I fear for the future of my adopted country when, after four years of supposed progress, it seems like nothing has really changed. I pray my pessimism is unfounded, and indeed that these elections will usher in a new government and a better future for Tonga. However, from a distance, it seems like the power remains in familiar hands, and that these hands have and will continue to be self serving, without the accountability that elected officials must show. - Scott Yurcheshen.
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Wednesday 22 December 2010
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North Carolina, USA
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Tuesday 21 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
LORD Lasike was recommended as the new Speaker with Lord Tu'i'afitu as Deputy Speaker by the 26 members of Tonga's Legislative Assembly at this afternoon's Special Meeting in Nuku'alofa.
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Tuesday 21 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
One of the two nominees for Tongan Prime Minister has received a majority vote in a secret ballot this morning and the Interim Speaker is now on his way to meet with the king shortly after 11:00 am this morning to give him the result before announcing it to the Legislature. Photos by Linny Folau.
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Monday 20 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
After the speeches by the two nominees for Prime Minister Designate were completed late this afternoon, the Interim Speaker Lord Tupou was informed that the King would not be available to receive him today.
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Monday 20 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The House is clearly divided between the political party PTOA and the independent members with the nobles, and the tone of the speeches this morning is more for the ears of the converts than the unbelievers. by Pesi Fonua.
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Sunday 19 December 2010
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California,USA
One of the fundamental challenges that the new Government will face is inheriting an extremely depressed economy that depends on foreign aids and remittances. Tonga is not alone in this problem, most economies around the world are facing major problems like us . . . - Thomas M (Soni) Uata.
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Friday 17 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The $30 million reconstruction of Vuna Wharf in Nuku'alofa is on track to be completed in a year's time by January 2012, according to Charles Nepia the Project Engineer for the Nuku'alofa Reconstruction Project. Photos by Charles Nepia
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Thursday 16 December 2010
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Fasi mo e Afi,Nuku'alofa,Tonga
Lunar eclipses, are not rare. This year Tonga witnessed an eclipse on 2627 June, and we shall have another one on 2122 December. These two eclipses differ from each other. - Firitia Velt.
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Wednesday 15 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Paati Temokalati 'a e 'Otumotu Anga'ofa (PTOA) called a press conference this afternoon and invited members of the local media to ask questions.
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Wednesday 15 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's new inter island ferry, the MV 'Otuanga'ofa sails from the Queen Salote Wharf at 11pm tonight, Wednesday December 15 with over 100 passengers on its first voyage to the outer islands of Ha'apai and Vava'u.
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Wednesday 15 December 2010
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Washington,USA
Today, (December 13) the World Bank board approved the expansion of the Tonga Transport Consolidation Project. The expansion will build on the project's successes to date by helping address crucial maritime issues. The project will also assist Tonga by financing road maintenance. Not only will this help preserve important infrastructure, but it will also create employment. These new activities have been made possible by a US$9.3 million grant contributed by the Australian government. - The World Bank.
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Wednesday 15 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga should have a new Prime Minister Designate by Monday or Tuesday next week. But the intense political competition going on as we are heading for the Second Round of our 2010 Parliamentary Election is that, suddenly, the contest is between a Political Party and a bloc of elected members of parliament. The outcome of this encounter in a country that has no laws to regulate parties is that one group will have a majority in Parliament to form a majority government and because of that, will be able to install a dictator into power. Editor's Comment, by Pesi Fonua.
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Tuesday 14 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Only one of the 157 drivers who were the first to be breath tested for alcohol consumption on December 13 in Nuku'alofa was found to be over the limit.
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Tuesday 14 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's King George Tupou V joined a crowd of 2000 at a Christmas celebration "Carols by the Sea" at Pangai Lahi on Saturday evening, December 11.
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Tuesday 14 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Wallabies twins, Saia and Anthony Fainga'a, met Tongan Prime Minister, family, friends and rugby fans in Tonga last weekend after coming to Tonga with their father on a good will visit.
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Monday 13 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Christmas came early for one happy six-year-old girl Kaufo'ou Finau Tonga whose wish to fly in an aeroplane came true on Saturday, December 11.
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Monday 13 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Remembering Tae Kami (15), a remarkable young girl, who passed away in August 2008 after a courageous three years battle with cancer, over 200 supporters joined a "Walk on Walk Strong Tonga" WOWS event in Nuku'alofa on Saturday, December 11 to raise funds for the Child Cancer Foundation of Tonga.
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Saturday 11 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The independent radio station BroadCom FM88.1, shut down on Friday December 3 in a dispute with Taimi Media Network and the government over sub-licensing and content, will have to wait until Tonga has a new Minister of Communications next year before the future of the new station can be decided.
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Friday 10 December 2010
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Cancun, Mexico
Some of the smallest and most vulnerable island nations in the world will benefit from a new initiative aimed at increasing these countries' access to renewable sources of energy. An 80 million Danish kroner ($US14.5 million) pledge of support from the Government of Denmark has helped kick off the initiative. - World Bank.
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Thursday 9 December 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's new inter-islands ferry, moored in the Nuku'alofa harbour since it arrived on October 15, was moved to its new berth place at the Queen Salote Wharf yesterday, December 8 - leaving everyone guessing on when the ferry will make its maiden run to Vava'u and Ha'apai.
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