Tonga

The government of Tonga, led by Prime Minister Dr 'Aisake Eke and formed at the end of last year, is holding its first national development summit in Nuku'alofa.

The complex, which cost more than US$25 million, includes the Tonga High School Indoor Stadium, an international-standard rugby field, netball and tennis courts, and an aquatics center.

The comments come after the Tongan government ordered a review of the domestic carrier's operations and financial standing, with the view to winding up the company.

The country's health ministry says that just over half of cases are from Vava'u.

A Tongan family whose eldest son is seriously ill say they have been left broken as they fight an order for deportation.

Tonga Rugby Union CEO Aisea 'Aholelei said it was sad losing the match, but there were concerns the "installation of floodlights being delayed...would affect the 6pm kick off".

Prime Minister Aisake 'Eke's government is initiating a review of the operations of Lulutai Airlines, Tonga's only domestic airline, with a possibility that the company may be wound up.

A volcanologist says a new artificial intelligence (AI) volcano forecasting tool is still some way off being rolled out in places like Tonga. Audio

Tongatapu has the most confirmed cases (33), with the rest from Vava'u (28) and 'Eua (12).

Tongatapu has the most confirmed cases (33), with the rest from Vava'u (28) and 'Eua (12).