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Wednesday 22 December 2010 11:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM King George Tupou V appointed Lord Tu'ivakano as Tonga's new Prime Minister at noon today, December 22, during an audience at the king's residence, The Villa.2 comments
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Wednesday 22 December 2010 11:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Interim Prime Minister Dr Feleti Sevele today concluded a five years term as Tonga's Prime Minister in happy spirit after a special audience with HM King George Tupou V at The Villa, Mata-ki-'Eua. Premium content -
Wednesday 22 December 2010 3:14pm
Auckland, New Zealand : So far all that I've expected from the system that we've wished for has come into being. While it isn't perfect, it has been a relatively smooth transition so far and for that I'm optimistic. Relevant but hardly ever mentioned in these debates is the need for good opposition to keep government honest and to the task. Democracy works best for everyone if those who govern and those in opposition are both competent. - Sefita Hao'uli Premium content -
Wednesday 22 December 2010 12:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Chairman of the Tonga Rugby League can be confident in the knowledge that what occurred to his wine was actually the law of Tonga being rightfully enforced, and not a planned conspiracy against the Tonga Rugby League, as he apparently believes. - Peter Nash, Deputy Commissioner of Revenue Customs & Trade Division Premium content -
Wednesday 22 December 2010 12:37pm
North Carolina, USA : I fear for the future of my adopted country when, after four years of supposed progress, it seems like nothing has really changed. I pray my pessimism is unfounded, and indeed that these elections will usher in a new government and a better future for Tonga. However, from a distance, it seems like the power remains in familiar hands, and that these hands have and will continue to be self serving, without the accountability that elected officials must show. - Scott Yurcheshen. Premium content -
Tuesday 21 December 2010 9:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : LORD Lasike was recommended as the new Speaker with Lord Tu'i'afitu as Deputy Speaker by the 26 members of Tonga's Legislative Assembly at this afternoon's Special Meeting in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 21 December 2010 10:42am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : One of the two nominees for Tongan Prime Minister has received a majority vote in a secret ballot this morning and the Interim Speaker is now on his way to meet with the king shortly after 11:00 am this morning to give him the result before announcing it to the Legislature. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Monday 20 December 2010 8:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After the speeches by the two nominees for Prime Minister Designate were completed late this afternoon, the Interim Speaker Lord Tupou was informed that the King would not be available to receive him today. Premium content -
Monday 20 December 2010 1:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The House is clearly divided between the political party PTOA and the independent members with the nobles, and the tone of the speeches this morning is more for the ears of the converts than the unbelievers. by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Sunday 19 December 2010 11:06pm
California,USA : One of the fundamental challenges that the new Government will face is inheriting an extremely depressed economy that depends on foreign aids and remittances. Tonga is not alone in this problem, most economies around the world are facing major problems like us . . . - Thomas M (Soni) Uata. Premium content -
Friday 17 December 2010 10:27am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The $30 million reconstruction of Vuna Wharf in Nuku'alofa is on track to be completed in a year's time by January 2012, according to Charles Nepia the Project Engineer for the Nuku'alofa Reconstruction Project. Photos by Charles Nepia Premium content -
Thursday 16 December 2010 9:49am
Fasi mo e Afi,Nuku'alofa,Tonga : Lunar eclipses, are not rare. This year Tonga witnessed an eclipse on 2627 June, and we shall have another one on 2122 December. These two eclipses differ from each other. - Firitia Velt. Premium content -
Wednesday 15 December 2010 11:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Paati Temokalati 'a e 'Otumotu Anga'ofa (PTOA) called a press conference this afternoon and invited members of the local media to ask questions.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 15 December 2010 10:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's new inter island ferry, the MV 'Otuanga'ofa sails from the Queen Salote Wharf at 11pm tonight, Wednesday December 15 with over 100 passengers on its first voyage to the outer islands of Ha'apai and Vava'u. Premium content -
Wednesday 15 December 2010 4:28pm
Washington,USA : Today, (December 13) the World Bank board approved the expansion of the Tonga Transport Consolidation Project. The expansion will build on the project's successes to date by helping address crucial maritime issues. The project will also assist Tonga by financing road maintenance. Not only will this help preserve important infrastructure, but it will also create employment. These new activities have been made possible by a US$9.3 million grant contributed by the Australian government. - The World Bank. Premium content -
Wednesday 15 December 2010 10:15am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga should have a new Prime Minister Designate by Monday or Tuesday next week. But the intense political competition going on as we are heading for the Second Round of our 2010 Parliamentary Election is that, suddenly, the contest is between a Political Party and a bloc of elected members of parliament. The outcome of this encounter in a country that has no laws to regulate parties is that one group will have a majority in Parliament to form a majority government and because of that, will be able to install a dictator into power. Editor's Comment, by Pesi Fonua.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 14 December 2010 10:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Only one of the 157 drivers who were the first to be breath tested for alcohol consumption on December 13 in Nuku'alofa was found to be over the limit. Premium content -
Tuesday 14 December 2010 10:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's King George Tupou V joined a crowd of 2000 at a Christmas celebration "Carols by the Sea" at Pangai Lahi on Saturday evening, December 11.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 14 December 2010 11:16am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Wallabies twins, Saia and Anthony Fainga'a, met Tongan Prime Minister, family, friends and rugby fans in Tonga last weekend after coming to Tonga with their father on a good will visit. Premium content -
Monday 13 December 2010 7:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Christmas came early for one happy six-year-old girl Kaufo'ou Finau Tonga whose wish to fly in an aeroplane came true on Saturday, December 11. Premium content
