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Two memorial headstones were unveiled in Hihifo yesterday morning commemorating the nine people who died in the tsunami that ravaged the outer island of Niuatoputapu, a year ago on September 30. Photos by Jessica Patolo

Tonga's Christchurch Earthquake Appeal fund has collected $839,957 pa'anga to date with more cash donations expected to be raised in a second national radiothon appeal to be held on Thursday, September 29 in Nuku'alofa.

Tonga's new inter island ferry the MV 'Otuanga'ofa left Japan on September 27 on its way to Tonga where it is expected to arrive in Nuku'alofa on October 15. Photos by Takai Palei.

The 2010 Vava'u Regatta Festival from September 22-25, attacted 30 yachts, bringing many visitors to Vava'u last week. Photos by Sione Vuki

In a Statementon September 25 Michael Fennell, President of the Commonwealth Games Federation said there had been significant progress in preparing the Village for arrival of teams. However, he said there is still much to be done, and is fair to say that there have been many challenges for those countries that arrived in Delhi early, as the Village was not completely ready for use. - Commonwealth Games Federation

Tonga's new Chief Justice Hon Michael Dishington Scott started his new position at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court today, Monday September 27.

I would encourage P. A. Langi to contact me directly to provide me with all of the facts so that I can look into this matter. Certainly if the claims made in the letter are accurate, that would not represent an adequate level of service, but it is not possible for the company to properly respond or to take remedial action if we are not made aware of all of the facts. - Lusaene 'Aho.

WHITE 'Faka-Sepitema' today, September 22, in Tonga saw hundreds of women members of the Church of Tonga dressed in white, gathering for their annual roll call. The women lay preachers answered their call at the Free Church of Tonga located across from the Royal Tombs and the Church of Tonga Hou'eiki at Kilikali on Fatafehi Road on this special day held once a year.

The Kingdom of Tonga has given notice that it wishes to terminate the joint venture agreement supporting the weekly Air New Zealand service connecting Nuku'alofa and 'Apia with Los Angeles. The service will be suspended at the end of January 2011.