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A second Tonga Court of Appeal Session for 2010 began at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court today, October 4, for one week to hear nine appeal cases, including one by a former Minister of Transport, Paul Karalus.

Unfortunately, many people, especially women and children in Tonga, think that it is normal to be beaten up, but it is time to change this attitude, the Acting Co-ordinator of the Tonga National Centre for Women and Children, 'Eleni Mone said this week. Sunday, October 3, 2010

The closure of the Tongan parliament on Thursday, September 30 was a historical and a memorable event for Tonga but was not celebrated with the usual fanfare for the closing of the annual session.

His Majesty the King George Tupou V has issued the Writs of Election yesterday Thursday 30th September, 2010 which confirmed the Legislative Assembly General Election to be held on 25th November, 2010.

It's been 135 years since modern Tonga was introduced to the world of politics, business, religion, and education. Haven't we gotten just one qualified judge? It is time to break the mold. We must eliminate the flawed idea that only Papalangis are capable of being smart, intellectual, honest, and trustworthy. The longer we keep our lot in an inferior status, the longer we will deny ourselves the opportunities to excel. - Sione Akemeihakau Mokofisi.

A Tonga Defence Services 33 member rugby team, including officials, will compete in the Pacific Nations Military Rugby tournament in Canberra, Australia on October 14-23.

Tonga's Legislative Assembly will close today, September 30, for the last time under the current government.

With only three weeks left until candidates register for the Tonga General Election set for November 25, it is expected that some high level public servants will resign their posts in order to stand for election to parliament.

Fraud offences in excess of $5.5 million pa'anga were reported to the Tonga Police in the first six months of the year, Police Commander, Chris Kelley.