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Thursday 15 May 2014
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Neiafu, Vava'u
A ground breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the laying of a submarine fiber optic telecommunication cable from Tongatapu to Vava'u was officiated by the Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano in Neiafu, Vava'u yesterday, 14 May.
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Thursday 15 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lord Tu'ivakano as the Chairman of the Tonga Cable Ltd (TCL) and Professor Rajesh Chandra, the Vice chancellor of the University of the South Pacific USP signed a contract agreement in Nuku'alofa on 12 May for USP to be an Internet Access Provider.
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Thursday 15 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
As Tonga faces an alarming increase in secondary school drop-outs, combined with declining pass rates for the Tonga School Certificate examination, Queen Nanasipau'u Tuku'aho urged Tonga's teachers to save students from what is becoming “an epidemic” of failure.
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Thursday 15 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Vegetable nurseries are being established for 17 communities in the cyclone-hit islands of Ha‘apai and Vava‘u to help them recover and sustain their food crops.
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Thursday 15 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A decision by the Tongan Cabinet on March 29 to lift a moratorium on the harvesting and the exporting of sea cucumber will accelerate the depletion of Tonga's sea cucumber stock and kill the industry, according to fisheries experts.
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Wednesday 14 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A third phase of the Kau Mai Tonga Ke Tau Netipolo "C’mon Tonga Let’s Play Netball" was launched on Wednesday, May 14 in a continuing campaign to encourage Tongan women to become more physically active through netball.
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Wednesday 14 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Verdicts in the trial of five policemen accused of manslaughter in Kali Fungavaka’s death are expected to be delivered on June 6, at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court.
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Wednesday 14 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Pacific Islands Forum announced intentions by Pacific leaders to revitalize regionalism under the 2005 Pacific Plan after a recent review by Sir Mekere Maurata stated that progress had been very limited.
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Tuesday 13 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Prince Taufa'ahau Manumataongo, second in line to the Tongan throne celebrated his first birthday with a church service and a royal luncheon in the grounds of the Royal Palace on Saturday, 10 May.
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Tuesday 13 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Ports Authority Tonga has announced a new Port Master for its Port Operation Division.
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Tuesday 13 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 32-year-old man, who turned himself in to the Tonga Police, has been charged with the murder of a 19-year-old man from Ha‘afeva, who was found lying injured in front of the Government Primary School at Hala-‘o-Vave on Sunday morning.
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Monday 12 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
In response to a Public Notice issued by the Electoral Boundaries Commission on May 6, stating that they have been offended by my report From the House, headlined Election deadline looms as House rejects changes to constituencies, published in the Matangi Tonga Online on Friday, April 25, 2014 - 20:00, I would like to reply that we stand by our story. From the House, by Pesi Fonua.
Monday 12 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Final submissions from counsel in the trial of five policemen accused in Kali Fungavaka’s death started today but its publication was suppressed by the judge at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court.
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Friday 9 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Pirates gathered at Pangai Lahi this afternoon for a children's party to celebrate the first birthday celebration of Prince Taufa'ahau Manumataongo Tuku'aho. Photos by Pesi Fonua.
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Friday 9 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Red Cross Society celebrated Red Cross Day yesterday Thursday, 8 May at its national headquarters in Nuku’alofa.
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Friday 9 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tavake Fungavaka’s funeral was held this afternoon Friday, May 9 at Fua’amotu in Tongatapu. He was in Tonga attending the trial into the death of his son Kali Fungavaka. Photos by Linny Folau.
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Thursday 8 May 2014
Suva, Fiji
A Pacific Sexual Health and Well-being Shared Agenda is to be rolled out in the region, to help to extend the accessibility of sexual health care services to all people, including vulnerable groups.
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Thursday 8 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Fiji A National Women’s netball team defeated Tonga’s first grade National Women’s Netball Team yesterday Wednesday for a second time with a 43 -32 victory.
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Thursday 8 May 2014
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 26-year-old man who was a suspect in a stabbing investigation in Nuku'alofa, has committed suicide, Tonga Police reported today. A woman who was stabbed is recovering in Vaiola Hospital.
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