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Monday 15 February 2010 7:57am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After a rough night and about two hours battering from gales brought by Cyclone Rene this morning, Vava'u residents walked outside to an almost dead calm at around 7:00 am.
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Sunday 14 February 2010 3:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A hurricane warning is now in force for the Vava'u group, as Severe Tropical Cyclone Rene, a Category 3 storm, is expected to bring destructive hurricane force winds with gusts up to 130 knots (240 km/h) around midnight tonight, with thunderstorms, phenomenal seas, and flooding; and may develop into a Category 4 force as it passes Ha'apai and Tongatapu on Monday. Premium content -
Sunday 14 February 2010 12:32pm
San Francisco, USA : According to a statement made by the Minister for Information and Communications, Hon. 'Eseta Fusitu'a, on February 11, 2010; the construction of a new Olovaha in Japan "was delayed for three years because of protests and objections from Mr Uliti Uata . . .," a member of parliament from Ha'apai. -Siosaia Fatani. Premium content -
Sunday 14 February 2010 11:39am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Special Weather Bulletin number eight for Tonga on severe tropical Cyclone Rene issued from NWFC Fua'amotu at 10:00am Sunday 14 February 2010 Premium content -
Saturday 13 February 2010 6:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A magnitude 6.3 earthquake centred only 90 km SSE of Nuku'alofa was recorded at 3:34 pm today Saturday 13 February, but no damage has been reported. Premium content -
Saturday 13 February 2010 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A tropical cyclone alert remains in force for Tonga. A gale warning is now in-force for Niuafo'ou, Niuatoputapu and Tafahi. A strong wind warning is also in force for the rest of Tonga. Premium content -
Friday 12 February 2010 11:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : At the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika this afternoon, Tonga's Ports Authority manager, Commander Lupeti Vi revealed that Tu'i Uata of Uata Shipping Company had attempted to bribe him with $5,000 in December 2009.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 12 February 2010 10:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Shipping Corporation of Polynesia Managing Director John Jonesse was persistently questioned at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika today where he denied submissions that he was dishonest and untruthful in his dealings with the Ashika vessel, which included his report that it was well maintained - when it was not. Premium content -
Friday 12 February 2010 3:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have established a new working relationship during the visit of a high-level UAE delegation to Tonga this week. Premium content -
Friday 12 February 2010 11:34am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Under subpoena to the Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Princess Ashika, I gave a statement under oath to tell the truth including the circumstances of my resignation. The Prime Minister will have that same opportunity. With due respect to the Commission, as my integrity has been directly called into account, I believe I have a duty to correct those statements, although I am unable by law and ethics to make public all the relevant advice that was given to Government. Premium content -
Thursday 11 February 2010 11:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Transport Secretary 'Eleni Mone giving evidence at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika today, broke down in tears and apologised to everyone particularly the families of the Ashika victims for her failure and her inaction to query vital matters in relation to the vessel. Premium content -
Thursday 11 February 2010 10:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The sincerity of Lord Dalgety's two weeks sick leave from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Ashika sinking was questioned on February 10. Premium content -
Thursday 11 February 2010 10:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Sale and Purchase Agreement for the MV Princess Ashika signed on May 8, 2009, was unusual because the Government of Tonga was required to pay the full F$600,000 dollars regardless of the condition of the vessel, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Ashika learned on February 10. Premium content -
Thursday 11 February 2010 10:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Provisional Survey Certificate for the Princess Ashika prepared on July 3, 2009 was backdated to the day before, July 2, as directed by the Acting Director of Marine Viliami Tu'ipulotu to a Computer Operator at the Marine Division of the Ministry of Transport, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Ashika was told on February 8. Premium content -
Thursday 11 February 2010 12:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Minister for Information and Communications, Hon 'Eseta Fusitu'a, said today that the construction of the new inter-island ferry that is being built by the Japanese Government, was delayed for three years because of protests and objections from Mr. 'Uliti Uata, Member of Parliament for Ha'apai, and owner of the Uata Shipping Line, to the negotiations between the Governments of Tonga and Japan in 2005. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 February 2010 8:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A preliminary Inspection Report conducted by Tongan Surveyors this week on a possible replacement vessel for the Princess Ashika in Malaysia, revealed an open deck that would drench cargo unless covered, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Ashika sinking discovered on February 9. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 February 2010 8:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Kalesita Taumoepeau, an Assistant Secretary at the Ministry of Transport who was a personal assistant to former Transport Minister Paul Karalus, asserted him as being very diligent, honest and hardworking in relation to his work. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 February 2010 2:00pm
Suva, Fiji : The Fiji Mineworkers Union members who have been on strike at Vatukoula for a record number of more than 19 years have now taken their grievance to the International Labour Organization and the Human Rights Council. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 February 2010 12:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : This is a show to make the public believe government is actually doing something about corruption. Government doesn't help rugby league and the local players, and those that do help within the approved authority of the law are not even given one ounce of assistance. - Siosaia Moehau. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 February 2010 12:25pm
New Zealand : Oxfam New Zealands Executive Director Barry Coates said a new report published ahead of the Pacific conference on the global economic recession, Vanuatu February 10-12, highlighted the fact that economic growth in the Pacific had not always led to improvements in peoples lives and reductions in poverty. Premium content
