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Thursday 15 April 2010 3:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The loss of 74 lives on the MV Princess Ashika was a devastating tragedy where it appears serious breaches of the law may have occurred. I express my deep sympathy to those who lost family and friends in the sinking of the vessel. In consultation with the Solicitor General and other Crown Counsel I have approached the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) to nominate two special prosecutors to work in Tonga in relation to the purchase, operation and sinking of the MV Princess Ashika.
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Thursday 15 April 2010 6:29am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nuku'alofa cyclists joined the first "Bicycle for Health" ride through the streets of Nuku'alofa early on Saturday morning, April 10. Bicycle for Health, is the mission of Pasikala Nuku'alofa, a not for profit organization, which was established late last year. The president Robyn Tu'ivakano, and her secretary Naomi Fakau'a plan to hold a regular riding program. On Saturday Hon Frederica Tuita led the seven kilometer Bicycle for Health ride, with other cyclists including the Minister for Youth and Sports, Noble Tu'ivakano. Premium content -
Wednesday 14 April 2010 11:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Liahona High School won the Tonga's 87th Inter College Athletic Sports Competition, with a total of 71 medals, including 26 gold, 25 silver and 20 bronze. Photos by Linny Folau Premium content -
Wednesday 14 April 2010 11:01pm
Lapaha,Tongatapu : Lord Kalaniuvalu's funeral at the ancient royal tombs, Paepae 'o Tele'a, Lapaha, this afternoon brought grieving family and friends of the young noble together in a moving ceremony. Photos by Linny Folau Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 10:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The South Seas Shipping Company (SSSC) at the beginning of April began an inter-island general cargo service in Tonga, using a chartered general cargo vessel, the MV Sitka. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 10:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Wwork on the final draft of the Tonga Energy Road Map 2010-20, was concluded on Friday April 9 with the signing of the Minutes of a meeting on the Tonga Energy Road Map that ran from April 7-9 at the Fa'onelua Convention Center, Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 8:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The body of Noble Kalaniuvalu was expected to arrive at the Fua'amotu International Airport on an Air New Zealand flight at 7:35 pm Tuesday evening from Auckland, New Zealand. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 8:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Live broadcasting of debate in the Tongan Legislative Assembly on matters relating to the proposed political reform, started on Thursday April 8. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 7:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Loloahi Tapui of Leimatu'a, Vava'u, the former housekeeper for British Attorney General Baroness Scotland was found guilty for fraud, possessing a false identity document and overstaying her student visa, when she appeared in a Southwark Crown Court in London on April 9. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 10:02am
Pago Pago, American Samoa : Concerned Citizens: I suggest that Tonga has far too many fault finders, problem seekers and horn blowers; a whole bunch of whining rats. What Tonga needs are compassionate souls and intriguing minds with sensible solutions to its problems. - Mafi 'o Amerika Samoa. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 8:22am
Auckland, New Zealand : A sight not seen for hundreds of years greeted boaties on Aucklands Waitemata Harbour on Sunday, April 11 when four traditional vaka sailed in an inner harbour regatta. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 5:54am
Uganda : Tulou mo e talamalu 'o e fonua, kae fakakakau atu 'a e popoaki 'ofa mo e fie kaunga mamahi kiate koe Ta'ahine Pilinisesi Mele Siu'ilikutapu 'i he taufa kuo pulonga ai ho loto fale. - Moala Fusitu'a. Premium content -
Tuesday 13 April 2010 5:32am
Melbourne,Australia : The speakers, Alisi Taumoepeau (former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice in Tonga) and Mosmi Bhim (Communications and Advocacy Officer at the Citizens Constitutional Focrun) gave two very distinctive and emotive accounts of how their respective countries deal with issues of democratisation. Premium content -
Monday 12 April 2010 11:01pm
Suva, Fiji : The government and the economy look certain to sink to the bottom of the ocean just as the Ashika did. And as with the Ashika, it may never be recovered unless a sea change at the Cabinet level is brought about immediately. - Dr Saia Kami, Dr Lopini Havea, Dr Lia Maka, Mr Maletino Hola, Mr Kulu 'Anisi Bloomfield, Mr Tonga Finau, Mr Siaosi Sovaleni, Mr Edwin Liava'a, Mr. Soane Lolesio, Rev 'Ikani Taliai Tolu, Mr Piveni Piukala, Mr Siaosi O Vailahi Pohiva. Premium content -
Monday 12 April 2010 10:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A $1.1 million pa'anga headquarter of the Tonga Royal Guards was officially opened by HM King George Tupou V, at the Tonga Defence Services Headquarter, Sene, on Friday afternoon, April 9. Premium content -
Sunday 11 April 2010 11:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Friendly Islands Triathlon first FIT 2010 Corporate Triathlon tournament held at the American Wharf on Saturday, April 10, was won by the Hotel Nuku'alofa team of Robyn Tu'ivakano, Gerhard Sanft and 'Isi Taumoepeau. Premium content -
Friday 9 April 2010 9:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 56-year-old man was shot and wounded early this morning, at the American Wharf while struggling to overpower an armed assailant. Premium content -
Friday 9 April 2010 7:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : His Majestys Government, having studied the report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry, is satisfied that all the recommendations of the report should be addressed as soon as possible and the law should be permitted to take its course with regard to the issue of criminal and civil liability. Premium content -
Friday 9 April 2010 11:55am
Sydney, Australia : The Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers will meet in Port Vila, Vanuatu from April 27 - 29. They will look at the free trade agreement PACER-Plus. Despite all the noise made by the Australian and New Zealand governments about 'development' being the 'plus' part of the agreement, it seems by not postponing the meeting until the Pacific Islands are in a position to engage properly, their focus is on putting the pace into PACER-Plus. Premium content -
Friday 9 April 2010 6:15am
Geneva, Switzerland : Urban settings have a direct impact on the health of the people who live there. On World Health Day WHO is launching a campaign to highlight urban planning as a crucial link to building a healthy 21st century. Premium content
