A Tongan teacher studying in central China has completed a course at a top university in record time, "a marvellous achievement to praise," her Dean said, in noting that Sophia Loren Moala's remarkable academic achievement would go down in the history of the school and that her attitude to education "reflects the beauty of Tonga's culture."
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Sunday 10 July 2011
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Anhui , China
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Sunday 10 July 2011
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London, UK
Financial Aid programmes are designed by rich countries to assist poor countries like Tonga. The reality, of course, is sadly but truly that, as described by Katalin in her letter "someone from THC have to attend and participate in these meetings to defend and advance Tonga's interests and hopefully maximize our share of the cake". Yes indeed ladies and gentlemen, we have become a professional beggar. Senolita Swan.
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Saturday 9 July 2011
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Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
"No More Loans" is irresponsible financial planning. Loans are not the problem; they are essential to financing operations and services. High overhead costs and a top-heavy labor force are the culprits. Reduce the size of government, cutting waste and corrupted practices will provide better services for the people, thus growing the business sector to create more jobs for more people to pay more taxes. Sione Akemeihakau Mokofisi.
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Friday 8 July 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tongan Parliament is currently adjourned for two weeks for the Annual Parliamentary tour that allows parliamentarians to return to their elected constituencies, throughout Tongatapu and the outer islands.
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Friday 8 July 2011
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New South Wales,Australia
"If targeted effectively, foreign aid can make a positive contribution to improving people's lives, reducing inequality and promoting justice and the government's response represents a step in the right direction," said Gary Lee, Co-Director, AID/WATCH.
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Friday 8 July 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Tongan police officer and five other persons, who were arrested and charged in a drug bust that seized 6.5 kilos of controlled chemicals used for production of methamphetamine, were granted bail upon conditions today, July 8.
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Friday 8 July 2011
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Fasi mo e Afi,Nuku'alofa,Tonga
Tonga not ready for major tsunami. Who or what is not ready? The equipment, the people, or the authorities? I claim: the authorities. They are not ready. - Firitia Velt.
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Friday 8 July 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Ko e palopalema 'o e mofuike mo e Tsunami, 'oku 'ikai ha me'a ngaue te ne predict 'ene hoko, pea ko e fononga 'a e Tsunami 'oku fu'u vave faka'ulia. Hange ko ia ko e lave 'a e Talekita Va'a Vakai Matangi 'a Tonga, 'oku fu'u tu'u lavea ngofua 'aupito a Tonga ni. - Lopiseni Kavapalu.
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Friday 8 July 2011
Mataika, Kolofo'ou,Tonga
Tonga can not simply shut down a main diplomatic mission because of her poorly financial situation. Relations have to be nurtured . . . I would also like to know whether any diplomatic mission uses emails and the telephone as the main- or only method of establishing and maintaining its relationships? - Katalin Baranyi.
Thursday 7 July 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Youth in Business Challenge 2011 has begun in Nuku'alofa and five finalists out of eight secondary schools who competed were awarded seed capital to start their businesses, at the Fa'onelua Convention Centre on July 6.
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Thursday 7 July 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 'Ikale Tahi team for its second game in the Pacific Nations Cup 2011 against Japan in Suva, Fiji on Saturday, June 9, was announced by the 'Ikale Tahi head coach, 'Isitolo Maka this afternoon, July 7.
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Thursday 7 July 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A manhunt continues for two men who escaped from prison on June 6, and police believe are being harboured by persons on Tongatapu, while the prisons officers and police are appealing to the public to step forward with any information regarding the two men.
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Thursday 7 July 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga remains unprepared for a local tsunami and Nuku'alofa is particularly at risk, Tonga's Director of Meteorology 'Ofa Fa'anunu warned today after this morning's tsunami alert, saying that better community alert systems need to be urgently put in place.
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Thursday 7 July 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's capital Nuku'alofa had a sleepy day today with government schools and the central market closed and few people returning to work, following this morning's tsunami alert and warning for Tonga.
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Thursday 7 July 2011
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NOAA Bulletin No. 3
The TSUNAMI WARNING ISSUED BY THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER IS NOW CANCELLED FOR TONGA and NEW ZEALAND.
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Wednesday 6 July 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Lord Fulivai has been appointed by King George Tupou V as the new Governor of Vava'u, effective from July 1.
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Wednesday 6 July 2011
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London, UK
Roslynn Mahe, a talented singer of Tongan and Samoan heritage, has made it into the semi-finals of an international contest that is seeking extraordinary female singers.
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Wednesday 6 July 2011
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New Zealand
I would like to know if you could help me in locating a man who went to Tonga and has not yet returned. His name is Tione Maille. - Faye Attwood.
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Wednesday 6 July 2011
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California,USA
I do not know much about rugby but I know I am one of the 'Ikale Tahi's greatest fan. We'll be cheering from our Mama Kava here in California for the 'Ikale Tahi; not only the Pacific Cup but include big tournaments to come. Siosaia Mila.
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Wednesday 6 July 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A baptism in Tonga's royal family was held at at the Free Church of Tonga, Nuku'alofa, on Sunday, July 3 for Hon Simon Tu'iha'atu'unga George Ma'ulupekotofa Ngalumoetutulu Tu'ivakano.
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Tonga weather forecast from yr.no, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the NRK. See also Fua'amotu Weather Forecasting Center, Tonga, for latest local weather bulletin.