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Friday 18 January 2013 6:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The protection of the creative works of Tongan writers, artists and other creators was the focus of a two-days seminar that was held in Nuku'alofa from January 14-15, when participants unanimously supported a conclusion that individuals in the core copyright industries need to form an organization to "collectively administer" their rights.
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Friday 18 January 2013 2:47pm
Washington, USA : Four years after the onset of the global financial crisis, the world economy remains fragile and growth in high-income countries is weak. Developing countries need to focus on raising the growth potential of their economies, while strengthening buffers to deal with risks from the Euro Area and fiscal policy in the United States, says the World Bank. Premium content -
Thursday 17 January 2013 8:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Emeline Tuita has been appointed as the new CEO of the Tonga Rugby Union for one year, 'Epeli Taione the TRU chairman announced today. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 January 2013 9:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Western Union promo rewarded two of its customers with packages groceries worth $200 on Friday January 11. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 January 2013 8:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's sole domestic inter-islands airline, the Chathams Pacific will discontinue its scheduled air services in Tonga on Saturday 3 March 2013, after less than five years operation, due to a loss of business confidence, after the Tonga government moved to procure aircraft from China.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 16 January 2013 6:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A male customs officer in Vava'u has been charged with attempted fraudulent conversion in relation to using a credit card belonging to Milan Rindzak (35), whose remains were found on the wreckage of the drugs yacht 'JeReVe' on Luatafito Atoll in November last year. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 January 2013 6:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New petroleum prices that came into effect today, 16 January 2013, have slightly decreased the cost of petrol, diesel, and kerosene thoughout Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 January 2013 8:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Preliminary Inquiry of the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga Lord Tu'iha'ateiho, who has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm without a license will be held on February 22. Meanwhile Lord Tu'ilakepa's appeal against a Magistrate ruling will be heard on January 30. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 January 2013 7:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : One of three accused Police Constables has been acquitted of manslaughter after police prosecution offered no evidence in relation to the death of 'Inoke Finau Vala Pepa (20) in Vaini last year. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 January 2013 6:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tropical Cyclone Alert that was previously in force for Vava'u and Ha'apai is now cancelled, but a strong wind warning is in force for the rest of Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 January 2013 6:17am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The selling of fishing licenses with little or no obligation to the resource owners is not a smart fisheries management decision. PITIA appreciates the need for an influx of income to national budgets, but the sustainability of our resources and the ability to continue to earn from our ocean is our overarching economic goal. -
Monday 14 January 2013 9:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Sevens team will leave for Fiji tomorrow to compete in the 2013 Uprising 7's Tournament in Lautoka from January 18-19. Premium content -
Monday 14 January 2013 7:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A tropical cyclone may develop in the next 30 to 36 hours, effecting the Niuas, Vava’u and Ha’apai. Premium content -
Monday 14 January 2013 7:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Seven officers of the Tonga Defence Services have successfully completed post-graduate studies from various universities. Premium content -
Friday 11 January 2013 4:49pm
Northland, New Zealand : A 15 year-old Tongan girl and her friend are being praised for their heroism after rescuing two drowning men off a beach in northland, New Zealand. Premium content -
Thursday 10 January 2013 7:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Standing Committee on Legislation will resume its public consultations next week. Premium content -
Thursday 10 January 2013 8:16am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano has formally announced his Cabinet for 2013. Premium content -
Wednesday 9 January 2013 11:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Acquiring a business license in Tonga will now be easier under a new Business License Registration Regulation. It comes as part of parliament’s amendments to the Business Registration Act last year. Premium content -
Tuesday 8 January 2013 6:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HE Mr Thomas Roth, Australia's 14th High Commissioner to Tonga in a farewell reception at the Australian Residence, Mirrabooka on Friday 4 January 2013 welcomed colleagues, friends and acquaintance. Premium content -
Tuesday 8 January 2013 8:12am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 'cheap' tuna fishing license fees that the Tonga government sells foreign fishing boats, 'a tear drop in the ocean.' Premium content
