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The reconstruction of Nuku'alofa will be launched on September 28, with a ground-breaking ceremony by King George Tupou V.

I was not going to dignify your last letter to the editor with a response. But I must apologize for waisting your time. I am now convinced that you have no idea what you are talking about. - Sione Lousiale Kava

The Solomon Islands tsunami has reportedly claimed up to five lives in neighbouring Papua New Guinea (PNG).

The number of confirmed deaths reported from the three islands of the central region of Western province in Solomon Islands now stands at 22 with the number expected to increase.

Commonwealth Secretary-General today expressed deep distress and sorrow over the Tsunami that hit Solomon Islands, leaving a trail of devastation.

The Australian Government has this morning given Tonga funds for projects to build new rainwater tanks at Patangata village, to provide a new water supply system for Hihifo, and for protecting the coastline on Lifuka Island.

It seems by Mr. Kava's post-response to my rebuttal struck a nerve. His point of Tonga's economic priority, and "reform is worthless" is quite shortsighted and misses the mark for Tonga's economic problems today and for the future. Reform for Tonga will have far more impact to Tonga's economy than a robust economy to Tongan reform. In a robust economy the people that stand to benefit most is the king and royal family. I don't think there's an argument there. - ‘Alipate Sanft

The IRB Pacific Cup starts today and while at Teufaiva, Nuku'alofa the Fijian Warriors will meet the Tau'uta Red, at Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji, the Tongan Tautahi Gold will meet the Fijian Barbarians; and at Apia Park, Samoa the two Samoan teams will battle it out to find out which is the better of the two.

After deliberating for two days a jury has found Siaosi Kadivuka Amanoni and Semi Vete Jr. to be not guilty on charges relating to the importation of 14 kilograms of marijuana to Tonga in 2003.