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Wednesday 3 August 2011 9:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A proposal by Cabinet that would deprive the King in Council of certain powers of appointment has been strongly challenged by the Lord Privy Seal this evening, in a statement that says Cabinet is acting outside of the law in not renewing Police Commissioner Kelley's contract.
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Wednesday 3 August 2011 8:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : His Majesty in Council was at no time consulted by either the Police Minister or the Prime Minister with regard to their decision to act independently of the provisions of the law by not renewing the contract of the Police Commissioner Commander Kelley. - Lord Privy Seal. Premium content -
Wednesday 3 August 2011 8:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Minister of Police, Hon. Dr Viliami Latu, said yesterday that he, as Minister of Police, would become Tonga's Acting Police Commissioner, when the Police Commissioner, Chris Kelley vacates his post on Friday, August 5. Premium content -
Wednesday 3 August 2011 5:57am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga has so much to be proud of in its education system, the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia HE Ms Quentin Bryce said in visiting the Nuku'alofa Government Primary School on August 2. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 August 2011 1:00am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM King George Tupou V's official birthday today, August 1, was celebrated with a public holiday and the King attended a military parade at Pangai Lahi. Premium content -
Monday 1 August 2011 11:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A colourful float parade with the newly crowned Miss Heilala 2011-12 Liberty Afeaki concluded the annual Heilala Festival and Miss Heilala Pageant in Nuku'alofa today, with thousands of people lining Taufa'ahau Road to enjoy the display. Premium content -
Monday 1 August 2011 10:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Thousands of spectators filled the grandstand at Teufaiva Stadium on Sunday evening for the annual "One Tonga - Glorifying God in Song" concert, this year attracting 19 youth choirs who filled the night with praise. Premium content -
Monday 1 August 2011 5:53am
Wellington,New Zealand : Gerard Otimi was sentenced at the Manukau District Court today to 18 months in jail after being convicted of 38 charges of altering a document with intent to cause loss. Under the scam overstayers paid Otimi $500 for a stamp and a certificate. Department of Labour. Premium content -
Sunday 31 July 2011 9:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : To the Returning Officer of the Electoral District of Tongatapu: I command that you do cause an election to be held according to the law of a successor to sit and vote in the Legislative as Representative of the People for the Electoral Constituency of Tongatapu No. 9 and that you make return to me of the name of such member when so elected. Lord Tu'I'afitu. Premium content -
Sunday 31 July 2011 3:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Liberty Afeaki (23) was crowned Miss Heilala 2011-12 by Prince Tungi on Friday night, 29 July at the International Dateline Hotel. Premium content -
Friday 29 July 2011 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A talent show with contemporary island creations and colourful sarong swimwear, modeled by the five Miss Heilala contestants, was held on Thursday evening, their last appearance before tonight's Miss Heilala 2011-12 crowning. Premium content -
Friday 29 July 2011 6:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Prince 'Ulukalala (26), second in line to the Tongan throne, is courting Hon Sinaitakala Tu'imatamoana Fakafanua (24). Premium content -
Thursday 28 July 2011 9:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An intriguing exhibition "The Dolls of Japan, Shapes of Prayer, Embodiments of Love" has arrived in Tonga and will be on show for two weeks until August 16, offering a glimpse into Japan's rich culture and history. Premium content -
Thursday 28 July 2011 3:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 'Ikale Tahi Head Coach 'Isitolo Maka this afternoon, 28 August announced a 41-man 'Ikale Tahi Training Squad for the 'Ikale Tahi's two pre Rugby World Cup test matches with the Flying Fiji in Fiji on the 12 and 22 August. The 'Ikale Tahi team for the two Tests against the Flying Fiji will leave for Nadi on Tuesday 9th August 2011. Premium content -
Thursday 28 July 2011 6:29am
Beijing, China : H.E. Mr. Siamelie Latu, Tongan Ambassador to China and Rear Admiral Guan Youfei, Deputy Director-General of Foreign Affairs Office of Chinese Ministry of National Defence signed an agreement on 22 July for China to provide the Tonga Defence Services with military aid gratis to the value of 10,000,000 RMB (ten million RMB yuan). Tongan Embassy. Premium content -
Thursday 28 July 2011 6:00am
Washington,USA : Crime, corruption, and tax evasion by the global elite cost between $1 trillion and $1.6 trillion and hit poor countries especially hard, says the study, Barriers to Asset Recovery . Yet in the past 15 years, only $5 billion in stolen assets have been repatriated. iwatch. Premium content -
Wednesday 27 July 2011 11:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's first Police Commissioner Chris Kelley will have his final day in office next Friday, August 5 before leaving Tonga the following day, after the Minister of Police in a letter, stated that the Commissioner's contract would not be renewed. Premium content -
Wednesday 27 July 2011 8:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM King George Tupou V's official birthday will be celebrated with a public holiday on Monday, August 1 when the King attends a military parade followed by a Royal Luncheon and traditional dancing performances at Pangai Lahi. Premium content -
Wednesday 27 July 2011 8:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The five Miss Heilala contestants put on their best Tau'olunga dance performance last night, July 26, at the Heilala tent in central Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Wednesday 27 July 2011 5:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A By-election would be held soon to elect a new People's Representative for Tongatapu 9, the Electoral Supervisor, Pita Vuki told Matangi Tonga Online on July 26. Premium content
