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Thursday 12 December 2019 8:03pm
Madrid, Spain : Tonga's Prime Minister Hon Dr Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa said the time for climate action is now, during the 25th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP25) currently underway in Spain.
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Thursday 12 December 2019 7:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six arrests were made after the seizure of illicit drugs in various locations in Tongatapu over the past two-weeks. Free to view -
Thursday 12 December 2019 5:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Secondary School Entrance Exam results for class six students this year have revealed that Government Primary Schools (GPS) and church primary schools are struggling, with less than 50% of students passing key national examinations. Less than half passed English and Mathematics, while over half passed Tongan studies (Lea Faka-Tonga) and Science. Remedies suggested include investing in teachers, expanding kindergartens, encouraging families to make sure children eat breakfast to enhance concentration; and promoting reading at home. Free to view -
Wednesday 11 December 2019 9:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Many children brought their pets for attention at the busiest-ever South Pacific Animal Welfare (SPAW) clinics in Tongatapu last week, when 25 volunteers from New Zealand attended to 216 animal surgeries and 400 consultations. Free to view -
Wednesday 11 December 2019 7:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Government of Japan has committed around USD$304,000 to fund four community projects to upgrade water supply systems and schools in Tongatapu. Free to view -
Wednesday 11 December 2019 7:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : More than 300 graduates from two Government Tertiary Institutes received their certificates and diplomas on December 11, during a Combined Awards Ceremony. Free to view -
Wednesday 11 December 2019 7:06pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates : Tonga’s Permanent Representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, Hon. ‘Akau’ola has presented his credentials to IRENA Director General, Francesco La Camera, ahead of the upcoming IRENA General Assembly in January 2020 and the World Future Energy Summit. Free to view -
Tuesday 10 December 2019 5:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The New Zealand Youth Choir held a special performance in Nuku’alofa, during their first stop in a Pacific Tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Free to view -
Tuesday 10 December 2019 5:03pm
Canberra, Australia : Princess Angelika Latufuipeka Tuku‘aho attended the Nairobi Summit ICPD25 as the first Pacific Patron for the United Nations Population Fund in November. Free to view -
Monday 9 December 2019 9:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A population of coral reefs is making a remarkable recovery around the newest island on Earth, Hunga Tonga – Hunga Ha’apai (HTHH), after it was formed during a volcanic eruption in 2015. A new crater connects the neighbouring islands of Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha’apai. Free to view
Opinion
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Friday 29 November 2019 9:39am
Oxford, United Kingdom : Since its invention in ancient Greece more than 2,500 years ago, democracy has depended on rules and institutions that strike a balance between participation and power. The objective is to create a system of governance in which elected leaders bring to bear their knowledge and experience, in order to advance the interests of the people. The rule of law and the separation of powers, guaranteed by a system of checks and balances, are vital. Democracies all over the world are enduring a stress test. If they are to pass, their institutional underpinnings must be reinforced. That requires, first and foremost, an understanding of what those underpinnings are, why they matter, and who is trying to dismantle them. By Alexandra Borchardt Free to view
Sports
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Friday 29 November 2019 5:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Meet golf’s next superstar, whose journey to professional golf followed an unusual route. The inspiring story of Tony Finau - a talented kid of Samoan and Tongan heritage who won the respect of veteran pros. By Chris Cox, Senior Communications Manager for the PGA Tour. Free to view -
Monday 25 November 2019 7:42pm
Cardiff, Wales : Incoming Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named New Zealand born centre Willis Halaholo in a 35-man team to face the Barbarians this Saturday 30 November in Wales. If he is fielded, Willis Halaholo will be the second Welsh International of Tongan Heritage after Taulupe Faletau. Free to view
Pacific Islands
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Wednesday 11 December 2019 7:38pm
Madrid, Spain : Pacific Islands leaders who are in Madrid, Spain for the UN Climate Conference - COP25 Climate Conference, December 2-13, have voiced their concerns over a drive by their big neighbour Australia, under Prime Minister Scott Morrison, to boost its coal mining industry, Greenpeace Australia reported. Free to view
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Monday 9 December 2019 1:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : I write this article to commemorate the 21st anniversary of Tonga/China diplomatic relations and the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. This article will focus on socialism with Chinese characteristics as the key driver to the fast economic development of China. - Col. (Rtd) Siamelie Latu. Free to view -
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : China will continue to adhere to the independent foreign policy of peace, develop friendly cooperation with all countries based on the “Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence”. We are willing to share the experience of governance with all developing countries including Tonga, and we will earnestly respect and firmly support all countries in pursuing their own development path. Only by wearing the right shoes can one walk his own way well. By Zhaohui Yang. Free to view
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derick2623 says:
the main problem facing Tonga now --and has not been mentioned so far in the current debate - (from my observation from afar) - is the "ICE" endemic!
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