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I hope we as Tongans can appreciate Section 49 of the Constitution as part of the inspired puzzle that keeps "Tonga for Tongans", and that it is not part of some conspiracy engineered by Tupou I to ensure the King is above the law to run-up a mo'ua at a local falekoloa. - Daniel K. Fale

Reports from Tonga's newspapers, January 28-29, 2009. An English translation summary by Tevita Fonua.

With Tonga's inter-island ferry service in a state of near-collapse, Tonga's Navy was called on to help teachers return to school at the start of the first term for 2009.

The Pittsburgh Steelers including Tonga's Chris Kemoeatu won the Super Bowl XLIII NFL Championships triumphing over the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 after a final minute touchdown secured them a record sixth Super Bowl victory on Monday (Tonga time).

Tonga's high electricity tariffs will be reduced this month, returning to the mid-2007 level as the falling cost of diesel fuel is passed on to consumers.

The irony is that democratic form of governments traditionally finds it easier to manage the society and thus operate the system based on the voice of the active minority. The situation in Tonga as stated in your commentary is neither new nor different. However, the danger to democracy is when the active minority translates the "lack of participation" as an instrument to disregard the interest of the silent majority. As there are reasons for one being politically active, equally, there are reasons for one not being active. One may be dissatisfied with his life circumstances, linked it government policies and decision making and choose to be politically active to influence the process in his favour. The other may be satisfied with his life situation linked to the same policies and choose to leave the process of decision making as it is. - ‘Inoke Fotu Hu‘akau

From Tonga to Tampa with stops in Arizona and California - Taitusi Lutui grew into a guard with massive girth and a matching sense of humor who plays a decidedly Tongan brand of football for the Arizona Cardinals, US sports writers are saying on the eve of this year's Super Bowl, noting that in Tonga they watch the Super Bowl on Monday instead of Sunday.

Daniel K. Fale may have been right regarding my interpretation of the Constitution. Mr. Fale pointed out, "the law applies to all "chiefs and commoners." There shall be but one law in Tonga for chiefs and commoners for non-Tongans and Tongans. My problem with this phrase is: Tupou V is neither a chief nor a commoner; he is the King. - Tama Foa

The General Voters Party GVP is cautious about the Communique issued by the Forum Leaders after their Retreat in Port Moresby on Monday 27/1/09.