Tonga Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc.

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Introducing the 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩.

📍​A six-month programme designed to support early-stage businesses from low- and middle-income Commonwealth counties to grow and scale. The programme combines immersive in-person experiences with online learning to equip participants with essential skills, cutting-edge knowledge, and a robust global network.

📍​Funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and delivered by Imperial College London's Enterprise Lab, the programme draws on the expertise and networks of both organisations to provide a transformative experience for entrepreneurs from across the Commonwealth.

✅Programme Benefits

⚡𝐀 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫
⚡𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
⚡𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬
⚡𝐔𝐩 𝐭𝐨 £𝟐,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭
⚡𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬
⚡𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐬
⚡𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:
Applications open: 3 August 2026
Applications close: 1 September 2026

Two online information sessions have been planned for:

🔗 Session 1:
Webinar Registration - Zoom

🔗 Session 2:
Webinar Registration - Zoom

Application Link

🔗 https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-startup-fellowship-information-for-candidates/ “

Commonwealth Startup Fellowships information - Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK % Commonwealth Startup Fellowships run for six months and are designed to ignite and elevate high-potential startups from low and middle income Commonwealth countries.

Congratulations to TEL one of our key Business Advisory Service Provider (BASPs) in Tonga!

TEL | Business Link Pacific TEL is an approved BLP advisor in Tonga. Specialising in Business Continuity Planning, TEL can offer subsidised services to eligible clients in the Pacific.

HOLO TOTONGI KASA 'O KAMATA HE 'AHO 3 'O 'AOKOSI, 2026

Ke mea'i 'e Hou'eiki pea ke 'ilo 'e he Tonga kotoa, ko e ngaahi totongi ko'eni 'e kamata ngaue'aki ia 'i he 'aho Monite aho 3 'o 'Aokosi 2026

Ki ha ngaahi fakaikiiki pe faka'eke'eke ta mai ki he 7400129 extension 131 pe ko e 0800600

Va'a Tokangaekina 'ae Konisiuma
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LPG GAS PRICES DECREASE ON THE 3RD OF AUGUST 2026

For Public Notice and Information, these prices are to be effective on Monday 3rd August 2026.

For further enquiries, call 7400129 extension 131 or 0800600

Consumer Protection and Fair Trade

On Wednesday evening, 29 July 2026, TCCI had the privilege of participating in the 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 funded by the Government of Australia. Among the distinguished guests were Ms. Distaquaine Tu’ihalamaka, CEO of MCCTIL, Mr. Vilimaka Foliaki, CEO of the TNQAB with representatives from the Pacific Australia Skills, Ministry of Education and the Australia in Tonga. The event also welcomed employers, training providers, government representatives and development partners. Organized by the Apprenticeship Working Group, the event reflected on the implementation of the apprenticeship program, celebrating the achievements of apprentices and partners. Apprentices shared their gratitude in being given such an opportunity to gain first-hand experience on the working environment. Furthermore, employers and apprentices were able to have an open dialogue, share their lessons learned and input practical recommendations that will help improve the quality and sustainability of apprenticeship programs in Tonga.

The relevance of the 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 as reiterated by Tonga Chamber of Commerce’s President Sam Vea is bridging the gap between education and employment, install youth with practical skills and reinforce local industries. It ensures sustainable economic growth, reduces unemployment and builds a skilled workforce tailored to Tonga’s development needs.

Greetings Private Sector Members!

Please note the deadline for BLP's Small Grant Facility (SGF) for $6000 TOP closes at the end of this month, 31st July 2026.

Applications are submitted online. To submit your online application, please sign up to create an account at BLP's website: Business Link Pacific via link: https://businesslinkpacific.com/

TCCI can assist in submitting/creating your application.

BLP's grant support is targeted to support micro and small businesses, prioritizing those led by women, youth, people with disabilities, indigenous people, and community-based businesses, especially in rural areas.

Proposals should meet the criteria of at least one or more of the categories: innovation, growth, inclusion, climate initiatives and access to finance. They also need to demonstrate social and economic impact such as creating employment, market expansion, or environmental sustainability.

Grants are not provided for recurring operating expenses like wages, rent, debt repayment or unrelated purchases. Items like laptops might be considered, although their benefit to the business must be clearly demonstrated.

For those that have received a grant before, you are still eligible to apply again as long as deliverables from the previous grant were provided to BLP.

For any further assistance or enquiries please do not hesitate to contact our office at 25168/7721186 or email [email protected]

Business Link Pacific Find an approved BLP advisor to transform your business. BLP partners can offer subsidised services to eligible clients that have 5 to 50 staff. Find out more.

In collaboration with the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 (𝐌𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐋), 𝐓𝐂𝐂𝐈 held the 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐓𝐍𝐁𝐂) on the 17th-18th of June 2026. The conference was made possible due to 𝐌𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐋 leading with the aid of 𝐓𝐂𝐂𝐈, highlighting why it is important for the private sector to have a relationship with the Government. The guest of honor the Hon. Prime Minister, Lord Fakafanua spoke on the importance of maintaining a cohesive partnership between the Government and the private sector. Such a partnership is critical in enabling Tonga’s sustainable economic future, creating opportunities and promoting inclusive growth.

The forum featured the Government, private sector, and stakeholders engaged in addressing solutions to reduce the cost of doing business, improve workforce and skills development, MSME development, innovation, and digital transformation, as well as access and affordability of finance. Private sector and stakeholders heard from respective ministries on the progress of their efforts to mitigate these issues.

TNBC enabled a structured process to create Tonga’s National Private Sector Strategy with one partnership, one vision and one strategy. Final day yielded recommendations that will be crafted into National Private Sector Strategy to be implemented. The functions of national public and private partnership are to monitor implementation, review priorities, coordinate reforms and reporting.

Greetings Private Sector Members,

Please note registration for the National Business Conference closes today!

To register please use the link provided or call our office at 25168 to register.

An alternative phone number to reach for registration is 7721186.

Registration Form To be completed by each participant for the 2026 TNBC (17 - 18 June 2026). There is limited space available. If you have more than one participant from your business, you may be advised if there is no space available. Thank you for your interest to participate at the Tonga National Business Conferen...

Greetings Private Sector Members!

The registration for the Tonga National Business Conference 2026 is now open.

Operating under the theme "𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚'𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫: 𝐓𝐨𝐟𝐚 𝐡𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐟𝐨'𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚'𝐚𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐡𝐚 '𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚", the conference intents to bring together businesses from around Tonga to share experiences, discuss ideas, explore opportunities, establish networks regarding key areas important for private sector growth.

It is also aimed at strengthening cooperation and trust between Government and the Private Sector around common goals and be able to develop appropriate set of recommendations for relevant stakeholders at the conclusion of the conference to support private sector priorities.

Registration can be completed online through the link provided or by calling TCCI's office at 25168 or MTED's office.

Please find the link below for registration.

https://forms.gle/ehNVC42L7EoWML4Y9

Registration Form To be completed by each participant for the 2026 TNBC (17 - 18 June 2026). There is limited space available. If you have more than one participant from your business, you may be advised if there is no space available. Thank you for your interest to participate at the Tonga National Business Conferen...