The Preliminary Inquiry for the former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Lord Tu'ilakepa, who is charged with illegal firearms, ammunitions and illicit drugs offences, begins on April 26 at the Fasi Magistrate's Court.
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Friday 28 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Wednesday 26 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Ulita Uata 75, the Ha'apai Constituency No. 12 People's Representative was appointed by the Princess Regent, HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita as the Minister of Health yesterday, January 25
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Wednesday 26 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lord Vaha'i (38) and 'Amelia Tuna Vaetuikoloa Tuita (21) were married at the Tokaikolo Church at Ha'ateiho in Tongatapu on Monday, January 24.
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Wednesday 26 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Theft tops the list of the most committed crime in Tonga between 17-23 of January, the Deputy Commander of Police, Taniela Faletau said yesterday, and he urged parents to look after their sons and to get to know their whereabouts at night, so that they don't get involved in criminal activities.
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Wednesday 26 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Australia Day was celebrated early in Nuku'alofa on January 21, hosted by the new Australian High Commissioner to Tonga HE Mr Thomas Roth.
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Wednesday 26 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tropical Cyclone Wilma hit Tonga's Ha'apai group yesterday morning, January 25, tearing off dozens of rooftops, with reports of houses collapsing and power poles falling, as the centre of the Category 3 cyclone passed over central and southern Ha'apai, moving toward the south west.With photos by Uikelotu Paletu'a.
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Wednesday 26 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Air New Zealand's Tuesday service between Auckland and Los Angeles via Nuku'alofa and Apia was disrupted yesterday, January 25 due to Cyclone Wilma.
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Tuesday 25 January 2011
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Fua'amotu,Tongatapu,Tonga
As Cyclone Wilma continues to move South-southwest at about 8 knots, the National Weather Forecasting Centre Fua'amotu at 4.35am today, 25 January warned that on this track the cyclone center is expected to lie near 30km south of Vava'u or about 80km north-northeast of Lifuka by around 1pm today.
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Monday 24 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lord Tu'ilakepa, the former Speaker of the Tonga Legislative Assembly, is to appear at the Fasi Magistrate's Court on Thursday, January 27 on charges relating to illegal firearms, illegal ammunitions and illicit drugs.
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Monday 24 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The evidence presented at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the MV Princess Ashika will not be admissible in the manslaughter trial set to begin on February 7 at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court, but the prosecution is expected to call their own witnesses.
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Monday 24 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Royal Land Commission is on the final phase of its three-year work program to inquire into and review Tonga's existing Land Acts and practices, with the continuation of a wide range of public hearings in Tonga this month and in Australia in March.
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Monday 24 January 2011
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London, UK
Officials and experts from Commonwealth countries most vulnerable to climate change will meet in Sussex, near London, from 23 to 25 January 2011, to explore practical ways of accessing, managing and using funds to tackle the potentially devastating effects of changing global weather patterns. Commonwealth Secretariat, 20/01/11.
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Monday 24 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Embassy of Japan will host its second Japanese film show from 7:00pm on Friday February 11 at Janful Garden, International Dateline Hotel. Embassy of Japan, 20/01/11.
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Monday 24 January 2011
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Suva, Fiji
Eight countries are participating in developing and implementing Drinking Water Safety Plans (DWSP), introduced by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a "clear, simple risk assessment and risk management process that addresses the many challenges faced in providing safe drinking water," said Mr. Tasleem Hasan, Water Services Coordinator, SOPAC.
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Monday 24 January 2011
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Fua'amotu ,Tonga
Tropical Cyclone Wilma is expected to bring damaging gale force winds over Niuafo'ou, Niuatoputapu, Vava'u and Ha'apai within the next 24-36hrs. Special Weather Bulletin Number Seven for Tonga on Tropical Cyclone Wilma issued from National Weather Forecasting Centre Fua'amotu at 1:00am Monday 24 January 2011.
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Sunday 23 January 2011
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Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan
A contingent of 55 Royal Tongan Marines traveled from their tiny South Pacific island to help support the efforts of Regional Command Southwest's mission in Afghanistan. By Sgt. Shawn Coolman.
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Sunday 23 January 2011
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Fua'amotu ,Tonga
Tonga's first tropical cyclone alert for the year is now in force for Niuafo'ou, Niuatoputapu, Vava'u and Ha'apai groups. A strong wind warning remains in force for the rest of Tonga. Tropical Cyclone Wilma (Category 1) center was located about 600km northeast of Niuatoputapu or about 850km north northeast of Vava'u at 10:00am on Sunday 24 January. Special Weather Weather Bulletin Number Five for Tonga
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Saturday 22 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
When the Speaker of the Tongan Parliament, Lord Lasike presented to Parliament on January 14, what he called the first audited report on the financial status of the Tonga Legislative Assembly this century, he opened up a can of worms, as members queried irregularities in the Legislature's accounts. From the House, by Pesi Fonua.
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Friday 21 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga needs to step up its efforts in combating basic-needs poverty, and to provide employment, in particular for youth, the Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Samiu Vaipulu said this week in launching a report on Tonga's progress towards the Milliennium Development Goals.
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Thursday 20 January 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HE Mr Thomas Roth, Australian High Commissioner, presented his credentials to HRH the Princess Regent, Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tuita this afternoon at the Royal Palace. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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