HE Philip Malone attended the launch of the UN Office on Drugs & Crime Passenger and Cargo Control Programme at the Ministry of Revenue & Customs on Monday, marking a significant milestone for 🇹🇴 towards the establishment of their first Port Control Unit, which will be funded by the 🇬🇧 Government.

Imagine if Tonga’s national plan placed its primary economic drivers (Agriculture, Fisheries and Tourism) at the heart of its strategy, making them the core focus of its development agenda. #TongaNationalDevelopmentSummit

National Tourism Forum 13th - 14th March 2025. "Shaping a Resilient Future for Tonga in times of Challenge" Day 1

Day 2 of the National Tourism Forum where we saw incredible collaboration, with tourism businesses actively shaping the new Tourism Roadmap. Together, we’re building a sustainable and thriving future for Tonga’s tourism industry. 🌺 #TongaTourism

Tsunami sirens after 7.1 Earthquake in Tonga, people are moving inland or to higher ground.

Sirens are still blaring, people have evacuated to their closest tsunami evacuation point and are keeping an ear out for updates 🙏🏾🇹🇴

5 aftershocks 😳 Thankfully, the tsunami warning has now been canceled 🙏🏾🇹🇴

The delegation is holding a roundtable meeting with the Cabinet of Tonga, led by Prime Minister Eke. Emphasising the long-term partnership between Tonga and New Zealand, bound by close cultural and strategic connections, they discussed the broad range of bilateral cooperation,

The Deputy Prime Ministers of Tonga and New Zealand have launched a maritime safety campaign: “Be Ready, Be Safe.” The programme aims to increase community awareness of maritime safety practices and use of safety equipment. 🇹🇴 🤝 🇳🇿

🇹🇴🇳🇿 This morning at Fa’onelua, PM Hon. Dr. Eke, HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala & Cabinet welcomed NZ Deputy PM Rt Hon. Winston Peters and his delegation on their Pacific Mission 2025. Talks focused on strengthening Tonga–NZ ties & regional cooperation.

Their Majesties Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako warmly welcomed Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala and Crown Princess Sinaitakala Tukuʻaho to the Imperial Palace, followed by a private dinner. Princess Aiko joined them post-dinner. The royals are in Japan for 🇹🇴 Day #Expo2025

Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for His Majesty’s Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Tonga, who is attending Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.

We mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. His radiant smile touched hearts across the world, bringing warmth and hope to millions. Remembered as The People’s Pope, he stood for life, peace, compassion, and justice. May he rest in eternal peace. 🇻🇦

A delightful morning with our friends from His Majesty's Armed Forces 🇹🇴 here at the High Commission as HE Philip Malone presented Midshipman Tukuafu's certificate for having successfully completed the Initial Naval (Officer) Training Course at Britannia Royal Naval College 🇬🇧last year!

Proud to be featured on the cover of Forbes! A journey of deals, diplomacy, and disruption — filled with challenges, lessons, and growth. Grateful to my team and all who believed in the vision. Read more: bmfo.eu/forbes #Forbes #Leadership #Innovation #GlobalBusiness

Back to basics for our Tongan section. Visit the Tongan fort of Kolonui in Wallis, built around 1450, to discover the history of its people. Croix du Sud allows us to exchange and share these moments. #cds25

His Excellency Philip Malone was delighted to have met with the Resident Representative for UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji Office Ms Munkhtuya Altangerel, earlier this afternoon who is currently here on an official visit to the Kingdom of 🇹🇴.

Successful first week of UX11 drone pilot training at the #PacificAcademy! 6 trainees from Tonga, Fiji and PNG trained by @DELAIR at French Air Force Base 186 in New Caledonia. Regional cooperation serving crisis management in the South Pacific.

Day two of the High-Level Political Talanoa in Palau focused on cross-sectoral exchanges with senior officials from across government in Palau. The High-Level Persons Group (HLPG) received sectoral views on the responsiveness of the existing regional system and opportunities for

Earlier this week, HE Philip Malone launched the first of 3 community nurseries under the Climate and WASH Resilience Community Project implemented by Live and Learn 🇹🇴 The project is co-funded by 🇬🇧 and 🇪🇺with the aim to promote the empowerment of women in the agriculture sector.