Latest news in Tonga? September 11th, 2026

On September 11, 2026, key news updates from Tonga include:

• Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-8) Meetings: Tonga’s Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Viliami Uasike Latu, opened the eighth session of the Pacific Meteorological Council in Nuku’alofa by stressing that multi-hazard and early warning systems must be accessible and maintained for every community, noting that no village should be considered too remote for an effective warning. Islands Business
• New Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Financing Programme: A New Zealand-backed lending program involving MBf Bank launched on September 11 to help reduce borrowing costs for Tongan small and medium-sized businesses through a NZ$1 million funding arrangement. talanoaotonga.to
• New Zealand Visa Application Centre Announcement: Preparation is underway for New Zealand’s Immigration Authority to open a new Visa Application Centre in Nuku’alofa, scheduled to officially launch on September 14. Envoy Global
• Seismic Activity: A moderate 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in the South Pacific region near Tonga’s Ha’apai island group on the evening of September 11. Volcano Discovery