Campbell arrive in Tonga tonight ↗

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