The legality of parliament's voting on a very important motion and two reform bills legalizing Political Reform has become an issue that the Tonga Legislative Assembly has to address in order for the proposed political reform and the November 25 parliamentary general election to proceed. ...It wasn't that the House didn't know what they were doing. It is clear from the minutes that members were fully aware that they were passing an amendment that had not been drafted. They were also aware that they did not understand the bills and had not debated them before raising their hands in unison. In the Minutes, People's Reps 'Akilisi Pohiva and 'Isileli Pulu are on record saying that it was most unusual for the House to pass bills without even understanding the bills and the proposed amendment, but they both expressed their trust in the Minister of Justice and the Cabinet to go ahead and draft good bills. EDITOR'S COMMENT By Pesi Fonua.
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Sunday 13 June 2010
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Sunday 13 June 2010
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Sydney, Australia
The principles of mode of operation for democratic form of government such as transparency, accountability, fair distribution of power and check-and-balance were all taken out of the reform agenda in the last five years. The reform agenda has been dominated by the PRs quest for power. When power is all that you strive for, the only way to succeed is to sacrifice the other principles of democracy as mentioned. The people of Tonga well deserved a public apology from its parliament. - 'Inoke Fotu Hu'akau.
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Sunday 13 June 2010
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Apia, Samoa
The 'Ikale Tahi will launched its campaign for the IRB Pacific Nations Cup this afternoon, June 12, (Samoan time) when it will play the Manu Samoa at Apia Park.
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Saturday 12 June 2010
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Auckland, New Zealand
Six contestants for the Miss Tonga-New Zealand title will make their first appearance tonight, June 12, in a 'Sarong Night' at the Fale Pasifiki at the University of Auckland.
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Friday 11 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 42-year-old Customs Officer Tevita Pati Kata was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for the importation and possession of 17.6 kilos of methamphetamine worth NZD$17-18 million, during the largest drug bust of this kind in Tonga, in September last year.
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Friday 11 June 2010
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Economic growth will be on the top of the Tongan government's working agenda during the next financial year, HM King George Tupou V said when he opened the Tongan Legislative Assembly's 2010 session yesterday, June 10.
Thursday 10 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Nuku'alofa businesswoman Naoko Matahira Afeaki (51) passed away at her residence in Kolofo'ou on Wednesday, June 9 after a battle with cancer.
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Wednesday 9 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two mothers received an immediate sentence of two and a half years imprisonment each on May 31, after fraudulently cashing around $4,700 out of a stolen cheque of $11,326 from their employer E. M. Jones Ltd, in order to cover up a shortage in sales.
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Wednesday 9 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two men have been charged with armed robbery where two persons were held at gunpoint and robbed of their cash at Tu'imatamoana Wharf on May 29.
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Wednesday 9 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Chathams Pacific's small aircraft have been cleared to resume service to the outer island of Niuatoputapu after Tonga's Minister of Transport lifted the suspension on June 8, and flights to the outer island are anticipated to resume this week.
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Wednesday 9 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga has remained without an Attorney General for over a month now following the resignation of John Cauchi on April 30, 2010.
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Wednesday 9 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Preliminary Inquiry for the Shipping Corporation of Polynesia Ltd and four other persons, who have been charged with various offences over the loss of lives in the MV Princess Ashika sinking last year, will be held on July 21 at the Fasi Magistrate's Court.
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Wednesday 9 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Hon. 'Inoke Tongaleva Ngongokilitoto Luani (22) was appointed to the hereditary noble title, Luani at the Free Wesleyan Church at Malapo on May 27.
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Tuesday 8 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Sefo Nginingini, a Tongan Master Shipman who chartered a 43m cargo vessel, the MV Sitka and came to Tonga in March to help provide an inter islands ferry service following the sinking of the Princess Ashika, is fighting an up-hill battle to keep the service running.
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Monday 7 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Forum for Discussion on how to educate the Tongan public about the function of parliament, government and the law, and Tonga's political reform, was hosted by the Kolofo'ou Development Committee at the International Dateline Hotel on Friday, May 28.
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Monday 7 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 25-year-old soldier was sentenced to four years imprisonment on June 4 for the attempted rape and indecent assault of a young woman in Tofoa in January earlier this year.
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Monday 7 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga High School's 63rd Anniversary Celebration was marked on Friday, June 4 with a commemoration service followed by an afternoon of colourful traditional dancing by students who performed Tau'olunga, Me'etu'upaki and Ma'ulu'ulu.
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Friday 4 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's National U-20 Rugby Team is competing in the International Rugby Board IRB Junior World Cup 2010 to be held in Argentina, starting on June 5-17.
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Friday 4 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A program offered by the Women and Children Crisis Centre to empower Inspiring Young Women Leaders was launched at the WCCC office at Fanga on May 31.
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Friday 4 June 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Isitolo Maka, the Head Coach for the national rugby team, the 'Ikale Tahi, announced a 30-members squad for the Pacific Nations Cup on Tuesday June 1.
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