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Tӧ folofola ‘a e Tama Tu’í, Tupou VI ‘i hono Huufi ‘a e Faka’ali’ali Ngoue, Toutai mo e Koloa ‘a e Vahefonua Tongatapú ‘i he Tokonaki 29 ‘o Siulai 2017

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01 ‘o ‘Akosi, 2017 Ko e tala fakatapu ē kuo ‘osi hono aofaki , pea kuou  fiefia mo fakafeta’i ki he ‘Otuá ‘i he’etau a’u mai ki he faka’osi ‘o e ‘a’ahi mo e faka’ali’ali ‘o e ta’u ni , ‘a ia koe faka’ali’ali ngoue ‘a e Vahefonua Tongatapú.

Ko Tongatapu ‘oku lahi taha hono kelekele ki he ngoué, ko hono fakakatoá ko e ‘eka e 66642, ko e 73% ‘a e tokolahi ‘o e kakai he fonuá ‘oku nofo ‘i Tongatapu ni, pea ko e meimei vaeua ‘o e tokolahi ko iá ‘oku nau nofo ‘i Nuku’alofa.

Ko Tongatapú ni ko e hake’anga ‘o e ngaahi ngoue fakaeonopooní mo e ngaahi ngoue mo e ngaahi monumanu fo’ou mei mulí, pea kau ki ai ‘ a e misini palaú, ko e fafanga kelekelé , faito’o fanamalu’i ‘o e ngoué  mo e ngāue’aki ‘o e ngaahi vai ‘i lalo fonua ki he fu’ifu’i ngoué.

Ko e kau fa’a ‘o Tongatapú ni ‘oku si’isi’i taha ai ‘a e ngoue faka-Tongá. ‘A e ma’ala tuifió, pea fetongitongi mo fakavaoa, pea ‘oku tӧ pē ngoue ‘oku si’i  taha ai ‘a e fakamolé, kae tupu fakapa’anga lahi taha ‘i he maketí.

‘Oku lahilahi tӧ pe ‘a e ngoue fa’ahinga kalasi pē ‘e taha, hangē ko e manioke fisí, koe’uhí ‘oku malohi ‘i he la’ala’aá pea ‘oku kano lelei ‘i ha ta’u ‘e ua pe lahi hake. Ko e fua ‘e tahá ko e Pata Kolosi he ‘oku fua pe mei Sanuali ki Tīsema, pe ko e Kumala Hauai’í ‘a ia ‘oku mālohi ki he mahakí pea pa’anga lelei taha he māketí, pea koe ‘ufi ko ia koe Lose ‘oku faingofua taha hono toó. Ko hono olá ko Tongatapu pē ‘oku si’isi’i taha ai ‘a e fa’ahinga kehekehe ‘a e  ngoue tu’ufonuá.

Neongo kuo a’u ‘a e ngoue kava ta’u 3 ko ia ‘a Va’va’u pea mo ‘Eua ‘o fakatautu’u ki he pa’anga ‘e tahakilu tupu ki he ‘eka ka ko e kau ngoue hina ko ia ‘o Tongatapú ‘oku ‘eka ‘e 300 tupu kuo nau ‘osi a’usia ‘a e pa’anga ‘e 1,000,000 tupu te’eki to’o ai ‘a e fakamolé. Ko ia ko e kau fa’a ‘o Tongatapu ni, ‘oku hangē ‘oku nau nofo pe ‘enau tokangá ki he tu’unga fakapa’angá kae ‘ikai fa’a fai ha tokanga ki he maumau ‘o e fonuá, kae’uma’ā hono ‘uli’i ‘o e vai ‘i lalo fonuá pe ko e ngaahi matāafangá, he ko e ngaahi faito’o tāmate vaó ‘oku ngāue’aki ‘e he kau fa’a ‘o Tongatapú ‘oku a’u ki he lita fakakatoa ‘e 30000 tupu he ta’u.

‘Oku mahino pē foki ‘a e fakautuutu ke lahi ange ‘a e afaá moe lahi ‘a e feliuliuaki ‘o e ‘eá mo e mole ‘o e fonuá he faka’au ke ma’olunga ange ‘a e tahí , ka ko e nunu’a ‘o e māfana ange ‘a e ‘eá te ne uesia lahi ‘a e ma’u’anga me’atokoní. Ko e la’ala’ā ko ia ‘i he vaha’a taimi mei he 2014 ki he kamata’anga ‘o e ta’u kuo’osí, ne ‘i ai ‘a e ngaahi ‘aho ai ‘e ni’ihi ne a’u ai e mafana ‘o e ‘ea ‘i Tongatapu ni ki he tikilī selosiasi (degree Celsius) ‘e 34 tupu, kau ai moe mafana ‘o e tahi ki he tikilī ‘e 35 pe lahi ange, ke ne uesia pea mate ai ‘a e feó mo e ngaahi hakaú pea hānge ko ia ‘oku mou ‘iló ka mate ‘a e feó, pea uesia ai ‘a e ngaahi me’amo’ui kotoa ‘i he hakaú pea faai atu ai ki he ika ‘o e moaná. Pea ka a’u ‘a e māfana ‘o e ‘eá ki he tikilī ‘e 37 pe lahi ange, pea tene uesia ai ‘a e foha ‘o e ngoué pea kau atu ki ai ‘a e fua ‘o e niú, meí mo e ngaahi ‘akau tu’ufonua ‘o e fonuá.

Ko hotau tala mei ono’ahó, ketau teu pē ha tali honge ‘a Tongatapu. Ko ia ko e tali honge ‘a Tongatapú ‘e fai ia mei he fakapotopoto taha hono ngāue’aki hotau kelekelé, ngoué, fanga manú, hakaú mo hono ngaahi koloá kae’uma’ā ‘a e me’a mo’ui kotoa pē ‘i he ‘eá.

Ko e ngaahi founga fo’ou ko ’eni ‘o e ngoué ‘i he tokoni mei Siainá, Tailení mo e ngaahi fonua mulí ko hono ngaohi fakataha ‘a e ngoue vesitapoló, ‘akau fuá mo e fanga monumanu mo e ano ika ‘i he ‘api ‘utá pea ma’u fakataha pē mei ‘uta ‘a e me’atokoní mo hono kikí pea fakasi’isi’i ai ‘etau hū mai ‘a e ngaahi moá mei muli. ‘Ikai ke ngata aí ‘oku fakalelei kelekele ‘a hono ngāue’aki ‘a e fafanga mei he ngaahi ‘ā ‘o e fanga monumanú ki hono tō mo hono ngāue’aki ‘o e ngoue vesitapoló mo e ‘akau fuá.

‘Oku ‘i ai ‘a e fakamālō ki he ngāue kotoa kuo fakahoko ‘e he Minisitaá mo ‘ene Potungāué ‘i he poupou ki he kau ngoué mo e toutaí pea ke lava ke fakahoko ‘a e ‘a’ahi ki he faka’ali’ali ‘a e ngāué ki he Vahefonua takitaha ‘i he ta’u ní. ‘Oku ‘oatu ‘eku talamonū ki he Vahefonua Tongatapú ki he kātoanga faka’alia’ali ‘o e ‘ahó mo e faka’amu ke tau toe matu’aki tokanga telia ‘a e fonuá mo e malu ‘etau ma’u’anga me’atokoní. ‘Ofa Atu.

‘Ata mei he ‘aho Tokonaki 29 ‘o Siulai;

Maa’imoa ‘a’ahi ‘a ‘ene ‘afió ki he ngaahi faka’ali’ali ‘i he ‘aho Tokonaki 29 ‘o Siulai
Maa’imoa ‘a’ahi ‘a ‘ene ‘afió ki he ngaahi faka’ali’ali ‘i he ‘aho Tokonaki 29 ‘o Siulai

 

Na’e kau atu foki mo e kau Ministaá ‘o e kalauni ‘i hono mamata’i ‘o e faka’ali’ali Ngoue, Toutai mo e Koloa ‘a e Vahefonua Tongatapú he ‘aho Tokonaki ‘o Siulai
Na’e kau atu foki mo e kau Ministaá ‘o e kalauni ‘i hono mamata’i ‘o e faka’ali’ali Ngoue, Toutai mo e Koloa ‘a e Vahefonua Tongatapú he ‘aho Tokonaki 29 ‘o Siulai

 

NGATA’ANGA

Tuku atu mei he: Potungāue Fakamatala ‘Ea, Ma’u’anga Ivi, Ma’u’anga Fakamatala, Fakatamaki Fakaenatula, ‘Atakai, Feliuliuaki ‘o e ‘Ea mo e Fetu’utaki.


Tonga National Sustainable Development Board (TNSDB) officially launched

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02nd August, 2017 The Prime Minister of Tonga, Hon. Samuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva launched Tonga National Sustainable Development Board after the closing ceremony of a two-day Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) National Consultation Workshop at Fa’onelua Convention Centre, this afternoon.

The initiative aims for government to localize the PIDF priorities, by setting up Tonga’s own in-country multi-stakeholder board – the Tonga National Sustainable Development Board – or TNSDB.

TNSDB operates under the Prime Minister’s Office secretariat. TNSDB will be responsible for policy coherence and coordination, and system-wide implementation of PIDF policies within member countries.

Hon Pohiva said TNSDB, “will facilitate internal coordination of strategies, policies, and programs of the member countries and the PIDF and would promote integration of national concerns and harness their co-benefits and synergies”.

Prime Minister of Tonga, Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva conveying the keynote address of the launching
Prime Minister of Tonga, Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva conveying the keynote address

 

“This initiative again complements Tonga’s ongoing commitments to localizing similar global framework such as the SDGs and link national activities and programmes to the global policy level which will create broader support, and enhance impact.”

He said TNSDB is best positioned to provide a harmonized national reporting system to reduce the burden of countries reporting on international agendas such as the UNFCCC, the SDG global indicator framework, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

He also reminded participants about the commitment in the coming months to formalize the establishment of a Board and to deliver the change that will make the difference needed on the ground.

Three members of the Tonga National Sustainable Board will represent Tonga to the Members Representative Council which meets twice a year and to the PIDF Conference which is held every two years.

The interim nominees for Members Representative Council include Mr. Drew Havea from The Civil Society Organization, Mr. Edgar Cocker from the private sector and Dr. Palenitina Langa’oi from government.

Present in the closing ceremony were the Deputy Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Development Forum Mr Peni Lomaloma, Ministers of the Crown, representatives from line ministries, civil society and private sector.

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Issued by the: Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change & Communications.

Birthday of HRH Crown Prince Tupoutoá ‘Ulukalala

Constitution Day

Tupou the 1st Birthday

Christmas Day

Boxing Day

European Royalty, avid art collector and curator, visits Tonga National Cultural Center.

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04th August, 2017 The Ministry of Tourism’s Acting CEO, Mr. Sione Moala-Mafi on behalf of the Hon. Minister of Tourism and the Ministry, warmly welcomed Her Imperial Royal Highness Francesca von Habsburg-Lothringen, Archduchess of Austria, Royal Princess of Hungary, Bohemia and Croatia, to the Tonga National Cultural Center at Tofoa, yesterday afternoon.

Accompanying Her Imperial Royal Highness (HIRH) was Academy Director of TBA21, Mr. Markus Reymann who is in Tonga with HIRH, to initiate dialogue over developing a partnership between the Cultural Division of the Ministry of Tourism and their Arts Academy in Vienna.

TBA21 is a contemporary Arts Academy whose interests in the Pacific islands including Tonga, is with its underwater world especially in the Tonga Trench and its vast potential as a subject for creative contemporary art via science and technology. HRIH also expressed her interest in the Ministry’s plan to revive and reopen the Tonga National Museum and invited the Ministry’s Cultural Division for continuous dialogue and action over this project.

The Royal party, which includes her children will be in Tonga in the next few days, visiting the sights and the outer islands before returning abroad. Their next visit to the Kingdom is scheduled for July 2018.

The Ministry of Tourism wishes HIRH Francesca von Habsburg and her entourage an enjoyable time in the Kingdom and is looking forward for collaboratively working with her and TBA21 in future towards our shared interests in culture and arts.

Ministry of Tourism meeting with Her Royal Imperial Highness., Tonga National Cultural Center, Thursday 3rd August, 2017.
Ministry of Tourism meeting with Her Royal Imperial Highness., Tonga National Cultural Center, Thursday 3rd August, 2017.

 

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Issued by the: Ministry of Tourism.


Tonga Celebrates National Day at Astana World Expo 2017

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5th August 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan. The Kingdom of Tonga took the center stage today to celebrate its National Day at the Astana World Expo in traditional Pacific style.

Inaugural Speech by Hon. Semisi Kioa Sika at the National Day of Tonga, Astana Expo National Day Pavilion

Inaugural Speech by Hon. Semisi Kioa Sika at the National Day of Tonga, Astana Expo National Day Pavilion

Kazakhstan had chosen ‘Future Energy’ as the theme for this World Specialized Expo, with the view to reducing carbon gas emissions as main cause of climate change.

The Minister of Infrastructure, Tourism and Culture, The Honourable Semisi Sika heads the Tongan Delegation representing the Ministry responsible for Energy, and co-VIP Guests of the ceremony together with the Acting Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Birzhan Nurymbetov.

In his inaugural speech, Hon. Semisi Sika stated that the “The Kingdom of Tonga is highly dependent on fossil fuel and places strong emphasis on future sustainable energy aligning both the theme of the Expo with its ambition to achieve 50 percent renewable energy generation by 2020 on a strong tourism-based economy.”

 “This Expo provides a timely and important platform to progress efforts towards attaining accessible, reliable, affordable, safe and sustainable clean energy for all;” adds the Minister.

The energy sector plays a pivotal role in supporting other sectors in agriculture, industry and commerce, health and education all of which also provide the substantive support for the tourism industry.

Tonga is taking the lead in the Pacific by implementing more resilient development strategies and energy security measures, and the first Pacific Island State to have its own Energy Roadmap.

The Astana Expo 2017 E coincides with the World Tourism Organization’s 2017 Year of Sustainable Tourism and the addition of Culture to Tourism Ministry. These international events provide remote nations such as Tonga leverage and exposure to other participating nations that represent the potential market for tourism travel to the Kingdom.

The Minister concluded; “Today, we provide but a glimpse of our culture in the form of dance entertainment that is a slice of our history as a three thousand year old dynasty.”

The Tonga Masani dance group provided the entertainment much to the delight and cheerful packed national day pavilion.

The event concluded with a parade to the Tongan pavilion at the Pacific Islands Plaza, and grand tour of the Kazakhstan Plaza.

The 2 millionth visitor to the Expo was celebrated on 4 August 2017, when a Press Conference was held for Tonga prior to its national day.

The delegation also include Mr. Paula Pouvalu Ma’u, CEO for the Ministry of MEIDECC and Commissioner for Tonga as well as the Commissioner for Pacific Islands Plaza at the Expo; Miss Mana Kite, Tonga’s Deputy Commissioner for the Expo, and staff of MEIDECC and Tourism Ministry.

There are total 115 countries participating at the three-months Expo, which include 11 Pacific Island Countries.

The Expo will conclude on 10 September, 2017.

Miss Mana Kite, Minister of Infrastructure, Tourism and Culture, The Honourable Semisi Sika, Mr. Paula Pouvalu Ma’u, CEO for the Ministry of MEIDECC, and staff of MEIDECC
Miss Mana Kite, Minister of Infrastructure, Tourism and Culture, The Honourable Semisi Sika, Mr. Paula Pouvalu Ma’u, CEO for the Ministry of MEIDECC, and staff of MEIDECC
Guests of Honour and Tonga Masani Dance Group at the Tongan Pavilion
Guests of Honour and Tonga Masani Dance Group at the Tongan Pavilion
Hon. Semisi Sika and Paula Ma’u after the Press Conference.
Hon. Semisi Sika and Paula Ma’u after the Press Conference.

 

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Issued by the: Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change & Communications.

Japan’s Non-Project Grant Aid Handover to NEMO

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08th August, 2017 The Government of Japan through the Non-Project Grant Aid, NPGA handed over equipment valued at 3million pa’anga to Tonga’s National Emergency Management Office, NEMO on Monday, 7 August 2017. The handover ceremony was attended by H.E Mr. Yukio Numata, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tonga and Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for MEIDECC and Minister for Foreign Affairs. Presents also at the ceremony were Chief Executive Officers, representatives from Non Government Organizations and relevant stakeholders of emergency and disaster management offices.

Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni extended the Government of Tonga’s sincere gratitude to His Excellency, the people and the Government of Japan for their generous assistance in contributing immensely to the ongoing development in disaster management throughout Tonga. “With this assistance NEMO will be able to respond more effectively to any emergency that may occur.”

H.E. Yukio Numata in his remarks acknowledged the keen effort from both Governments, committing to reinforce NEMO’s emergency response for the people of Tonga. “I am sure that these equipment will greatly stand by as much needed provisions in preparation during disasters as well as its aftermath of the recovery process,” stated the Ambassador.

The products available under the grant includes; 4 cargo crane truck, 2 water tank trucks, 1 septic tank truck, 15 tents, 20 mobile toilets, 2 life boats with engines, 15 chainsaws, 10 emergency lamps with generators, 5 manual forklifts, 1 mini excavator, and other technical equipmentwhich are essential in emergency responses.

“In recognition of the Kingdom’s vulnerabilities to the various threats of Climate Change, the equipment from the people and the Government of Japan will help develop Tonga’s capability and capacity to safeguard people’s lives during times of disasters,” added H.E Numata.

This is the second time that NEMO office received the assistance from NPGA following the first handing over in June 2015, and welcomes future support to improve experience and skills in this area.

Japan’s NPGA was introduced as a form of commodity aid to promote economic and social development of recipient countries. The NPGA handover will support Tonga’s efforts to meets its Strategic Development Framework and contribute to the betterment of the welfare of the people of the Kingdom of Tonga.

Attached; Photos

Inspection of handover products through Japan’s NPGA to NEMO
Inspection of handover products through Japan’s NPGA to NEMO
Seven trucks donated under NPGA to NEMO.
Seven trucks donated under NPGA to NEMO.
Donated products to NEMO includes life boat with engine, plastic pallet, and mini excavator.
Donated products to NEMO includes life boat with engine, plastic pallet, and mini excavator.
NPGA handover to NEMO.
NPGA handover to NEMO.

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For further enquires please contact: Ms. Hitomi Obata Second Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Tonga. Level 5, National Reserve Bank of Tonga Building / Telephone: 22-221 / Fax 27-025

 

 

Groundbreaking for New Shared Emergency Warehouse for NEMO

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08th August, 2017 The National Emergency Management Office current warehouse at Vaololoa is now too small to accommodate most disaster relief items for an effective disaster response. In addition, the current warehouse location is situated in the inundation zone according to the latest tsunami inundation modeling.

Following further negotiations and consultations with the Australian high commission in Tonga, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has agreed to fund the construction of an Emergency Warehouse for the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) under the Ministry of MEIDECC. This is part of the ongoing assistance the Australian Government gives to the Tongan people.

The site for the new warehouse will be built at the back of the new NEMO/Meteorology office complex at Matatoa. This area is considered a flood safe zone area with easy access to airport and port.

The new warehouse will be procured from Australia to a design that shall withstand natural hazards common to Tonga. Construction will adhere to the local building code with best trade practices, carried out by local contractors.

This AUD$325, 000 budgeted new warehouse facility will store equipment including tents, emergency lighting, portable toilets, water tanks, hygiene kits, forklifts, generators, desalination units, crane trucks, septic truck and excavators etc. the bulk of these goods were donations of various development partners and other international agencies.

This warehouse will enable NEMO to respond to disasters in any part of Tonga. The close cooperation between NEMO and His Majesty’s Armed Forces and the ongoing training has Disaster Responders better prepared. All stocks and equipment is managed by NEMO who will also provide the necessary security and transportation.

We are grateful and acknowledge the continuous contributions from the Australian High Commission and we are thankful for their continuous support.

Attached: Photos

DPM, Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni during the groundbreaking ceremony
DPM, Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni during the groundbreaking ceremony
H.E Mr. Andrew Ford taking part marking the groundbreaking for the New NEMO Emergency Shared Warehouse
H.E Mr. Andrew Ford taking part in marking the groundbreaking for the New NEMO Emergency Shared Warehouse

 

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Issued by the: Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change & Communications.

One arrested by Police Passport Taskforce

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08th August, 2017 The Passport Taskforce terminated another passport fraudulent activity investigation involving forged Tongan birth certificate.

On Wednesday 2 August 2017, Tonga Police Passport Taskforce members with Tonga CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) executed three search warrants and arrested a 43 year old Tongan male from Kolofo‟ou who obtained two passports using forged documents.

He was charged with 2 counts of knowingly dealing with forged documents. The accused has been bailed and case is now adjourned to the 16 October 2017.

This is the second case where the misuse of the Ministry of Justice‟s system to create false birth certificates. The five accused persons in the first case have all been sentenced to imprisonment terms.

The head of the Passport Taskforce, Acting Police Commissioner „Unga Fa‟aoa said, “This is an important investigation to stamp out all fraudulent passport activities intended for locals and foreigners.”

The investigation continues into others who facilitated and involved in this case.

The Passport Taskforce is working closely with Ministry of Justice, Tonga Immigration and National Identity Cards Office in combating crimes of identity fraud.

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Issued by the: Tonga Police Media & Communication Officer, Tonga Police Headquarters, Longolongo, (676) 23 318, (676) 23 323 Fax: (676) 23 036; for media enquiries – Email: siaadams@police.gov.to or siaadams@gmail.com

Senior Health Promotion Project Officer 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Objectives of the Position
Support the Project Coordinator to deliver:

1.      the evidence based design of program interventions

2.      quality control of stakeholders implementation of NCD Strategy interventions

3.      on-time collection and reporting of monitoring data

4.      continuous improvement of program implementation through a process of review and revision

5.      maintenance of healthy relationships between TongaHealth and their implementing partners (and other stakeholders as required)

6.      advocacy for TongaHealth functions and activities

 

Job Focus
The key purpose of this role is to support the Project Coordinator to quality control and manage the project cycle (design, implement, review, revise and report) as it relates to the delivery of the National NCD Strategy.  Key to this is the maintenance of positive relationships with implementing partners through effective project management systems, clear communication and ongoing mentoring and support.

 

 

Selection Criteria
The knowledge and skills required are:

 

Qualifications:

·          A minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree in public health or health promotion

 

Essential skills:

·         At least 5 years’ experience working in public health or health promotion

·         A sound understanding of national and international policy frameworks for health promotion and public health.

·         Proven project management skills and experience in a relevant area.

·         Knowledge of social marketing and strategic health communications.

·         Demonstrated ability to maintain program focus, attain specified targets, work within budgets.

·         Excellent relationship building and communication skills.

·         Proven administrative and organizational skills.

 

Salary:  Minimum salary is TOP 26,574 per annum but starting salary will depend on qualifications and skills

 

Key Result Areas

KRA Major Tasks
1.      Evidence based design of program interventions

 

Support the Project Coordinator to:

·         establish/use existing TongaHealth design templates and processes as required

·         conduct research and policy analysis to support problem identification and situational analysis

·         contribute to the generation of ideas and participate in the setting of targets and priorities

·         contribute to program design and evaluation processes

2.      Quality control of the implementation of NCD Strategy interventions

 

Support the Project Coordinator to work with implementing partners to:

·         ensure key due diligence measures are built into partnership agreements, designs and work-plan (e.g. child protection, finance, GESI)

·         ensure partners have the skills and understanding to comply with partnership agreement requirements

·         assess the capacity of implementing partners to ensure that work-plans are realistic and achievable

·         ensure work-plans and budget have sufficient details for transparent, effective delivery

·         find cost effective solutions to identify and fill implementing partners capacity needs

·         ensure all implementing partners have a nominated contact point

·         monitor and track progress and manage any implementation delays or problems

 

3.      On-time collection and reporting of monitoring data

 

Support the TongaHealth M&E team to develop, implement and report the M&E framework for the National NCD Strategy by:

·         helping to facilitate quarterly stakeholder meetings to collate and compile quarterly reports

·         advising the M&E team of any problems or concerns that are picked up during regular communication with partners

·         liaising with the M&E team and partners to identify the training, mentoring and support needs of partners

4.      Continuous improvement of program implementation through a process of review and revision Support the Project Coordinator to undertake an annual review and revision process that results in annual plans and budgets by:

·         managing workshop logistics

·         working with the M&E team to collate and and share relevant monitoring and evaluation documentation

·         developing workshop agenda and presentation content

·         documenting and sharing workshop outcomes

·         assisting to (in collaboration with implementing partners) finalise annual work-plans and budgets

 

5.   Maintenance of healthy relationships between TongaHealth and their implementing partners (and other stakeholders as required Support the Project Coordinator to maintain an open, inclusive and responsive set of relationships by:

·         acting as the communication focal point for implementing partners in their dealings with TongaHealth

·         ensuring that TongaHealth communicates, meets, mentors and supports partners regularly

·         using tools such as Health in All Policy Reviews to liaise with key stakeholders, particularly government departments, to ensure investments value add to existing work, avoid duplication and contribute to overarching objectives of both organisations

·         working with stakeholder to develop and document a process for managing and reporting non-performance of implementing partners against agreed work-plans, budgets and M&E frameworks and imbed the process in partnership agreements

·         ensuring regular sharing of relevant information and learning

·         working with partners to promote their role in implementing the National NCD Strategy

6.      Advocacy for TongaHealth functions and activities

 

Work with the Corporate Communications officer as directed by the Project Coordinator to supports TongaHealth’s advocacy activities by:

·         contributing to the development of TongaHealth’s advocacy strategy

·         identifying monitoring data that can be translated into communication pieces for government, donors and the community

·         liaising and supporting stakeholders and partners in relation to advocacy activities

·         contributing to the development of advocacy strategies preparing material for workshops, conferences, the media and for publication

·         consistent delivery of TongaHealth ‘key messages’

 

7.      Co-ordinate TongaHealth community grants

 

Support the Project Coordinator to:

·         ensure the on time advertising of grants

·         ensure the equitable selection of recipients and partners

·         build the skills of implementing partners to manage the grant process relevant to their sector, including through the development of agreed policy and procedures for community grant management

 

All applications should be addressed to the CEO, TongaHealth and applications should consist of an application letter, CV, copies of academic qualifications, and two references. Applications should be received by 23 August 2017 at 4.30pm.

 

Seini Mafi Filiai
CEO Tonga Health Promotion Foundation
Taufa’ahau Road, Tofoa
P O Box 2026,
Nuku’alofa, Tonga

 

Special Note:  The Tonga Health Promotion Foundation has mandatory child protection compliance standards to ensure that all employees understand and act on their obligations for managing risks to children. All employees become role models of healthy living by not smoking or drinking alcohol, eating healthy and exercising regularly.

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

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Job Description

Key Objectives of the Position

1.      Manage the development of a TongaHealth monitoring and evaluation framework for the National NCD Strategy and TongaHealth corporate strategy

2.      Manage research tenders to ensure contractor performance and value for money

3.      Build the skills of implementing partners to effectively engage in monitoring activities

4.      Financial oversight and accountability of M&E activities

5.      Undertake secondary research as required

6.      Quality assurance and control of TongaHealth research and monitoring processes and reports

7.       Support the development of communication materials that regularly and effectively disseminate research, monitoring and evaluation findings

8.       Supervise Monitoring and Evaluation program staff

Job Focus
Managerial oversight of:

1.  The design, implementation and reporting of high quality and appropriate monitoring and evaluation activities

2.  All research activities

Selection Criteria
The knowledge and skills required are:

 

Qualifications:

·         A minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree in the fields of statistics, management or public health

Essential skills:

·         Experience in qualitative and quantitative research and monitoring

·         Experience in writing research terms of reference and evaluating research tenders

  • Experience in research contract management
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • Attention to detail

Desirable skills:

·         Experience/knowledge of participatory monitoring practices

·         Experience in health related research and monitoring

·         Experience in supervising staff

Salary:  Minimum salary is TOP 30,191 per annum but starting salary will depend on qualifications and skills

 

Key Result Areas

KRA Major Tasks
1. Manage the development of a TongaHealth monitoring and evaluation framework for the National NCD Strategy and TongaHealth corporate strategy

 

·         Work with technical partners to develop realistic, appropriate and measurable indicators

·         Work closely with stakeholders to develop agreement on indicators and methods of collection, including assessing partners existing data collection and reporting to align reporting processes where appropriate

·         Ensure that TongaHealth monitoring techniques adopt appropriate, participatory processes (e.g. table talk, stories of change)

·         Liaise with donors to develop one TongaHealth reporting process that can meet the needs of multiple donors/stakeholders and ensure that M&E frameworks are compliant with donor requirements

·         Develop data bases or other M&E data storage systems as required

2. Manage research tenders to ensure contractor performance and value for money

 

·         Develops detailed, appropriate research terms of reference

·         Manage research tenders, ensuring TongaHealth achieves value for money and meets due diligence standards

·         Manage contractors against agreed deliverables

·         Quality controls TongaHealth research and monitoring processes and reports

·         Ensure sound documentation of the tender process and that all processes are run in a manner consistent with TongaHealth policy

 

3. Build the skills of implementing partners to effectively engage in monitoring activities

 

Work with and oversee the monitoring officer to:

·         Develop a range of easy to use templates to underpin the M&E framework

·         Ensure partners are only required to collect data that is appropriate to their implementing role

·         Work with partners to map how TongaHealth data collection can align to their existing processes

·         Work with partners to assess their confidence and competence to collect and report quality monitoring data

·         Conduct trainings in monitoring techniques and provide mentoring support as required

·         Work with stakeholders in a co-operative and ongoing way to ensure the on-time delivery of monitoring data

4. Financial management ·         Ensure all M&E contracts have appropriate payment milestones and other compliance/due diligence clauses as required (e.g. intellectual property)

·         Develop, manage and report against M&E budgets

·         Work with the finance manager to establish and implement the systems that will allow TongaHealth and its grantees to track, monitor and report financial data as a performance measure

·         Ensure value for money in research and monitoring activities

 

5. Undertake secondary research as required ·         Undertake and report secondary (desk-top) research as required to support TongaHealth’s co-ordination and delivery of evidence based health promotion
6. Quality control TongaHealth research and monitoring processes and reports

 

Develop TongaHealth M&E policy and standards to ensure:

·         TongaHealth funded research complies with the approval processes and requirement of the Tonga National Ethics Committee, including research practices and the use and storage of data

·         the management of M&E related intellectual property complies with donor and TongaHealth requirements

·         academic publications that relate to TongaHealth funded work are co-authored by a Tongan national and approved by TongaHealth

·         TongaHealth prioritises the participation of program beneficiaries in all stages of the project cycle – planning, implementation and review and that research findings are shared and understood by program beneficiaries

·         TongaHealth M&E reports are timely, appropriate to the audience and high quality

·         Other quality assurance and control processes are in place as required

 

7. Support the development of communication materials that regularly and effectively disseminate research, monitoring and evaluation findings

 

Work with the Corporate Communications officer to:

·         develop an M&E communication framework to guide the timely, appropriate dissemination of M&E findings

·         translate M&E data into accurate, engaging communication pieces that meet the needs of both TongaHealth, beneficiaries and major donors

·         co-ordinate the production of attractive, easy to read, accurate  and on time M&E reports

·         disseminate findings and seek feedback through stakeholder forums as appropriate

8. Supervise Monitoring and Evaluation program staff

 

Oversee and support the work of Monitoring and Program staff, including:

·         establishing  and reviewing agreed roles and responsibilities and work plans

·         reviewing performance to provide constructive support and feedback

·         identifying and addressing capacity and training needs

 

All applications should be addressed to the CEO, TongaHealth and applications should consist of an application letter, CV, copies of academic qualifications, and two references. Applications should be received by 23 August 2017 at 4.30pm

Seini Mafi Filiai
CEO Tonga Health Promotion Foundation
Taufa’ahau Road, Tofoa
P O Box 2026,
Nuku’alofa, Tonga

Special Note: The Tonga Health Promotion Foundation has mandatory child protection compliance standards to ensure that all employees understand and act on their obligations for managing risks to children. All employees become role models of healthy living by not smoking or drinking alcohol, eating healthy and exercising regularly.

Tokoni ke Tauhi e Ma’uma’uluta ‘i he nofo ‘a e Kolo

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09 ‘Aokosi 2017 Na’e foaki ‘e he Tokoni Polisi Komisiona, Pelenatita Vaisuai ha tokoni ‘i hono fakapa’anga ‘e he TongaMo’uilelei ha ngaahi pasikala, vesi mo ha kasa ke ngaue’aki ki hono tauhi e ma’uma’uluta ‘o e ngaahi kolo ki he kau Polisi Fakakolo ‘o e ngaahi kolo ‘o Ma’ufanga, Ha’akame, Kolonga, Fo’ui, Fanga pea mo Touliki ‘i he ‘aho Tusite 8 ‘o ‘Aokosi ‘i he Fale Ifi pe ‘o e Polisi Tonga.

Ko e tokoni ko eni ‘oku ‘i loto ia ‘i he pa’anga ‘e $31950 mei he tokoni ‘a e Pule’anga ‘Aositelelia (AusAid) ki he Tonga Mo’uilelei  ‘o fakafou ki he ngaue Tokamu’a ‘a e Polisi (Prevention & Control Unit) pea ‘oku ‘i ai mo ha ngaahi tokoni kehe pe.  Ko e konga ia hono ngaue’i ‘a e Palani Fakafonua ki hono Tokangaekina ‘o e ngaahi Fokoutua ‘ikai ke pipihi, ‘o fakataumu’a ke fakaivia e kau Polisi Fakakolo, ke nau tokoni ki hono ta’ota’ofi ‘a e ma’u e kava malohi tapu ‘i he ngaahi kolo, pea mo nau tokoni ki he Potungaue Polisi Tonga, ‘i hono fakamalohi’i ‘a hono tauhi ‘o e Lao ki he ma’u ‘o e kava malohi tapu ‘i he ngaahi kolo.

‘I he lea ‘a e Tokoni Komisiona ‘i he ouau ni na’a ne fakamahu’inga’i ai ‘a e ngaue fakataha ‘a ‘enau Potungaue pea mo e kau Polisi Fakakolo ‘o e ngaahi kolo koe’uhi ko e malu ‘a e nofo ‘i he sosaieti, pea pehe ki hono fe’aveaki mo fevahevahe’aki ‘o e ngaahi fakamatala mei he kolo ke ta’ota’ofi mo teke mama’o ‘a e ngaahi faihia.

“’Oku saiange ‘a ‘etau faka’ehi’ehi mo ta e lango kei mama’o kae‘oua ‘e toki hoko e fakatamaki pea lavea ai e ngaahi kupu ‘o e famili. Ke tau fevahevahe’aki mo fe’ave’aki ‘a e ngaahi fakamatala mei he ngaahi kolo, he ko moutolu ‘oku mou ‘ilo lahiange ki he nofo ‘a e komiunitii.”

Na’a ne fakamalo’ia’i aipe foki ‘a e fietokoni mo e va ngaue ‘a e Potungaue pea mo e TongaMo’uilelei pehe ki he kau Pule FakaVahe, Ofisa Kolo mo e kau Polisi Fakakolo ki hono lipooti mo tokoni ke fakasi’isi’i e ngaahi hia ‘oku fakatupunga ‘e he ‘olokaholo. He ko e lahitaha ‘o e ngaahi hia ‘oku lipooti mei he ngaahi kolo ‘oku fakatefito pea felave’i mo e ma’u ‘olokaholo.

Na’e lea mo e ‘Ofisa Kolo ‘o Fo’ui ‘i he fiefia ‘i he’enau taa’imalie ‘i he ‘ofa ni ‘e hoko ‘a e ngaahi naunau ko e tokoni ki he fakahoko fatongia ‘a e ni’ihi kuo nau pole ki he fatongia ni.

“Neongo ko e ki’i ngaue ‘oku ‘ikai ke fu’u manakoa he ‘oku ‘ikai ha fa’ahinga me’a’ofa pe ko ha vahenga ka ‘oku fakamalo’ia’i ‘a kinautolu ‘oku fie foaki honau taimi ki he ngaue ni. Pea neongo ‘e ‘ikai malava ‘o ta’ofi ‘a e ngaahi faihia ‘i he kolo ka ‘oku hoko ko e fakama’ama’a pea tokoni ki he’emau ngaahi fakahoko fatongia.”

‘I he lea fakamalo ‘a ‘Inisipekita Vailea, na’a ne lave ai ki he mahu’inga ‘o e tu’u fakataha mo e ngaahi kupu fekau’aki ke fai e tokateu mo e tokamu’a ki he ngaahi fakatamaki ‘oku ne uesia ‘a e nofo pea ne toe fakamanatu ke mahu’inga’ia e kakai ‘oe fonua ‘i he ngaahi ngaue pehe ni pea ke ‘oua ‘e hoko ‘a e Kau Polisi ko ha me’a ke ilifia ki ai ‘a e kakai ka ko honau unga’anga ‘i he’etau nofo ‘i he sosaieti.

Na’e ‘i he fakataha’anga ni ‘a e Pule Lahi ‘a e TongaMo’uilelei, Kau Pule Polisi ‘o e Ngaahi Vahe, Kau Pule Faka Vahe, Kau ‘Ofisa Kolo, Kau Polisi Faka-kolo pea mo e kau fakaafe kehe pe.

‘Oku ‘amanaki ke fakahoko mo e tokoni tatau ki ha ngaahi kolo ‘i Vava’u.

Ko e ngaahi pasikala 'ena na'e kau 'i hono foaki atu
Ko e ngaahi pasikala ‘ena na’e kau ‘i hono foaki atu
Ko hono foaki atu ena 'e he Tokoni Komisiona Polisi Pelenatita Vaisuai a e taha 'o e ngaahi me'a'ofa
Ko hono foaki atu ena ‘e he Tokoni Komisiona Polisi Pelenatita Vaisuai a e taha ‘o e ngaahi me’a’ofa

Ngata’anga

Tukuatu mei he Kautaha Tonga Mo’uilelei, Telefoni: 67625721, ‘imeili: info@tongahealth.org.to    


Vacancy Notice: TAL invites interested candidates to apply for the following vacancies

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10th August 2017

Positions Division Minimum requirements
 

Air Traffic Assistant

 

Air Traffic Services

Fuaámotu Airport

Tongatapu

-Permanent resident of the Kingdom of Tonga

-Passed Form Seven with subjects of English,

Maths and Science subjects

-Meet health requirements

-Aged between 18 – 30 years old

Fire fighter trainee Rescue Fire Services

Fuaámotu Airport

Tongatapu

–       Passed PSSC or equivalent

–       Must be physically fit

–       Male candidate only

–       Holder of a valid driver’s licence to operate  F and J class vehicles

 

Aviation Security

Services Trainees

Aviation Security Services

Fuaámotu Airport

Tongatapu

–       Passed PSSC or equivalent

–       Residing at airport areas

–       Aged between 21 – 25

 

Parking Wardens Aviation Security Services

Fuaámotu Airport

Tongatapu

–       Passed PSSC or equivalent

–       Residing at airport areas

 

Fire Fighter Trainee Rescue Fire Services

Lupepauú Airport

Vavaú

–               Passed PSSC or equivalent

–               Residing at airport areas

–               Male candidate only

–               Holder of a valid driver’s licence to operate F and J class vehicles

 

Aerodrome

Assistant

Operations

Fuaámotu Airport

Tongatapu

–               Successfully passed Form Seven Maths, English and physics

–               Fluent in English and Tongan

–               Physically and mentally fit with a pro-active and “can do attitude”

Job description and any further information will be made available upon request to Mrs Lisa Fakava at lfakava@tongaairports.com. You may also request by telephone at 21888 or visit our website on www. tongaairports.com

Interested applicants MUST submit the following with their application letters:

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Police record issued within six months
  3. Relevant academic transcripts, qualification certificate(s) (TNQAB accredited) and evidence of relevant experience
  4. 3 written references, including most recent or current employer

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

All applications are to be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer

Level 2, TAL Building

Hala Taufa’ahau

Poutaha

NUKU’ALOFA

To be received no later than 4:30pm, Friday 18th August 2017

Neiafu GPS top Soroban Competition in Vava‘u

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10th August, 2017 The Soroban Competition for Vava’u Schools was held on Thursday, 3 August 2017 at the Maama Mo’onia Hall of Mailefihi Siu’ilikutapu College, in Neiafu. The overall competition was won by Neiafu Government Primary School.

Ms. Mele Loloahi Moimoi, Director of the Free Wesleyan Church Schools in Vava’u was the guest of honour at the competition whereby 307 soroban students from 22 Primary schools in Vava’u competed each other in three judging categories: written examination, oral examination, and flash examination. The Neiafu Government Primary School won the overall competition, Liviela Government Primary School came second and Ngāunoho Primary School came third.

Students that top the written examination in classes 3 and 4 will be brought to Nuku’alofa to represent Vava’u in the National Soroban Competition, next year in March. Siueti Longani from the Neiafu Government Primary School won the class 3 written examination and Sulia Hu’ahulu from Liviela won the written examination for class 4, while Kesaia Kale won the class 5 written examination category.

Soroban education was introduced to the Kingdom in the 1970’s, and has been proven by Tonga’s Ministry of Education and Training to have strengthened the mathematical skills of primary students. The Embassy of Japan in Nuku‘alofa and the Ministry of Education and Training have co-hosted the Soroban Competition since 2010. Young soroban students from Tonga who won the written category in previous National Competition have been invited to join a soroban summer camp in Japan, hosted by Japan International Soroban Diffusion Foundation.

The 2017 Soroban Competition began with the competition for Ha’apai Islands in July, before the competition in Vava’u last week. The three districts of Tongatapu will have their competitions on the 15, 17 and 24 of August, and the soroban student in ‘Eua will have their competition in September. The Soroban Competitions is supported annually by the Tonga Soroban Education Association, JICA Tonga Office, and Japan International Soroban Diffusion Foundation.

Attached: Result & Photos

2017 Soroban Competition in Vava’u

  • Participating Schools:
    GPS Feletoa, Ha‘alaufuli, Holonga, Houma, Koloa, Leimatu‘a, Liviela, Longomapu, Makave, Neiafu, Ngā‘unoho, Pangimotu, Taoa, Tefisi, Toula, Tu‘anekivale, Tu’anuku, ‘Uteli, ‘Utungake, Matamaka, Ofu and the Vava’u Side’s School.
  • Total # of Participants – 307
    Class 3 – 109 students
    Class 4- 99 students
    Class 5 – 99 students
  • Result:

Results - Soroban Vava'u

Winners of the written competition

Mele Loloahi

Top students in the class 3

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For further enquires please contact: Ms. Yoko Tochihara, Administration Officer Embassy of Japan in Tonga. Level 5, National Reserve Bank of Tonga Building / Telephone: 22-221 / Fax 27-025

 

Director of MET opens CREWS-Canada and Canada Projects steering committee in Honiara

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10th August, 2017 Director of Meteorology under MEIDECC also the Vice President of the World Meteorological Organization and Regional Association V in the South West Pacific Mr. ‘Ofa Fa’anunu opened a Steering Committee Meeting on CREWS-Canada and Canada Projects in the Pacific, at Heritage Park Hotel, Honiara, in August 9th 2017.

CREWS-Canada and Canada Projects in the Pacific aims to “Strengthen Hydro-Meteorological and Early Warning Services in the Pacific” and Build Resilience to High-Impact Hydro-meteorological Events through Strengthening Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and South East Asia (SEA).

In his remarks Mr. Fa’anunu said the purpose of the meeting was to discuss and agree on the Project’s work plan for 2017/2018, and a way forward for implementing the project in general.

He stressed that Hydro-meteorological disasters have significant impacts, comprising socio-economic development and growth, particularly in countries with least resources including the Pacific Small Island Developing States.

“The extent of the losses resulting from these hydro-meteorological events in part is attributed to a lack of understanding of the impacts of the hazards and a lack of preparedness and inappropriate actions relevant to the warnings.”

“With focus on people-centered and risk-informed, Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems with the implementation of the “Strengthening Hydro-Meteorological and Early warning Services in the Pacific” and Building Resilience to high-impact hydro-meteorological events through strengthening multi-hazard early warning systems in small island developing states (SIDS) AND South-East Asia (SEA)” contributes strongly towards the goals of the climate risk and early warning systems initiative (CREWS).”

Fa’anunu added that the project contributes to the implementation of regional priorities for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation including the Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific , an integrated approach to address climate change and disaster risk management, the Pacific Islands Meteorological Strategy and the Pacific Roadmap for strengthening climate services.

The project is funded under the CREWS initiative which was launched in Paris in December 2015 during the United Nations Conference on Climate Change 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21). The main purpose of CREWS initiative are to strengthen the work of the international community in supporting Early Warning System in vulnerable countries and to mobilize additional financing to enhance actions to full cover the global population exposed to extreme climate events by 2020, as agreed in the Sendai Framework for DRR.

The CREWS initiative is supported by three international organizations: WMO, the United Nations Office for DRR (UNISDR), and the World Bank’s Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (WB GFDRR).

The project also supports our new WMO programme for SIDS and Member Island Territories (MITs) approved at Cg-17 in 2015 which has not yet made it into the main WMO budget stream

Mr. ‘Ofa Fa’anunu is joined by three other journalists Ms. Viola Ulakai from TBC, Ms. Linny Folau from Matangitonga and Ms. ‘Ana Uili from MEIDECC’s Information Department. These Journalists are currently attending a week training in preparing for the Pacific Meteorology Ministerial Meeting and Pacific Meteorology Council which will be started next week in Honiara, Solomon Is.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Meteorology Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni will be attending the Ministerial Meeting next week.

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Issued by the: Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change & Communications.

FAO conducted training on PSMS for MAFFF Staff

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10th August, 2017 A week long training is currently underway in Nuku’alofa which aims to train the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Forests and Fisheries staff in filling Tonga’s Pesticide file in order for it to be compatible to be uploaded onto the FAO Pesticide Stock Management System (PSMS).

Running from August 7th until August 11th 2017, participants will be trained in two areas, the filling of Tonga’s Pesticide File and the FAO Pesticide Registration Toolkit.

PSMS is an application that has been developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to be used by countries to record and monitor their inventories of pesticides and their usage.

Pacific Community (SPC), Plant Health Technical Assistant Ms Renuma Kumar from the Land Resources Division
Pacific Community (SPC), Plant Health Technical Assistant Ms Renuma Kumar from the Land Resources Division

 

Facilitator from the Pacific Community (SPC), Plant Health Technical Assistant Ms Renuma Kumar from the Land Resources Division said the purpose of this training is to help staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Forestry and Fisheries to populate Tonga’s PSMS file and familiarize themselves with the various functions of the pesticide toolkit.

“I am currently assisting the Pesticide Registrar of Tonga in filling Tonga’s PSMS File. PSMS is a regional online pesticide database, where all the countries in the Pacific have their own part in it, where they can fill and update all pesticides that has been imported to their countries.”

Ms. Kumar noted that Pacific Island Countries will benefit from this as it aims to help reduce the creation of obsolete pesticides and enable countries to formulate more effective strategies to contain pest outbreaks.

One of the staff with Mr. Tu’usolo Tonga
One of the staff with Mr. Tu’usolo Tonga during the training

 

Agricultural Officer from MAFFF Mr. Tu’usolo Tonga added that the Ministry is responsible for the registration of imported agricultural chemicals.  Mr. Tonga further added that Tonga’s system is not up-to-date in relation to the introduction of new pesticides requirements.

The second part of the training is on the FAO Pesticide Registration Toolkit which serves as a guidance for pesticide registrars in decision making, it also provides guidance about key registration procedures and methods in an interactive manner and creates a basis for training and capacity building of pesticide registration authorities in Tonga.

Similar training has been conducted in Samoa and Cook Islands. Tonga is the fourth country in the Pacific to have its pesticide file being completed for upload on to the PSMS.

The database was created by FAO under the Capacity Building related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements in ACP Countries – Phase 2 (MEAs 2), with series of workshop conducted to introduce everyone to the system.

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Issued by the: Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change & Communications.

Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency commences service for Pacific Community members

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11th August, 2017 The Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE) hosted by the Pacific Community (SPC) has commenced operations in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.

At the margins of the 10th Conference of the Pacific Community and the celebration of its 70th Anniversary,   a memorandum of understanding was signed by Dr Colin Tukuitonga, Director General of the Pacific Community (SPC) and Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC) and Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Tonga. The MoU highlights the firm commitments of both parties to collaborate and to support the long-term sustainability of the Nuku’alofa-based PCREEE.

“Tonga is privileged to host PCREEE on behalf of the members of the Pacific Community. We are not only providing the office space and facilities, we are providing Tongan experts to support the initial technical expertise at the Centre. We will also make available our numerous renewable energy and energy efficiency projects on the ground for the research and training activities of the Centre and we are prepared to assist in the resource mobilisation effort of the Centre,” said Tonga’s Deputy Prime Minister, Siaosi Sovaleni.

“SPC works for the well-being of Pacific people through science, knowledge and innovation. SPC is committed to ensure PCREEE becomes a knowledge and innovative hub that brings together world class technical expertise and knowledge from around the world to serve the sustainable energy needs of its members,” said Dr Colin Tukuitonga.

“For this commitment, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Solomone Fifita as the interim head of the PCREEE. Mr. Fifita is a veteran with more than 30 years of work experience in the energy sector of the Pacific Islands. A former Energy Planner in Tonga, he has also served in senior energy positions with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the Geoscience Division of SPC, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme and in the last seven years was the head of the Pacific Regional Energy Programme hosted by the Economic Development Division of SPC. Mr Fifita is a respected professional in the region and is recognised internationally. He has served as Lead Reviewer for the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and as Lead Author for specialised energy-related reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change or IPCC”, said Dr Colin Tukuitonga.

The PCREEE is a new approach to strengthening SPC’s in-country presence, building strategic partnerships with member countries and collaborating within a global network of regional centres of excellence in priority sectors / areas for the Pacific Island countries and territories.

PCREEE will up-scale and replicate innovative energy models, targeting private sector activities in capacity development, knowledge management and innovation, awareness raising, as well as private sector investment and business promotion.

Furthermore it will support targeted renewable energy and energy efficiency programs to enhance the productivity of key industries with high job leverage (e.g. agriculture, tourism, fishery, manufacturing, creative industry) and the creation of a local sustainable energy servicing and manufacturing industry.

The centre is co-hosted by SPC and the Tonga Government at Nuku’alofa, Tonga and is a collaboration between SPC, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, SIDS Dock, the Government of Tonga and the Government of Austria.

Media contact:
Atishma Lal, SPC Project Information Assistant, atishmal@spc.int or +679 3379402

PCREEE contact:
Solomone Fifita, Manager, PCREEE, Corner of Taufa’ahau and Wellington Roads, Nuku’alofa, Phone +676 25209, solomonef@spc.int

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