Tonga’s first baby of the year, a girl named Kalolaine Palu ‘Aho, was born at Vaiola Hospital on January 1, 2025.
Weighing 4.9kg (11 pounds), Kalolaine arrived at 5:05 am, bringing joy to her mother, Matilda ‘Aho.
Matilda, from Fanga ‘o Pilolevu village, expressed gratitude for the healthy birth, speaking to Tonga Broadcasting, “I am grateful to God for blessing me with the first child to be born in Tonga this year.”
Kalolaine, the third child in the family, is named after her late grandmother.
Both mother and baby are reported to be in good health.