17 May, 2017. After careful deliberation, assessments and consultations, a decision has been reached by the Government of Tonga, to withdraw its rights to host the Pacific Games in 2019.

17 May, 2017. Papua New Guinea's Sports and APEC minister, Justin Tkatchenko has pulled the plug on Papua New Guinea’s support, after Tonga announced their withdrawal from hosting the 2019 Pacific Games.

17 May, 2017. The Pacific Games Council remains confident the 2019 event will be held in Tonga, even if the government follows through on plans to withdraw from hosting.

17 Me, 2017. Kuo fakahā ‘e he CEO ‘o e Kōmiti Fokotu’utu’u Sipoti 2019 Lord Sevele ki he ongoongo ‘a e Matangitonga ‘oku ‘ikai ha totonu ‘a e Palēmia mo e Pule’anga kenau kaniseli ‘a hono teu fakahoko mai ‘o e Sipoti ‘a e Pasifiki ki Tonga ni.