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Wednesday 26 March 2008 4:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nautilus Minerals Inc. started the first stage of its mineral exploration for high-grade minerals in Tongan waters today.
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Wednesday 26 March 2008 3:48pm
USA : With the gavel being dropped and the decision to have the Minister of Tourism work without pay for three months, one can only wonder whether this whole process was "just", and if there was real justice in the process. - Tama Foa -
Wednesday 26 March 2008 3:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nuku‘alofa experienced dark overcast skies this morning as thunderstorms dumped above average rainfall, flooding roads and homes in low-lying areas in just 24 hours. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 March 2008 7:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘Akanete Lauti, the former Director of the Friendly Islands Human Rights and Democracy Movement, who resigned in order to run in the April General Election, is disappointed with the decision that an assessment will be done to determine her comeback. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 March 2008 4:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A combined Pacific Youth Camp attracted 600 participants to Nuku'alofa during the Easter weekend. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 March 2008 4:25pm
Durban, South Africa : On his first day with the Sharks, 'Epi Taione was named in the 26 man squad to tour Australia and New Zealand on their five match Vodacom Super 14 away trip, which gets underway next week with their first match against the Reds. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 March 2008 4:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Highlights from Tonga's newspapers, March 17-20, 2008. An English translation summary by Tevita Fonua. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 March 2008 12:49pm
Suva, Fiji : Former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says people in power can see the media as racist because of its criticism of their policies. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 March 2008 9:46am
New Zealand : I am proud to say that the Hon. Minister of Tourism Fineasi Funaki is my tokoua since our late paternal grandmothers were sisters. I wish I had the opportunity to give him a brotherly advise that could have prevented the issues at hand. My advice would have been to deposit the check in the department's account and loan the department the amount they needed from his own personal account to expedite the availability of the petty cash funds. - ‘Aisea Tu‘ikolovatu -
Tuesday 25 March 2008 9:44am
Australia : I always support the US system of Government's 'separation of power and restricted over lapse', despite the fact that there are still some fragments lying around to collect. That system cannot be healthy or work in all forms of government but it can test any governing body's competency; prevent maladministration and provide fair ruling procedure. - Sam ‘Anamanu -
Tuesday 25 March 2008 9:38am
Wellington, New Zealand : Until recently, especially during the Cold War, New Zealand and Australia saw the Pacific pretty much as an area of their own particular interest. Things have changed. Has New Zealand's policy changed in response? Does it need to? By Gerald McGhie Premium content -
Monday 24 March 2008 7:43pm
Durban, South Africa : 'Ikale Tahi rugby player, 'Epeli Taione arrived in Durban, South Africa on Sunday, March 23 to join the Durban Sharks in their 2008 Super 14 campaign. Premium content -
Monday 24 March 2008 5:35am
USA : Ko e me'a malie foki ko e felafoaki he 'oku ma'u ai 'a e ngaahi fakakaukau fo'ou mo e ngaahi faka'uhinga kehe kehe 'o hange koia kuo fai ki ai e lave' 'a ia ko e fakaanga'i mo poupu'i 'a e fakamaau kuo fai 'e he PM. 'Oku ou poupou 100% ki he tu'utu'uni kuo fakahoko' he 'oku 'osi 'i ai pe 'a e konisenisi 'o e tangata takitaha ke ne 'ilo pe na'e faihala pe 'ikai pea 'oku tau'ataaina pe 'a e tangata koia ke fakafisi pe 'ikai kapau 'oku tukuange ki ai ke fili pe 'e fakafisi. - Siosaia Moimoiangaha -
Monday 24 March 2008 5:33am
UK : The Prime Minister of Tonga explained to us all the meaning of "One rule for the rich and one rule for the poor" when he was interviewed by Katalina Tohi regarding the Auditor General's Final Report re: Corruption allegation against the Minister of Tourism. - Senolita Swan -
Sunday 23 March 2008 11:55am
San Francisco,California, USA : In regard to your article, "Tongan Cabinet Minister ordered to work in bondage " on March 20 2008, one of the reasons why the Prime Minister is ordering Hon. Fineasi Funaki " to work without pay for three months " is that " his practice was illegal." - Siosaia Fatani -
Saturday 22 March 2008 12:05pm
San Mateo, California, USA : After reading your report of the penalty dealt by the Prime Minister to the Minister of Tourism for breaking the law; it seems the good ol' boy fraternity-network is alive and well in our humble kingdom. At least the perception is so. If the current leaders in Tonga cannot recognize nor acknowledge the face of corruption when confronted by it, can we expect accountability or transparency from them? After observing the handling of the investigation from the start to the concluding announcement by the PM, it makes an outside observer wonder if the leaders of Tonga have the ability to reflect on their actions of justice. - ‘Alipate Sanft -
Saturday 22 March 2008 5:30am
Australia : The controversial 'Hu Loiifi' we recently witness is only a direct product of the current political force that swallows up the Kingdom. We were contributing directly or not to the circumstances that made that ancient ritual to pop up in our contemporary way of life, belief and time. Most of us obviously have different in ideas and of course entitle to a point of view on the issue, but I like to draw our attention to the very factors of intention that made the recent so-called 'Hu Louifi' happen. - Kris Halatokoua -
Friday 21 March 2008 6:28am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prime Minister, Hon Dr. Feleti Vaka'uta Sevele, will make an official visit to Japan next week, as the current Chairman of the Pacific Islands Forum, on the invitation of the Government of Japan. Premium content -
Thursday 20 March 2008 11:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Fineasi Funaki was last night ordered by the Prime Minister, Dr Feleti Sevele to work without pay for three months as a penalty for his illegal depositing into his personal account of a $3,000 pa'anga cheque that was donated by the Chinese Embassy to the Ministry. Premium content -
Thursday 20 March 2008 10:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There is likely to be a last minute scramble for airline seats and cargo space to Tonga at the end of July as visitors for the August 1 Coronation of King George Tupou V try to fit into the scheduled flights, a regional airline operator is predicting. Premium content
