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Seismic waves, like the one before Tonga eruption, could give warning for future blasts

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:...

Owner:  Australian Science Media Centre Inc & Science Media Centre of New Zealand
Kingdom of Tonga partners with Everbridge

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...

Owner:  Haggerty Family
There Was a 15 Minute Warning Before Tonga Volcano Exploded
It's still 2024, but scientists already say next year will be in top three warmest
“5G is here”: Tonga Communications Corporation marks digital lead

“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...

Owner:  Kalafi Moala
The most-read pieces on Mining Technology in 2024

The most-read pieces on Mining Technology in 2024

Industry * Academia & Education Aerospace, Defense & Security Agriculture Asset Management Automotive Banking & Payments Chemicals Construction Consumer Foodservice Government, trade bodies and NGOs Health & Fitness Hospitals & Healthcare HR,...

Owner:  Michael "Mike" Danson
Sitdown Sunday: What happened when a Pacific island was cut off from the internet
Here’s How the Hunga Tonga Eruption Sounded

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...

Owner:  American Geophysical Union
Esports Championship, Digicel’s biggest Pacific gaming tournament starts in Tonga

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...

Owner:  Kalafi Moala
REA Research Indicates Improved Consumer Confidence In Real Estate Sector
This Is What the Giant Tonga Eruption Sounded Like

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,...

Owner:  Great Hill Partners
Digicel Tonga launches 5G, unlocking faster connectivity for key areas

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...

Owner:  Kalafi Moala
It's still 2024, but scientists are already confident 2025 will be in top three warmest on record
Samoan Physiotherapist First to Carry Out Research on Stroke Survivors
Younger MPs present new challenges for Tonga parliament - Deputy Clerk

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...

Owner:  New Zealand Government
UC Davis-discovered enzyme inhibitor targets obesity, research finds

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...

Owner:  Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Sailors Celebrate the Navy’s 250th Birthday

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...

Owner:  Mark Van Dyke
BBP HOSTS VISITORS FROM TONGA

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...

Owner:  Communications Fiji Ltd
Love for science inspires studies abroad

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...

Owner:  New Zealand Government

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...

Owner:  Roger Agambire Agana

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