Tonga Parliament reconvenes
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga is expected to reconvene on Thursday, August 1.
Parliament was deferred since June 26 following the passing of the 2024/2025 Budget Estimate.
Its agenda for Thursday’s sitting includes Government Bills, Committee reports and the Government Ministry’s Annual reports.
Woman charged after alleged smuggling meth from USA
A woman has been charged in Tongatapu after attempting to smuggle 137.35g of methamphetamine into the country.
‘Anita Toutaiolepo, 45, of Kolofo’ou was caught on April 4 allegedly trying to bring illicit drugs through Customs, hidden in a metal drum containing personal items from the USA.
She has been charged with importing and possessing a Class A controlled drug.
‘Dangerous’ huge waves overtopping Haʻapai causeway stop traffic at entrances
Huge waves pounding the Foa-Lifuka causeway this morning, Tuesday 30, have forced drivers and passengers to wait at the entrances.
The causeway links the two most populated islands of the Ha’apai groups’ Foa and Lifuka.
Videos uploaded to Facebook show waves crashing and overtopping the causeway.
‘Isileli Fatani uploaded a video to Facebook saying they were forced to wait as it was “too dangerous”.
