Tonga Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc.

24/08/2026

Be sure to check out TEL Tonga, a BLP approved partner offering key services to the private sector.

✅Business Continuity Planning
✅Business Coaching & Training
✅Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
✅Financing & Loan Facilitation
✅Recruitment & HR Systems

Through BLP's subsidy program, the services provided by BLP Partner can be subsidized.

Take the next step to enhancing your business with BLP today.

🚶🏽‍➡️As a first step, you can create an SME account on the BLP Portal to use any of the free business assessment tools, like the Business Health Check: 🔗https://businesslinkpacific.com/ -toolkit

Chamber of Commerce & Industry DT Global New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand High Commission, Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Great catching up with Business Link Pacific BDM for Tonga, Ms Luse Niulala ❤️

06/08/2026

🎊 Great news for small and medium businesses! The deadline for submitting applications for the $6,000 TOP small grants has been extended by 2 more weeks.

✏️ This extension gives you additional time to prepare and submit your application for this valuable financial support, designed specifically to help your business grow and succeed.

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

🔔 Don't miss this opportunity to secure the funding you need—make sure to submit your application before the new deadline. If you have any questions about the process, feel free to reach out to our office for assistance!

☎️ You can contact us at 25168.

🖋 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 and take the first step toward a brighter, stronger future for your business!

DT Global New Zealand High Commission, Nuku'alofa, Tonga

04/08/2026

🎊New Opportunity! 🎊

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 run for six months and are designed to ignite and elevate high-potential startups from low and middle income Commonwealth countries.

02/08/2026

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

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

30/07/2026

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
________________________________

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

30/07/2026

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.

19/07/2026

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]

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.

16/07/2026

25/06/2026

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.

19/06/2026