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Regarding the editorial comment (Tonga Pacific Games Organising Committee to Set Own Salaries). The fact is that I moved to insert into the Bill the requirement to consult the Remuneration Authority on all issues relating to salaries and allowances before they are finalized by the Organizing Committee and the Audit and Governance Authority.

The Preliminary Inquiry for Lord Tu'iha'ateiho, the current Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, who is charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm, has been set for July 29-31.

A new leadership program to assist and train promising young women in implementing community projects is in need of more applicants.

Kaivai, a new bi-monthly English newspaper was launched by DRUA PR Media Company Ltd., a newly registered company in Nuku'alofa on Tuesday, March 19.

The Friendly Islands Triathlon (FIT) hosted its first competition for 2013, at the American Wharf on Saturday morning, 16 March.

The changes to the Constitution [clause 23] regarding the ability to continue to sit in the assembly or hold any office means that a "convicted" person who is sentenced to less than 2 years can still sit in the assembly and hold office. This does send a rather odd message to the public and the world - that the Tongan house of parliament and the Cabinet will allow a convicted person, whose character is thereby reduced, to still hold office! - John Cauchi

A new Tongan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has yet to be appointed, following the departure of Dr Ngongo Kioa in December last year, after completing his term.

A local 'Te Tau Lava' tournament started the netball season this year on Saturday March 9 at the 'Atele Indoor Stadium. The community based event that encourages a healthy lifestyle through frequent physical activity, while promoting the game, is the first of three tournaments this year.

On Tuesday, March 12, Parliament started off with a bang when the Speaker reminded Commoners in the House that they would start with the Land (Amendment) Bill 2013, but under Clause 67 of the Constitution only nobles could debate and vote on matters relating to the entitlement of nobles. The bill was one of three relating to constitutional change regarding penalties for nobles and civil servants who are convicted of an indictable offence. Under the existing law convicted people are disabled from holding government office, voting and being elected, and includes loss of noble titles. The proposed constitutional change applies the loss of rights to only people who are sentenced to more than two years imprisonment. From the House by Pesi Fonua.