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Tuesday 9 October 2007 4:25pm
Fua'amotu,Tonga : After 15 years of construction, the Royal Tonga International Hotel, better known as "Dr Wong's hotel" was finally opened for business this morning, October 9 by HM King George Tupou V.Premium content -
Monday 8 October 2007 4:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Orange Princess, a new variety of squash that the Global Trading Company Exporters Ltd. will export to South Korea for the first time this month, could rescue Tonga's struggling Squash Industry.Premium content -
Monday 8 October 2007 6:19am
Washington, D.C.,USA : Over one hundred indigenous Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders throughout the continental U.S. and the Pacific Basin will gather in Washington, D.C., on October 10-11, 2007 to develop a Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander National Health Agenda that will mobilize a Call for Action to improve the health status specifically for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.Premium content -
Sunday 7 October 2007 4:15pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : I like to suggest not to worry too much about the coronation of His Majesty, if needed we can always hold the coronation in Vava'u.Premium content -
Sunday 7 October 2007 12:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : I began reading with interest the Transparency International press release published on your website yesterday...but after seeing Tonga's entry in this list at 175, just ahead of Haiti, Iraq, Myanmar and Somalia, but behind Afghanistan, Bangladesh, etc. I have lost all respect for this organization's work. - Rob SolomonPremium content -
Sunday 7 October 2007 12:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Minister for Finance and Chief Commissioner of Revenue, Hon Siosiua T.T. 'Utoikamanu, has instructed Revenue Services to investigate all allegations made by large businesses about the impact of Consumption Tax on prices.Premium content -
Sunday 7 October 2007 10:04am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Ikale Tahi Captain Nili Latu is Peoples Representative No. 1 in my book. The whole team should run for Legislative Assembly seats. -Sione A. MokofisiPremium content -
Sunday 7 October 2007 9:24am
France : Fakamalo lahi 'aupito 'aupito atu, pea kuo mou foki ka 'oku 'ikai ke ngalo kimoutolu 'i he kakai 'o e fonua ni. Neongo 'a e 'ikai ke tau kau 'i he kuotafainolo 'oku kei pehe 'e he kau fai ongoongo sipoti 'a e fonua ni, ko ho'o mou va'inga mo Saute 'Afilika ko e va'inga malie taha ia pea toe faka holomamata talu e kamata 'a e World Cup 'o e 2007. -S.T. TahaafePremium content -
Friday 5 October 2007 3:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A special celebration of feasting and traditional dancing was held this afternoon, by Tongan Catholics at the 'Api Fo'ou College school ground.Premium content -
Friday 5 October 2007 9:57am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Soane Patita Paini Mafi was consecrated as Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tonga and Niue, in a Holy Mass last night.Premium content -
Thursday 4 October 2007 1:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HRH Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tuita launched the newly registered Tongan Breast Cancer Society Incorporated in Nuku'alofa today.Premium content -
Wednesday 3 October 2007 3:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A colourful float parade for the 'Ikale Tahi Rugby Team were joined by hundreds of people in central Nuku'alofa this afternoon. Photos by Kalisi Tui'onuku and Linny FolauPremium content -
Wednesday 3 October 2007 2:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's King George Tupou V happily welcomed home the victorious 'Ikale Tahi at the 'Api Konisela in Nuku'alofa this morning. Photos by Kalisi Tui'onukuPremium content -
Wednesday 3 October 2007 6:27am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Sustainable Pacific Community, will be the theme for the Pacific Regional Civil Society Organization CSO Forum meeting to be held in Nuku'alofa from Oct 12-15.Premium content -
Wednesday 3 October 2007 5:00am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's national rugby team, the 'Ikale Tahi was welcomed back home last night by thousands of people who were at the airport and were waiting on the side of the road from the airport to Nuku'alofa.Premium content -
Wednesday 3 October 2007 3:55am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The ground-breaking ceremony that was scheduled for September 28 to mark the beginning of the reconstruction of the Nuku'alofa Central Business District CBD has been postponed indefinitely.Premium content -
Tuesday 2 October 2007 2:00pm
: Back in 1996 I was instrumental in taking PPEL out of squash export for a number of valid economic reasons then and now. Not withstanding fact that PPEL was a victim of successive years of rampant poaching.Premium content -
Tuesday 2 October 2007 1:20pm
London, UK : Many thanks to our Rugby Boys for playing brilliant rugby against England last Friday. -Senolita SwanPremium content -
Tuesday 2 October 2007 6:04am
USA : Kataki ka e fakahoko atu 'a e fakamalo lahi ki he fefine Tonga nofo Siamane koia ko Falamoe Fau'ese Weber na'e loto to mo 'ofa fonua 'o totongi ke fakahoko 'e he Televisone Tonga 'a e tau malie 'a e 'Ikale mo 'Ingilani. -Fuai'api SimePremium content -
Monday 1 October 2007 8:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Kele'a on September 26 reports that the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga will conduct prayers on November 9, loosely aimed at steering the King away from profligate living. The church's director of Christian education Rev. Dr. Taliai Niumeitolu, objected to the wording saying that it is too crude. But the Kele'a denounced Rev. Niumeitolu's concern, as being obsequious to the authorities. Highlights from Tonga's newspapers, September 26-27, 2007. An English translation summary by Tevita Fonua.Premium content