For decades, the Pacific Islands region has been heavily reliant on donor funding to support development, governance, and capacity-building initiatives.…
As Tonga’s leaders came together for the Economic Development Summit last week, they faced a significant challenge: how to turn…
In 1992, the Convention for Democracy in Tonga highlighted the need for democratic reform but did not suggest adopting a…
As Tonga kick started the National Development Summit, China just concluded “two sessions”, the annual meetings of China’s National People’s…
Every morning, Tongan mothers brace themselves. Not just for another day of work, but for the gauntlet of craters, dust,…
Millions watched the Oval Office meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance.…
The recent launch of Tonga’s Upgraded Business Registry Online System was met with much fanfare, with speeches filled with optimism…
THE REAL DANGER LIES IN STAGNATION, NOT PROGRESS Tonga once again finds itself at a crossroads, caught between its historical…
Tonga’s young democracy has been under intense scrutiny, with critics quick to point out the perceived failures of its leaders.…
Slapping the King’s Hand While democracy is an evolving process that requires careful navigation, the radical stance of figures such…