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A Ha'ateiho man in his 60's reportedly shot himself after shooting and wounding his wife and a young man in a drunken rage, early on Sunday morning April 6.

Highlights from Tonga's newspapers, March 27-April 3, 2008. An English translation summary by Tevita Fonua.

Carl Sanft in his letter forgot to include "Legality" as another pillar of good governance. We all know how slow government machinery works - but every action Must be according to the law. Lawful means cannot be ignored to expedite work - government work is not the business arena where the bottom line is the balance of an account. - Tuitokaloto Taufa

From the various letters in your column referring to the allegation of misuse by the Minister of Tourism, T$3000.00 of Government fund, it is hard to give value and express worthiness, to the insinuation by its proponents, that the Government lacked transparency, justice and integrity in its decision. The facts and information that correlates with this issue, as expounded by the local media and which is public knowledge, prompts my conclusion, that the resolution by Government, was, right, fair and just. - Carl Sanft

Na'e fai ha fakamaama mei he Chief Scientist onboard the Rearch Vessel (R/V) Kilo Moana. Ko e me'a leva 'oku fai ki ai e hoha'a he 'oku mo'oni 'a e vivili 'a e Tama Foa' 'oku mahino nai ki he kakai 'o e fonua' 'a e nunu'a kapau 'e fehalaaki e ma'u' 'o hange koia kuo tuku mai a Paula 'i he paenga ni. - Siosiua Moimoiangaha

The Tonga Broadcasting Commission TBC stopped broadcasting all campaigning programs of candidates for the April General Election on the evening of Wednesday April 2, according to one of the candidates.

Tonga's Miss Galaxy Queen Pageant for 2008 will be held on August 6-8 following the celebrations of HM King George V's Coronation.

A former U.N. procurement official was sentenced to 8 years and one month in prison on Tuesday for helping a friend secure at least $50 million in contracts in return for financial favors including a luxury apartment.

A New Zealander will be Tonga's new Police Commander, the Ministry of Police, Prisons and Fire Services announced on April 2, stating they had not found a suitable local candidate.