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Thursday 18 February 2010 4:20pm
Noumea, New Caledonia : Support from the family and wider community is critical in encouraging young people to develop as agricultural entrepreneurs. This is a key message from a survey of young people in Fiji, Tonga and Kiribati.
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Thursday 18 February 2010 11:00am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The MV Princess Ashika costing FJ$600,000 was bought with funds given by the People's Republic of China to Government of Tonga, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Ashika sinking was told on February 17. Premium content -
Thursday 18 February 2010 10:45am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprise Hon ‘Otenifi ‘Afu‘alo Matoto bluntly told the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika that he was misley by the former Minister of Transport Paul Karalus. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 February 2010 10:37pm
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TONGA quietly buried one of her most influential scholars and visionaries when they laid 'Ilaiasi Futa-ki-Ha'angana Helu to rest at Telekava cemetary in Nuku'alofa last week. Quietly, that is, for someone who has had a prominent role in shaping Tongan society over the last half-century. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 February 2010 10:00pm
Suva, Fiji : Tongan-born Archbishop Jabez Bryce (75) the Head of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Polynesia passed away at Suva Private Hospital on Thursday, February 11 after an illness. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 February 2010 4:30pm
Canterbury, United Kingdom : I would like to extend my sincere commiserations to the family of Professor Futa Helu, the nation of Tonga and the large number of people worldwide, who valued and were inspired by his life story, life work and extensive writings. Professor Helu's impact and influence extended not only through his school and university that pioneered new methods and encouraged more critical values in Tonga, but also worldwide through all the scholars who had the privilege to share conversation with him and be influenced by his sharp and engaged scholarship. -Dr Mike Poltorak Premium content -
Tuesday 16 February 2010 12:09pm
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Monday 15 February 2010 7:57am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After a rough night and about two hours battering from gales brought by Cyclone Rene this morning, Vava'u residents walked outside to an almost dead calm at around 7:00 am. Premium content -
Sunday 14 February 2010 3:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A hurricane warning is now in force for the Vava'u group, as Severe Tropical Cyclone Rene, a Category 3 storm, is expected to bring destructive hurricane force winds with gusts up to 130 knots (240 km/h) around midnight tonight, with thunderstorms, phenomenal seas, and flooding; and may develop into a Category 4 force as it passes Ha'apai and Tongatapu on Monday. Premium content -
Sunday 14 February 2010 12:32pm
San Francisco, USA : According to a statement made by the Minister for Information and Communications, Hon. 'Eseta Fusitu'a, on February 11, 2010; the construction of a new Olovaha in Japan "was delayed for three years because of protests and objections from Mr Uliti Uata . . .," a member of parliament from Ha'apai. -Siosaia Fatani. Premium content -
Sunday 14 February 2010 11:39am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Special Weather Bulletin number eight for Tonga on severe tropical Cyclone Rene issued from NWFC Fua'amotu at 10:00am Sunday 14 February 2010 Premium content -
Saturday 13 February 2010 6:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A magnitude 6.3 earthquake centred only 90 km SSE of Nuku'alofa was recorded at 3:34 pm today Saturday 13 February, but no damage has been reported. Premium content -
Saturday 13 February 2010 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A tropical cyclone alert remains in force for Tonga. A gale warning is now in-force for Niuafo'ou, Niuatoputapu and Tafahi. A strong wind warning is also in force for the rest of Tonga. Premium content -
Friday 12 February 2010 11:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : At the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika this afternoon, Tonga's Ports Authority manager, Commander Lupeti Vi revealed that Tu'i Uata of Uata Shipping Company had attempted to bribe him with $5,000 in December 2009.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 12 February 2010 10:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Shipping Corporation of Polynesia Managing Director John Jonesse was persistently questioned at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika today where he denied submissions that he was dishonest and untruthful in his dealings with the Ashika vessel, which included his report that it was well maintained - when it was not. Premium content -
Friday 12 February 2010 3:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have established a new working relationship during the visit of a high-level UAE delegation to Tonga this week. Premium content -
Friday 12 February 2010 11:34am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Under subpoena to the Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Princess Ashika, I gave a statement under oath to tell the truth including the circumstances of my resignation. The Prime Minister will have that same opportunity. With due respect to the Commission, as my integrity has been directly called into account, I believe I have a duty to correct those statements, although I am unable by law and ethics to make public all the relevant advice that was given to Government. Premium content -
Thursday 11 February 2010 11:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Transport Secretary 'Eleni Mone giving evidence at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika today, broke down in tears and apologised to everyone particularly the families of the Ashika victims for her failure and her inaction to query vital matters in relation to the vessel. Premium content -
Thursday 11 February 2010 10:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The sincerity of Lord Dalgety's two weeks sick leave from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Ashika sinking was questioned on February 10. Premium content -
Thursday 11 February 2010 10:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Sale and Purchase Agreement for the MV Princess Ashika signed on May 8, 2009, was unusual because the Government of Tonga was required to pay the full F$600,000 dollars regardless of the condition of the vessel, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Ashika learned on February 10. Premium content
