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Tuesday 20 April 2010 7:15pm
UK : The Ministers and Judges who are appointed by His Majesty, should be accountable to Tonga and God alone. These are high profile positions that should be accountable for the good and bad and whatever decision they make or sign follows with responsibility and respect. A bad or immoral decision only God will know their final fate. - William Mariner.
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Tuesday 20 April 2010 12:15pm
San Diego,California, USA : It is standard procedure that when a purchase of a vessel or aircraft is being considered one normally has a survey performed. This would have brought the "intent to purchase" to a screeching halt when the severe corrosion was observed. - John H.G Emberson. Premium content -
Monday 19 April 2010 9:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Setting sail from Nuku'alofa to Tofua this afternoon was the Talisker Bounty, a 25ft long and 7ft wide open wooden boat carrying four adventurers who are recreating the epic voyage of Captain William Bligh, who was cast adrift from HMS Bounty following a mutiny in 1789 in Tongan waters. Premium content -
Saturday 17 April 2010 10:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The purchase of the MV Princess Ashika was a major acquisition for the Tonga Government but the Cabinet failed to ascertain that its decisions were implemented, and to allow its established institutions, the Procurement Committee and Anti Corruption Commission to operate effectively. This resulted in the purchase of an unseaworthy vessel that was ready for scrap and should never have been allowed to sail in Tonga, a Royal Commission of Inquiry has found. Premium content -
Friday 16 April 2010 10:45pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Tonga's U-17 Women's Football Team have lost two of its three matches at the first Oceania Football Confederation U-17 Women's Championship held in Auckland. Premium content -
Friday 16 April 2010 7:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The MV Ajang Subuh arrived in Nuku'alofa this morning and is expected to set on its first sail to the outer islands next week after the service is launched by HM King George Tupou V on Wednesday, April 21. Premium content -
Friday 16 April 2010 5:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 41-year-old man has been charged with attempted armed robbery relating to the shooting that wounded a 56-year-old man at the American Wharf on Friday April 9. Premium content -
Friday 16 April 2010 11:50am
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA : Scolding one's elders in public to attract attention to himself, Mr. Amerika Samoa exhibits the Ugly American attitude that he detests: arbitrary critiquing without logic, and ignoring cultural protocols. We owe it to each other as Tongans to be respectful even in heated debates. - Sione Akemeihakau Mokofisi. Premium content -
Thursday 15 April 2010 3:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The loss of 74 lives on the MV Princess Ashika was a devastating tragedy where it appears serious breaches of the law may have occurred. I express my deep sympathy to those who lost family and friends in the sinking of the vessel. In consultation with the Solicitor General and other Crown Counsel I have approached the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) to nominate two special prosecutors to work in Tonga in relation to the purchase, operation and sinking of the MV Princess Ashika. Premium content -
Thursday 15 April 2010 6:29am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nuku'alofa cyclists joined the first "Bicycle for Health" ride through the streets of Nuku'alofa early on Saturday morning, April 10. Bicycle for Health, is the mission of Pasikala Nuku'alofa, a not for profit organization, which was established late last year. The president Robyn Tu'ivakano, and her secretary Naomi Fakau'a plan to hold a regular riding program. On Saturday Hon Frederica Tuita led the seven kilometer Bicycle for Health ride, with other cyclists including the Minister for Youth and Sports, Noble Tu'ivakano. Premium content -
Wednesday 14 April 2010 11:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Liahona High School won the Tonga's 87th Inter College Athletic Sports Competition, with a total of 71 medals, including 26 gold, 25 silver and 20 bronze. Photos by Linny Folau Premium content -
Wednesday 14 April 2010 11:01pm
Lapaha,Tongatapu : Lord Kalaniuvalu's funeral at the ancient royal tombs, Paepae 'o Tele'a, Lapaha, this afternoon brought grieving family and friends of the young noble together in a moving ceremony. Photos by Linny Folau Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 10:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The South Seas Shipping Company (SSSC) at the beginning of April began an inter-island general cargo service in Tonga, using a chartered general cargo vessel, the MV Sitka. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 10:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Wwork on the final draft of the Tonga Energy Road Map 2010-20, was concluded on Friday April 9 with the signing of the Minutes of a meeting on the Tonga Energy Road Map that ran from April 7-9 at the Fa'onelua Convention Center, Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 8:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The body of Noble Kalaniuvalu was expected to arrive at the Fua'amotu International Airport on an Air New Zealand flight at 7:35 pm Tuesday evening from Auckland, New Zealand. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 8:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Live broadcasting of debate in the Tongan Legislative Assembly on matters relating to the proposed political reform, started on Thursday April 8. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 7:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Loloahi Tapui of Leimatu'a, Vava'u, the former housekeeper for British Attorney General Baroness Scotland was found guilty for fraud, possessing a false identity document and overstaying her student visa, when she appeared in a Southwark Crown Court in London on April 9. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 10:02am
Pago Pago, American Samoa : Concerned Citizens: I suggest that Tonga has far too many fault finders, problem seekers and horn blowers; a whole bunch of whining rats. What Tonga needs are compassionate souls and intriguing minds with sensible solutions to its problems. - Mafi 'o Amerika Samoa. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 8:22am
Auckland, New Zealand : A sight not seen for hundreds of years greeted boaties on Aucklands Waitemata Harbour on Sunday, April 11 when four traditional vaka sailed in an inner harbour regatta. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 5:54am
Uganda : Tulou mo e talamalu 'o e fonua, kae fakakakau atu 'a e popoaki 'ofa mo e fie kaunga mamahi kiate koe Ta'ahine Pilinisesi Mele Siu'ilikutapu 'i he taufa kuo pulonga ai ho loto fale. - Moala Fusitu'a. Premium content
