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Tuesday 22 May 2012 8:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's first Solar Farm, built at a cost of TOP $12 million, is expected to be in full operation by August, said John van Brink, the General Manager of the Tonga Power Ltd.
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Tuesday 22 May 2012 6:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Police recorded a drop in crimes from 86 in the previous week to 60 from May 14-20, with theft notably decreasing. Premium content -
Tuesday 22 May 2012 5:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 'Ikale Tahi squad of 28 players for the 2012 Pacific Nations Cup PNC tournament to be held in Japan next month, June was announced by the Tonga Rugby Union this morning, May 22. Premium content -
Monday 21 May 2012 4:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u were among royals from the around the world who gathered in London on May 18, to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. Premium content -
Monday 21 May 2012 10:13am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The government budget of $317 million for the 2012-13 financial year should be ready to be presented to the parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance and Public Accounts, early this week, before it goes to Cabinet on Friday, May 25, the Minister of Finance Hon. Lisiate 'Akolo said at a press conference on Friday, May 18. Premium content -
Sunday 20 May 2012 9:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The recent reshuffling of Ministerial portfolios, another attempt by the Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano to create a more cohesive governing body, has instead splintered his new Cabinet, even before it is officially put into place. Premium content -
Friday 18 May 2012 11:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Cell phone users in Tonga can now use their mobile phones in much the same way as they can use a plastic banking card to pay for goods and services in shops, and they do not need a bank account to transfer and receive money from overseas.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 18 May 2012 10:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As criminal house-breakings and theft offences continue to rise this week, the Tonga Police are calling on the public to provide information to help them to crack down on the epidemic of crime. Premium content -
Friday 18 May 2012 5:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's annual Heilala Festival will be held this year under a theme "Tourism is our future" on July 16-28. Premium content -
Thursday 17 May 2012 9:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 61-year-old father has been charged by police with 12 counts of indecent assault and attempted incest on his 13-year-old daughter in 'Eua. Premium content -
Thursday 17 May 2012 7:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Responding to natural disasters is among major issues that will be discussed during the Sixth Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting in Nago City, Okinawa from May 25-26. Premium content -
Thursday 17 May 2012 5:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Development Bank has reduced its interest rates by 1% on customer loans, and has offered a 50% repayment reduction on all monthly loan repayments for three months, effective 1 May 2012. Premium content -
Thursday 17 May 2012 2:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Foreign Reserve increased by $1.1million to $240.3 million in April, which is equivalent to nine months of imports of goods. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 May 2012 11:30pm
Oakdale, NSW, Australia : A benefit concert will be held in Australia on Saturday May 26 for Dr Marilyn Meier-Kapavale, an internationally acclaimed pianist who is battling a rare form of liver cancer.1 comment -
Wednesday 16 May 2012 10:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga is keen to explore the offer by Australia for manual labourers to work in their cotton fields, cane farms, tourism and accommodation industry, and even in their mining industry, said Meleoni Uera, the Deputy Director of Tonga's newly established Ministry of Internal Affairs, which is also responsible for employment.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 15 May 2012 6:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mate Ma'a Tonga, Tonga's National Rugby League team beat USA Tomahawks 28-20 in an inaugural Ohana Cup Test in Honolulu, on May 12. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 May 2012 6:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano will depart Tonga tomorrow, May 16 to attend the 2012 NATO Summit hosted by US President Barack Obama, in Chicago. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 May 2012 7:15am
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : Human rights activist and sole Papua New Guinea (PNG) female elected parliamentarian Dame Carol Kidu was dragged by police Saturday while protesting the illegal eviction and partial demolition of Paga Hill Settlement, housing some 2,000 residents. Premium content -
Tuesday 15 May 2012 5:49am
Bonn, Germany : The United Nations climate negotiations resumed in Bonn, Germany, yesterday, May 14. This session is the first following the Durban climate conference in December 2011. Premium content -
Monday 14 May 2012 10:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two workshops on Anti-money Laundering, and the Combating of Terrorist Financing were opened in Nuku'alofa this morning, May 14. Premium content
