The Select Committed calls for the government to suspend the General Manager of the Ports Authority temporarily and throughout the ongoing investigation into the activities of the Ports Authority and also to consider dismantling the Ports Authority and returning the Nuku‘alofa Harbour to previous management, the Ministry of Marine. From the House, Minute No. 71, Tuesday 2 November 2004
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Monday 8 November 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Monday 8 November 2004
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Canberra, Australia
Australia is hosting the Asia-Pacific Nuclear Safeguards and Security conference in Sydney on November 8-9.
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Friday 5 November 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Polynesian Airlines's new service, connecting 'Apia and Pago Pago to Vava‘u landed at the Lupepau‘u Airport, Vava'u, this morning, November 5, beginning a twice weekly Dash 8 air service between the two Samoas and Vava'u.
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Friday 5 November 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga has begun its preparations for the Beijing, 2008 Summer Olympic Games, by electing a new Secretary General of the Tonga Amateur Sports Association, Po'oi Puloka at its AGM on November 3.
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Friday 5 November 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 2004 session of the Tongan Parliament will be officially closed by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV on Wednesday November 10.
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Friday 5 November 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thanks to outstanding support from our internet readers who cast their votes online, Miss Tonga, Telesia Kaitapu, has won the Miss Internet title during the Miss South Pacific Pageant in American Samoa on October 29.
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Wednesday 3 November 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Early in 2005, Tongans will exercise their democratic right and go to the polls to elect their representatives to the Tongan Legislative Assembly. Editor's Comment by Pesi Fonua
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Wednesday 3 November 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat will have a FJ$27 million Budget for 2005.
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Tuesday 2 November 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Black Pearl Suites holiday accommodation was officially opened by the Princess Regent, Princess Pilolevu, on November 1 at Sopu 'o Taufa, toward the western end of the Nuku'alofa waterfront.
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Tuesday 2 November 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga College marked its 122nd birthday with a week of celebrations and the opening by the Princess Regent, Princess Pilolevu Tuita, of the $1.1 million pa‘anga Lopaukamea complex at Manamo‘ui on October 30.
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Tuesday 2 November 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 50 party attendants competed in two categories for the Sexiest Costumes and the Best Dressed. The Sexiest Dress was won by Ted, "the Pacific Blond Goddess" and the Best Dressed was won by Amy Goubeaud, "the Trashy Princess".
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Monday 1 November 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
MPs expressed their concerns regarding the National Reserve Bank of Tonga such as their concern that the Minister of Finance is one of the governors of the Reserve Bank which forced the Minister of Finance to clarify their misunderstandings over the Reserve Bank funds and how they may be allocated. From the House, Minute No. 68, Wednesday 27 October 2004
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Friday 29 October 2004
South Africa
I would like to thank your readership for their great response on my request for Rugby Talent. I think they have unearthed a few future stars and hopefully these players will develop and shine for Tonga in the 2007 World Cup, helping Tonga to take it's rightful place as one of the most respected teams in the world. -Pieter du Tiot
Thursday 28 October 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
When the Tongan government launched its Economic and Public Sector Reform Program in April 2002, it was hailed by government, the Private Sector, and the public, as the beginning of a "Fight Back" economic recovery initiative. Editor's Comment - By Pesi Fonua
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Thursday 28 October 2004
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Auckland, New Zealand
Media lawyers from four countries united in Auckland on October 26 to defend the public's right to know the foibles of those who seek to rule and entertain.
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Wednesday 27 October 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Internet voting for the "Miss Internet" section of the Miss South Pacific Pageant has begun, and there's no doubt about it, our vote goes to the gorgeous Miss Tonga!
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Wednesday 27 October 2004
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The king arrived in Hong Kong by CX102 on 13 October for a private visit, flew to Beijing by CA108 on 18 October and were back to Hong Kong by CA117 on 19 October, then left for Sydney by CX101 on 21 October.
Wednesday 27 October 2004
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Ma‘ufanga, Tongatapu
Six new classrooms for Ma‘ufanga Government Primary School were officially opened on Friday October 22 by Mrs Kalolaine Fakafanua.
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Tuesday 26 October 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Questions were raised in the Tongan parliament as to why Tonga's King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV flew economy class to Hong Kong, and why there was no welcome protocol extended to him when he arrived on a trip there earlier this month.
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Tuesday 26 October 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Port Services Ltd., the sole handler of cargo at Nuku'alofa's Queen Salote Wharf since 1999, will cease operation on October 30 ... ending a five year privatisation venture that led to disappointment for investors, frustrated by the Port Authority's refusal to allow an increase in their tariffs.
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