Stories from Nuku'alofa · Tonga

Pohiva Teasa, editor of the Kele'a News Agency in Tonga, appealed to foreign correspondents for their cooperation in providing information to the police. She also requested their support to enable the agency to continue its work.

Mr. Tamweifola attempted to establish a Tongan chapter of 'commentaries.' This action led to people expressing concerns and disappointment, which was described as 'anger' by the source.

Landowners in Tonga were reportedly not properly consulted regarding a government decision to enter into a partnership.

Bauline Burke, a beauty business owner in Tonga, stated that brightening creams are in high demand and are easy to find in stores and on Facebook Marketplace. She noted that most people in Tonga use these creams for whitening their faces and bodies. Burke added that the younger generation is primarily buying her products, which frequently sell out. A report by Alice Lollahere indicates that unconscious racial ideals and the historical elevation of whiteness influence interactions with darker-skinned people.

The US dollar is widely accepted in Tonga, but the country also uses its own currency, the Tongan Paʻanga. While the US dollar is widely accepted, the local currency is also in circulation and usable in designated countries. Travelers can accept US dollars or local currency.