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Monday 3 June 2013 6:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano attended the inaugural Asia Pacific Energy Forum (APEF) 2013, held in Vladivostok, Russian Federation, from May 27-30, where Asian and Pacific energy representatives talked about energy security and its sustainable use in the region.
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Monday 3 June 2013 3:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two accommodation providers in Tonga have been awarded certificates of excellence from a popular travel website after guests posted good reviews of the hospitality they received at the locations. The Blue Banana Beach House at Kanokupolu was was rated the best B&B and Inn on Tongatapu.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 3 June 2013 2:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The cable ship “Ile de Re” is now in Suva and preparing to roll-out an 837km underwater fibre-optic cable line from Fiji to Tonga, in a $34 million project that will boost Tonga's internet capacity by 6000 times. Premium content -
Friday 31 May 2013 6:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u are expected to return to Nuku‘alofa tomorrow, Saturday June 1, after visiting their new-born grandson, Prince Taufa‘ahau Manumataongo, at the Royal Residence ‘Atalanga in Epsom, Auckland. Four generations of Tonga's Royal Family posed for family photos with the contented baby. Photos courtesy Lord Chamberlain. Premium content -
Friday 31 May 2013 2:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tevita 'Ahoafi (28) who is charged with the murder of his close relative Sione 'Ahoafi (79) at a home in Ha'avakatolo on May 25, was transferred to Hu'atolitoli Prison on May 31, because it is more secure. The accused will be remanded in custody until a date is set for his case to be called at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court. Premium content -
Friday 31 May 2013 2:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three of six fishermen who went diving off Hakaufasi Reef in Vava'u have been missing since Wednesday, May 29 after they failed to return to their boat after their dive.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 29 May 2013 6:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongan U20’s team has stumbled in the opener of the Junior World Rugby Trophy with a 24 – 6 loss to Canada yesterday. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 May 2013 8:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : La Moqueuse, a French Navy Patrol Vessel called into Nuku'alofa on May 25-28, during a routine maritime surveillance operation of the Pacific Ocean. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 May 2013 8:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 2013 Session of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga will have a state opening by HM King Tupou VI on Thursday, June 13 at Parliament House. Premium content -
Tuesday 28 May 2013 8:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A M-60 aircraft gifted to Tonga from China is expected to arrive in early July. The aircraft owned by the Tongan Government will be operated by Real Tonga Airline under a dry-lease arrangement, the Acting Prime Minister Hon. Samiu Vaipulu said today. Premium content -
Monday 27 May 2013 10:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : John Cauchi, Tonga's former Attorney General, has filed three Causes of Action against the Government of Tonga with the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court claiming over AUD$500,000 in special damages and relief for Breach of Contract, Repudiation of Contract and Constructive Dismissal. Premium content -
Monday 27 May 2013 9:35pm
Dubai, UAE : A charity boxing event between Northern and Southern hemisphere rugby players and other athletes in Dubai, UAE, ended on May 24 with the Southern Hemisphere coming out on top with six victories out of ten bouts. Premium content -
Monday 27 May 2013 9:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Leitis Association Community Centre, 'Ofa he Paea Community Center was officially opened by HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita at Kolofo'ou on Friday evening, May 24. Premium content -
Monday 27 May 2013 2:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a 79-year-old man, who was his close relative, in an alleged assault at a home in Ha'avakatolo early Saturday morning May 25. The victim is reported to have sustained head injuries, said Tonga Police today. Premium content -
Sunday 26 May 2013 10:36pm
Yokohama, Japan : "We want to take the Pacific Nations Cup back to Tonga this year," the captain of the 'Ikale Tahi, Nili Latu said after they beat the Japanese Cherry Blossoms 27-17 at the Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium, Yokohama on May 25. Premium content -
Friday 24 May 2013 4:51pm
Dubai, UAE : Eleven rugby stars, one cricketer and an Australian fitness model will enter a boxing ring in Dubai today for a bout in the “Fighting Chance” charity boxing contest, including the 'Ikale Tahi's 'Epeli Taione. Premium content -
Friday 24 May 2013 4:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Power Ltd has announced that it has lowered the price of electricity for May consumption, following approval by the Electricity Commission because of this month’s drop in the price of oil. Premium content -
Friday 24 May 2013 3:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 33-year-old man from Kolovai was hunted by a Police Tactical Response Group and arrested after he allegedly shot a man with a rifle at a home in Fo'ui on May 23. The victim is reported to be in a stable condition at Vaiola Hospital with injuries on his upper left arm. Premium content -
Friday 24 May 2013 1:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The University of the South Pacific (USP) has renewed the contract of its current president and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rajesh Chandra, who will continue his position for a term of four years. Premium content -
Friday 24 May 2013 11:26am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga government officials told a Chinese business delegation that they would review a policy that imposes 15% consumption tax on business investments in Tonga. They also told the potential investors that tourism is "Tonga's most vibrant industry" and that Tonga has fish to give for fishing boats and it will speed up its process of issuing licenses to fish in Tonga's waters.1 comment Premium content
