Growing their economy and creating jobs are among the most important issues facing America today, observers at a White House press briefing learned on October 27. By Linny Folau
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Tuesday 1 November 2011
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Washington DC,USA

Tuesday 1 November 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
If you have not been able to access the Matangi Tonga Online website since Sunday, it was not because there was something wrong with your computer, but because the Matangi Tonga Online server was lost by our dedicated hosting provider overseas. - Pesi Fonua, Publisher.

Tuesday 1 November 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A fatal accident at Pea on Saturday has claimed a third victim. The driver of the car, who had been in a critical condition at Vaiola Hospital, died on Sunday, October 30.

Tuesday 1 November 2011
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Neiafu, Vava'u
'Oku hange hotau Falealea ko e kananga 'a e kau leka ko e 'alu atu pe 'a e motu'a ki he kaunga'api 'oku fai 'a e tui au, pea ne kau aipe he tui au. Kuo ngalo ia na'a 'alu 'o kole ha me'I masima ke kiki 'aki 'a e haka hamu 'a e famili. Pea ne mo'unofoa ia he tui au kae mo'utalia mai 'a e famili mo 'enau fu'u haka hamu. Pea 'oku ou tui ko e tefito'I 'uhinga ia 'o e liliu kuo fai ke ta'ofi faka'aufuli 'a e tui au he fonua ni. Paula Kava.

Tuesday 1 November 2011
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Wellington, New Zealand
The 'Ikale Tahi's defeat of the French 19-14 tonight silenced the French while rapturous 'Ikale Tahi fans went completely mad red and celebrated the victory with the ecstatic team. Photos by Pesi Fonua.

Friday 28 October 2011
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Suva, Fiji
To celebrate United Nations (UN) Day (24 October) UN organisations throughout the Pacific are highlighting their main aims and achievements. "UN Human Rights work in the Pacific is aimed at promoting and protecting human rights, particularly of the poorest, most excluded or marginalised. Our focus over the last five year period has been, and will continue to be, on victims of torture and ill treatment, victims of sexual and gender-based violence . . ." - Matilda Bogner.

Friday 28 October 2011
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Perth, WesternAustralia
The Secretary General of PIFS Tuiloma Neroni Slade today attended the opening ceremony of CHOGM being held in Perth, Western Australia. "My presence here in Perth as a Special Guest of the Commonwealth Secretary General is a concrete demonstration of our continuing interest in working closely with the Secretary General and Commonwealth Secretariat in our joint efforts to advance the interests of Pacific island countries". SG of PIFS tuiloma Neroni Slade.

Friday 28 October 2011
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Suva, Fiji
Assistant Secretary Campbell and Ambassador Paul were joined by ambassadors from Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, the Republic of Palau, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands (today, 28 October) to discuss challenges and opportunities in the Pacific region. - The U.S. State Department.

Thursday 27 October 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr Jacques Rogge, told Tongan students at Pangai Lahi on 26 October 2011, that if the success of the 'Ikale Tahi at the Rugby World Cup had such a positive impact on them, then they should look upon the players, the coach and the management of the team as their role models in whatever sports that they engaged in.

Wednesday 26 October 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Reforms in countries, like Tonga, and some other Pacific Island countries have produced administrations with no clear and coherent national visions and who are unable to work as a team, regional public service representatives heard in Tonga this week. By Pesi Fonua.

Wednesday 26 October 2011
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Avondale,Auckland, New Zealand
In support of Chris Chapman's comments. I also think Teufaiva should be relocated to 'Atele to allow for more space plus all of the country's other sporting facilities are in this area. Sione 'Ikale.

Wednesday 26 October 2011
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Washington DC,USA
The International Visitor Leadership Program for Journalists began in Washington DC on October 24, bringing together 150 journalists from around the world, including Linny Folau of Matangi Tonga Online, from Nuku'alofa.

Wednesday 26 October 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
With the arrival of the International Olympic Committee President to Tonga this week, I'd like to draw attention to an issue much closer to home, our national stadium Teufaiva. In my view, Teufaiva Stadium is not at the standard it should be and as a country which prides itself with great sporting ability, I believe this should be upgraded into an asset which all Tongans can be proud of. - Chris Chapman.

Tuesday 25 October 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two people died instantly when the car that they were in went off Taufa'ahau Road at Pea, hit a power pole and crashed onto a tree, early on Saturday, 22 October.

Tuesday 25 October 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Police searching for a missing 30 year old New Zealand tourist who failed to return from a trek on 'Eua on Friday, reported that the woman had been found alive and well.

Monday 24 October 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
There was speculation and suspicion in the House that there was a hidden agenda behind the last minute rush by the Minister of Justice, Hon. Clive Edwards for a Bill to Amend the Supreme Court Act to be passed before the House closed on 20 October. From the House, by Pesi Fonua. Premium Content.

Sunday 23 October 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Some simple arithmetic tells us that the House has met for only 164 hours this year - that's only 41 sittings - before they softly closed on Thursday October 21, before all their work was done. From the House, by Pesi Fonua.

Sunday 23 October 2011
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San Francisco,USA
Ko e lao ko'ena 'oku laulanu koe'uhi he 'oku fa'u pe ia ki he ki'i tokosi'i koia 'oku Memipa 'I he Falealea. Hangee kiate au ia 'oku mahu'inga ange 'a e mo'ui ia 'a e kau Memipa 'o e Falealea 'I he toenga 'o e kakai 'o Tonga. Kuo ha 'a e Pule'anga Fakatemokalati ia? kuo navu aipe 'e he ki'i tokosi'i ia ko'eni 'a e fu'u pa'anga lahi ko'eni 'a e fonua! Sosaia Fatani.

Sunday 23 October 2011
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Haveluloto,Tonga
Ko e ngaahi fili kotoa pe 'oku malava ke tau fakahoko 'oku 'I ai hono nunu'a. Ko 'ete lele pe 'o fu'u totu'a fakatatau ki hoto malohi 'oku 'I ai leva hono anga. Fakasi'isi'i pe holi mo e kole noo 'o fu'u lahiange 'I hoto ivi pea 'oku totonu ke ngaue mai leva 'a e lao ia ki he kakai pehe ni. - Taiana Pilima.

Friday 21 October 2011
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Washington DC ,USA
I would like to congratulate and welcome Ms Christine Lagarde on her first Annual Meetings in her capacity as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. On behalf of the Tongan delegation, I would like to express my appreciation to the Fund and Bank for the excellent arrangements of this important meeting. Hon. Sunia Fili.
