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A Tongan family business Look Sharp Tonga Ltd., that markets screen printed t-shirts and sports clothing, has established a new commercial building in Neiafu, Vava'u.

The Asian Development Bank ADB is strengthening its aid coordination and effectiveness in the Pacific islands through closer interaction with member governments and development partners.

National Public Health " Emergency management in Asia" the Pacific course

The coronation celebrations of HM King George Tupou V finally ended with a Royal picnic on Nuku Island, Vava'u, on August 21. The celebration officially has taken 22 days, from the start in Nuku'alofa on August 1 until August 22 when the king left the Lupepau'u Airport , Vava'u to return to Tongatapu. There were four coronation celebrations, in Tongatapu, Ha'apai, Niuatoputapu, Niuafo'ou and Vava'u. Photos by Kololiana Naufahu

Airline Tonga, one of the two airlines operating Tonga's domestic air service is facing financial problems, according to the Minister for Transport, Hon. Paul Karalus.

The nine Nobles' Representatives to the Tongan parliament showed their united opposition to a Bill that will allow Tongans to take the first constructive step towards the reshaping of the parliamentary system of the Kingdom. From the House by Pesi Fonua.

It is heartening to note that the Tongan Government is utilizing the regional processes such as the Forum Leaders' meeting to promote Tongans and seek regional support of these Tongans to serve at international organisations. It would be interesting to know the "how" - the national process in Tonga to identify Tongans that the Government would support all the way for endorsement at national to regional and to international levels. There has been many opportunities missed for Tongans and other Pacific islanders to compete at the regional and international levels for senior positions, yet many of our people do not know the "how to" to obtain that endorsement from Government. - Sei Moso‘oi

Trade negotiations between the small island states of the Pacific and the developed countries of the world remain very complex and challenging, said Tonga's Paulo Kautoke the new Pacific Trade Representative at the World Trade Organisation office in Geneva, Switzerland.

A deterrent sentence was required for serious offences that were committed during the 16/11 riot, Chief Justice Anthony Ford said in the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court on August 22 when he sent three men to jail for three years each.