Tonga’s Minister of Education, the Prime Minister Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva, faced a crisis this week in his move to discard 12 years of development in the national examination system in order to revert to an earlier simpler method called “Raw Marks”. He told a noisy meeting at the Tonga Institute of Education at Pahu on 14 October that Tongan schools will hand out two sets of examination results at the end of the 2015 school year. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Caroline Manu.
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Friday 16 October 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Friday 16 October 2015
Brighton, United Kingdom
A close inspection of traditional pre-war rituals reveal a chant or act of some description designed to inspire bravery and valour on the battlefield. I would much rather see two teams perform something deep and meaningful than to witness another attempt to mock a culture. That is the challenge that lies ahead and perhaps when the next Rugby World Cup is held in Japan we might also celebrate the diversity of cultures that contribute towards the game that is rugby. – Malcolm Mulholland.
Friday 16 October 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
"By allowing a government body to decide what a society is able to view online borders on a society being closely monitored and eventually censored." – Anthony Tuipeatau.
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Friday 16 October 2015
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Suva, Fiji
A response from The University of the South Pacific USP with regards to the news by Fiji TV titled: Certain degrees & qualifications from USP & University of Fiji won’t be recognized that was aired on Tuesday, 13 October 2015.
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Friday 16 October 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Prices for petrol, diesel and kerosene in Tonga will increase starting on Friday, 16 October.
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Friday 16 October 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Power Ltd. (TPL) is taking the next step in the continuing modernization of its network to provide customers a more efficient and reliable electricity supply.
Thursday 15 October 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Vaiola Hospital received specialised equipment and furniture as well as funding support for a heart program from the King and Queen, this afternoon during a special visit by HM Queen Nanasipau‘u to the children's ward.
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Thursday 15 October 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Pacific Pearl visited Nuku’alofa today Wednesday, 15 October for its second visit this year with more than 2000 people on board.
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Wednesday 14 October 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
“Raise a hand for hygiene,” is this year's theme for Global Handwashing Day, marked annually worldwide on October 15 to motivate and mobilise people to wash their hands with soap to keep communities healthy. In Tonga, more than 300 young students at Kolomotu'a Government Primary School are leading the way as hygiene champions. Photos by Linny Folau
Tuesday 13 October 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A petition calling for the dismissal of Tonga’s Minister of Education, the Prime Minister Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva, and the Acting Minister of Education, Hon. ‘Etuate Lavulavu, will be presented to HM King Tupou VI on Wednesday, 21 October, former Education CEO, ‘Emeli Pouvalu, announced this week, amid growing anxiety over conflicts of interest and clashes within the ministry.
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Tuesday 13 October 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
By allowing a government body to decide what a society is able to view online borders on a society being closely monitored and eventually censored. ...Regulating internet content using filtering technologies and administered by a single government body not only provides a false sense of security but the potential to evolve into full censorship is a concern that should not be ignored. ...The focus should be on education and empowerment to ensure parents and children are safe online rather than a government legislated filter. - Anthony Tuipeatau
Tuesday 13 October 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The European Union has released a grant of $8.718 million pa’anga to assist Government’s revised Tonga Energy Road Map (TERM).
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Monday 12 October 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
New Zealand's All Blacks defeated the ‘Ikale Tahi 47-9 in their final game in front of 54,000 people, ending the Tongans Rugby World Cup campaign and with no immediate qualification for the 2019 RWC in Japan, after placing fourth in Pool C.
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Monday 12 October 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A search and rescue operation for two missing fishermen from Hihifo, Niuatoputapu, was suspended by Tonga Police on Sunday, 11 October after their capsized fishing boat was found.
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Monday 12 October 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga, which was set to resume sitting today has been further adjourned to Monday, 19 October.
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Sunday 11 October 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Ka fokotu’u Pisinis ‘a e Pule’angaa, ‘e fili ‘a e Poate ke nau fakalele, pea ‘oku fakafatongia’aki ‘a e kau Talekitaa ke nau tataki ‘a e Pisinisii, ka ‘oku ‘ikai ‘uhinga ia ke nau ‘micro manage’ ‘a e Pisinisii, pea ‘oku mahu’inga ‘aupito ke mahino ‘a honau fakangatangata’angaa. – Sione Tu’itupou Fotu.
Sunday 11 October 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
I urge the Tongan media community to raise their voices against this unconstitutional law, and thus suppress our free speech rights. Lawmakers are hiding behind the vulnerability of our children to propose laws, which will take away our free speech rights under the constitution. – Sione Mokofisi.
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Saturday 10 October 2015
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Suva, Fiji
Today (10 October), on the occasion of the European and World Day against the Death Penalty, the European Union and its Member States reiterate our strong opposition to the use of capital punishment.
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Friday 9 October 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Beulah College at Vaini, Tongatapu, closed its boarding house and 200 boarders returned home, after a case of typhoid fever was confirmed in Vaini village in late September.
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Friday 9 October 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tongan Parliament has rushed through two new Communications Bills to establish a new regulatory body that will have powers to block selected internet content to internet users in Tonga, along with other clauses that give power to infringe individual rights. From the House by Pesi Fonua.
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