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Thursday 24 November 2005 12:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga :
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Wednesday 23 November 2005 6:30pm
Sydney, Australia : I am grateful to contributors to the column from Tamafoa, Finau and Latu to Mangisi, Mahina, Haouli, Helu, Uata and recently Mariner for such enlightened discussions of the current state of Tonga. Working in a culturally diverse society like Australia, I have come across two groups whose problems seemed to be much more magnified than others: Firstly, those who have distinct culture, history, geographical locality and yet without a recognized state such as the Kurdish. Premium content -
Wednesday 23 November 2005 6:01pm
Auckland, New Zealand : While I appreciate the reply of Mr William Mariner (The world has moved on!) to my latest correspondence (Defining sustainable development), given that he is free to express his views, I think he went over the mark by not responding fairly to both the form and substance of my communication and by contradicting himself and his own thinking through and through. - Dr ‘Okusitino Mahina -
Wednesday 23 November 2005 5:45pm
Las Vegas,USA : This forum has been a source of inspirational and stimulating discussions that added scholarly and intellectual dimensions to the journalism of Matangi Tonga. Unfortunately, William Mariner chose not to add any real value to any topic of any kind, but chose to take personal attacks against Dr. Mahina on his previous post. Premium content -
Wednesday 23 November 2005 5:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Prince Tu'ipelehake, who has been labeled as the Prince of the Reform Movement, believes that the new National Committee for Reform, established by parliament and expected to meet for the first time before Christmas 2005, will bring about the peaceful political reform that Tonga wants. Interview with Prince Tu'ipelehake, by Pesi Fonua on 11 November 2005. Premium content -
Tuesday 22 November 2005 5:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Helping rural communities become involved in all stages of identifying and analyzing agricultural problems, as well as planning, and developing solutions, is the aim of the first regional agricultural Extension Summit held in Tonga this week. Premium content -
Monday 21 November 2005 6:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Dr Sione Ngongo Kioa has been appointed as Tonga's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom succeeding Mrs. Viela Tupou, the Tongan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced today. Premium content -
Monday 21 November 2005 5:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two new services Sky Pacific Television and Radio Australia...s FM 103 were launched in Nuku'alofa today in a partnership with the Tonga Broadcasting Commission (TBC). Premium content -
Friday 18 November 2005 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Island News Association (PINA) conference was opened in Nuku‘alofa today with over 100 regional and international journalists and observers in attendance at the Janfull International Dateline Hotel. Premium content -
Friday 18 November 2005 6:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 'Ikale Tahi begins their tour of France on November 19 by playing their first test match against France's national team The Tonga Rugby Union office today released the names of the Ikale Tahi team that is to play the test match against the French. Premium content -
Friday 18 November 2005 5:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The introduction of a new digital short wave service by Radio New Zealand International and the launching of new Sky Pacific channels in Tonga is a highlight of the trade exhibition of the 2005 Pacific Islands News Association Conference currently underway in Nuku‘alofa. Premium content -
Thursday 17 November 2005 4:17pm
USA : I read about other's urgency to change the kingdom before the new king is crowned. Whether it is sooner or later, it will be the day history will judge us by how well we take care of the kingdom during our watch. Long term peace is never an accident. - TamaFoa -
Thursday 17 November 2005 4:16pm
UK : The success of the Strike will go down in History for all of Tonga to be proud of. A combined effort from all Ministries and non-civil servants was impressive. To stay focused and to halt a nation and bring the Government to their knees was decisive and clinical. - William Mariner -
Wednesday 16 November 2005 6:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : It is important for island countries of the South Pacific to establish a media code of ethics as well as a complaint mechanism, so that the media can regulate itself and improve its standards, regional journalists were told today. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 November 2005 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A group of about 20 people who marched to the Prime Minister's office in Nuku'alofa today waving Freedom banners were stopped outside the door, and asked to write a letter expressing their concerns. Premium content -
Monday 14 November 2005 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Melbourne 200 Queen's Baton, a symbol for the 2006 Commonwealth Games arrived in Tonga this morning to start its four-day relay throughout Tongatapu. Premium content -
Monday 14 November 2005 6:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Journalists from 10 Pacific Islands countries are participating in a three-day workshop focusing on the balanced reporting of news about women and children, and others outside the main stream of news. Premium content -
Saturday 12 November 2005 2:52am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Miss Cook Islands, Dorothea George (21) was crowned Miss South Pacific 2005 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga tonight. Photos by Linny Folau Premium content -
Friday 11 November 2005 6:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Although a murder committed during a drunken fight was a horrible one, the death penalty was not appropriate in this case, Tonga's Chief Justice has decided in sentencing Tevita Siale Vola (27). Premium content -
Thursday 10 November 2005 5:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As the Miss South Pacific contestants prepare for the big night of their Pageant tomorrow, November 11, they received beautiful tailored dresses from Tonga's local designer, Tintin Fashion. Premium content
