The Tonga government has handed over a lease of the 'Ahononou Quarry in Tongatapu to Sekitofa Malupo, who owns the Petani Quarry, 'Eua.
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Thursday 7 November 2013
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Thursday 7 November 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Democracy is founded on the participation of all members of society, both men and women, and this concept is at the core of a modern parliament, said Brigitte Filion, a spokesperson from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) at a two day Pacific Parliamentary Partnerships Meeting that opened today, November 7, in Nuku'alofa.

Wednesday 6 November 2013
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There were cheerful scenes in Nuku’alofa this morning moments after Tonga grabbed its first victory of the Rugby League World Cup, narrowly defeating the Cook Islands 22 – 16 in Leigh, England.

Wednesday 6 November 2013
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The 2013 Session of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga is adjourned to early next year when it will continue deliberation on Government Bills, before closing.

Tuesday 5 November 2013
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The 32nd Pacific Islands Law Officers Network (PILON) meeting opened today November 5 in Nuku'alofa at the Fa'onelua Convention Centre.

Tuesday 5 November 2013
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Leigh, England
Tonga and the Cook Islands have their line-ups ready for their Rugby League World Cup clash in Leigh, England, November 5 with kickoff 8:00pm, UK time (9:00am November 6, Tonga time).

Tuesday 5 November 2013
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A suspended Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Justice was jailed for 10-months, starting today, for causing the road death of a woman passenger while driving under the influence of alcohol in 2011.

Tuesday 5 November 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano is leading a Tongan delegation to the Second China Pacific Island Countries Economic Development and Cooperation Forum to be held in Guangzhou, China from 7-8 November.

Tuesday 5 November 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga has been ranked among the Pacific region's top performers for implementing business reforms over the last year, according to a World Bank Group annual report, however, the reason for the ranking is being questioned by those who look at business performance in Tonga.

Sunday 3 November 2013
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A M6.4 earthquake rattled Vava'u, in northern Tonga at 7:53am this morning, November 3, but no damage has been reported.

Sunday 3 November 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A two-day regional workshop on 'International Criminal Cooperation' which looked to strengthen cooperation in extradition and mutual assistance requests ended in Nuku’alofa on November 1, ahead of the 32nd PILON - Pacific Islands Law Officers’ Network Meeting next week.

Sunday 3 November 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 47-year-old fisherman from Popua has been reported missing since October 28 when he failed to return from a fishing trip at Hufangalupe Beach in Vaini, Tongatapu.

Friday 1 November 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Australian Services Rugby Union (ASRU) team is expected to arrive to Tonga on November 2 for an eleven day goodwill tour. The ASRU team is a representative rugby team for the Australian Defence Force selecting its players from personnel of the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force.

Friday 1 November 2013
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A Kiribati national died on October 28 after the car he was a passenger in allegedly crashed into an electric pole at Kolonga on eastern Tongatapu.

Friday 1 November 2013
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Digicel Tonga Ltd. is looking to take the usage of mobile internet technology to a new level in Tonga, by linking its services to Tonga's new submarine fibre optic cable, launching its service today, November 1. The mobile phone and internet company has leased fibre capacity from Tonga Cable Ltd., becoming the second carrier after the fibre was launched on 21 August 2013.

Thursday 31 October 2013
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Tonga and China will celebrate the 15th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on November 2, while looking forward to continuing development assistance along with opportunities for Chinese enterprises to invest in Tonga. China has also expressed an interest in closer coordination and cooperation with Tonga in international and regional affairs, according to a statement from the Chinese Ambassador to Tonga, HE Mr Wang Donghua.

Thursday 31 October 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga was adjourned until further notice after its last session on Thursday, October 24. No date has been set for an official closing of the 2013 session.

Wednesday 30 October 2013
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Workington, England
Nuku‘alofa was quiet this morning, after the Mate Ma‘a Tonga suffered a shock loss against Scotland in its first game of the Rugby League World Cup.

Wednesday 30 October 2013
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Trade Pasifika 2014, a three-day trade expo to be held in Suva, Fiji, from April 2-4 next year will be supported by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) which has agreed to assistance in technical areas, such as marketing and event promotion, to provide a showcase for Pacific enterprises.

Wednesday 30 October 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Empowering women and girls through sport by increasing their opportunities to participate in all level of sports and in positions of leadership are among the aims of the first “Women and Sport in Oceania Regional Workshop” held in Nuku‘alofa, from October 29-31.
