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New Petroleum Price for September 2023

In exercise of the power conferred by Section 5 of the Prices for Goods, Services and WagesControl Act 1988, the Competent Authority hereby declares that these will be the new prices forLiquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG Gas) for Tongatapu, Vava’u, Pangai…

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Public Announcement – Regulated Goods 2023

Totongi ma’olunga taha ki he ngaahi Koloa Pule’i 11 ó Sepitema 2023 ‘Oku faka’amu ‘ae Komiti Pule Fe’unga ke mea’i ‘e he Hou’eiki mo e kainga, pea kihe kau Konisiuma ‘I he ‘Otu Tonga ni, ‘ae ngaahi totongi ma’olunga taha…

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New Petroleum Prices for August 2023

The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development wishes to advise that the Tonga Competent Authority (TCA) has approved the new petroleum prices for August – September to be effective from Friday, 18th August 2023.Kerosene and diesel will increase by 13.83…

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Tonga Labour Mobility Supply Management Strategy

Tonga faces significant development challenges due to its relative isolation and lack of economies of scale. Labour mobility provides an important, viable development opportunity to overcome these challenges by enabling the temporary movement of Tongan workers to meet labour shortages…

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Free of Charge : Digital Skills Courses

The Commonwealth Secretariat in collaboration with Simplilearn in providing self-paced e-learning courses targeting youths (15 – 29) of Commonwealth member countries with the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development as the national administrator. The course provider is Simplilearn, experienced in…

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2nd Round of E-Commerce Grant for the Pacific

Are you a MSME? (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises) and looking into enhancing your products and services online? The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat launched the 2nd Round of E-Commerce Grant for the Pacific MSMEs in April. This grant is funded…

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New Petroleum Prices for June 2023

The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development wishes to advise that the Tonga CompetentAuthority (TCA) has approved the new petroleum prices for June – July to be effective fromMonday, 19th June 2023. Retail prices for all petroleum products will decrease…

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WORLD CONSUMER RIGHTS DAY – 15 MARCH 2023

The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development joins international community in commemorating World Consumer rights Day.  World Consumer rights day is coordinated by Consumer International and celebrated on March 15 every year. World Consumer rights day was adopted by United…

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