Tonga's King Tupou VI said today from Auckland that he hoped Government and Parliament would continue to work together to revive the Tongan economy, which has been badly affected by the global financial crisis. He outlined projects that were being undertaken by government in the hope of energizing economic development in his speech that was read out by Prince Tu'ipelehake, accompanied by Prince Tungi and Lord Luani for the opening of a special session of the Tonga Legislative Assembly today.
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Thursday 7 March 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Wednesday 6 March 2013
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Tokyo, Japan
Tevita Tatafu, a Tongan student on a rugby scholarship to Japan, has been selected into a Japanese national U-18 team, playing at No. 8.
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Wednesday 6 March 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The flooding in parts of Nuku'alofa is a testimony to an ad-hoc decision-making process in the urban development of Nuku'alofa, Tukua Tonga, the director of the Urban Planning Unit of the Ministry of Land, said today. Flooding during this week's heavy downfalls of rain, has closed some schools and businesses, made roads impassable, and caused community concern over the associated health risks.
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Wednesday 6 March 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A two day workshop is being held in Nuku'alofa to introduce local librarians and teachers to the "eLibrary USA", a virtual library with online access to publications about the United States.
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Wednesday 6 March 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A gale warning is in force for all land areas of Tonga bringing heavy rain to the capital today. The bad weather is expected to continue tomorrow with increasing strong winds that can be damaging.
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Tuesday 5 March 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two robbers who allegedly stole $10,000 cash in foreign currency after assaulting a woman shopkeeper at a Chinese shop in 'Ohonua, 'Eua on Friday night March 1, remain at large.
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Tuesday 5 March 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Defence counsel for the six accused who have been charged with manslaugher following the death in police custody of a New Zealand Police officer, Kali Fungavaka last August, presented a written submission to Magistrate Salesi Mafi today, March 5, in response to earlier submissions made by the prosecutor, during a Preliminary Inquiry on February 25-28, calling for the case to be tried at the Supreme Court.
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Tuesday 5 March 2013
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Auckland, New Zealand
Tonga's display at the 2013 Pasifika Festival in Auckland, New Zealand, will feature a 40 man brass band and cultural groups from Tonga.
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Monday 4 March 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Heavy rainfall that lashed Nuku'alofa throughout the day caused widespread flooding in the capital Nuku'alofa, forcing schools and some businesses to close.
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Monday 4 March 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's pubic servants have launched a year-long programme to combat non-communicable diseases and to create healthier workplaces in an effort to "build a healthier quality public service for Tonga".
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Monday 4 March 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Emigration is invaluable to Tonga if its economy is to improve, according to a new Labour Market study on the demand for skills training in Tonga.
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Monday 4 March 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's new domestic airline Real Tonga began operation today by chartering a Chathams Pacific aircraft to service the outer islands, since the arrival of its Y-12 aircraft was delayed from Vanuatu.
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Monday 4 March 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Three nobles will 'softly' open a special sitting of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga on Thursday March 7 to deliberate on five bills submitted by Government.
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Sunday 3 March 2013
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Congratulations to Tonga for pursuing one of the most lucrative employment industries, Call Center remote services. Good luck ProComm and all the young employees. – Sione Akemeihakau Mokofisi.
Friday 1 March 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongatapu's Mata'aho Kindergarten received a gift of 48 desks and chairs on Monday, February 25 in Nuku'alofa, donated by Ezi World Cargo.
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Friday 1 March 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's sixth contingent for Afghanistan left Tonga for the United Kingdom on Thursday, February 28.
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Friday 1 March 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 'Eva Mai Tonga Tourism Experience, a promotional event showcasing what the Tongan tourism industry has to offer, was launched at Vuna Wharf in the Nuku'alofa CBD this morning, and will run until March 5.
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Friday 1 March 2013
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Sydney, Australia
Mosese Fotuaika, a top Rugby League player of Tongan descent, has been found dead at his Sydney Home.
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Thursday 28 February 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
ProComm Services, a new Help Line-Call Centre for telecommunications services in Tonga was officially launched by Princess Angelika this morning, 28 February at the Tungi Collonade, Nuku'alofa.
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Thursday 28 February 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Some of the police officers who were on duty on the night Kali Fungavaka was arrested and allegedly beaten up in detention, have given their evidence at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court. One witness alleged one of the accused officers stood on his chest while another choked the victim on the neck, as he was being searched inside the Nuku'alofa Central Police Station on the night of August 17, 2012.
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