18th March, 2019 The Ministry of Trade & Economic Development wishes to advise that the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA) has approved the new LPG prices for March 2019 to be effective from Monday, 18th March 2019.

Saudi CP Butane prices continue to fall this quarter although prices rebounded in February. A slow start of the Northern Hemisphere winter heating demand and increasing LPG production from US shale oil and gas have put downward pressure on LPG prices. Saudi CP Butane prices averaged USD 435/tonne in the first quarter1 of 2019, a USD 170/tonne drop compared to fourth quarter 2018. Another major factor affecting LPG prices is the reducing crude oil. Crude prices have been falling in the fourth quarter of 2018 and early 2019, although prices rebounded in February 2019.

Therefore, overall this quarter LPG prices in Tongatapu and Vava’u will drop by TOP 0.52/kg and TOP 0.53/kg respectively. TCA in the 2018 LPG Annual Review approved the implementation of retail price control for the main towns of Ha’apai, Eua and Niua with an addon of TOP 1.90/kg, 1.21/kg and 2.34/kg respectively.

The table below shows the new LPG prices for Tongatapu, Vava’u, Pangai Ha’apai, ‘Ohonua and Hihifo Niuatoputapu. All prices includes consumption tax.

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For further information, please contact the Ministry of Trade & Economic Development on telephone 7400108 or 7400105 ext 131.

Please refer to the above-cited subject matter, and the attached on Page 2, and ensure that these vacancies are disseminated immediately to all staffs under your delegation.  A copy of this Savingram should be easily accessed by your respective Staff on display on your Ministry’s Notice Board.

The interested candidates should apply with a Birth Certificate, attached copies of supporting documents and submit one or two references letter from the school they attend and if they are currently at work please provide one reference from immediate supervisors.

Applications to be addressed and send to the office of the Chief Executive Officer for Health, PO Box 59, Nuku’alofa, Tonga in sealed envelopes mentioning the position no later than 4.30 pm Friday, 22nd   March, 2019.  Only short listed candidates will be called for interview.

For further information please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Salote Puloka at salotewp@gmail.com  or telephone 28 233 ext 1486 or 1440 during working hour.

The Office of the Public Service Commission herewith advise that the following vacancies are available for interested applicants within and outside the public service;

All interested applicants are required to submit their application(s) with the following relevant supporting documents;

i. PSC Registration Form
ii. Cover Letter
iii. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
iv. Certified true copies of transcripts and certificates
v. Recent police record

All applications are addressed to the;

Chief Executive Officer,
Office of the Public Service Commission,
Tungi Colonnade Building Level 1, Nuku’alofa

All applications must be received no later than 4:30pm, Friday, 29th March, 2019. Public Servants who wish to apply must submit their applications with the endorsement of their respective Chief Executive Officer.

A copy of the Job Descriptions and PSC Registration form can be requested from Mrs. Lisimeili Loloa via email lloloa@psc.gov.to

For further information on the abovementioned vacancies, please contact Mrs Lisimeili Loloa at telephone 25-770 or via email as provided.

The Ministry of Finance is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced applicants for the following vacant positions.

The detailed term of reference/ job descriptions can be downloaded from the Ministry’s website: www.finance.gov.to. Interested candidates who wish to apply are required to submit their letter of application together with a CV, certified copies of educational qualifications and transcripts and any other supporting documents. Applications of employees of the Public Service other than the Ministry of Finance are to be endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer of their respective Departments.

All applications are to be forwarded to the office of the Chief Executive Officer for Finance, St George Government Building or send electronically to recruitments@finance.gov.to no later than 4.30 pm of Friday 29th March 2019.

18th March, 2019 The Police Drug Enforcement Taskforce supported by the Tactical Response Group (TRG) and the Dog Unit arrested 19 people over the weekend with illicit drugs, ammunition and cash as part of the continuing efforts by police to disrupt the supply of illicit drugs that negatively impact our communities.

On Friday 15th March 2019 the Taskforce arrested 10 people, 9 men and one woman with 3.96 grams of cannabis, 44 ammunition and cash.

On Saturday 16th March they arrested 7 men with 14.14 grams of cannabis, 5 ammunition and cash.

On Sunday 17th March a 40-year-old-man of Lapaha was arrested at Ngele’ia with 21 pack of methamphetamine (14.06 grams), and a 32-year-old-man of Vaini was arrested with 1.17 grams of cannabis.

All suspects are in police custody while investigation continues.

Deputy Commissioner Pelenatita Vaisuai says that Police are committed to disrupt and detect the supply of drugs and hold those responsible to account.

Police, Partner Agencies and Community together will win this war against drugs and safeguard our children and the future of Tonga from its ill effects.

“We encourage anyone who may have information about drug related offending to contact their nearest Police station, or ring 23417 or 922.”

The Tonga Police Drug Enforcement Taskforce was launched in April 2018 and a total of 211 arrests have been made to date.

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For Media Inquiries please contact: Tonga Police Media & Communication Officer, Tonga Police Headquarters, Longolongo; – Email: telesia.adams@police.gov.to phone (676) 23 323 EXT. 125

The Ministry of Internal Affairs invites applications for the vacant position in its Sports & Active Recreation

Post Title:                  Sports Development Officer, (Sports & Recreational Division)

Band L ($19490 – 29230)

Job Purpose:                    Encourage basic life skills and good values in the youth, including promoting sports, disaster risk management and youth development programs and encourage participation by local sports groups in local and international sporting events.

Requirements:     University Degree in Sports Science, Education or relevant field, with 0-3 years’ experience in sporting environment or related field; OR         Diploma in Sport Science, Education or relevant field, with more than 3 years’ experience in sporting environment or related field.

All interested applicants MUST submit the following with their application letters.

1. Undated Curriculum Vitae
2. Relevant academic transcripts (certified copies), qualification certificate(s) (TNQAB accredited) and evidence of relevant experience
3. 2 written references, including most recent employer

Applications to be addressed to: Chief Executive Officer for Internal Affairs, Taufa’ahau Road, Nuku’alofa, and to be received no later than  4.30pm on Tuesday  02^nd  April 2019.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered

For further clarification or obtaining a copy of the Job Description, please email etongotea@mia.gov.to or call 28977 / 28976.

The Office of the Public Service Commission herewith advise that the following vacancy is re-advertised and available for interested applicants within and outside the public service;

All interested applicants are required to submit their application(s) with the following relevant supporting documents;

1. PSC Registration form
2. Signed cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

1. Certified true copies of transcripts and certificates
2. Recent police record

All Applications are addressed to the;

Chief Executive Officer,

Office of the Public Service Commission,

Tungi Colonnade Building Level 1, Nuku’alofa.

All applications must be received no later than 4:30pm, Monday 1^st April, 2019. Public Servants who wish to apply must submit their applications with the endorsement of their respective Chief Executive Officer.

A copy of the Job Description and PSC Registration form can be requested from Mrs. Lisimeili Loloa via email lloloa@psc.gov.to or for further information on the abovementioned vacancy, please contact Mrs Loloa at telephone 25-770 or via email as provided.

Respectfully,

Mona Taumoefolau

for Chief Executive Officer of the Commission

19th March, 2019 Yesterday, the Australian High Commissioner to Tonga His Excellency Mr Adrian Morrison presented his credentials to His Majesty King Tupou VI at the Royal Palace in Nuku’alofa.

The presentation was followed by a private audience with the His Majesty King Tupou VI.

“I am honoured and privileged to have presented my credentials to His Majesty, and to serve as Australia’s High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Tonga, a close friend and partner of Australia, as we step up our engagement in the Pacific”, Mr Morrison said after the ceremony.  “I have been humbled by the warm welcome I have received and impressed by the depth and breadth of our relationship with Tonga in all areas, including personal and family connections, sports and church linkages and development and security cooperation.  I look forward to developing even stronger ties between our two countries during my time in Tonga”, Mr Morrison said.

Mr Morrison is a career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and until recently was Director, Mentoring, Performance and Diversity Section. He has previously served overseas as Deputy Head of Mission in Ottawa, Kabul, Baghdad and Riyadh in addition to postings in Suva and Seoul.

In Canberra, he has served as Director, North Africa and Arab League Section; and Director, Korea Section. Mr Morrison holds a Master of Arts (International Relations), Australian National University; and a Bachelor of Economics (Hons), University of Queensland.

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Australian High Commission, Nuku’alofa
Private Bag 35, Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga
Telephone: (676) 20400 Facsimile: (676) 23243
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20th March, 2019 TONGAN Two representatives from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) are currently in Nuku’alofa, to conduct a four-day consultations based on drafting a National Policy for Tonga to combat against Illicit Drugs.

PIFS’s Political Issues Adviser, Mr. ‘Alifeleti Soakai in a press conference yesterday afternoon at Fa’onelua Convention Center said, that they were invited by the Tongan Government to assist in drafting of a National Policy to combat against the issues of Illicit Drugs especially the usage of methamphetamine.

“This issue is very vital because it does not only take place here in Tonga but it is also an issue across the Pacific Island Countries. The only way to defy it, is for everyone in society to work together. This is when our mission stand out, we promote an inclusive regional public policy approach to arrive at proposals for Leaders’ to consider and endorse. This is to assist Pacific Island Countries in combating issues such as climate change, corruption and also collaboration between us and trades and tourism organisations”

He also stated that in particular the reason they are here to carry out these consultations with all stakeholders and members from society through fact findings or scoping mission and report back with suggested way forward for the Tongan Government.

“It will take approximately 4 months to work on the report but we can come again upon request from the Government of Tonga. Generally, the rule of law still prevails, we are only here to support and assist through advising the government with policies for the people to follow. The viewpoints from the public regarding this issue will be captured together with the government’s strategies to ensure an accurate and balance outcome that is achievable.

The consultations will last Friday this week.

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

20 ‘o Ma’asi, 2019 ENGLISH ‘Oku lolotonga ‘i Nuku’alofá ni ha ongo ‘ofisa ngäue mei he ‘Ofisi Faka Sekelitali ki he Fakataha’anga ‘o e Kau Taki ‘o e ‘Otu Motu Pasifiki (Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat – PIFS), ke fakahoko ha ngaahi fakataha ‘i he ‘aho ‘e fa mo e ngaahi kupu ngäue fekau’aki ‘a e Pule’angá pehé ki he sosaietí, felave’i mo hano fa’u ha ngaahi tu’utu’uni ngäue fakafonua ‘a Tongá ni ke fakafepaki’i ‘aki ‘a e ngaahi palopalema ‘o e faito’o konatapu (Illicit Drugs).

‘I he fepötalanoa’aki ‘a e Fakafofonga Fale’i Fakapolitikale ‘a e PIFS, ‘Alifeleti Soakai mo e ngaahi kautaha ongoongó ‘i he fale fakataha’anga Fa’onelua ‘i he ho’ata ‘aneafí, na’á ne pehé na’e fakaafe’i kinautolu ‘e he Pule’anga Tongá makatu’unga ‘i he fiema’u tokoni fakafale’i ki hano fa’u ‘o e ngaahi tu’utu’uni ngäue fakafonua ‘a Tongá ni ke fakafepaki’i ‘aki ‘a e ngaahi palopalema ‘o e faito’o konatapu ta’e fakalaó tautautefito ki he ‘aisí (methamphetamine) ‘i he fonua.

“Ko e palopalema ko ení ‘oku mahu’inga ‘aupito he ‘oku ‘ikai ko Tongá ni pe ‘oku ne kapuí, ka ‘oku hoko ia he ngaahi sosaieti kehekehe ‘i he Pasifiki. Pea ko e founga pe ke ta’ofi aí, ko e ngäue fakataha ‘a e tokotaha kotoa ‘i he sosaieti. ‘A ia ko e tefito’i fatongia eni ‘o e ‘Ofisi Faka Sekelitali ki he Fakataha’anga ‘o e Kau Taki ‘o e ‘Otu Motu Pasifiki, ko hono fale’í mo tokonia ‘a e ngaahi fonua ‘i he Pasifikí fekau’aki mo e ngaahi palopalema fakafeitu’u pe fakamamani lahi hange ko e feliliuaki ‘a e ‘eá, ngaahi fai hiá kau kiai mo e fengäue’aki fakataha pea mo e kautaha fefakatau’akí mo e takimamata.”

Na’á ne fakahä foki ko e ‘uhinga ia ‘ena ‘a’ahi mai ke fai ha fekumi ki he makatu’unga ‘o e ngaahi palopalema koeni ‘o lipooti ia ki ho nau ‘ulu’i ‘ofisí fakataha mo ha ngaahi fokotu’utu’u ki he kaha’ú ma’ae Pule’anga Tonga.

“’Oku fakafuofua ko e mahina ‘e 4 temau ngäue ai ki he lipooti koení pea ‘e lava pe kemau to e foki mai ‘aki ha to e fakaafe mai ‘a e Pule’anga Tonga. ‘I he fakakätoa, ‘e kei pule pe ‘a e lao iá, ka ko ‘emau ngäue pe ‘oku faí ko e fokotu’utu’u e ngaahi tu’utu’uni ngäue ke muimui kiai ‘a e fonuá. Pea ko e ngaahi fakakaukau koia mei he kakaí ‘e tanaki mai ia ki he fokotu’utu’u ‘a e pule’angá ke ma’u mei ai ha founga ngäue ‘oku tonú, palanisí pea malava ke fai ha ikuna ai.”

‘Oku hokohoko atu pe ‘a e ngaahi fakataha koení ‘o toki faka’osi he ‘aho Falaite ‘o e uiké ni.

NGATA’ANGA

Tuku atu mei he: Potungaue Fakamatala ‘Ea, Ma’u’anga Ivi, Ma’u’anga Fakamatala, ‘Ofisi ki hono Tokangaekina e Fakatamaki Fakaenatula, ‘Atakai, Feliuliuaki ‘Ea mo e Fetu’utaki.

Request for Bids Small Works 
(One-Envelope Bidding Process)

Country: Tonga

Name of Project: Pacific Resilience Project (PREP)
Contract Title:  Construction of a Headquarter Building for Tonga
Meteorological Service (TMS) and National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) at MATAKI’EUA, TAUFA’AHAU RD, TONGATAPU ISLAND.

Grant No.: GEF/SCCF GRANT NUMBER TF0A0900/ GFDRR GRANT NUMBER
TF0A1232
RFB Reference No.:  PREPTONGA/WORKS 01

1. The Government of Tonga has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Resilience Program (PREP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction of a Headquarter Building for Tonga Meteorological Service (TMS) and National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) at MATAKI’EUA, TAUFA’AHAU RD, TONGATAPU ISLAND.

2. The Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the construction of a new facility for TMS and NEMO headquarters. This is to be a 3-level concrete masonry building, with concrete structure throughout, with a steel framed roof clad in profile metal.  This new facility is located on a green field site in Mataki’eua, Nuku’alofa, in Tonga. It is anticipated that the construction period will be for a duration of 14 months.   

3. Bidding will be conducted through International Competitive Procurement as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, July 2016, revised in November 2017 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.

4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Lilika Fifita (Procurement Officer) or Maliu Takai (PREP Project Manager) Project Management Unit, Pacific Resilience Project (PREP, MEIDECC), Telephone (676) 23-160 and inspect the bidding document during office hours 8:30 am – 5:00pm at the address given below.

5. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of TOP 500.00. The method of payment will be Bank Cheque written to Government of Tonga. The document will be sent by courier or paper copies for collection.

6. The Bidding documents shall consist of the following;

1. World Bank – Request for Bids (Small Works)
2. Volume I: Bill of Quantities
3. Volume II: Specifications
4. Volume III: Drawings
5. Volume IV: Supplementary Information

7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before Tuesday, 7^th May 2019. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on Tuesday, 7^th May 2019.

8. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Security of USD 100,000 (One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) or equivalent.

9. The addresses referred to above are:

Attention: Paula Ma’u
The Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment,
Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC)
1st Floor OG Sanft Building 
Nuku’alofa 
TONGA 

Tel: (676) 23-160 or 28-170 
E-mail: paulm@mic.gov.to

For inspecting the Bidding Documents:

PREP PMU, Level 4, OG Sanft Building, Taufa’ahau Rd, Nuku’alofa
Procurement Officer – Lilika Fifita
Email: preptonga@gmail.com
PREP Project Manager – Maliu Takai
Email: moeaotakai@gmail.com
Tel: (676) 23-160

These serves to invite interested candidates to apply for below posts which are now available at the Ministry of Infrastructure.

The job description outlining the duties and requirements, for the post can be available upon request from the Corporate Services Office or contacting telephone 23-100 speak to Ms. ‘Olivia Lafitani or email olafitani@infrastructure.gov.to.

Applications from within the Tonga Public Service must be submitted through respective CEO/Head of Department/Ministry. All applications must include relevant documents with a CV, certified copies of qualification transcripts and certificates. It is essential to also provide references to support the required years of experience. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All applications are to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Infrastructure at the address below and to reach him no later than 4:30pm, Wednesday 3rd April, 2019.

Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Infrastructure
P.O. Box 52
Hala Alaivahamama’o,
Fanga-‘O-Pilolevu
Tonga

21st March, 2019 TONGAN A one-day stakeholder consultation is underway at Tanoa International Dateline Hotel aiming to develop a National Illicit Drugs Strategy to combat against illicit drugs in Tonga. The event was opened by the Honorable Minister for Police, Fire Services and Revenue and Customs Hon Mateni Tapueluelu this morning.

The consultation is a collaboration between the Government of Tonga and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.

Hon Tapueluelu said, “The purpose of the National Illicit Drugs Strategy is to identify gaps, capacity issues and integration opportunities in the areas of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, enforcement and underpinned by an objective of reducing the harms associated with illicit drugs.”

He stated that the impact of illicit drugs is widespread and extreme and it is not only a “police problem but rather a “social problem” which highlights the call for cooperation and coordination.

“It stresses the importance of collaboration between government, non-government agencies, the private sector and the community. It is a war that not one ministry can win, nor the government alone. It calls for the country to join together in a coordinated effort to address the issues of illicit drugs in our country and region.”

The consultation is divided into four sessions which include church and community leaders, district and town officers, youth groups, civil society organizations, women groups and the business sectors.

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

21 ‘o Ma’asi, 2019 ENGLISH ‘Oku lolotonga fakahoko ‘a e tālanga mo e ngaahi kupu fekau’akí ke fokotu’utu’u ha palani ngāue fakafonua ke tau’i ‘aki ‘a e faito’o konatapu ta’e fakalaó ‘o hāngē ko e ‘aisi (ice) ‘i Tonga ni. Na’e fakaava ‘a e talanga ni ‘i he pongipongi ‘o e ‘aho ní ‘i he Hōtele Tanoa ‘e he ‘Eiki Minisitā ki he Potungāue Polisí, Tamate Afí mo e Ngaahi Me’a Fakafokifā´ pēhē foki ki he Potungāue Tānaki Pa’angá mo e Kasitomú Māteni Tapueluelu.

‘Oku fengāue’aki ‘a e Pule’anga Tongá pea mo e Fakataha’anga e Kau Taki ‘o e Pasifikí (PIFS) ke fakahoko ‘a e talanga ni.

‘I hono fakaava ‘o e polokalamá na’e fakahā ai ‘e he ‘Eiki Minisitā ko e taumu’a ‘o e palani ngaue ni ke ne siofi ‘a e ngaahi makatukia’anga pea mo e ngaahi faingamālie ke fakasi’isi’i, faito’o, fakaakeake pea mo fakamalohia ke fakasi’isi’i ‘a e ngaahi nunu’a kovi ‘o e faito’o konatapu ta’efakalaó.

Na’a ne pēhē foki ko e palopalema ‘o e faito’o konatapu ta’efakalaó ‘oku lahi ‘ene ‘así pea ‘oku ‘ikai ke fakangatangata pē ki he Potungaue Polisí ka ko e palopalema fakasōsiale ‘a ia mātu’aki fiema’u ‘a e ngāue fakatahá ke solova.

“’Oku fakamamafa’i ‘e he palopalema ni ‘a e mahu’inga ke ngāue fakataha ‘a e pule’angá, ngaahi kautaha ta’e fakapule’angá, sekitoa taautahá pea mo e ngaahi komiunitī. ‘E ‘ikai lava ‘e he pule’angá pe ko ha potungāue pē ‘e taha ke ne tau’i ‘a e palopalema ni. ‘Oku fiema’u e fonuá kenau tu’u fakataha ke fakafepaki’i ‘a e palopalema ‘oku ‘omai ‘e he faito’o konatapu ta’efakalaó ‘i Tonga ni pea mo e Pasifikí.”

‘Oku vahevahe ‘a e talanga ni ki he ngaahi kulupu ‘e fā ‘a ia ko e kulupu ‘uluakí ‘oku kau ki ai ‘a e kau taki lotú mo e kau taki he ngaahi komiunitī, kau pule fakavahé mo e kau ‘ōfisa koló. Ko e kulupu hono uá ‘oku kau atu ki ai ‘a e sōsaieti sivilé pea mo e ngaahi kulupu ‘a e kakai fefiné. Ko e kulupu hono tolú leva ko e ngaahi kulupu to’utupú pea faka’osí leva ko e kau pisinisí.

NGATA’ANGA

Tuku atu mei he: Potungaue Fakamatala ‘Ea, Ma’u’anga Ivi, Ma’u’anga Fakamatala, ‘Ofisi ki hono Tokangaekina e Fakatamaki Fakaenatula, ‘Atakai, Feliuliuaki ‘Ea mo e Fetu’utaki.

22 Ma’asi 2019 Fakatatau pea mo e tu’utu’uni ki he ‘Ofisi ‘o e ‘Ateni Seniale na’e fakahoko ‘i he Tu’utu’uni Fakamaau’anga Lahi ‘o e ‘aho 14 Ma’asi 2019, ‘oku loto ai ‘a e ‘Ofisi ‘o e ‘Ateni Seniale ke fakaha ki he Hou’eiki pea mo e Kakai ‘o e Fonua, ‘i he hili ‘a e Fakataha Lahi Makehe na’e ui ‘i he ‘aho Tokonaki 9 Ma’asi 2019, pea sea ai ‘a e ‘Ateni Seniale Le’ole’o ‘i hono fatongia ko e Kaungame’a Tokoni ki he Fakamaau’anga Lahi (‘Amicus Curiae’) ‘i he hopo sivile ko e (1) Silivenusi Taumoepeau (2) Evona Latu, (3) Suiti Leilani ‘Alatini, (4) Siona Tu’akalau v (1) Semisi Sika, (2) Stan Moheloa (3) Tonga National Rugby League Incorporated Society, CV 21/2018, na’e fili ‘e he Kau Fakafofonga ‘o e Kau Memipa ‘o e Kautaha Liiki Fakafonua ‘o Tonga ‘a e ni’ihi ko’eni ko e Kau Talekita ‘o e Poate ‘o e Kautaha Liiki Fakafonua ‘o Tonga:

(1) Sea ‘o e Poate ‘o e Kau Talekita: Mr Siaosi Koloamatangi, Kolomu’a
(2) Tokoni Sea ‘o e Poate ‘o e Kau Talekita: Mr Petuliki Mafile’o, Kolonga
(3) Talekita ‘o e Vahe Kolofo’ou: Mr Silivenusi Taumoepeau, Kolomu’a
(4) Talekita ‘o e Vahe Kolomotu’a: Mr Heimuli Pangai, Toa-ko-Ma’afu
(5) Talekita ‘o e Vahe Loto: Mr Lokingi Mavae, Vaini;
(6) Talekita ‘o e Vahe Hahake: Mr Siamelie Latu, Mu’a Saints
(7) Talekita ‘o e Vahe Hihifo: Mr Tonga Fonua, Ha’akame
(8) Sekelitali: Mr William C. Edwards Jr, Kolomu’a

Fakatatau pea mo e Tu’utu’uni Fakamaau’anga Lahi ‘o e ‘aho 16 Novema 2018, ko e Poate ‘o e Kau Talekita fo’ou ni ko honau fatongia ke “faka-lele ‘a e ngaahi ngaue ‘a e Liiki, ko e taha ko hono ‘atita’i fakalelei ‘a e pa’anga ‘o e Liiki ‘e ha ‘akauniteni totonu kuo lesisita mo ‘i ai ha’ane mata’itohi (qualified chartered accountant).

Hili hono faka-hoko kakato ‘a e ‘atita’i, ‘e hanga leva ‘e he Poate ‘o e Kau Talekita fo’ou ‘o ui ha Fakataha Lahi ke fili ‘a e Kau Poate ‘o e Talekita fo’ou, pea mo vakai’i ‘a e ngaahi ‘asenita anga maheni i he ngaahi Fakataha pehe ni.

‘Oku kei hoko atu pe ‘a Hon Semisi Sika, Tokoni Palemia, ko e Palesiteni ‘o e Kautaha Liiki Fakafonua ‘o Tonga, pea mo ‘Eiki Tevita ‘Unga Ma’afu ko e Tokoni Palesiteni ‘o e Kautaha Liiki Fakafonua ‘o Tonga, ‘o a’u ki ha taimi ‘e toki fetongi kinaua ‘i ha fili ‘e fakahoko ‘i ha Fakataha Lahi.

NGATAʻANGA ‘O E FAKAʻATᾹ FAKAMATALA

Ki ha toe fakamatala, kātaki ‘o fetuʻutaki kia:
‘Aminiasi Kefu,
‘Ateni Seniale Leʻoleʻo
‘Ofisi ‘o e ‘Ateni Seniale
Fika Telefoni ‘o e ‘Ofisi: (676) 24055/24007 / Laine Hangatonu: (676) 25347 / Fika telefoni toʻotoʻo: 7815314
‘Imeili: dpp@crownlaw.gov.to; aakefu@gmail.com

22nd March, 2019 TONGAN In accordance with the directions made to the Attorney General’s Office in the Supreme Court Order dated 14 March 2019, the Attorney General’s Office wishes to inform the public that, after a Special General Meeting that was convened on Saturday 9 March 2019, and chaired by the Acting Attorney General in his capacity as Amicus Curiae (‘Friend of the Court’) in the civil case of (1) Silivenusi Taumoepeau (2) Evona Latu, (3) Suiti Leilani ‘Alatini, (4) Siona Tu’akalau v (1) Semisi Sika, (2) Stan Moheloa (3) Tonga National Rugby League Incorporated Society, CV 21/2018, the Representatives of the Members of the Tonga National Rugby Leagues Incorporated Society elected the following persons as the new Tonga National Rugby League Board of Directors:

(1) Chairman of the Board of Directors: Mr Siaosi Koloamatangi, Kolomu’a
(2) Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors: Mr Petuliki Mafile’o, Kolonga
(3) Director of Kolofo’ou District: Mr Silivenusi Taumoepeau, Kolomu’a
(4) Director of Kolomotu’a District: Mr Heimuli Pangai, Toa-ko-Ma’afu
(5) Director of Vahe Loto District: Mr Lokingi Mavae, Vaini;
(6) Director of Vahe Hahake District: Mr Siamelie Latu, Mu’a Saints
(7) Director of Vahe Hihifo District: Mr Tonga Fonua, Ha’akame
(8) Secretary: Mr William C. Edwards Jr, Kolomu’a

In accordance with the Supreme Court Order dated 16 November 2018, this new Board of Directors is “to carry on the affairs of the League, one of which shall be to have the finances of the League properly audited by a properly qualified chartered accountant”.

Once the proper audit is completed, the new Board of Directors will then convene an Annual General Meeting to elect a new Board of Directors and to consider the normal agenda for such meeting.

Hon Semisi Sika, Deputy Prime Minister, remains as the President of the Tonga National Rugby League, and Hon Tevita ‘Unga Ma’afu remains as the Vice-President of the Tonga National Rugby League, until replaced in an election in an Annual General Meeting.

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For further information or clarification, please contact:
Mr ‘Aminiasi Kefu
Acting Attorney General
Telephone Numbers: (676) 25347 (Direct), (676) 7815314
Facsimile: (676) 24005
Email: dpp@crownlaw.gov.to, aakefu@gmail.com

22nd March, 2019 H.E Mr. Tetsuya Ishii, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Tonga congratulated the successful winners of Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship for 2019, Mr. Colin Langilangi and Ms. Marilyn Maka, with a reception at his residence on Wednesday, 20 March. Present at the event was Hon. Penisimani Fifita, Minister for Education and Training along with Representatives of the TongaJapan Alumni Association, Ship for World Youth Alumni – Tonga, and the JICA Training Alumni.

At the event, His Excellency congratulated the scholarship winners and encouraged them to make remarkable contributions to the development of their home country. He reiterated that Tonga and Japan share many bonds of friendship and the MEXT Scholarship is a part of the cultural and people to people exchanges between them. The MEXT also offers Tongan students the opportunity to play an important role in the bridge between Tonga and Japan.

Hon. Penisimani Fifita, Minister for Education and Training of the Kingdom of Tonga, in his address further encouraged them to “…study hard, learn their language, adapt well to their culture and enjoy your time in Japan. It is important also that you complete your programme on time and return to contribute to the development of Tonga.” He concluded his remarks by stating “I am very proud to be here this evening to witness and celebrate your success story. Your patience, hard work and dedication have been rewarded.”

The scholarship recipients were both awarded Research Scholarships for a Master’s Degree to study at a University in Japan. Mr. Colin Langilangi will pursue a Master’s Degree in Naval Architecture at the Osaka University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Technology from New Zealand and had been working at the Marine & Ports Division, Ministry of Infrastructure. Ms. Marilyn Maka will pursue her Master’s Degree in Economic and Business, at the Hokkaido University. She graduated with a Bachelor in Commerce, from Fiji.

The MEXT scholarship of the Government of Japan offers various scholarships annually, and students from Tonga are eligible to apply for Undergraduate, Research, Specialized Training College Students and Teacher Training Programs. Applicants from Tonga have been successfully awarded the scholarships, since 1995.

The scholarship awardees for 2019, are expected to depart for Japan early next month.

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

dThe Tonga Statistics Department wishes to advise that the following vacancy is re-advertised and available for interested applicants internal and external on the public service

All interested applicants are required to submit their applications with their CV and supporting documents with educational transcripts and to be addressed to Government Statistician, Statistics Department, First Floor Si’i Kae Ola (SKO) Supermarket Building, Taufa’ahau Road, Nuku’alofa and to be received no later than 4:30pm Friday 05th April 2019. 

Public servants who wish to apply must submit their applications with the endorsement of their respective Chief Executive Officer.

Job Descriptions and other information will be available upon request from Mrs Kilisitina Tai email: ktai@stats.gov.to or telephone 23-300/23-913.

The Tonga Statistics Department wishes to advise that the following vacancies are available for interested applicants, internal and external of the public service.

All interested applicants are required to submit their applications with their CV and supporting documents with educational transcripts and to be addressed to Government Statistician, Statistics Department, First Floor Si’i Kae Ola (SKO) Supermarket Building, Taufa’ahau Road, Nuku’alofa and to be received no later than 4:30pm Friday 05th April 2019. 

Public servants who wish to apply must submit their applications with the endorsement of their respective Chief Executive Officer.

Job Descriptions and other information will be available upon request from Mrs Kilisitina Tai email: ktai@stats.gov.to or telephone 23-300/23-913.

The Ministry of Health is seeking to engage suitable qualified and experienced applicants for the following vacant positions.

Interested applicant who wish to apply are required to submit their letter of application together with one reference letter from last high school attended, police record and other relevant supporting documents.

All applicants are to be forwarded to the office of the Chief Executive Officer for Health, Ministry of Health Administration Building addressing to:

Chief Executive Officer for Health
P.O. Box 59
Tofoa

Applications must reach the office of the CEO for Health no later than 4:30pm Monday 8th April, 2019.