A foreign church minister who has Tongan connection will perform the coronation of Their Majesties King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u Tuku’aho following an official request made because of the taboo for Tongan subjects to touch the king’s head. The king’s body is regarded as sacred and that Tongan citizens are not allowed to touch … Continue Reading

Tonga has a freer press than the United States, according to a global survey. According to the latest report from the international journalists’ organization Reporters Without Borders, Tonga ranked 44th in the World Press Freedom Index for 2015, while the United States came 49th. The kingdom rose 19 places from 63 in 2014. In contrast, … Continue Reading