The Fiji Sun, one of the three daily newspapers in Fiji, was barred from attending the presentation of the country's 2009 Budget after it refused to reveal sources of two published items.
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Monday 24 November 2008
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Suva, Fiji

Monday 24 November 2008
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London, UK
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma is sending senior Commonwealth political official, Ms Juliet Solomon, to Fiji Islands. This is in response to a request from the interim Prime Minister for Commonwealth support in facilitating the proposed President's dialogue forum.

Monday 24 November 2008
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Pago Pago, American Samoa
I am sorry Police Commander Kelley, but Tonga has the rudest, most careless, and the most unkind and unappreciative drivers in my view. Some of my fellow drivers in the United States would agree with me that if you drive like "that" somewhere in Los Angeles, someone will shoot you. If the CHP do not get to you first. - Mafi ‘o Amerika Samoa

Saturday 22 November 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
China will give the Tonga Defence Services an aircraft in the near future, the Chinese Ambassador to Tonga, HE Mr Fan Guijin promised at the TDS headquarters during a hand-over ceremony of eight trucks.

Friday 21 November 2008
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Taiji, Japan
Despite international pressure opposing whaling practices, this traditional whaling village located near the south end of Japan's Kii Peninsula is determined to fight on and preserve its whaling culture. The fight, enthusiastic villages say, is nothing short of trying to protect their cultural identity. Story and photos by Linny Folau.

Friday 21 November 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga has far too many road deaths caused by bad driving and driving under the influence of alcohol, said Chris Kelley, Tonga's new Police Commander, who has seen seven road deaths here during his first six weeks on the job.

Friday 21 November 2008
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Reggio Emilio, Italy
The Pacific Islanders coach Kutusi Fielea has made seven changes to his team to play Italy at Stadio Griglio, Reggio Emilio on Saturday, November 22.

Friday 21 November 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Reports from Tonga's newspapers, November 12-20, 2008. An English translation summary by Tevita Fonua.

Thursday 20 November 2008
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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
The PNG Media Council president Joe R. Kanekane has called for increased dialogue between the government, newsmakers and the media. Mr Kanekane said access to information has been, and continues to be the biggest impediment to development of the country.

Thursday 20 November 2008
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Auckland, New Zealand
The Western Union Company, announced today its reduced fee structure allowing customers in New Zealand to send money to Tonga for just NZ$14 per transaction.

Thursday 20 November 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Pacific Islanders rugby team has set its mind on a victory over Italy this Saturday November 22, the last of their three games during their 2008 European tour.

Wednesday 19 November 2008
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London, UK
Human rights should not only be enshrined in every country's constitution, but they must be made real in order to safeguard the rights of citizens, said Dr Purna Sen, Head of Human Rights at the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Wednesday 19 November 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
There were smiles on the faces of Ma'afu Kiokata (22) and Paumolevuka Tu'i (18) when they were visited by Australians Michael O'Shannassy and Andrew Cadzow at Vaiola Hospital yesterday November 18.

Wednesday 19 November 2008
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Ha'ateiho,Tonga
A transmitting tag that washed up on a southern Tonga beach, after dropping off a great white shark earlier this month, has been recovered this morning.

Wednesday 19 November 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongan squash exports shipped a total of 2,200 tonnes of squash to Japan and South Korea this year.

Tuesday 18 November 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Rebuilding of the Nuku'alofa central business district will begin with three Tongan companies who have committed to build using funding made available by China.

Tuesday 18 November 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 'Atenisi Foundation for Performing Arts (AFPA) was awarded a grant of $100,000 by the Prime Minister, Hon. Dr Feleti Sevele at the 'Atenisi University Graduation Ceremony on Saturday November 15.

Monday 17 November 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
TONGA is being given a chance to compete for the first time in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games by a group of promoters who are looking for a Tongan athlete who is daring enough to train for the Luge - considered by many to be the most dangerous Olympic sport.

Monday 17 November 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Royal Land Commission that was established on October 10 has a mandate to investigate land practices and to present a report to HM King George Tupou V by October 2011.
