The United States and Australia signed a framework memorandum of understanding July 7 outlining future Australian participation on cooperative missile defence activities.
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Wednesday 14 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Wednesday 14 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
MPs dismayed with a reduction in the allocation for road construction and repair, and point to desperate need by the people of Kanokupolu and Ha'atafu to stop their villages from eroding into the sea. From the House, Minute No. 19, (Monday night) 28 June 2004.
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Saturday 10 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's sole supplier of electricity, the Shoreline Power Group, is investing $13 million to upgrade its power generation capacity and its distribution network.
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Saturday 10 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A nineteen year old local beauty, Telesia Kaitapu was crowned Miss Heilala 2004-5 last night, by the Hon. Fane Tupou Vava'u Tuita at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall, Nuku'alofa.
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Friday 9 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Mr Justice Ford at the Nuku‘alofa Supreme Court, July 7 reserved his decision on whether a civil defamation should be heard by a jury or by a judge.
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Friday 9 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Miss Heilala contestants made their final judging appearance last night, July 8 at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall where they were judged on four categories, the Interview, the Ngatu Creation Category, Sarong Swimwear, and Talent. Photos by Linny Folau
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Thursday 8 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
MPs query why there is no repair and maintenance allocation for schools. From the House, Minute No. 17 of 24 June 2004 and Minute No. 18 of 28 June 2004.
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Wednesday 7 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Miss Heilala Pageant contestants made their second appearance last night to perform their solo Tau'olunga dances for the judges. Following the dancing competition the winners of the Interview, and the Tau'olunga were announced.
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Tuesday 6 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Westpac Bank of Tonga celebrated its 30th year on July 1, and in Nuku'alofa for the celebration were Ann Sherry, the Group Executive for Westpac New Zealand and the Pacific, and Alan Walter the Westpac CEO for the Pacific and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Westpac Bank of Tonga.
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Tuesday 6 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
ve people escaped with minor injuries after a head-on collusion between a car that went out of control and a stationary taxi that was parking on Hala Vuna, Nuku'alofa, in the early hours of this morning.
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Tuesday 6 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A colourful event highlighting the annual celebration of HM King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV's birthday was the Military Parade on July 5 in beautiful sunny but cool weather.
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Tuesday 6 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A highlight of the Miss Heilala Pageant is the colourful float parade of the contestants, going through Nuku'alofa's business centre and along the seafront, attracting thousands of spectators on the public holiday July 5.
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Friday 2 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Chief Justice, Mr Justice Gordon Ward left Tonga at the end of June to take up a position as the chairman of the Court of Appeal in Fiji. Mr Justice Ward was interviewed by Pesi Fonua on 25 June 2004 a few days before leaving for Fiji. In this interview the Chief Justice notes that Tonga's law is quite clear on the exercise of the king's prerogative power; he also comments on the loss of Tonga's Statutes of Application to British law that has left Tonga with serious gaps in its laws that are only now being identified.
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Friday 2 July 2004
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Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
Twelve months after the launching of the Regional Assistance Mission (RAMSI) to the Solomon Islands, Nick Warner, its Special Coordinator was in Nuku‘alofa on 28 June to thank the Tongan government for its participation in making ‘Operation Helpthem Friend" a great success.
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Friday 2 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Steve Cantlon, the Service Manager of the New Zealand Immigration Service in Suva, Fiji, and Nicola Ngawati, the Policy Officer of the Pacific Division, Wellington, New Zealand arrived in Tonga on July 1 for a one day visit.
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Friday 2 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Eight primary schools today performed traditional dances at the Teufaiva Stadium at the beginning of the official program to celebrate the 86th birthday of HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV. Photos by Linny Folau
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Thursday 1 July 2004
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Nadi, Fiji
Representatives from the Pacific Islands Forum have ended another round of talks with Japan, France and the United Kingdom over the transport of radioactive materials in the Pacific region.
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Thursday 1 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The $300,000 that was passed by the House to pay for the allowances of students at the Teachers Training College, was spent by the Minister of Education to send the Tongan contingent to the South Pacific Games last year, some members argued that he was disobeying a decision that was passed by the House. From the House, Minute No. 15 and Minute No. 16. By Pesi Fonua
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Thursday 1 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Member questions how heads of departments can sign working contracts on July 1, when their salaries have yet to be confirmed. From the House, Minute No. 14, Tuesday June 22. By Pesi Fonua
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Thursday 1 July 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The government investment on public and private companies amounted to $110 million, and the total loss on these investments is about $51 million. From the House, Minute No. 13, Monday 21 June 2004.
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