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Sunday 9 October 2011 3:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The government's need to increase its revenue collection was the reason behind increases of up to 700 percent in compulsory government licensing and service fees that had been variously brought into force over the last two years, Tonga's Chamber of Commerce was told on October 5, at a public consultation with some members of parliamentary standing committees.1 comment
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Saturday 8 October 2011 9:35am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HRH Prince Mired Bin Raad Al-Hussein of Jordan, during a welcome from Tonga's Red Cross in Nuku'alofa yesterday, said that he looked forward to Tonga supporting a humanitarian cause that aims at saving lives and bettering the lives of people who have been injured and suffered from a terrible weapon - land mines. Premium content -
Friday 7 October 2011 6:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : "Tonga is considering accession to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention," said His Royal Highness Prince Mired Raad Al Hussein of Jordan, after concluding a two-day visit to the Pacific island nation. To date, 13 of the 16 Member States of the Pacific Islands Forum have ratified or acceded to the Convention, also known as the Ottawa Convention. - APMineBanConvention.org. Premium content -
Friday 7 October 2011 1:26pm
Canberra, Australia : The Commander of the Tonga Defence Services, Brigadier General Tau'aika 'Uta'atu is currently on a visit to Australia to attend the Annual Defence Program Meeting to be held on October 7-8 in Canberra. Premium content -
Friday 7 October 2011 11:13am
'Okalani, Nu'usila : 'Oku ou kau fakataha mo e toenga 'o e fonua he fiefia mo e hakahaka he ngaue ma'ongo'onga kuo fakahoko 'ehe 'Ikale Tahi. Koia 'oku tau faka'amu ke 'asi mai kimu'a 'a kinautolu na'a nau tanaki 'a e ngaahi pa'anga mei he kakai 'o e fonua 'o fakaha ke 'ilo 'ehe kakai 'a e 'alunga 'o honau ivi. Fotu Fisi'iahi. Premium content -
Thursday 6 October 2011 4:30pm
Suva, Fiji : Ko hono tanaki tu'unga 'o e ola 'o e va'inga 'a e 'Ikale Tahi, kuo 'unu hake ai 'a Tonga 'o fika 9 'I hono fakahokohoko 'o e ngaahi fonua 'akapulu 'i mamani (IRB ranking). Ko e tu'unga ma'olunga taha eni kuo a'u kiai 'a e maa'imoa 'Akapulu'I he hisitolia hotau ki'I Fonua. 'Ikai ngata ai ko e ola 'o 'etau va'inga mo Falanise kuo tohi ia he hisitolia 'o e world cup ko e "greatest upset" talu e kamata 'a e fe'auhi ni mei he 1987. Tasi. Premium content -
Thursday 6 October 2011 3:45pm
Australia : When I used to grow up in Tonga all I knew was that abstinence was highly emphasized and that girls must maintain their integrity in order to be respected by the men and wider community. However, I was disturbingly surprised when I visited back earlier this year since I left in 2005; a lot of things have changed . . . and I mean Changed! - Soa'ileat. Premium content -
Thursday 6 October 2011 11:41am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HRH Prince Mired Bin Raad Al-Hussein of Jordan arrived in Tonga on October 5 for a three days visit seeking Tonga's support on the Anti-Personnel Mine Convention. Premium content -
Thursday 6 October 2011 8:59am
Wellington,New Zealand : As a proud Tongan in Wellington I have to say thanks to all the supporters from all over New Zealand, and even coming for the Kingdom of Tonga to join in, to cheer for our 'Ikale Tahi which they did us proud not only yesterday (1 Oct) but since they have been here for the World Cup. A proud Tongan. Premium content -
Tuesday 4 October 2011 5:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Legislative Assembly resumed sitting today, October 4, after an adjournment that allowed members of parliament to attend a three-day Pacific Ombudsman meeting in Vava'u last week. Premium content -
Tuesday 4 October 2011 3:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Crown appeal against sentences initially imposed on the Ashika captain Makahokovalu Tuputupu and the first mate Semisi Pomale was upheld by the Court of Appeal and resulted in a reduction of their sentences. Premium content -
Tuesday 4 October 2011 3:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Court of Appeal withdrew $1 million out of the total $2 million fine initially imposed by the Supreme Court on the Ashika ferry operator Shipping Corporation of Polynesia Ltd. over the Ashika sinking with the loss of many lives in 2009. Premium content -
Tuesday 4 October 2011 10:25am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Although Tonga's Legislative Assembly discussed and criticized the practice of campaigning by members during their annual parliamentary tour to their constituencies, which is paid for by the House, no action was taken to curb the practice. Some PRs went out to hear what their constituencies needed, but one PR said he had a different approach and he went out to tell constituents what the government and house needed. The House ended up arguing about the burning of Nuku'alofa before abruptly changing the subject. From the House, by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Monday 3 October 2011 3:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Traffic jammed Tongatapu's main roads and the island came to a standstill this morning as crowds turned out to greet the national rugby team, the 'Ikale Tahi after upsetting France 19-14 in Wellington last Saturday night in what was probably the most exciting rugby match in Tonga's history. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Monday 3 October 2011 3:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan women who are discovered to have advanced breast tumours are being asked why they have not come forward for medical examination earlier. Premium content -
Saturday 1 October 2011 10:39pm
Wellington,New Zealand : Tonga produced the biggest upset of the 2011 Rugby cup by beating France 19-14 at the Wellington Regional Stadium tonight, October 1. Photos by Pesi Fonua. -
Friday 30 September 2011 6:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : John Jonesse, who was serving five years imprisonment in Tonga's Huatolitoli Prison for conviction arising from the tragedy of the sinking of the MV Princess Ashika ferry, was released immediately this afternoon, September 30 following a successful appeal against the length of his sentence. Premium content -
Friday 30 September 2011 6:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) council will meet on Tuesday next week to decide on action after they learned this week that the parliament was considering a recommendation to increase company taxes. Premium content -
Friday 30 September 2011 5:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Court of Appeal dismissed both appeals made by Liu Lirong against her conviction and sentence of 10 years imprisonment, for people trafficking, trading in prostitution and keeping a brothel in Tongatapu. Premium content -
Friday 30 September 2011 5:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongan government has offered its continued support to China, including support of issues important to China in international forums of which Tonga is a member the Acting Prime Minister, said last night. Premium content
