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Tuesday 9 November 2004 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Members of Parliament query the Contingency Fund of $7.2 million and just how the Minister of Finance distributed it and to whom. The Annual Report of the Reserve Bank of Tonga is passed. From the House, Minute No. 69, Thursday 28 October 2004
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Tuesday 9 November 2004 2:00pm
Sydney, Australia : The Ministerial meeting recognised that a strong nuclear safeguards and security framework was essential to realising the benefits of peaceful use of nuclear energy. It noted that effective nuclear safeguards and security measures were vital not only for countries with nuclear power programs or research reactors, but also for those where radioactive materials are used for medical, industrial and scientific purposes. Premium content -
Monday 8 November 2004 1:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Select Committed calls for the government to suspend the General Manager of the Ports Authority temporarily and throughout the ongoing investigation into the activities of the Ports Authority and also to consider dismantling the Ports Authority and returning the Nuku‘alofa Harbour to previous management, the Ministry of Marine. From the House, Minute No. 71, Tuesday 2 November 2004 Premium content -
Monday 8 November 2004 12:30pm
Canberra, Australia : Australia is hosting the Asia-Pacific Nuclear Safeguards and Security conference in Sydney on November 8-9. Premium content -
Friday 5 November 2004 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Polynesian Airlines's new service, connecting 'Apia and Pago Pago to Vava‘u landed at the Lupepau‘u Airport, Vava'u, this morning, November 5, beginning a twice weekly Dash 8 air service between the two Samoas and Vava'u. Premium content -
Friday 5 November 2004 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 2004 session of the Tongan Parliament will be officially closed by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV on Wednesday November 10. Premium content -
Friday 5 November 2004 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga has begun its preparations for the Beijing, 2008 Summer Olympic Games, by electing a new Secretary General of the Tonga Amateur Sports Association, Po'oi Puloka at its AGM on November 3. Premium content -
Friday 5 November 2004 6:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Thanks to outstanding support from our internet readers who cast their votes online, Miss Tonga, Telesia Kaitapu, has won the Miss Internet title during the Miss South Pacific Pageant in American Samoa on October 29. Premium content -
Wednesday 3 November 2004 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Early in 2005, Tongans will exercise their democratic right and go to the polls to elect their representatives to the Tongan Legislative Assembly. Editor's Comment by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Wednesday 3 November 2004 11:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat will have a FJ$27 million Budget for 2005. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 November 2004 4:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Black Pearl Suites holiday accommodation was officially opened by the Princess Regent, Princess Pilolevu, on November 1 at Sopu 'o Taufa, toward the western end of the Nuku'alofa waterfront. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 November 2004 12:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga College marked its 122nd birthday with a week of celebrations and the opening by the Princess Regent, Princess Pilolevu Tuita, of the $1.1 million pa‘anga Lopaukamea complex at Manamo‘ui on October 30. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 November 2004 9:45am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 50 party attendants competed in two categories for the Sexiest Costumes and the Best Dressed. The Sexiest Dress was won by Ted, "the Pacific Blond Goddess" and the Best Dressed was won by Amy Goubeaud, "the Trashy Princess". Premium content -
Monday 1 November 2004 4:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : MPs expressed their concerns regarding the National Reserve Bank of Tonga such as their concern that the Minister of Finance is one of the governors of the Reserve Bank which forced the Minister of Finance to clarify their misunderstandings over the Reserve Bank funds and how they may be allocated. From the House, Minute No. 68, Wednesday 27 October 2004 Premium content -
Friday 29 October 2004 11:30am
South Africa : I would like to thank your readership for their great response on my request for Rugby Talent. I think they have unearthed a few future stars and hopefully these players will develop and shine for Tonga in the 2007 World Cup, helping Tonga to take it's rightful place as one of the most respected teams in the world. -Pieter du Tiot -
Thursday 28 October 2004 3:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : When the Tongan government launched its Economic and Public Sector Reform Program in April 2002, it was hailed by government, the Private Sector, and the public, as the beginning of a "Fight Back" economic recovery initiative. Editor's Comment - By Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Thursday 28 October 2004 11:45am
Auckland, New Zealand : Media lawyers from four countries united in Auckland on October 26 to defend the public's right to know the foibles of those who seek to rule and entertain. Premium content -
Wednesday 27 October 2004 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Internet voting for the "Miss Internet" section of the Miss South Pacific Pageant has begun, and there's no doubt about it, our vote goes to the gorgeous Miss Tonga! Premium content -
Wednesday 27 October 2004 5:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The king arrived in Hong Kong by CX102 on 13 October for a private visit, flew to Beijing by CA108 on 18 October and were back to Hong Kong by CA117 on 19 October, then left for Sydney by CX101 on 21 October. -
Wednesday 27 October 2004 4:30pm
Ma‘ufanga, Tongatapu : Six new classrooms for Ma‘ufanga Government Primary School were officially opened on Friday October 22 by Mrs Kalolaine Fakafanua. Premium content
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