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Friday 29 November 2019 9:39am
Oxford, United Kingdom : Since its invention in ancient Greece more than 2,500 years ago, democracy has depended on rules and institutions that strike a balance between participation and power. The objective is to create a system of governance in which elected leaders bring to bear their knowledge and experience, in order to advance the interests of the people. The rule of law and the separation of powers, guaranteed by a system of checks and balances, are vital. Democracies all over the world are enduring a stress test. If they are to pass, their institutional underpinnings must be reinforced. That requires, first and foremost, an understanding of what those underpinnings are, why they matter, and who is trying to dismantle them. By Alexandra Borchardt -
Thursday 28 November 2019 7:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Siaosi Vailahi Pohiva won the Tongatapu 1 By-election for a seat in the Tonga Legislative Assembly, only 16 votes ahead of Dr Netatua Pelesikoti Taufatofua in a tight race, after the result was announced in Nuku'alofa this evening.1 comment
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Thursday 28 November 2019 7:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The people in ‘Alakifonua on eastern Tongatapu had their old water system upgraded and handed over by Japan on November 27. Premium content -
Thursday 28 November 2019 7:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HRH Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku'aho has been appointed as the first ever Patron of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for the Pacific. Premium content -
Wednesday 27 November 2019 7:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Queen Salote College Dux Rose Matilda Koloti and the Tupou High School Dux Simaima Uasila’a, received their awards during separate prize giving ceremonies at the the Free Wesleyan Church schools, in Nuku'alofa today. By Linny Folau. Premium content -
Wednesday 27 November 2019 7:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two men have been found guilty of possessing methamphetamine, when Tonga Police interrupted drug dealing activity held at home in Ngele'ia in August, 2018. Premium content -
Wednesday 27 November 2019 5:56pm
Auckland, New Zealand : New Zealand Police today closed their investigation into a death threat allegedly made against Prime Minister Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa on a Facebook post last week, after finding that the person involved was “remorseful and meant no harm”. Premium content -
Tuesday 26 November 2019 6:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Cabinet has terminated the appointment Piveni Piukala as Chairman and Director of a Shared Communication Boards citing “incompetence” and “failure to follow due process”, in an announcement issued by the Tonga Prime Minister's Office today. -
Tuesday 26 November 2019 6:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s high MR vaccination rate of 99 percent has so far saved Tongans from rising measles related fatalities that neighbouring Samoa is experiencing, as health professionals continue to fight the epidemic. By Eleanor Gee. Premium content -
Tuesday 26 November 2019 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prince of Wales, HRH Prince Charles, paid a visit to the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) during his first trip to Honiara, Solomon Islands on 25 November. Premium content -
Tuesday 26 November 2019 6:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mrs ‘Amelia Fakahikuo’uiha Liliui’okalani Fonua-Helu has been appointed as the new Honorary Consul of the Republic of Finland to the Kingdom of Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 26 November 2019 6:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A public holiday, “King Tupou I Day” will be observed on Monday, December 2 remembering the founder of the modern Kingdom of Tonga, King George Taufa’ahau Tupou I. Premium content -
Tuesday 26 November 2019 3:11pm
Apia, Samoa : Measles continues to plague Samoa with 32 deaths now confirmed by the nation’s Government today. Samoa’s Ministry of Health reports the death of two teenagers and 243 measles cases recorded in the last 24 hours. -
Tuesday 26 November 2019 1:24pm
New York, USA : From a young age, children must be taught the importance of consent. It’s an integral part of comprehensive sexuality education to empower people with knowledge about their rights. One way to remove taboos around consent is to create safe and interactive spaces to discuss the topic.- By UN Women -
Monday 25 November 2019 9:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Violence against women is one of the most wide spread, but one of the least prosecuted violent crimes in the world, ‘Onetoto ‘Anisi, the Acting CEO for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, told a gathering this morning to launch the 16 Days of Activism and White Ribbon Day Programme 2019 in Tonga. Premium content -
Monday 25 November 2019 8:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two candidates will contest the Tongatapu 1 By-Election on Thursday November 28. Dr Netatua Pelesikoti Taufatofua and Siaosi Pohiva, both campaigning for a seat in the Tonga Legislative Assembly, last week talked about their priorities for their constituency.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 25 November 2019 7:42pm
Cardiff, Wales : Incoming Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named New Zealand born centre Willis Halaholo in a 35-man team to face the Barbarians this Saturday 30 November in Wales. If he is fielded, Willis Halaholo will be the second Welsh International of Tongan Heritage after Taulupe Faletau. -
Monday 25 November 2019 7:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Seven Tongan police officers underwent training in cannabis identification, aimed to build Tonga Police expertise in identifying illicit drugs. Premium content -
Monday 25 November 2019 7:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fighting illicit drugs through awareness was the theme of Law Week held in Nuku'alofa, to tackle an ongoing problem, which has seen more than 300 drugs arrests, since 2018. Premium content -
Monday 25 November 2019 7:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After being forced to withdraw from the 2019 Oceania Rugby Women's Championship in Fiji due to health reasons, the World Rugby have decided to give “a fair go” to Tonga’s women’s rugby team and schedule new games set for early next year. Premium content
