Tolerance is a good cornerstone on which to build human relationships. ...The way to happiness can become contentious when one fails to respect the religious beliefs of others. 'Atulouaki Lasitani
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Friday 12 January 2007
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Kolomotu'a, Nuku'alofa
However, Mr. Kava went on to accuse the Pangai Si'i faifekaus of, in his own words, "encouraging disobedience to the mob". He called on the faifekaus to, "take themselves and their god to hell, for that is where they belong". And that's when I thought that Mr. Kava stepped out of line.
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Thursday 4 January 2007
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Neiafu, Vava'u
The 2007 Vava'u Festival will kick off on January 26 with a Triathlon in the morning, and a display of Culture and Art in Neiafu during the rest of the day.
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Wednesday 27 December 2006
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Hihifo, Tonga
In regards to 'Akilisi's statements in Parliament prior to the 16th, the radio announcement on the 16th and in the interview after the 16th: 'Akilisi himself needs to revise his history, both past and present, before he advises others to do so.
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Friday 22 December 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thirty five elderly men and women throughout Tonga, aged 90 years and older, on December 20 received gift hampers from the Tonga Communications Corporation as a part of its Christmas activities to the end of the 2006 year.
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Monday 11 December 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's new rubbish tip Tapuhia at Vaini, was officially handed over to the Government on Tonga on Friday December 8 but it will not be operational until 2007.
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Thursday 23 November 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's business community, suffering an estimated $200-$300 million pa'anga worth of losses, are uncertain whether or not they will be covered by their insurance policies. By Mary Lyn Fonua.
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Wednesday 22 November 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Five days after the destruction of the Nuku'alofa business center on Thursday, November 16, police have confirmed that only six bodies have been found and not eight as was previously reported.
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Wednesday 22 November 2006
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Australia
The outrageous, shameful destruction in the island of Tongatapu reflects the spiritual dryness, lack of moral attitude, and disrespectful character of the Democrat Leaders. I am not surprised at what had happened because most Leaders of Tonga are mere church attenders and not Christian Doers. People needs Representatives who loves the Lord. -M. Vaikalafi
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Monday 20 November 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Surging out of a Pangai Si'i political rally held by some of the Tonga's People's Representatives, on the afternoon of November 16, their excited supporters led by marauding gangs of thieves, thugs and arsonists, ransacked the Nuku'alofa business district. Photos by Pesi Fonua, Linny Folau and Mary Lyn Fonua
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Tuesday 14 November 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The controversial proposal by the Tonga government to close down all bonded warehouses by the end of March next year as part of an anti-corruption drive has been withdrawn.
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Monday 6 November 2006
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new island has emerged out of the sea between Tonga's volcanic islands of Kao in the Ha'apai Group and Late in the Vava'u Group, according to an eyewitness report.
Friday 3 November 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Shoreline Power, Tonga's sole power generator signed a "Preliminary Sale Agreement" with Northpower of Whangarei, New Zealand, on October 31, Soane Ramanlal, the Chief Executive Officer for the Shoreline Group of Companies announced this afternoon in Nuku'alofa.
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Tuesday 31 October 2006
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A report recommending to government the formation of an Anti Corruption Commission was presented this afternoon (31 October 2006) to Tonga's Minister of Justice, Hon. 'Alisi Taumoepeau., by Mr John Wood, an former Australian Ombudsman.
Tuesday 31 October 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
In spite of the recent diplomatic turmoil between the Solomon Islands and Australia, which may result in an early termination of the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI), Tonga stands in full support of continuing the mission. By Linny Folau
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Tuesday 31 October 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's King George Tupou V will be crowned on August 1, 2007, an announcement from the Tonga Government confirmed today.
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Saturday 21 October 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tongan Government yesterday evening [20 October 2006] made an official response to the recommendations of the National Committee for Political Reform by announcing the Cabinet's own proposal for political reform.
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Thursday 19 October 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Ministry of Education received $560,770 for the development of two important programs for the disabled, special needs and pre-school children, yesterday from the PRIDE project.
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Tuesday 10 October 2006
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Melbourne, Australia
Let me ride on the crest of that insurmountable wave that Dr 'Epeli Hau'ofa generated in his reflection: His Majesty King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV: An Appreciation. I too, want to express my appreciation of our late noble and gracious King.
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Monday 9 October 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
It was a tough call for Taniela Tufui (74), who retired from the Civil Service five years ago, when he was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of Tonga for four days this week while Chief Justice Anthony Ford was away in New Zealand.
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