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Friday 28 October 2005 11:33am
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : The President of French Polynesia, Oscar Temaru said at Madang yesterday that he was hopeful that the Pacific Leaders at this year's Forum meeting would elevate French Polynesia from an Observer Status to an Associated Member Status. By Pesi Fonua
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Friday 28 October 2005 11:15am
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : There is no imaginary relief guest worker program in Australia for the unemployment problem of Pacific Islands countries, John Howard, the Prime Minister of Australia responded to questions during the Pacific Forum Leaders meeting yesterday in Madang. by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Friday 28 October 2005 11:00am
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : Two Tongans were among Forum leaders and heads of regional organizations who were awarded medals by the Rt Hon. Michael Somare in Madang last night. Premium content -
Friday 28 October 2005 10:15am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : It is heartening to read articles that make really good sense! When I read the numerous exchanges, I wonder if we ever take time to really think about what is going on, what needs to be done, and how to go about it. This country of ours is unique in this world because of many reasons. Amongst those is the fact that we have an absolute monarchy, the only surviving one throughout the Pacific. We have an honor system that is exercised in our families, extended families, villages, islands, and collectively as a people. The ideals that Tonga was built on were the work of past kings, chiefs, of warriors, of people who were known for their courage and leadership. - M. Latu -
Thursday 27 October 2005 5:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The National Committee of the Kingdom of Tonga for Political Reforms proposed by Noble's Representative, HRH Prince Tu'ipelehake, triumphed in parliament on October 24 when it won 12 out of 18 votes in favour of its set up. Premium content -
Thursday 27 October 2005 4:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The thirty days given to Air Peau Vava'u to shape up its service ends today October 27, confirmed by the Director of Civil Aviation Viliami Ma'ake yesterday. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 October 2005 10:43am
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : Sir Michael Somare, the new chairman of the Pacific Forum, said last night it would be a mistake and an opportunity lost if Pacific Island leaders do not approve the draft Pacific Plan put before them this week in Port Moresby. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 October 2005 3:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV will officially close this year's Tonga Legislative Assembly on Thursday October 27, the Speaker of the House Hon. Veikune confirmed today. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 October 2005 3:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A young man has been found guilty of murder at the Nuku‘alofa Supreme Court last week, after a four day trial by jury, for the murder of Salesi Taufalele who died after being hit on the head with an iron bar. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 October 2005 2:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Rotary Club of Nuku'alofa will hold its annual Children's Fun Fair and Float Parade on Saturday 29 October 2005, in central Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 October 2005 2:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Rugby Union has announced the 'Ikale Tahi team for this month's tour of Britain, Italy and France. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 October 2005 1:58pm
Tallahassee, Florida,USA : Congratulations! I may be overly optimistic, but I believe that the Constitutional reform committee will be a major success in the long journey started by the Human Rights and Democracy Movement in 1986. I have recently been spending my time studying some of the history of your Constitution, and I would like to say that as you begin this difficult process, it is important to remember all that you have achieved so far by courage, and persistence. - John Maloney -
Tuesday 25 October 2005 1:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Speaking from the confines of a young Tongan's view, at best a blurred snap-shot of what is essentially just another politically biased perspective of a few Laki Niu supporters. We would like to point out to the small portion of the public sphere that doubt Mr Laki Niu's stance or intentions, following his recent pleas to catalyse reformation, that he has every right to be where he is today. - Ka Polu -
Tuesday 25 October 2005 10:13am
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : The Pacific Civil Society Forum Meeting yesterday evening (October 24) called on Forum Leaders to redraft the controversial Pacific Plan. Premium content -
Monday 24 October 2005 6:00pm
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : A "Regional Family" approach was the best way for Pacific Forum countries to address the many challenges that are facing the region, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Hon Helen Clark, told a PNG Chamber of Commerce breakfast gathering this morning, October 24 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Port Moresby. by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Monday 24 October 2005 6:00pm
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : Killing two birds with one stone, Rt Hon Helen Clark, over breakfast this morning, October 24, briefed the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Commerce over the Pacific Plan and then announced the first South Pacific Expo to be held in Auckland, New Zealand next year. Premium content -
Monday 24 October 2005 5:48pm
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : After the announcement by the Chairman of South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), Hon. David Basua (PNG), on October 21 that the SPTO had rejected Taiwan's application for membership after China pledged annual funding, there was a feeling among Pacific journalists that the division among Pacific Island governments over China's 'One China Policy' was going to take centre stage at the 2005 Forum Meeting scheduled to start on Tuesday, October 25 in Papua New Guinea. - Editors Comment by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Monday 24 October 2005 5:11pm
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : The offer by China of an annual contribution of USD$100,000 to the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) during the next five years 2006-10, finalised the regional organisation's decision to reject Taiwan's application for a membership with SPTO. by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Monday 24 October 2005 3:00pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Although the US is free of the avian flu presently, they may have to look a little closer at your correspondent and our fellow pilgrim Tama Foa. He may have fallen victim. I say this as I was surprised at his recent outburst over Laki Niu's constitutional proposal. Premium content -
Monday 24 October 2005 10:13am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three Tongan women, Lu‘isa Matele Uata, Mele Taumoepeau and Talaivosa Ueleni, have won this year's Tonga Women in Business awards run by the Westpac Bank of Tonga. Premium content
