Tonga has dropped 12 places in this year’s world press freedom rankings. The ratings, released by Reporters Sans Frontiers, is based on an Index ranks of 180 countries. Last year Tonga was placed 37th, a rise from 43rd position in 2015. Last year RSF said the kingdom’s independent media had progressively assumed their watchdog role … Continue reading Tonga’s press freedom rating sinks; report cites bad blood between PM and broadcaster