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Monday 18 March 2013 6:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The price of motor fuel in Tonga went up sharply today, when the Ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Labour approved an increase in the price of fuel for March-April, increasing prices for a second month in a row.
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Monday 18 March 2013 6:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new Tongan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has yet to be appointed, following the departure of Dr Ngongo Kioa in December last year, after completing his term. Premium content -
Saturday 16 March 2013 5:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga A has failed to make a win so far in the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup for 2013. The competition features Tonga A, Fiji Warriors, Samoa A and Junior Japan, who each have fixtures against three Australian development teams in Australia in the first leg of the competition, and three New Zealand development teams in New Zealand in the second leg of the competition. Premium content -
Friday 15 March 2013 6:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A local 'Te Tau Lava' tournament started the netball season this year on Saturday March 9 at the 'Atele Indoor Stadium. The community based event that encourages a healthy lifestyle through frequent physical activity, while promoting the game, is the first of three tournaments this year.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 15 March 2013 6:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tonga Seabed Minerals Bill 2012 is expected to be introduced to Tonga's Parliament in July-August this year and Tonga's Attorney General hopes that the bill will be available for public comment before it is finalized. Premium content -
Friday 15 March 2013 2:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : On Tuesday, March 12, Parliament started off with a bang when the Speaker reminded Commoners in the House that they would start with the Land (Amendment) Bill 2013, but under Clause 67 of the Constitution only nobles could debate and vote on matters relating to the entitlement of nobles. The bill was one of three relating to constitutional change regarding penalties for nobles and civil servants who are convicted of an indictable offence. Under the existing law convicted people are disabled from holding government office, voting and being elected, and includes loss of noble titles. The proposed constitutional change applies the loss of rights to only people who are sentenced to more than two years imprisonment. From the House by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Thursday 14 March 2013 7:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A three-days Special Session of the Tonga Parliament to deliberate over five Bills ended on Tuesday evening, March 12, after the House passed four Bills and deferred one Bill to the House's Standing Committee on Legislation. One of the bills that establishes the organizational structure of the Tonga Pacific Games Organizing Committee (TPGOC) as a statutory corporation with separate legal entity, allows the CEO and members of the committee to set their own salaries. From the House by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Thursday 14 March 2013 7:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A parliamentary education and outreach team is on a mission to inform and equip teachers and students in Tonga's Secondary Schools with better knowledge of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga. Premium content -
Thursday 14 March 2013 7:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six new Australian Volunteers have arrived in Tonga to provide assistance to Government departments and the Mango Tree Centre for a year.1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 14 March 2013 1:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Increased opportunites for Tongan migrant workers and lower fees for students going to New Zealand and Australia, along with other development assistance goals, are among key advantages being sought by Tonga in its PACER Plus free trade negotiations. Premium content -
Wednesday 13 March 2013 11:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Thousands of Polynesian high school students in New Zealand have flocked to the Manukau Sports Bowl in South Auckland today to perform traditional dances in the opening day of the annual “Polyfest” competition. Premium content -
Wednesday 13 March 2013 6:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King Tupou VI hoped Government and Parliament will continue to work together to revive the local economy affected by the global financial crisis. He outlined projects undertaken by government in the hope of energizing economic development. Premium content -
Wednesday 13 March 2013 6:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The wives of Japanese diplomats in Tonga handed over 100 children's reading books to the Children's Ward at Vaiola Hospital today, in an effort to give young patients something enjoyable to do. Premium content -
Wednesday 13 March 2013 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two Tongan Lords, including the current Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga and a former Speaker, have pending court cases at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's court, after being charged with offences of illegal possession of arms and ammunitions. Premium content -
Wednesday 13 March 2013 6:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two weeks after a Preliminary Inquiry was held on February 25-28A ruling has not been made by Magistrate Salesi Mafi on whether there is a case to be tried at the Supreme Court against six men accused of manslaughter in the death of Kali Fungavaka, . Premium content -
Wednesday 13 March 2013 6:10am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : On March 11, 2013, Japan remembers the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. People across Japan are holding events to pay tribute to the memory of loved victims of the earthquake and tsunami. Premium content -
Tuesday 12 March 2013 5:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Real Tonga's 17-seater aircraft arrived at Fua'amotu Domestic Airport from Vanuatu on March 11, after being delayed for a week. The aircraft began operation this afternoon with flights to Vava'u. Premium content -
Tuesday 12 March 2013 5:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Ikale Tahi Prop Soane Tonga‘uiha and his wife Lucy have prepared a 40ft container full of donated goods to be sent to Vaini Primary School this year. Premium content -
Tuesday 12 March 2013 5:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A landmark Family Protection Bill is set to be introduced to Tonga's Parliament soon and is currently undergoing public consultations. Premium content -
Monday 11 March 2013 10:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Islands need to protect their deep sea minerals, Tonga's Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Samiu Vaipulu told a Pacific-ACP States Regional Workshop on Deep Sea Minerals Law and Contract Negotiations that opened at the Fa'onelua Convention Centre, in Nuku'alofa today on March 11. Premium content
