ATFP
8th May 2026 - Prime Minister of Tonga Lord Fakafanua officially launched the commencement of the Tonga National Electronic Single Window (TNESW) as part of the Accelerating Trade Facilitation in the Pacific Project (ATFP). This new digital process means one portal and one submission for all export, import and transit information across government agencies for faster trade.
TCRTPII
29th April, 2026 - Minister of Infrastructure Hon. Semisi Sika opened a new lab under the TCRTPII project which will enhance and help provide more quality roads for Tonga.
OHS Training
13th - 17th April, 2026 - The World Bank in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance - CSU held a five-day Occupational Health & Safety training led by Mr Keith Barnett of Vertical Horizons New Zealand (VHZ) with the support from CSU Safeguards Specialist Ms Andrea Taliaúli, intensifying the push for safer development practices in Tonga bringing together current active contractors, project staff and local authorities to reinforce the WB’s “zero harm” approach through training sessions aimed at strengthening OHS standards across 7 active projects in Tonga.
OHS Training
13th - 17th April, 2026 - Delivering the opening remarks, the WB’s Country Manager for Tonga, Ms Natalia Palu, made it clear that, “Occupational Health and Safety and Community Health and Safety are central to the World Bank’s vision for sustainable development,” Ensuring compliance with international safety standards is increasingly critical—not only to protect lives, but also to maintain project timelines, preserve public trust, and ensure long-term sustainability.
Nomuka
10th April, 2026 - Four schools in Nomuka, Ha'apai have been completed under the TSRSP Project which aims to enhance the safety and resilience of selected educational facilities. Photo captures one of Nomuka's ECE centres - an important milestone which builds resiliency in local education.
TSRSP
1st April, 2026 - World Bank Technical Mission visited various schools sites across Tonga that have successfully completed renovated classrooms and wash room facilities as part of the TSRSP project. Photo captures students from GMS Kolomotu'a in front of one of their renovated classrooms which was affected by the Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Tsunami in 2022.
PREP
27th Mar, 2026 - PREP Missions: The WB Technical mission as well as preparation for the Completion Support Mission captures the impact of the project on local communities. PREP has focussed on building resilient investments, infrastructure including schools and early warning systems over the past 10 years in Tonga.
WELCOMING ATFP
20th Feb, 2026 - Accelerating Trade Faciliation in the Pacific Project (ATFP) PMU is welcomed by CSU as both teams work together in planning and setting up their PMT to assist with the implementation of the project.
HEART & PHIT Mission
16th Feb, 2026 - a team from the World Bank visited Tonga to review progress on the Health Enhancement and Resiliency in Tonga (HEART) and Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) Projects.
HEART & PHIT Mission
The team was led by Wezi Msisha (Task Team Leader for HEART) and Natalia Latu (World Bank Liaison Officer for Tonga). The visit began with a courtesy meeting with the Honourable Minister of Health, Hu’akavameiliku.
HEART Scholarships
The Minister of Health, Hon Huʻakavameiliku, farewelled the nine (9) nursing scholars from across Vavaʻu and Tongatapu who are departing to begin their studies at the Fiji National University (FNU) under the Health Enhancement and Resilience in Tonga (HEART) Project.
First HEART PSC Meeting 2026
HEART hosted the 1st PSC Meeting for this year on 6th Feb 2026, welcoming Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni - Minister of Health and stakeholders. The meeting provided an update on the progress of HEART and PHIT project implementation.
Business Opportunity Seminar
The Ministry of Finance hosted the 4th Annual Business Opportunity Seminar (BOS) on 27th November 2025 at Tanoa Hotel which presented the private sector with upcoming business opportunities in World Bank projects in Tonga.
Statistics Project
The Household Income & Expenditure Survey (HIES) 2025 has been completed by 30 fieldworkers over 8 weeks who have successfully collected data from all island groups in Tonga.
Country Performance Portfolio Review
The country performance portfolio review (CPPR) for Tonga was conducted this month on October 2, 2025, in Nukualofa, Tonga between the Government of Tonga and the World Bank.
Memorandum of Agreement
The meeting was co-chaired by Ms. Kilisitina Tuaimeiapi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Ms. Suzy Yoon-Yildiz, Senior Operations Officer, World Bank in the South Pacific.
Transport
Efforts are underway to make the transport sector—covering roads, maritime, and aviation—more resilient and better able to respond quickly during crises or emergencies.
Education
In education, 8,000 students will benefit from schools being made safer and more resilient, while data-driven management, curricula, and assessments are being improved to ensure quality learning and effective emergency response.
MEIDECC
Tonga is strengthening early warning systems, encouraging resilient investments, and introducing disaster risk financing to better protect communities and resources. As part of these efforts, a new facility for the Tonga Meteorological Services and the National Emergency Management Office is being built to be commissioned next year.
Health
Health efforts in Tonga are focused on better managing non-communicable diseases and expanding climate-resilient services in the Northern Islands, with emergency response systems in place. These initiatives also include building a new hospital in Vava’u to serve the local community.
Statistics
Additionally, Tonga is addressing data gaps by strengthening welfare data collection and building capacity within the Statistics Department to support more informed decision-making.
CSU PSC Mtg
MOF EA and CSU Team after its first CSU PSC meeting 2025!
14th August 2025HEART Launching at Vava'u
CSU Programme Manager, Siosaia Faletau , Sunil, UNOPS, Minister of Health, Hon. Ana 'Akauola, Governor of Vava'u, Hon. Fakatulolo and invites were present at the Launching of the construction of the Vava'u Hospital.
14th August 2025HEART Launching at Vava'u
Hon. Fakatulolo, Governor of Vava'u, officially launching the Vava'u Hospital Project - HEART
14th August 2025HEART Launching at Vava'u
VIP Guests and MOH staff gracing their presence in this special launching!
14th August 2025HEART Launching at Vava'u
Sunil Khadka, Project Manager, UNOPS for Tonga with MOH staff and stakeholders!
MISSIONTDGSP ICR consultations
Andrew To'imoana, Director of Digital Transformation Unit, MEIDECC with CSU Team and MOF, during TGSDP Mission of the Completion report
CSUCSU Website Revival!!
Communications and Data Management Consultant, Pesi Baker with CSU for the revivial of the CSU Website, Human Resource DB and Filing for a short term [June - August 2025]
FM TrainingProject Accountant Forum
CSU’s first Project Accountants Forum (PAF) for FY25/26 on the 24th of July led by Ana Fakaola Lemani, CSU FM specialist.
FM TrainingProject Accountant Forum
CSU’s first Project Accountants Forum (PAF) for FY25/26 on the 24th of July led by Ana Fakaola Lemani, CSU FM specialist.
New Project in the Horizon!Accelerating Trade in Tonga
Last Phase - Appraisal Workshop conducted 25th July 2025 by stakeholders Customs, Ports Authority, MTED, Marine, Finance, CSU!
CSU Office TongaAddress: Level 2, Tungi Colonade Building, Nuku'alofa, TongaContact UsPhone: 28-550Email: csutonga@gmail.com
- CSU Office TongaAddress: Level 2, Tungi Colonade Building, Nuku'alofa, TongaContact UsPhone: 28-550Email: csutonga@gmail.com
