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Wednesday 20 March 2019 1:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Parliament ended Tuesday’s session in a tense mood, after the Acting Speaker, Lord Tu‘ilakepa announced that the Prime Minister’s six “Urgent Bills” would have to go to the House’s Standing Committee on Legislation; and the Minister of Police, Hon. Mateni Tapueluelu threatened to impeach him. From the House By Pesi Fonua
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Wednesday 20 March 2019 9:31am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : National consultations are being held in Nuku'alofa this week on how to tackle the rising problem of illicit drugs, particularly methamphetamine. The Tonga Government invited the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to hold consultations to assist policy formation. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 March 2019 7:46pm
Auckland, New Zealand : In a moving gesture of solidarity, a congregation from the Pulela’a Tongan Methodist church, gathered in prayer outside the Imam Reza Mosque in Auckland on Sunday to offer its condolences to the victims of the Christchurch mosques shootings. The congregation paid tribute with flowers, hymns and tears. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 March 2019 5:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 23-year-old woman was allowed a fully suspended prison sentence of 21 months after being convicted of reckless driving causing grievous bodily harm to a woman in Havelu last year, when she drove while under the influence of alcohol. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 March 2019 12:45pm
Hong Kong, China : Tonga will have a chance to secure a spot in the next season of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series by competing in a qualifying tournament in Hong Kong on 5 – 6 April. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 March 2019 11:24am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After a late start, Parliament closed early yesterday, Monday March 18, while the House was in a deadlock over a demand by the Acting Speaker Lord Tu‘ilakepa for the Prime Minister to explain why the six Bills he had tabled into parliament were urgent. Premium content -
Monday 18 March 2019 6:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Celebrating Easter on the right date has always been a source of worry for the Christian churches. Because what is the right date? In early centuries, one tried to follow the Jewish Passover, but that was wrought with problems. Our calendar, or rather the Roman calendar, as it was in use at that time, is based on the yearly movement of the sun, while the Hebrew calendar follows the moon. By Firitia Velt. -
Monday 18 March 2019 6:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nineteen people arrested for drugs offences over the weekend in different locations, included one man who was in possession of 21 packs methamphetamine at Ngeleia. Premium content -
Monday 18 March 2019 5:51pm
Wellington, New Zealand : I arrived in New Zealand on Friday, the Muslim day of prayer, which became a day of massacre. Like the assassination of Olof Palme in Sweden in 1986, the 9/11 attacks in the US, and the murderous rampage of Anders Breivik in Norway in 2011, March 15 will mark the day New Zealand lost its innocence and entered the age of postmodern mass terror. By Ramesh Thakur -
Monday 18 March 2019 5:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Supreme Court judge expressed concern that accused Meth mule Viliami Mangisi (59), was granted bail by a lower court, after he was late for his first appearance at the Supreme Court in Nuku'alofa this morning. The judge issued a warrant for Mangisi's arrest shortly before he turned up to face charges in relation to the seizure of 1.9 kilos of meth at Fua'amotu Airport departure lounge last year. Premium content -
Monday 18 March 2019 4:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Consumers will pay more for petrol, kerosene, and diesel with new prices approved by the Tonga Competent Authority, starting today, 18 March. Premium content -
Saturday 16 March 2019 10:14pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates : Team Tonga marched proudly at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirites on 14 March. Athletes in the four-member team are Manatu Paletua (Shot put), Paula Tupou (Shot put), Ane Lomana Tuiketei (Shot put) and Siaosi Mo'ata Mo'ui He Lotu Palanite (100m Run). Premium content -
Saturday 16 March 2019 1:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : When the Tongan parliament closed for the week on Thursday, 14 March, there was public concern over the current composition of the Legislative Assembly, with only Cabinet Ministers and their four People's Representative supporters attending. From the House by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Saturday 16 March 2019 12:52pm
Christchurch, New Zealand : The New Zealand Government is asking social media users around the world to delete and not to share a video that was live streamed by a gunman as he murdered dozens of people yesterday at a mosque in Christchurch. Forty-nine victims are confirmed to have been killed in the racially motivated attack. Premium content -
Saturday 16 March 2019 12:48pm
Christchurch, New Zealand : New Zealand’s annual Polyfest festival in Auckland has been cancelled following horrific mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch in which 49 muslim worshippers were murdered. Premium content -
Friday 15 March 2019 9:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There is a growing and urgent need to rid Tonga of plastics, say youth groups who are on the frontline of a fight against single use plastics. The youth who conduct regular rubbish collections in coastal and popular picnic areas and public places say the problem of plastic waste is getting worse. By Eleanor Gee. -
Friday 15 March 2019 9:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Friendly Islands Satellite Communications Ltd (Tongasat) will have its appeal heard in April, after paying $15,000 in security costs to the Supreme Court on March 14. Premium content -
Thursday 14 March 2019 9:26pm
Tacoma, Washington, USA : A young Tongan-American actress, dancer, and singer, Visesia Fakatoufifita (11) is reaping the benefits of her hard work having landed her first major role as Annie in ‘Annie’ at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington, at the end of last year, and cast as Cassie in the Village Theatre’s “The Passage” in Issaquah, Washington last month. Premium content -
Thursday 14 March 2019 9:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongans who teach vocational skills are taking part in a program this week to strengthen their own training and support skills when engaging with people with a range of disabilities. Premium content -
Thursday 14 March 2019 5:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two methamphetamine cases with the Magistrate’s Court have been further adjourned to May awaiting the result of drug test from New Zealand. Premium content
