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Monday 19 December 2011 2:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mangoes are slowly ripening-up on trees under the hot December sun, but despite what appears to be an abundant mango season, fewer mangoes will be left for humans after the C.g. fungus spoils flowers and premature fruit, and the flying foxes or fruit bats (pekas) take their share of what is left. Agricultural expert, Semisi Pone, reveals why the season of fruitfulness in Tonga is not what it used to be, and the serious threat posed by a fruit fungus.
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Monday 19 December 2011 1:47pm
Calgary, Canada : Tongan luger, Bruno Banani, came in to win a surprise Bronze Medal at the inaugural America-Pacific Championship, held in Calgary, Canada on December 17. Premium content -
Sunday 18 December 2011 10:32pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : Ko e Reef shipping ko e kautaha vaka NZ pe ia 'a ia na'e kamata ngaue he 1991 'ou hoko ai ko e stevedore talu mei he 1991 pea kuo 'u fakafofonga vaka ai talu mei he 1993. Ko e uta me'akai 'o e 'aho ni 'oku 'ikai ko e uta ia 'a e Reef ka ko e uta ia 'a'aku ki he Fe'ofa'aki Shipping ko e kautaha uta 'oku 'ikai hano vaka 'ona. Salesi Kauvaka. Premium content -
Saturday 17 December 2011 7:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 78th birthday of HM the Emperor of Japan was celebrated in Tonga with a reception hosted by the Japanese Ambassador to Tonga, HE Mr Yasuo Takase on the evening of December 15 at his residence in 'Anana. Premium content -
Saturday 17 December 2011 4:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Islands Tuna Association (PITIA), in expressing serious concern over the rapid buildup of the Southern Long Line fleet, is reiterating the unease being felt by its members. Premium content -
Friday 16 December 2011 8:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's export fishing industry is dead, say business people who have abandoned their efforts to keep it alive, after years of paperwork battles with government officials and the ministry responsible for fisheries. Premium content -
Friday 16 December 2011 11:45am
Auckland, New Zealand : It did not shock me that the Forum Secretariat reported last week that there is a crisis in Tonga, but we are so lucky the IMF has given Tonga a grant of $9m to help us through the next 6-12 months. But we have to think now of what to do about the current economic situation. We can easily make $10 million/yr from rootcrops, $10 million/yr from tourism, $10 million/year from squash and maybe $5 million/yr from bananas if we are lucky. We can try increasing fish export. We can also substitute imported fruits with local fruits. These can all be achieved within the next 5 years. Semisi Pone. -
Thursday 15 December 2011 5:11pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Eleven Tongan students graduated from the Laidlaw Theological College in Auckland, New Zealand on December 10, with certificates, diplomas and degrees. Premium content -
Thursday 15 December 2011 5:01pm
Suva, Fiji : Tona's All Stars Aussie rules team was defeated by New Zealand 45-13 at the opening round of the 2011 Youth Australian Football League Oceania Cup at Albert Park in Suva, Fiji on December 14. Premium content -
Wednesday 14 December 2011 7:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A diver from Tungua who died from decompression on Friday, December 9, was the second fatality this year from the use of prohibited diving equipment. Two Asian men were charged with two counts each of illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers off-season and using illegal equipment, following the incident. Premium content -
Wednesday 14 December 2011 10:33am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The $30 million reconstruction of Vuna Wharf in Nuku'alofa has been completed 77 days ahead of schedule, and is now ready to be commissioned and to welcome the first cruise ship visit in early 2012. Premium content -
Wednesday 14 December 2011 7:54am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Chathams Pacific DC3 flight to Niuatoputapu this morning marks the restoration of an air service to the isolated far north of Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 December 2011 4:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A large group of women from Australia have arrived in Tonga to celebrate five Fakafetongi Koloa events with women's groups in Vava'u, that will likely result in over $234,000 worth of exchanges. Premium content -
Monday 12 December 2011 4:20pm
Suva, Fiji : Saturday 10 December was International Human Rights Day. To mark the significance of this day the OHCHR Regional Office for the Pacific is highlighting countries' progress in engaging with UN human rights mechanisms, and in particular with the UPR of the Human Rights Council. OHCHR. Premium content -
Sunday 11 December 2011 4:59pm
Durban, South Africa : "Ordinary people have once again been let down by our governments. Led by the US, developed nations have reneged on their promises, weakened the rules on climate action and strengthened those that allow their corporations to profit from the climate crisis." Sarah-Jayne Clifton. Premium content -
Sunday 11 December 2011 1:18pm
Suva, Fiji : Communications Fiji Limited CFL has been censured for misleading the public during its coverage of the 2011 Rugby World Cup by the Media Industry Development Authority. Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Premium content -
Sunday 11 December 2011 8:50am
Neiafu, Vava'u : 'Oku ki'I malona hifo 'a e felauaki fekau'aki mo e fokotu'utu'u 'a e pule'anga ke fakalele pe 'e he kautaha 'e taha 'a e fefolau'aki 'i he vaha'a 'o Nu'usila mo Vava'u. 'Oku mau tui ta'eveiveiua 'oku totonu ke fakatou lele pe 'a e ongo kautaha vaka ni, ke na fe'au'auhi 'o fakalakalaka kimu'a 'ena sevesi ma'ae kakai pea mo pukepuke 'a e totongi 'o e feleti 'I ha tu'unga 'oku fe'unga mo hotau vaivai. Ka ta'ofi 'a e Reef Shipping, 'e malava pe ke toe mamafa ange 'a e JAWS neongo 'oku fu'u ma'ama'a 'aupito 'enau feleti he lolotonga ni. Paula Kava. Premium content -
Saturday 10 December 2011 6:51pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : Ko e full fare mei Vava'u ki Nuku'alofa 'oku $296.00 one-way, pea 'oku $592.00 return ki Vava'u. Ko e fea ma'ama'a 'oku $231.00 one-way pea 'oku $462.00 'a e return kapau 'oku puka kimu'a 'a e folau. Na'a ku ki'I folau atu he uike 'e 1 ki 'Aokalani 'I he mahina kuo hili, pea na'e fe'unga mo e $490.00 'a e fea ma'ama'a ki he 'alu mo e foki 'I he kautaha vakapuna Polynesian Pacific Blue Airline. Paula Kava. Premium content -
Saturday 10 December 2011 4:46am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Graduates in higher education courses received their certificates and diplomas at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall on December 8, when the keynote speaker, HE Mr Thomas Roth, noted that education was a powerful vehicle to move people and countries out of poverty. Premium content -
Saturday 10 December 2011 4:27am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's second contingent of 55 soldiers returned safely to Tonga after six-months duty in Afghanistan and were greeted by happy families at the Fua'amotu International Airport, on December 9. Premium content
