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Thursday 6 December 2018 8:04pm
Sydney, Australia : The establishment of renminbi-based oil trading at a time when China and many other economies confront aggressive US tariffs, and possible further development of renminbi-based trade in other commodity markets, suggests that the US dollar could face an unprecedented challenge to its hegemony. It may in the near future no longer be seen as the anchor of the international monetary system, bringing to an end to what Valéry Giscard d’Estaing famously called the “exorbitant privilege” enjoyed by the US as a result of the dollar’s centrality in international trade. By John A. Mathews and Mark Selden. -
Thursday 6 December 2018 7:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Building their capacity for generating incomes, nine Tongan women were awarded certificates after completed training under a Women’s Economic Empowerment Pilot Project on December 5.
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Thursday 6 December 2018 5:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Dr Geoff Neal, lead veterinarian for South Pacific Animal Welfare (SPAW) is currently in Tongatapu with his team of volunteers offering much needed vet treatment for the island's animals. They say Tonga has the greatest need in the Pacific because vet care is not easily accessible here. Premium content -
Wednesday 5 December 2018 8:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A seven-country project called “Promoting Nutritious Food Systems in the Pacific Islands” is undertaking a series of regional meetings in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, this week at the Tanoa Int'l Hotel. Yesterday, the first of the meetings aimed to find ways to increase poor rural people’s access to healthy food.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 5 December 2018 8:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s repayment of its $119 million pa'anga loan from the EXIM Bank of China for the reconstruction of the Nuku‘alofa Central Business District has been deferred for another five years.2 comments -
Wednesday 5 December 2018 7:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new program under the Pacific Partnership to End Violence Against Women and Girls was launched in Tonga by Australia’s third Ambassador for Women and Girls, Hon Dr Sharman Stone on December 5. Premium content -
Wednesday 5 December 2018 7:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 16-year-old boy who assaulted and robbed a Chinese shopkeeper in February this year was discharged without conviction by a Supreme Court judge on November 26 in Nuku'alofa who considered that: “a conviction for such a serious offence as robbery will be far more detrimental than the injury and theft he committed to the complainant."3 comments Premium content -
Wednesday 5 December 2018 7:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two men who were arrested for allegedly selling illicit drugs at the Tonga High School rugby field on November 29 in Nuku'alofa have been charged. Premium content -
Tuesday 4 December 2018 10:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : This month 100 years ago, the Kingdom of Tonga was in a state of distress and alarm after a deadly influenza virus reached its shores, infecting most of the population and killing between 1,000 to 2,000 people (an estimated 4 – 8% of the population at the time) between November 1918 and January 1919. The mahaki faka‘auha - the disease that kills, brought Tonga to a standstill. By Eleanor Gee and Finau Fonua. -
Tuesday 4 December 2018 2:29pm
Katowice, Poland : Stating that we “are extremely concerned about the climate crisis” Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama issued a joint statement, together with three other former COP Presidents, last night calling on countries to send an unequivocal message from COP24 in Katowice, Poland, that they are serious about strengthening their commitments to reduce emissions and help build resilience. Premium content -
Saturday 1 December 2018 3:23am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Miss Papua New Guinea, Leoshina Mercy Kariha (18), was crowned Miss Pacific Islands 2018 at the ‘Atele Indoor Stadium in Tonga early this morning, December 1.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 30 November 2018 7:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The installation of the first recycling cage/station for rubbish cans at Makave Village, in the Neiafu District Council was commissioned by the Acting New Zealand High Commissioner to Tonga, Elena Procuta, on November 27. Premium content -
Friday 30 November 2018 6:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six contestants in the 2018 Miss Pacific Islands looked radiant on November 30 as they paraded on colourful floats through central Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Friday 30 November 2018 6:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fantastic traditionally-inspired costumes and colourful sarongs were showcased at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant on Thursday night, November 29 at the ‘Atele Indoor Stadium. By Linny Folau. Premium content -
Friday 30 November 2018 6:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise led by Tonga Police and supported by key partners on November 26, aimed to test weaknesses and strengths in a Tonga National Search and Rescue Plan, in response to a ferry sinking scenario. Premium content -
Friday 30 November 2018 5:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two men have been arrested for allegedly selling illicit drugs at the Tonga High School rugby field, situated outside the school compound, on November 29. Premium content -
Friday 30 November 2018 5:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Thirty-five water tanks have been installed on the small island of ‘Atata located just off Tongatapu, helping around 200 people access a clean water supply on the island that has encountered water problems in recent years. Premium content -
Thursday 29 November 2018 5:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga High School Head Girl, Fugalaau Elizabeth 'Amanaki Mafi, was awarded Dux at the prize-giving ceremony by the Prime Minister Hon ‘Akilisi Pohiva, today, 29 November. Premium content -
Thursday 29 November 2018 4:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Pacific Games plaintiffs who are trying to sue the Kingdom of Tonga for multi-million pa'anga damages over its cancelling of the Pacific Games hosting in 2019, have been given leave to amend their claims, after the Chief Justice found their statement of claim was seriously defective. The defendant, the Kingdom of Tonga, had applied to strike out / or stay the plaintiffs claims. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 November 2018 7:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Duces of three secondary schools of the Free Wesleyan Church were named at a combined prize giving ceremony on November 28, at the Queen Salote College Hall. Premium content
