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Tuesday 29 June 2010 9:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A plea by the Niua People's Representative, Sione Feingatau 'Iloa for the Prime Minister, Dr Feleti Sevele to remunerate elected members when they leave parliament in September was objected to by the Minister of Justice as an inappropriate use of government money, but other members supported the request. From the House Premium Content.
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Tuesday 29 June 2010 9:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's annual Heilala Festival marks its 30th anniversary this year, and a special anniversary program on July 16 at the International Dateline Hotel his planned to showcase highlights of past festivals. Premium content -
Tuesday 29 June 2010 9:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two male persons have been charged with unlawful possession of firearms, namely a .38 revolver and .9mm handgun, seized near the Mala'e'aloa Cemetery on Vuna Road on Sunday, June 27. Premium content -
Tuesday 29 June 2010 9:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : THE Tongan Court of Appeal 2010 Session, which begins next week July 5-14 will hear 17 appeal cases, including an appeal against lashing sentences imposed for theft convictions. Premium content -
Tuesday 29 June 2010 9:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three people have been charged in relation to an armed robbery that took place at the Cowley Bakery in Nukunuku where about $9,000 cash was stolen on Friday, June 18. Premium content -
Tuesday 29 June 2010 9:15am
Sydney, Australia : By Adam Freier. My new comrade, the ever-positive curly-haired kid, was quickly becoming my newest mate and inspiration. His name was George Smith. Rugby was just a game, and a game to always enjoy. And we did and we both made the Australian schoolboys Test versus New Zealand few days later. What I learnt from George was to be yourself; to not let the game rule you and determine your happiness. The lesson George taught me was to cherish every opportunity that comes your way. Who knows where it will take you? Premium content -
Monday 28 June 2010 9:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Rev Dr 'Ahio has been elected for the second time as the President of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga during the 87th Free Wesleyan Church Annual Conference at the Centenary Church, Saione. Premium content -
Monday 28 June 2010 6:15am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 2010 Heilala Block Party will be a night to remember. New Zealand's very own "Three Houses Down" will be landing in the Kingdom Wednesday 14th July 2010 as part of their "Keep your Culture Tour" supported by Mr Alfred 'Aholelei aka DJ AlGoodie. Tour organisers Radio Nuku'alofa 88.6 FM and Kaimai Burgers have collaborated for the band to perform a free concert at the Heilala Block Party Friday 16th July 2010. Premium content -
Sunday 27 June 2010 9:50pm
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii : Posoa, I sense from your language that you are talking down at soccer. The sport you are mocking at was brought to the kingdom by the late King Taufa'ahu Tupou IV. You belong to a minority group of soccer haters because this sport is "numero uno" in the world. Your ignorance of the sport is due to your lack of talent. - 'Aisea T. Tu'ikolovatu. Premium content -
Sunday 27 June 2010 8:00pm
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso : The African, Caribbean and Pacific ACP Group with its principal development partner, the European Union, today signed the second five-yearly review of the Cotonou Agreement in a historic event in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Premium content -
Sunday 27 June 2010 7:31pm
New Delhi, India : Ban Asbestos Network of India (BANI) appeals to the imminent G-20 and G-8 summit during June 26-27 in Toronto to persuade Canadian and Russian government to stop promoting export of asbestos which is an exercise in trade distortion. Dr Manmohan Singh is also attending the summit. Premium content -
Sunday 27 June 2010 6:23pm
Nadi, Fiji : A meeting at the Tanoa Hotel in Nadi this week backed a call on the UN to hold a global summit on non-communicable diseases NCDs, to include them in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and to create a global fund for NCD prevention and control. Premium content -
Sunday 27 June 2010 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A $32 million reconstruction of Vuna Wharf project was announced on Friday, June 25 by Tonga's Prime Minister, Hon. Dr Feleti Sevele, who expects the facility to attract dozens of cruise ships a year into Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Saturday 26 June 2010 4:43am
Sydney, Australia : When I lamented for "God help us" I did not mean for the Chair of the House to seek divine interventions to sort out the mess of our parliament. For forgiveness from God is conditional on the ground that, "for they know not what they have done". In this sort of human affairs such as politics, the godly part is to ask for Courage of heart and mind to make a presentation to His Majesty Tupou V to Dissolve Parliament as soon as the budget vitiation is finished. - 'Inoke Fotu Hu'akau. Premium content -
Friday 25 June 2010 9:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 'Ikale Tahi, Tonga's national rugby team willl play its final game of the 2010 Pacific Nations Cup against Japan tomorrow, June 26, at 'Apia Park, Apia, Samoa. The 'Ikale Tahi's last chance to win a game in the tournament. Premium content -
Friday 25 June 2010 1:24pm
Pangai, Ha'apai : Two men died on board a fuel tanker, the MV Punalei, berthed at Pangai, Ha'apai yesterday, after it is believed they were overcome by poisonous fumes while cleaning empty fuel tanks. Premium content -
Thursday 24 June 2010 7:00pm
Wellington,New Zealand : By Linny Folau The Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme to New Zealand (RSE) for the Pacific Islands, including Tongan fruit pickers, has worked well for both the various islands and New Zealand, the Minister of Immigration Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman said today. Premium content -
Thursday 24 June 2010 5:00pm
Fasi mo e Afi,Nuku'alofa,Tonga : During the night from Saturday to Sunday, 26 to 27 June 2010, a lunar eclipse will take place. Unfortunately it is only a partial eclipse, only the northern half of the moon will be plunged into darkness. - Firitia Velt. Premium content -
Thursday 24 June 2010 10:15am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 2010 Pacific Regional Information and Communication Technology Ministers' Meeting was marked with the signing of the Tonga Declaration in Nuku'alofa, on June 18, which sets a framework for action for integrated development of information and communications technology in the Pacific region. Premium content -
Thursday 24 June 2010 9:45am
Abu Dhabi, UAE : On June 24, in Abu Dhabi, IRENA and the Kingdom of Tonga will hold an official Signing Ceremony of the IRENA Abu Dhabi Declaration on the Tonga Energy Road Map 2010-20. The ceremony is an important milestone in the successful, on-going partnership between IRENA and the Pacific Kingdom. That partnership has resulted in Tonga going from being almost 100% dependent on imported diesel for electrical generation, to having one of the most ambitious energy plans in the world. Premium content
