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UN Secretary-General race: Tonga has nominated Ecuadorian diplomat Ivonne A-Baki as the eighth candidate to replace Antonio Guterres, with Security Council members set for another round of voting Friday as the field reshuffles. Energy & reliability: Tonga Power Limited apologised after a major generator failure caused rotational outages on Tongatapu; repairs are expected to take about two weeks while new units are installed, highlighting the gap between renewable ambitions and day-to-day reliability. Youth & social impact: Take The Lead Tonga opened a new Nuku’alofa office and Social Impact Incubation Hub, backed by the Australian High Commission, to mentor young Tongans turning ideas into community initiatives. Governance & rights: A new Tonga-focused obituary marks the death of Rev Simote Vea, a long-time democracy advocate and church minister who campaigned for accountability and constitutional reform. Sports in the political spotlight: Oceania Netball World Cup qualifiers are set for Tonga (Sept 14–18), with Tonga supporting the event and chasing two World Cup 2027 spots. Public safety & welfare: A juvenile long-nosed fur seal was rescued by Tonga community partners and returned to open ocean with specialist remote guidance.

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