Scam
A woman who falsely claimed to work at the Ministry of Communication (MEIDEC) and received money under false pretence has appeared in court.
Heilala Finau, 24, from Ngele’ia, falsely claimed to be the secretary to the director of MEIDECC.
She allegedly promised several families that the Ministry would build houses for them through aid initiatives for only $12,500, which was a scam.
Faka-Sepitema
This week, the Free Church of Tonga (Siasi ‘o Tonga Tauataina) convened its annual September roll call (Tali ui Sepitema) for female congregants from across the island at Falemasiva Hall in Haveluloto on September 25, 2024.
The Roll Call, a cherished Tongan church custom, takes place every September, during which women attire themselves in elegant white garments and gather in the church.
Tonga Power Ltd
Tonga Power Limited (TPL) will host the 31st Annual Pacific Power Association (PPA) Conference and Trade Exhibition, which will be held at the Falemasiva Hall from September 30 to October 3, 2024.
This event, with the theme “The Cost of the Transition to Renewables,” aims to convene approximately 250 participants from diverse Pacific regions, including electric utility and energy professionals.
The primary objective of this gathering is to collectively address significant challenges and exchange valuable insights on the transition to renewable energy.
Tongan rising star boxer
Tongan rising star in boxing Tonga Tongotongo will face Fijian boxer Sebastian “The Sniper” Singh Singh at Prince Charles Park in Nadi on October 26 as part of the South Pacific Boxing Promotion.
Tongotongo has an impressive record of eight knockout wins with zero losses.
Singh, on the other hand, will step into the ring with 15 wins, seven by knockout, seven losses, and three draws.
House fire
A large fire broke out in a house in Nuku’alofa’s Ngele’ia village yesterday, on Wednesday the 26.
No reports of injuries.
Receiving stolen goods
Tonga Police have charged an Asian man named Zao Zin, also known as Zuzu, with receiving stolen goods and allegedly inciting people to commit theft.
