Tonga assistance

Money raised at Fiji Kaiviti Silktails and PNG Hunters match will go to Tonga

All money raised at the game will go to their Pacific neighbour Tonga after it was devastated by a tsunami and ash from an undersea volcanic eruption in January.

The match will be played on Saturday February 26 at Runaway Bay, near Southport, on the Gold Coast.

The day will include functions, sporting memorabilia auctions, and other activities around the game with all funds raised going directly to the re-build in Tonga.

The tragedy affected 84 per cent of Tonga's population, with homes, schools and hospitals either washed away or buried under the ash fall.

Port Vila Darts Association to assist Tonga Darts Association

PVDA President, Stu McEwen said, “We are awaiting re-establishment of internet services so we can talk with Tonga on their needs.”

“The South Pacific Darts Championships that were meant to be held in Tonga later this year may be moved to another Country while Tonga rebuilds. Discussions are in progress.”

     

Fiji sends military personnel to assist in Tonga

Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander, Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai said these personnel, consisting of Engineers, Medics, and other specialists will team up with the Australian Defence Force soldiers to carry out rehabilitation and further assessment in Tonga, following the impacts of the violent volcanic eruption and tsunami.

The Commander added, as per the initial planning process, the soldiers are expected to be on the ground, putting the hard yards, in a span of 10 days.