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Wallis continues easing Covid-19 measures
People in Wallis and Futuna no longer need to wear masks outside as the territory is now in phase 5 of its Covid-19 response.
After a sharp lockdown in early March, restrictions have been gradually eased and schools have been open for two weeks now.
In phase five indoor sport events are allowed again but bingo is still banned.
Tongan MP Akosita Lavulavu.
Photo: RNZI/Koroi Hawkins
They were sentenced today in the Supreme Court after being found guilty on charges of obtaining money by false pretences.
The couple owned and ran the educational institution Unuaki o Tonga Royal Institute. They obtained state funding for the training facility, but kept the money.
Supreme Court judge Justice Nicholas Cooper said the couple had a highly devised plan , which they committed over about three-years,
Matangi Tonga reported.
He said the public money was intended to benefit the children.
The judge said while Akosita Lavulavu had no previous offences and had pleaded for mercy, she had shown no remorse.