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Tuesday 30 October 2012 10:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The death of a Ha'apai sea cucumber diver this morning was the third death of a fisherman in Tonga in the last six days. The unidentified man is believed to have suffered from decompression after diving for sea cucumbers in Tungua yesterday.
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Monday 29 October 2012 6:51pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : More than 150 women in Vava'u underwent free testing for breast cancer and one woman who was detected with a lump was referred to hospital, during the first Breast Cancer Awareness program launched on October 26-27, in Tonga's outer islands. Premium content -
Monday 29 October 2012 6:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A seven-member Tonga Parliamentary Delegation led by the Speaker of the Tonga Legislative Assembly Lord Fakafanua, is currently visiting China.1 comment Premium content -
Sunday 28 October 2012 4:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's King Tupou VI held a two-day meeting with 21 nobles at the Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa from October 23-24, to discuss the Nobles' leadership roles, and their guardianship of Tongan traditions, culture, and the land.2 comments Premium content -
Friday 26 October 2012 6:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A second drowning death of a fisherman off Tongatapu was reported by the Tonga Police this afternoon. The body of a 22 year old fisherman from Patangata was found on the reef today by other fishermen returning from Pangaimotu Island. Premium content -
Friday 26 October 2012 6:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 25-year-old man had drowned yesterday, Thursday October 25 after his leg apparently got tangled in a nylon line that he used while diving for sea cucumber, on the northern coast of 'Atata Island. Premium content -
Friday 26 October 2012 5:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The sight of the Hine Moana kalia in full sail, entering the Nuku'alofa harbour on Wednesday, 24 October, was a reminder of Tonga's seafaring past. The Hine Moana, with its Tongan woman skipper, 'Aunofo Havea Satuala, and a 13-members crew, stopped-over in Nuku'alofa for five days on their way to New Zealand.1 comment -
Thursday 25 October 2012 9:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The first published copy of a new book "Lakalaka, a Tongan Masterpiece of Performing Arts" was presented to HM Queen Nanasipau'u Tuku'aho this morning at Consular House, by the Tongan publisher Vava'u Press Ltd. Premium content -
Thursday 25 October 2012 8:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Police need to win back the trust and confidence of the public after the homicide death of Kali Fungavaka in Nuku'alofa had tarnished the Police's reputation both locally and internationally, the Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano told the 43rd Commissioned Officers two-day Annual Conference. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 October 2012 8:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A lonely journey ended, and a new one discovering her long lost family began for Malia 'o Lotolua 'Ulu'ave Ma'u, after visiting her father's grave at Takaunove Cemetery in Fasi, Nuku'alofa, this afternoon. By Linny Folau. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 October 2012 7:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Australian National Rugby League players are visiting Tonga together with the Australian Federal Police to conduct a three-day Cyber Safety Pasifika program, aimed to educate and raise public awareness among the community, particularly school children, on the risks and danger involving the internet. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 October 2012 3:45pm
Nadi, Fiji : Meeting in Fiji on 17–18 October the Heads of Quarantine of Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, and established a new forum for collaboration on technical issues currently limiting trade. Elvis Silvestrini, Fiji’s Head of Quarantine and inaugural Chair of the new group said, “We all want profitable and safe trade between Pacific Island countries, and also with our bigger trading partners. We need to work together to make that happen." - PHAMA press release. Premium content -
Tuesday 23 October 2012 10:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 36-year-old woman who was charged with manslaughter by negligence after she allegedly ran over her husband with her vehicle at Kameli, Neiafu, Vava'u, was released on bail last Friday, October 19. Premium content -
Tuesday 23 October 2012 6:15pm
Washington DC, USA : Samoa provides the most business-friendly environment for local entrepreneurs in the Pacific region, according to a new report from IFC and the World Bank that measures the ease of doing business. – IFC/World Bank. Premium content -
Monday 22 October 2012 7:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan-born Malia 'o Lotolua 'Ulu'ave Ma'u (22) who is searching for her father's family, is about to return to New Zealand disappointed that she could find no relatives in Tonga after a two months long search. Premium content -
Sunday 21 October 2012 5:15pm
Australia : Tonga is a jewel in the Pacific and is greatly loved by God. Because God loves Tonga, He wants to prosper and bless the nation far above what we can imagine. - Pastor Brian Steele.1 comment -
Sunday 21 October 2012 4:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : While a food safe Act could benefit Tongans, the Bill as proposed has the potential to cripple the domestic economy, especially small and informal businesses, and open new pathways for intimidation and corruption. Heavy-handed regulations may make sense for the European Union, but for Tonga this is potentially a deeply destabilizing Act. – Samisoni Tuloa. -
Saturday 20 October 2012 7:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : I am writing concerning a set of new bills that are to be introduced into the House for enactment into Law. I have noted a few points. 1. Consolidate a huge amount of legal power in the hands of very few and possibly unelected officials, and 2. Provide the platform for more such bills by precedence, creating a highly corrosive and corruptible government and legal environment. – Samisoni Tuloa. -
Saturday 20 October 2012 9:13am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi rugby team to tour Europe from November 10-24 was announced by the team manger Dr Viliami Fukofuka at the Teufaiva Stadium, yesterday evening October 19, with the final selections made following Tonga A's match against the Fiji Warriors.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 19 October 2012 10:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Fiji Warriors thrashed Tonga A 25-16 in the final game of the IRB 2012 Pacific Rugby Cup series this afternoon, October 19 at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa. Premium content
