The funeral of Tonga's King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, the first of a Tongan monarch in 41 years, today presented to the world a vivid picture of Tonga in the first decade of the 21st century.
The new King, George Tupou V, in full uniform as the Chief in Command of the Tonga Defence Service, with his soldiers, commanded the dignified funeral service, with civilians uniformly clad in black carrying out all the religious and cultural activities. Photographs by Pesi Fonua, Linny Folau, Peter Poulsen and Adrienne L. Kaeppler.
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Tuesday 19 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Monday 18 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thousands of people are presenting funeral gifts and paying their final tributes to the late King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV at the Royal Palace, Nuku‘alofa, although they cannot view him while he is lying in state in the throne room.
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Friday 15 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The new king of Tonga, King George Tupou V today announced that he will dispose of all his commercial interests in the kingdom.
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Wednesday 13 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thousands of Tongans are lining the roads on Tongatapu as the funeral procession of His Late Majesty King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV passes by on its way to the Royal Palace where he will lie in State for five days.
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Wednesday 13 September 2006
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Wellington, New Zealand
The New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark today confirmed she would attend the funeral of His Majesty King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV of Tonga, in Nuku‘alofa on Tuesday 19 September.
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Monday 11 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
His Majesty King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, the King of Tonga passed away in New Zealand last night, according to Tongans in Auckland.
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Friday 8 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
No costs were awarded to the Government of Tonga, the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the House after the Tonga Supreme Court heard submissions on costs for the Parliamentary case that challenged the legality of the Opening of the Tongan Legislature by the Princess Regent on June 1.
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Thursday 7 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Privy Council had on September 1 dismantled most of the boards running government-owned enterprises and utilities, the Minister of Finance, Hon. Siosiua 'Utoikamanu told the Tongan parliament this week.
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Thursday 7 September 2006
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's US$8.2 million loan from the Asian Development Bank in 2002, earmarked for the government's Economic and Public Sector Reform Program, has been nearly all spent on paying civil servants, the Minister of Finance, Hon. Siosiua 'Utoikamanu revealed to Parliament this week.
Wednesday 6 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Tonga government-owned company, the Tonga Airports Ltd (TAL) will take over the management of all airports in Tonga on January 1, 2007.
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Monday 4 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Electric Power Board today, announced a 5.21 seniti increase in the price of electricity that by the end of the year could translate into a 35.6% increase for domestic consumers.
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Monday 7 August 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Elenoa Havea of Fua'amotu will be traveling to Auckland with $2000 in her pocket this week after winning the grand prize in a local money transfer promotion.
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Thursday 27 July 2006
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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
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Tuesday 4 July 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's aging King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV for the first time was unable to attend the July 4 military parade - this year marking his 88th birthday - and the inspection of the parade was carried out by Crown Prince Tupouto'a at Mala'e Pangai in Nuku'alofa.
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Friday 30 June 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Preparations are well underway for the return to Tonga of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV on Saturday July 1 to celebrate his 88th birthday on July 4.
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Friday 9 June 2006
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Neiafu, Vava'u
The Princess Regent Princess Pilolevu Tuita continue with her village inspection to the outer islands of Vava'u on Wednesday, June 7 to 'Utulei, 'Otea, Kapa, Taunga, Ofu, and Olo'ua.
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Thursday 8 June 2006
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Neiafu, Vava'u
The Princess Regent Princess Pilolevu was welcomed with opened arms by the people of the southern outer islands of Vava'u this week.
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Tuesday 6 June 2006
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California, USA
Sailosi Finau's highlights of the chaotic Pacific neighbors (22nd Feb 2006) who were ones ruled or are still ruled by super-powers, cannot be gone unchallenged. -Saimone Tupou
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Thursday 1 June 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
High school students lined the streets of Nuku'alofa this morning to mark the opening of the 106th session of the Tonga Legislative Assembly by the Princess Regent, HRH Salote Mafile...o Pilolevu Tuita at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall, Nuku'alofa.
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Friday 19 May 2006
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Pangai, Ha'apai
The Ha‘apai main hospital, Niu‘ui was officially closed down on Saturday May 13, and a temporary hospital facility has been set up at one of the local doctor's home. All the patients at the hospital were also sent home, excepting for one patient.
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