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Kaivai, a new bi-monthly English newspaper was launched by DRUA PR Media Company Ltd., a newly registered company in Nuku'alofa on Tuesday, March 19.

The Friendly Islands Triathlon (FIT) hosted its first competition for 2013, at the American Wharf on Saturday morning, 16 March.

The changes to the Constitution [clause 23] regarding the ability to continue to sit in the assembly or hold any office means that a "convicted" person who is sentenced to less than 2 years can still sit in the assembly and hold office. This does send a rather odd message to the public and the world - that the Tongan house of parliament and the Cabinet will allow a convicted person, whose character is thereby reduced, to still hold office! - John Cauchi

A new Tongan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has yet to be appointed, following the departure of Dr Ngongo Kioa in December last year, after completing his term.

A local 'Te Tau Lava' tournament started the netball season this year on Saturday March 9 at the 'Atele Indoor Stadium. The community based event that encourages a healthy lifestyle through frequent physical activity, while promoting the game, is the first of three tournaments this year.

On Tuesday, March 12, Parliament started off with a bang when the Speaker reminded Commoners in the House that they would start with the Land (Amendment) Bill 2013, but under Clause 67 of the Constitution only nobles could debate and vote on matters relating to the entitlement of nobles. The bill was one of three relating to constitutional change regarding penalties for nobles and civil servants who are convicted of an indictable offence. Under the existing law convicted people are disabled from holding government office, voting and being elected, and includes loss of noble titles. The proposed constitutional change applies the loss of rights to only people who are sentenced to more than two years imprisonment. From the House by Pesi Fonua.

A parliamentary education and outreach team is on a mission to inform and equip teachers and students in Tonga's Secondary Schools with better knowledge of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga.

Increased opportunites for Tongan migrant workers and lower fees for students going to New Zealand and Australia, along with other development assistance goals, are among key advantages being sought by Tonga in its PACER Plus free trade negotiations.

King Tupou VI hoped Government and Parliament will continue to work together to revive the local economy affected by the global financial crisis. He outlined projects undertaken by government in the hope of energizing economic development.