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Friday 28 July 2006 8:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tongan noble, Lasike, was acquitted on a rape charge this afternoon, July 28 by Chief Justice Robin Webster at the Nuku‘alofa Supreme Court.4 comments
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Friday 28 July 2006 8:18am
East Palo Alto, California, USA : I just want to clear the air with the truth from endless rumors from Tonga to USA, because it breaks my heart to know that my aunty did her best and after everything she has done she is disrespected, ignored and not given the gratitude she deserves. I want everyone to know that VInisia was well taken care of in USA by her aunty Kolotina from day one to the day she was laid to rest. -Jane Ramona Taufa Premium content -
Thursday 27 July 2006 5:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The trial of nobleman Hon Lasike on a rape charge ended today, July 27 in the Nuku‘alofa Supreme Court. Premium content -
Thursday 27 July 2006 4:13pm
USA : The King is gravely ill and there is no doubt who will be the successor to the throne. Is it improper to ask, "Should He (Crown Prince) be king?" I wish it was like the early years of the Kanokupolu Dynasty where the king was selected by personal traits and leadership abilities, not birthright. I am sure the Crown Prince is a fine gentleman. My crystal ball does not predict what the future holds for him during his reign. - Tama Foa Premium content -
Wednesday 26 July 2006 5:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga has deferred its membership of the WTO until July next year, the Tongan Prime Minister, Dr Feleti Sevele told the Tongan media yesterday, July 25.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 25 July 2006 6:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Stressed by a critical teacher shortage Tonga's Ministry of Education now wants to hire 85 new teachers to fill some of the vacancies left by the 227 staff and teachers who accepted the government's voluntary redundancy package on June 30. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 July 2006 9:05am
Long Beach, California, USA : Not too many people are aware of the gigantic volcanic ridge that separates the Kingdom of Tonga and the Fijian Islands, and the fact that this same ridge extends in a north-south direction from the southern most island of Tonga, `Ata, through Kao and Tofua Islands in the Ha`apai Group, to Fonualei in the Vava`u Group, and also Tafahi and Niuafo`ou in the extreme north, and even all the way to the Samoas. The volcanic activities in this ridge are so proactive that the bottom of the earth keeps rumbling and moving everyday. It may even be the most active volcanic ridge in the world. - ‘Ofa ki Tonga2 comments Premium content -
Tuesday 25 July 2006 8:41am
Lethbridge Park, NSW,Australia : 'Oku ou fiefakaha heni 'eku kau fakataha pea SL Kava 'a 'eku tui ko hotau Tu'i koe Pani 'a e 'Otua, Koe 'Otua ko Sihova Sapaoti koe 'Otua Mo'ui. Pea 'oku ou tui fakataha pea moe Loto'i Tonga mo'oni 'e laui mano 'oku 'i Tonga pea moe 'Otu muli ni. Ko e pulopula koia na'e too 'e he 'Uluaki Faa 'i Pouono " Ko e 'Otua mo Tonga ko hoku Tofi'a" kuo tupu 'afa'afa pea to'ulu hono ngaahi fua 'i hotau to'utangata ni, ko e fakamo'oni kiai ko e mofele mai ko'eni hotau kakai ki muli ni, ko e peseti lahi taha ko hono fakafonu e ngaahi falelotu faka kalisitiane kuo maha 'i muli ni koeha? - So‘oso‘o Tu‘ivai Premium content -
Monday 24 July 2006 5:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The hearing of a rape charge against the Noble Lasike stated at the Nuku‘alofa Supreme Court this morning, July 24, before Mr Justice Robin Webster. Premium content -
Monday 24 July 2006 5:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A date has yet to be set for the trial of Shoreline whistleblower Piveni Piukala. Premium content -
Monday 24 July 2006 4:31pm
USA : Kuo lahi faufaua 'a hono tu'uaki 'a e melino mo e lotu' 'i hotau ki'i fonua', 'i he ngaahi 'aho kuo maliu atu' 'oku hange kuo faka'ikai'i 'a e fo'i mo'oni ko 'eni'. Ko e ngaahi (talanoa) taalanga kuo fai' neongo ne fai e tau'aki fakamahino 'uhinga neongo e ('ikai lolo tatau) ta'e felotolotoi, 'oku ou pehe kuo taimi ke ta'ota'ofi 'a e (tuhu) tau lau' he ko e anga ta'e faka'apa'apa ia pea kuo mole 'a e fo'i 'uhinga malie 'o e talanoa'. 'Oku ou 'ofa lahi ki he tangata ko Sefita Hao'uli he kuo fu'u lahi 'a hono 'ohofi mei he ngaahi tapa kehe kehe 'o e kolope. - Siosaia Moimoiangaha Premium content -
Monday 24 July 2006 10:18am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The new People's Representative for Ha'apai in the Tonga Legislative Assembly is 'Osai Latu of Pangai, Ha'apai, who won a July 20 By Election well ahead of his nearest rival, former MP Teisina Fuko. Premium content -
Monday 24 July 2006 9:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's diplomatic missions in London and New York last week forwarded books of Condolences signed by diplomats, friends and relatives of the late Prince Tu'ipelehake and the late Princess Kaimana. Premium content -
Saturday 22 July 2006 4:33pm
USA : `Oku `oatu foki `a e talamonu kia `Osaiasi Latu `i he ikuna kafakafa kuo ne a`usia `o ne ma`u `ai `a e Fili Si`i `aki `a e fo`i paloti `e 1082 mei he kakai ko ia `e toko 3,248 na`a nau paloti. `i hono fakapeseti `eni, na`e ma`u `aki `e `Osaiasi `a e fili `a e 33%. Ko e hoko hake ki ai ko Sione Teisina Fuko mo e fo`i paloti `e 745 `o na kehekehe `aki `a e fo`i fili `e 337. - ‘Ofa ki Tonga Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2006 11:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The funeral service for Prince Tu'ipelehake and Princess Kaimana was held at the Free Wesleyan Centenary Church at 12.30 today. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Linny Folau2 comments Premium content -
Friday 21 July 2006 11:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The burial of the Prince Tu‘ipelehake and Princess Kaimana at Lapaha's ancient tombs this afternoon, July 21, revitalised a kingship link with the ancient dynasty of the Tu‘i Tonga. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Linny Folau Premium content -
Thursday 20 July 2006 5:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ten days of mourning began in Tonga this morning with the arrival from the USA of the caskets of Prince Tu‘ipelehake and Princess Kaimana. Premium content -
Thursday 20 July 2006 3:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Polling started slowly this morning in a by-election to elect a new Ha'apai People's Representative to the Tongan Parliament. Photos by Linny Folau Premium content -
Thursday 20 July 2006 3:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Vinisia Lose Hefa (36) was finally laid to rest yesterday, July 19, at the Piki pea Vela Cemetery, Haveluloto, following a funeral service at the Fakamolemole Free Wesleyan Church, conducted by Rev. Dr Manase Tafea. Premium content -
Thursday 20 July 2006 6:00am
Brighton, United Kingdom : I write from the UK where the Princess Kaimana was posted for four years at the Tongan High Commission in London. She touched people on the other side of the world as much as she did in Tonga. Hers were not always great acts of politics but of acts of kindness, consideration, and humour that often go unacknowledged but have an enduring influence in many unanticipated and important ways. - Dr Maika Poltorak Premium content
