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Monday 22 February 2010 8:30pm
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : wish to add my voice to the siren songs being sung over Chinese orbital slot fees payable to Tongasat being used to buy the doomed 'bathtub'. I recall rosy reports from Parliament 17 months ago (11 September 2008) where immense gratitude was expressed in Parliament by PM Sevele to TongaSat because TongaSat was supposed to have become a successful national development 'project'. -Samuel 'Ofeina'helotu Tupou
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Monday 22 February 2010 3:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A suggestion that the Ashika ferry tragedy had resulted from systematic failure of the Tonga government, was rejected by Tonga's Prime Minister, who stressed that the laws, regulations, policies and procedures are in place; but he accepted that it was the failure of individuals who failed to comply with their responsibilities under the laws of the country. Premium content -
Friday 19 February 2010 11:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : At the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Princess Ashika today, the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprise, Hon 'Afu'alo Matoto, said he could have done better to ensure that proper due diligence was conducted prior to the purchase of the vessel instead of being too trusting and accepting information given to him. Premium content -
Friday 19 February 2010 11:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : At the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika evidence has established that Ministry of Finance's high-ranking officials ranging from the Minster of Finance to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Finance had proceeded to allow payments for the Princess Ashika, under a wrong assumption that due diligence was conducted. Premium content -
Friday 19 February 2010 11:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika was told today, that because of the urgency in the purchasing of a ferry, the initial FJ$90,000 dollars (an equivalent of TOP$88,250) was paid from a government fund specifically out of the Ministry of Finance vote; while the remaining FJ$510,000 was paid from a separate Government Fund that held, in part, payments from the People's Republic of China in a Special Account at the National Reserve Bank. Premium content -
Friday 19 February 2010 11:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prime Minister Hon Dr Feleti Sevele is expected to give his evidence at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Princess Ashika on Monday, February 22. Premium content -
Friday 19 February 2010 6:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : "Our traditional dances are more appealing than our neighbours, and our people are the most beautiful in the region. We are going to compete with our Pacific Island Neighbours at the Expo and we need to carefully pick our best that will be available to represent and expose Tonga at this world great event," said Saia Moehau, the Vice-Chairman of the National World Expo Committee. Premium content -
Friday 19 February 2010 5:19pm
Abu Dhabi, UAE : United Arab Emirates UAE launches Pacific Islands Partnership Program 50 Million USD to finance education, environment, social and healthcare projects in the South Pacific region. Premium content -
Friday 19 February 2010 2:45pm
London, UK : The enquiry to the MV Ashika is shedding more light to Tonga's Governmental Department dealings as appalling. -William Mariner Premium content -
Friday 19 February 2010 2:30pm
Tofoa,Tongatapu :Editor,
Thank the good Lord for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Ashika.We know we're in trouble when we have to rely on three overseas palangis and a very sharp lawyer to reveal the facts about our biggest maritime tragedy, and in the process shed some light on the integrity of our system and of our leaders.
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Friday 19 February 2010 12:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Westpac today encouraged customers impacted by Cyclone Rene to contact their local branch to discuss ways the bank can support them. Premium content -
Thursday 18 February 2010 9:38pm
Crocus Valley, Canada : Faith, Wisdom, Courage, Knowledge and Quality of a Tongan Ministry encouraged Canadian Professionals to visit Tonga. Premium content -
Thursday 18 February 2010 4:42pm
London, UK : Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma today expressed his concern and solidarity on behalf of the Commonwealth with the people of Tonga and other countries in the Pacific affected by the impact of Cyclone Rene in recent days. Premium content -
Thursday 18 February 2010 4:20pm
Noumea, New Caledonia : Support from the family and wider community is critical in encouraging young people to develop as agricultural entrepreneurs. This is a key message from a survey of young people in Fiji, Tonga and Kiribati. Premium content -
Thursday 18 February 2010 11:00am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The MV Princess Ashika costing FJ$600,000 was bought with funds given by the People's Republic of China to Government of Tonga, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Ashika sinking was told on February 17. Premium content -
Thursday 18 February 2010 10:45am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprise Hon ‘Otenifi ‘Afu‘alo Matoto bluntly told the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika that he was misley by the former Minister of Transport Paul Karalus. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 February 2010 10:37pm
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TONGA quietly buried one of her most influential scholars and visionaries when they laid 'Ilaiasi Futa-ki-Ha'angana Helu to rest at Telekava cemetary in Nuku'alofa last week. Quietly, that is, for someone who has had a prominent role in shaping Tongan society over the last half-century. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 February 2010 10:00pm
Suva, Fiji : Tongan-born Archbishop Jabez Bryce (75) the Head of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Polynesia passed away at Suva Private Hospital on Thursday, February 11 after an illness. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 February 2010 4:30pm
Canterbury, United Kingdom : I would like to extend my sincere commiserations to the family of Professor Futa Helu, the nation of Tonga and the large number of people worldwide, who valued and were inspired by his life story, life work and extensive writings. Professor Helu's impact and influence extended not only through his school and university that pioneered new methods and encouraged more critical values in Tonga, but also worldwide through all the scholars who had the privilege to share conversation with him and be influenced by his sharp and engaged scholarship. -Dr Mike Poltorak Premium content -
Tuesday 16 February 2010 12:09pm
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