Sione Posesi Bloomfield (35), graduated with a Masters Degree from Harvard University at the school's annual graduation day on June 4.
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Thursday 18 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Atenisi Institute was in full celebration mode yesterday afternoon to mark the 75th birthday of its founder Professor, 'Ilaisa Futa 'i Ha'angana Helu with traditional feasting and dancing. Photos by Linny Folau

Wednesday 17 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Celebrating the 75th birthday of Professor 'Ilaisa Futa 'i Ha'angana Helu and and his life and work, six overseas academics, including one Tongan, were inducted as Fellows of the 'Atenisi University in a special ceremony attended by the Prime Minister Hon. Dr Feleti Sevele, on June 16.

Wednesday 17 June 2009
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Manila, Philippines
The Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Board of Directors has approved the allocation of $3.4 billion in additional funds to help developing member countries (DMCs) respond to the global economic crisis.

Tuesday 16 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Members wanted to break the law so that they could be issued with licences to harvest and export sea cucumbers. From the House. Minute No. 2, June 8, 2009. Premium Content.

Tuesday 16 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Jean Marie Tupou (21) has entered the 2009 Miss Heilala Pageant as Miss Tonga Visitors Bureau and so far is the only local entry.

Tuesday 16 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
THE COOK Islands National Football Team defeated the Tonga National Football Team 2-1 on Saturday, June 13 at the Football Academy, 'Atele.

Tuesday 16 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Hon 'Alipate Tu'ivanuavou Vaea was appointed to the hereditary noble title, Vaea, at the family residence Kaitangi, in Nuku'alofa at midnight Saturday, June 13.

Sunday 14 June 2009
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Houma,Tongatapu
About a thousand people gathered at the village of Houma, in central Tongatapu for the funeral of the late Baron Vaea of Houma, yesterday, June 13, in sunny but cool weather.
Photos by Pesi Fonua and Linny Folau

Saturday 13 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The funeral of Baron Vaea of Houma was held at the Kolomanatau Cemetery, Houma at 11 am today, June 13. Photos by Pesi Fonua

Saturday 13 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Fiji kicked off their ANZ Pacific Nations Cup 2009 campaign with a convincing victory over Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi at the Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa this afternoon, June 13.

Friday 12 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's National Football Team came to a 1 all draw with the Cook Islands National Football Team in their first of two international matches held at the National Centre in Atele on June 11.

Friday 12 June 2009
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Houma, Tongatapu
Houma village was bustling with activities as various Ha'a and clans paid tributes with the presentation of food and koloa, fine mats, tapa cloth and other cultural materials, today in the final day of preparation for the funeral of the late Baron Vaea, noble of Houma.

Friday 12 June 2009
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Australia
Australia is on a mission. Come August when it hosts the Pacific Islands Forum it's looking to announce another feather in its free trade cap, that of the Pacific.

Friday 12 June 2009
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USA
Kapau 'oku tau kumi ki he lelei tahá, 'e 'ikai kovi nai ke kau mo e palemiá he fili 'e he kakaii?

Thursday 11 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Seventeen licenses have been issued to sea cucumbers operators to fish, process and export dried beche-de-mers from Tonga for the 2009 season, which runs from April 1 until the end of September.

Thursday 11 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An inter-island passenger ferry the MV Princess Ashika is due to arrive in Tonga from Fiji on Friday, June 12 to replace the old MV Olovaha. The Managing Director of the Shipping Corporation of Polynesia Ltd., John Jonesse, said the vessel that was built in Japan, had been operating in Fiji for some years and is in good condition

Thursday 11 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The names of the Tongan and Fijian National Rugby Teams were announced this afternoon in preparation for Round One of the ANZ Pacific Nations Cup 2009 at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuky'alofa, on Saturday, June 13.

Thursday 11 June 2009
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Auckland, New Zealand
You have been uncomfortable with the push to implement the changes and never mind the consequences. This report shares your long-held view and congratulations. I am particularly impressed that the Commission recognized the need for a more informed electorate and that our communities need to be better informed so that they can better anticipate the changes and its impact on their lives. The wider concern over land tenure is a welcome surprise at this late stage. - Sefita Hao'uli

Wednesday 10 June 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's National Football Team will take on the Cook Islands National Team in two international matches this week at the National Academy in 'Atele, Tongatapu.
