Ben Percival
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering |
| Occupation | Earth Mover (Heavy Equipment Operator) |
| Location | SACRAMENTO, CA, United States |
| Links | Wishlist |
| Introduction | Representing Tonga, Mr. Percival emphasized the importance of preserving our cultural identity |
| Interests | Tonga at the Global Stage: Advocating for Cultural Heritage, This week, CEO Mr. Percival delivered a compelling intervention at the 14th Session of the UN Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UNGGIM) Representing Tonga, Mr. Kula emphasized the importance of preserving our cultural identity through standardized geographical names, highlighting Tonga's 3,000-year history in the Pacific. He expressed gratitude for the work of the UN Group of Experts on Geographical Names (UNGEGN). Facing financial challenges as a Pacific Small Island Developing State, Tonga urged the UN and international community for support to ensure continued participation in these crucial discussions. We are committed to safeguarding our cultural heritage for future generations. |
| Favorite movies | The Kingdom of Tonga presented its oral submission at the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Climate Change, with Attorney General Hon. Linda Folaumoetu'i outlining Tonga's national efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change, while Legal Counsel Gitanjali Bajaj urged the Court to uphold equity, cooperation, and statehood continuity amid climate-driven sea level rise. This historic case was led by Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change and the Government of Vanuatu. The Pacific Community (SPC) actively supported Pacific Island countries by providing vital technical, scientific, and human rights expertise. |
| Favorite music | World Water Day 2025, Even though World Water Day is officially on May 03 1982, we marked this important occasion today with a special event hosted by the Environmental Health Division of the Ministry of Health, proudly supported by UNICEF Honorable, Percival CEO for Health, reminded us how vital water is—especially now as climate change continues to impact us all. |
| Favorite books | Tupou I envisioned Tonga dedicated to God Wednesday, December 7, 2005 - 16:21. Updated on Friday, August 7, 2015 - 16:39. USA Editor, In his most instill speech in the closing of the 1875 Parliament, Tupou 1 said, ""Tonga for the Tongans". If Tonga will remain as it is now, I will not say that it is because of our intelligence or our knowledge or whatever it is we can do, but only because we are with God. As I have said before , I will say again, "Tonga is dedicated to God"." We should be proud of our country though it is considered a period physically. Being the only island Kingdom in the Pacific for centries confirmed the unique value of our culture which conveyed in the various artifacts, legends, songs and poems, and other various task performed by our ancestors. On the other hand, during the 17th and 18th centuries came the missionaries to Tonga in which they introduced to Tongan society the importance of living a moral and christian way of life. This doctrine of the Bible influences many European countries and even spread out to America by the Pilgims and many who were looking for freedom of worship during the 16th century. As these people came to settle in America they formed up the government basically with a Biblical view. It is the same doctrine of the Bible that influences King Taufa'ahau to adopt such an intrinsic foundation for the Government of Tonga. |

