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Tuesday 6 November 2012 6:30pm
Suva, Fiji : The Strengthening Pacific Economic Integration Through Trade SPEITT Programme is funded under the European Union’s 10th European Development Fund (EDF). Its objective is to improve economic integration through strengthened national systems and institutional frameworks to develop trade capacity, increase private sector competitiveness and increase international market access. – Chairman of SPEITT PSC, Mr Shiu Raj.
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Saturday 3 November 2012 7:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Preliminary Inquiry of five Tongan police officers and one civilian, who have been charged with manslaughter has been set for February 25-27, at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court. Premium content -
Saturday 3 November 2012 7:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Development Bank has announced a 50% reduction in loan repayments rates to help its clients to meet obligations during the current financial and economic challenges in Tonga. Premium content -
Friday 2 November 2012 2:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Victim Service Unit to provide a safe place for victims of crimes, to make their complaints and be interviewed by Police Officers, was opened at the Nuku'alofa Central Police Station on November 1. Premium content -
Thursday 1 November 2012 8:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 28-year-old man from Fasi was found dead in his bedroom yesterday morning, October 31. Police ruled out any suspicious circumstances while awaiting the results of an inquest to confirm the cause of death. Premium content -
Thursday 1 November 2012 2:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's democratic adventure during the past two years has been full of intrigues, revelations and challenges. Unfortunately, these goings on have distracted the attention of the Cabinet and the Parliament from the pressing issue of the day, which is to get the Tongan economy back on its feet, or we will become heavily relying on others for our livelihoods. Editor's Comment, by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Wednesday 31 October 2012 6:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Meeting in Tonga today, the council of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office discussed issues relating to the safety of aviation in its 13 member states and also looked for sustainable ways to finance its operations in the future.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 30 October 2012 10:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Six men accused of manslaughter, including five Tongan police officers and one detainee, are expected to appear at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court this week on Friday, November 2. Premium content -
Tuesday 30 October 2012 10:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The death of a Ha'apai sea cucumber diver this morning was the third death of a fisherman in Tonga in the last six days. The unidentified man is believed to have suffered from decompression after diving for sea cucumbers in Tungua yesterday. Premium content -
Monday 29 October 2012 6:51pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : More than 150 women in Vava'u underwent free testing for breast cancer and one woman who was detected with a lump was referred to hospital, during the first Breast Cancer Awareness program launched on October 26-27, in Tonga's outer islands. Premium content -
Monday 29 October 2012 6:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A seven-member Tonga Parliamentary Delegation led by the Speaker of the Tonga Legislative Assembly Lord Fakafanua, is currently visiting China.1 comment Premium content -
Sunday 28 October 2012 4:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's King Tupou VI held a two-day meeting with 21 nobles at the Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa from October 23-24, to discuss the Nobles' leadership roles, and their guardianship of Tongan traditions, culture, and the land.2 comments Premium content -
Friday 26 October 2012 6:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A second drowning death of a fisherman off Tongatapu was reported by the Tonga Police this afternoon. The body of a 22 year old fisherman from Patangata was found on the reef today by other fishermen returning from Pangaimotu Island. Premium content -
Friday 26 October 2012 6:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 25-year-old man had drowned yesterday, Thursday October 25 after his leg apparently got tangled in a nylon line that he used while diving for sea cucumber, on the northern coast of 'Atata Island. Premium content -
Friday 26 October 2012 5:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The sight of the Hine Moana kalia in full sail, entering the Nuku'alofa harbour on Wednesday, 24 October, was a reminder of Tonga's seafaring past. The Hine Moana, with its Tongan woman skipper, 'Aunofo Havea Satuala, and a 13-members crew, stopped-over in Nuku'alofa for five days on their way to New Zealand.1 comment -
Thursday 25 October 2012 9:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The first published copy of a new book "Lakalaka, a Tongan Masterpiece of Performing Arts" was presented to HM Queen Nanasipau'u Tuku'aho this morning at Consular House, by the Tongan publisher Vava'u Press Ltd. Premium content -
Thursday 25 October 2012 8:41pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Police need to win back the trust and confidence of the public after the homicide death of Kali Fungavaka in Nuku'alofa had tarnished the Police's reputation both locally and internationally, the Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano told the 43rd Commissioned Officers two-day Annual Conference. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 October 2012 8:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A lonely journey ended, and a new one discovering her long lost family began for Malia 'o Lotolua 'Ulu'ave Ma'u, after visiting her father's grave at Takaunove Cemetery in Fasi, Nuku'alofa, this afternoon. By Linny Folau. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 October 2012 7:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Australian National Rugby League players are visiting Tonga together with the Australian Federal Police to conduct a three-day Cyber Safety Pasifika program, aimed to educate and raise public awareness among the community, particularly school children, on the risks and danger involving the internet. Premium content -
Wednesday 24 October 2012 3:45pm
Nadi, Fiji : Meeting in Fiji on 17–18 October the Heads of Quarantine of Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, and established a new forum for collaboration on technical issues currently limiting trade. Elvis Silvestrini, Fiji’s Head of Quarantine and inaugural Chair of the new group said, “We all want profitable and safe trade between Pacific Island countries, and also with our bigger trading partners. We need to work together to make that happen." - PHAMA press release. Premium content
