NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga – Tonga Police have responded to two unrelated deaths this month, releasing statements to clarify the circumstances surrounding each case.
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, authorities discovered the body of a 31-year-old man in Ma’ufanga.
After an investigation, police confirmed the death as a suicide.
The man’s remains have been released to his family for funeral preparations.
“Tonga Police extends its condolences to the family during this difficult time,” the statement read.
Hotel Death of Fijian Woman
Separately, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, police were called to a Nuku’alofa hotel following reports of a deceased 79-year-old Fijian national residing in Australia.
A medical report and family confirmation identified advanced cancer as the cause of death. Her body has also been handed over to relatives.
Police reiterated their sympathies, acknowledging the grief of the bereaved family.
