A former Tongan Prime Minister, Hon. Baron Vaea ('Alipate), Noble of Houma (88), passed away at his residence 'Tali ki Ha'apai' at Houma, Tongatapu, at around 10pm yesterday, Sunday June 7.
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Monday 8 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Monday 8 June 2009
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Aukland, Nu'usila
'Oku ou fakamalo atu ki he houe'iki memipa 'o e Komisoni he ngaue lahi mo ma'ongo'onga kuo mou feinga he vaha'a taimi nounou ne tuku atu ke mou fakahoko ai. Ko hono mo'oni ko e toe eni 'a e hou'eiki memipa 'o e Fale Alea ke nau feme'a'aki ki ai pea pehe ki he konga faka'osi 'o e lipooti pea mo e konga lahi taha hono toe fakafoki ki he kakai 'o e fonua. -Pola Loiti
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Monday 8 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The desire for a new system of government to be in place before a parliamentary election in 2010, according to the Interim Report of Tonga's Constitutional and Electoral Commission, is unrealistic, and even a token change in representation by the deadline will require parliament to work much harder and longer.
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Monday 8 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
"HAPPY TONGA" is the theme for Tonga's annual Heilala Festival beginning in Nuku'alofa on July 8 with a music festival, singing competition, floorshows and the Miss Heilala Beauty Pageant.
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Sunday 7 June 2009
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California, U.S.A
Sad news and stories of domestic violence is becoming more common in Tonga these days. Worst comes to worst when domestic violence get out of control and result in murder. No one of any race or color has a right to take life out of a person no matter whatsoever the reason. - Siosaia Mila
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Saturday 6 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Peauafi Halapio was sentenced to six and a half years in Hu'atolitoli Prison for incest committed with his first cousin who was similarly charged with the criminal offence but was given a suspended sentence.
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Friday 5 June 2009
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Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
I am ashamed to be a Tongan with the latest news of 540 domestic violence cases, and six murdered deaths reported in less than two years (Four deaths . . . 03 June, 2009), a clear manifestation of how sick many Tongan men are in the abuse of Tongan women. Friday, June 5, 2009 - 05:36
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Thursday 4 June 2009
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Noumea, New Caledonia
A strategy that aims to strengthen the role of Pacific culture in and through all levels of education is a step closer to completion after a group of specialists met recently to examine it.
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Thursday 4 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Prime Minister did not think there was any confusion in the speech of the king, and the concern expressed by members was their own misinterpretation. He said that if they read properly his reference to two years, they would know what the king meant.
From the House. Minute No. 1, June 1, 2009. Premium Content.
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Thursday 4 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A visit to Tonga by the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Stephen Smith highlighted a desire by both countries to further strengthen their relationship.
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Thursday 4 June 2009
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Suva, Fiji
Fiji Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has turned down a request by leaders of the country's largest Christian church to lift the ban on its annual conference in August.
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Wednesday 3 June 2009
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Apia, Samoa
The Fiji Warriors thrashed the Upolu Samoa 19-7 at Apia Park on Saturday May 30 to become the champion of the 2009 IRB Pacific Rugby Cup.
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Wednesday 3 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Four murder cases arose out of violent domestic disputes this year, the most recent on May 22 with the death of a 23-year-old wife at Fangaloto. More alarming is that this death is the sixth murder case since September 2008, said the Commander of the Tonga Police Chris Kelley yesterday, June 1. By Linny Folau
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Wednesday 3 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Less than a month after being appointed as Tonga's new Minister of Information and Communication, Hon 'Eseta Fusitu'a was made the Acting Minister of Justice, effective on June 1.
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Wednesday 3 June 2009
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Canberra, Australia
Better urban design of our cities and suburbs to encourage people to be active and a greater focus on teaching children the importance of healthy eating and exercise are key recommendations of the Australian House of Representative's Health Committee's report "Weighing it up" released on June 1.
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Tuesday 2 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's annual Heilala Festival is set to begin in Nuku'alofa on July 8 until the August 1 celebration of HM King George Tupou V's official birthday.
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Tuesday 2 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
John Cauchi was appointed as Tonga's new Attorney General effective from last week, Monday May 25, four days before the opening of parliament.
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Tuesday 2 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Visiting Tonga recently Mr Thomas Elhaut, the Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) spoke about the challenges that Tonga's rural communities face.
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Monday 1 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The resignation of Tonga's Minister of Justice and Attorney General, ‘Alisi Afeaki Taumoepeau, became effective today, three years after she was appointed to the post.
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Monday 1 June 2009
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Auckland, New Zealand
I must say I breathed a sigh of relief when I read the King's speech at the opening of parliament. I used to feel a mounting anxiety as 2010 drew closer and closer for the political reforms, and we had only just begun to see real changes to how things are run (e.g. great access to information with the new ministry web sites). -Josephine Latu
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