The World Bank Group and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) intend to support the Pacific Island nation of Tonga gaining high-speed internet access for its population of 100,000 people through an underwater fiber optic cable. - ADB.
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Monday 15 August 2011
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Sydney, Australia

Monday 15 August 2011
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Nadi, Fiji
'Isitolo Maka, the head coach of the 'Ikale Tahi today announced the team to play the Flying Fijian at Churchill Park, Lautoka on Friday, 19 August.

Monday 15 August 2011
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Suva, Fiji
On August 13, police broke up a regular meeting of the Fiji Trades Union Congress (FTUC) after revoking its permit to assemble. The move follows the recent arrest of FTUC President Daniel Urai and Mr. Goundar, a union official, for meeting with members to prepare for collective bargaining. ITUC Press.

Sunday 14 August 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand is committed to strengthening and deepening relations with our closest neighbours in the Pacific. This Government has made good progress on Pacific relations in the past few years since we came into office. We promised to increase the tempo and level of discussions with our neighbours in the Pacific, and we have delivered on that promise. - Rt Hon John Key.

Sunday 14 August 2011
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Manila, Philippines
Asian Development Bank President (ADB) Haruhiko Kuroda will visit Australia next week. Mr. Kuroda will deliver the keynote address at the 2011 Annual Development Conference organized by the Crawford Fund and to be held at Parliament House in Canberra. - ADB.

Saturday 13 August 2011
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Ha'alal,Tongatapu
'Oku ou fiefia noa atu 'i he ngaue lelei koia na'e fakahoko 'e he kulupu Poletaki, 'o nau foaki 'a e me'a'ofa ki he Senita Alonga 'i Pea. - Fuai'api Sime.

Friday 12 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
During the last sitting of the Tongan Parliament on 28 July, before it went out for a one week break, it struggled to find its footing, to keep the proceedings in order and to make definite decisions. From the House, Minute No. 19, July 29, 2011.

Friday 12 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Alonga Centre for the handicapped at Pea in Tongatapu were treated to a feast and received a donation of $8,200 from a group of Tongan fruit-pickers who had completed seven months under the Pacific Seasonal Workers Pilot Scheme to Australia (PSWPS).

Thursday 11 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Isitolo Maka, the 'Ikale Tahi head coach this evening announced his team to play the first of two test matches against the Flying Fijians at Churchill Park, Lautoks on Saturday, 13 August.

Thursday 11 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
French marines have joined Tonga's Tafakula 2011 military exercise for the first time this year.

Thursday 11 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thirty Pacific-based youth workers from Tonga, Samoa and Fiji graduated with Certificates and Diplomas from a Regional Pasifika Youth Development Program, during a graduation ceremony in Nuku'alofa, on August 10.

Thursday 11 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
We value his passion and his determination to eliminate all forms of violence in Tonga, particularly of violence against women and girls. The WCCC calls for urgent government action to facilitate the return of Mr. Chris Kelley to the position of Police Commissioner. WCCC.

Thursday 11 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Less than a month before the 'Ikale Tahi meets the All Blacks in the September 9 opening match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup it seems certain that the majority of Tongan rugby fans will have difficulty viewing live television coverage of the matches.

Wednesday 10 August 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
The Prime Minister of New Zealand the Rt. Hon. John Key, will be delivering an address as of the "Pacific Islands Forum 40th Anniversary Leaders' Lecture Series" at the University of Auckland on 11th August 2011. - Forum Secretariat.

Wednesday 10 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Prince 'Ulukalala (26), second in line to the Tongan throne will wed Hon Sinaitakala Tu'imatamoana Fakafanua (24) on May 5, 2012 at the Centenary Church, Saione in Nuku'alofa.

Wednesday 10 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Vatulele Tuputupu (43) from Niutoua was charged with manslaughter by negligence and driving under the influence of alcohol causing the death of a female passenger in an accident on Taufa'ahau Road at Lapaha on August 1.

Tuesday 9 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
New ownership of the Royal International Hotel near Tonga's Fua'amotu International Airport was announced by the Managing Director of the Scenic Hotel Group, Brendan Taylor in Tonga on 8 August.

Tuesday 9 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 43-year-old man a civil servant from Niutoua has been charged with manslaughter by negligence and driving under the influence of alcohol in a government car, over the death of a female passenger at Lapaha on August 1.

Tuesday 9 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Deputy Police Commander, Taniela Faletau, is currently the Acting Commissioner of Police, effective from August 5 to September 22 following the departure, of Police Commissioner Chris Kelley on August 6.

Tuesday 9 August 2011
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Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
The Prime Minister and Parliament's latest round of wasteful ideas are true signs of "Crisis Management" mentality. They should save the time and money to be spent on this project that looks like "a dog chasing its own tail" show: They are feverishly trying to accomplish something, but actually not getting anything done. - Sione Akemeihakau Mokofisi.
