A suggestion that the Ashika ferry tragedy had resulted from systematic failure of the Tonga government, was rejected by Tonga's Prime Minister, who stressed that the laws, regulations, policies and procedures are in place; but he accepted that it was the failure of individuals who failed to comply with their responsibilities under the laws of the country.
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Monday 22 February 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Friday 19 February 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
At the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Princess Ashika today, the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprise, Hon 'Afu'alo Matoto, said he could have done better to ensure that proper due diligence was conducted prior to the purchase of the vessel instead of being too trusting and accepting information given to him.
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Friday 19 February 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika was told today, that because of the urgency in the purchasing of a ferry, the initial FJ$90,000 dollars (an equivalent of TOP$88,250) was paid from a government fund specifically out of the Ministry of Finance vote; while the remaining FJ$510,000 was paid from a separate Government Fund that held, in part, payments from the People's Republic of China in a Special Account at the National Reserve Bank.
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Friday 19 February 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Prime Minister Hon Dr Feleti Sevele is expected to give his evidence at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Princess Ashika on Monday, February 22.
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Friday 19 February 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
At the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika evidence has established that Ministry of Finance's high-ranking officials ranging from the Minster of Finance to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Finance had proceeded to allow payments for the Princess Ashika, under a wrong assumption that due diligence was conducted.
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Friday 19 February 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
"Our traditional dances are more appealing than our neighbours, and our people are the most beautiful in the region. We are going to compete with our Pacific Island Neighbours at the Expo and we need to carefully pick our best that will be available to represent and expose Tonga at this world great event," said Saia Moehau, the Vice-Chairman of the National World Expo Committee.
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Friday 19 February 2010
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Abu Dhabi, UAE
United Arab Emirates UAE launches Pacific Islands Partnership Program 50 Million USD to finance education, environment, social and healthcare projects in the South Pacific region.
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Friday 19 February 2010
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London, UK
The enquiry to the MV Ashika is shedding more light to Tonga's Governmental Department dealings as appalling. -William Mariner
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Friday 19 February 2010
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Tofoa,Tongatapu
Editor,
Thank the good Lord for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Ashika.
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Friday 19 February 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Westpac today encouraged customers impacted by Cyclone Rene to contact their local branch to discuss ways the bank can support them.
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Thursday 18 February 2010
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Crocus Valley, Canada
Faith, Wisdom, Courage, Knowledge and Quality of a Tongan Ministry encouraged Canadian Professionals to visit Tonga.
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Thursday 18 February 2010
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London, UK
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma today expressed his concern and solidarity on behalf of the Commonwealth with the people of Tonga and other countries in the Pacific affected by the impact of Cyclone Rene in recent days.
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Thursday 18 February 2010
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Noumea, New Caledonia
Support from the family and wider community is critical in encouraging young people to develop as agricultural entrepreneurs. This is a key message from a survey of young people in Fiji, Tonga and Kiribati.
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Thursday 18 February 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The MV Princess Ashika costing FJ$600,000 was bought with funds given by the People's Republic of China to Government of Tonga, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Ashika sinking was told on February 17.
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Thursday 18 February 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprise Hon ‘Otenifi ‘Afu‘alo Matoto bluntly told the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika that he was misley by the former Minister of Transport Paul Karalus.
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Tuesday 16 February 2010
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Suva, Fiji
Tongan-born Archbishop Jabez Bryce (75) the Head of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Polynesia passed away at Suva Private Hospital on Thursday, February 11 after an illness.
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Tuesday 16 February 2010
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Canterbury, United Kingdom
I would like to extend my sincere commiserations to the family of Professor Futa Helu, the nation of Tonga and the large number of people worldwide, who valued and were inspired by his life story, life work and extensive writings. Professor Helu's impact and influence extended not only through his school and university that pioneered new methods and encouraged more critical values in Tonga, but also worldwide through all the scholars who had the privilege to share conversation with him and be influenced by his sharp and engaged scholarship. -Dr Mike Poltorak
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Tuesday 16 February 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Monday 15 February 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
After a rough night and about two hours battering from gales brought by Cyclone Rene this morning, Vava'u residents walked outside to an almost dead calm at around 7:00 am.
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