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Seismic waves, like the one before Tonga eruption, could give warning for future blasts
Funder: This study was supported by Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)/Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) (Grant 23727132). From:...

Kingdom of Tonga partners with Everbridge
BURLINGTON – Everbridge, Inc., the global leader in critical event management (CEM) and national public warning solutions with headquarters on Corporate Drive in Burlington, recently confirmed that the Kingdom of Tonga has selected the company’s...

There Was a 15 Minute Warning Before Tonga Volcano Exploded
Volcanoes are not restricted to the land, there are many undersea versions. One such undersea volcano known as Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai off the coast of Tonga. On 15th January 2022, it underwent an eruption which was one of the most powerful in...

It's still 2024, but scientists already say next year will be in top three warmest
It is not even Christmas yet: trees are still being decorated, turkeys are yet to be defrosted and Christmas puddings remain intact. But though 2024 is not even out, scientists already have a handle on how hot 2025 will be. Next year's global...

“5G is here”: Tonga Communications Corporation marks digital lead
Tonga Communications Corporation (TCC) launched its 5G network today at its headquarters in Nuku’alofa, with Prime Minister Hon. Hu’akavameiliku as the special guest. TCC CEO Sione Veikoso emphasized the importance of the launch, saying, “This...

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Sitdown Sunday: What happened when a Pacific island was cut off from the internet
IT’S A DAY of rest, and you may be in the mood for a quiet corner and a comfy chair. We’ve hand-picked some of the week’s best reads for you to savour. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo A volcanic eruption almost four years ago sundered the...

Here’s How the Hunga Tonga Eruption Sounded
On 15 January 2022, the Hunga Volcano erupted, sending a plume of gas and ash 58 kilometers (36 miles) into the atmosphere and inundating the Tongan islands with tsunami waves. At least four people in Tonga were killed, and many more were injured...

Esports Championship, Digicel’s biggest Pacific gaming tournament starts in Tonga
Digicel Tonga launched its 5G network with the inaugural E-Sport Pacific Championship, a competitive gaming tournament showcasing the popular game PUBG Mobile at the Digicel Square yesterday. The event attracted many PUBG gamers, most of whom were...

REA Research Indicates Improved Consumer Confidence In Real Estate Sector
05 December REA’s 2024 Consumer and Public Perceptions Research released today indicates that 88% of real estate consumers[1] and 82% of the general public have confidence in the New Zealand real estate industry overall – the highest result for...

This Is What the Giant Tonga Eruption Sounded Like
What do the Costco Guys and the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano have in common? They both bring the boom, as evinced by a recent study of the latter’s noise when it blew its top. The huge eruption roiled the Pacific Ocean in January 2022,...

Digicel Tonga launches 5G, unlocking faster connectivity for key areas
Digicel Tonga has launched its first six 5G sites, marking a milestone for the country’s digital transformation. Residents in Kolomotu’a, Fanga, Pili, Kolofo’ou, Ma’ufanga, and Ma’ufanga Wharf with compatible 5G devices are the first to benefit...

It's still 2024, but scientists are already confident 2025 will be in top three warmest on record
11 December 2024, 15:13 | Updated: 12 December 2024, 03:46 It is not even Christmas yet: trees are still being decorated, turkeys are yet to be defrosted and Christmas puddings remain intact. Your browser doesn't recognise available video formats....

Samoan Physiotherapist First to Carry Out Research on Stroke Survivors
Source: University of Otago. Masters student Eliana Viali is helping fill an important knowledge gap in the South Pacific – she’s believed to be the first to carry out research on Samoan stroke survivors and their perspectives around physical...

Younger MPs present new challenges for Tonga parliament - Deputy Clerk
The Deputy Clerk of Tonga's Legislative Assembly, Dr Sione Vikilani, has underscored the importance of regional collaboration in legislative development during the Tahuna a Tara: Pacific Speakers, Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference held in...

UC Davis-discovered enzyme inhibitor targets obesity, research finds
Consuming too much added sugar can increase the risk of chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, high blood pressure and some cancers, according to scientific research. Now newly...

Sailors Celebrate the Navy’s 250th Birthday
OCTOBER 13, 2025 – Multinational service members deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2025 celebrated the Navy’s 250th Birthday embarked on the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB-6) underway in the Western...

BBP HOSTS VISITORS FROM TONGA
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) recently hosted a high-level visit of members from the Ministry of Education of Tonga. The visit took place at BbP’s Vabukori village Library Learning Centre sponsored by Steamships Trading Company and the Motu Koita...

Love for science inspires studies abroad
For the Tongan Language version of this article, click here From the Island of Ha‘apai in Tonga to Otago University: ‘Ana Lātū Vakasiuola is pursuing her dreams. ‘Ana Lātū Vakasiuola, a second-year biochemistry student at Otago University, is...
Global Economists Demand Urgent African Debt Relief
More than 20 leading economists call for comprehensive reform as crushing debt costs prevent millions from accessing clean water and basic healthcare Over 20 prominent global economists, including Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz, have issued an...