8 July, 2020. Twenty-five (25) canoes from the Canoes of Polynesia Phase 2 project were put to water on the slipper beside the Touliki Masefield, loaded with excited paddlers who paddled up to form a guard of honor outside the entrance from the naval base, and cheered for His Majesty as he departed on the naval boat – VOEA Ngahau Koula on a Royal visit to ‘Eua.

8 Siulai, 2020. Kuo toe toloi 'a e 'amanaki ke fakafoki mai 'a e ni'ihi hotau kainga na'e fihia 'i Fisi tupu mei he tapuni 'a e ngaahi kau'afonua tupu mei he fakataputapui COVID-19.

7 July, 2020. His Excellency Mr. ISHII Tetsuya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Tonga and Honourable Dr. ‘Amelia Tu’ipulotu, Minister of Health signed on the Exchange of Notes for Japan’s grant, “Economic and Social Development Plan”, or known as Non-Project Grant Assistance (NPGA), for provision of Japanese medical equipment on 6th July, 2020, in the Ministry of Health.

6 July, 2020. The Government of Tonga has annouced that the first repatriation flight for Tongans overseas will begin on Thursday 9 July.