The importation of aircrafts and aircraft parts to Tonga will be exempted from excise tariff, Tonga's government Information Unit announced this afternoon.
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Thursday 27 March 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Thursday 27 March 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new brochure called the 'Kingdom of Tonga Visitors' Guide 2008' was launched today as part of the preparations by the Ministry of Tourism to cater for the visitors that will be attending the King's Coronation in August.
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Thursday 27 March 2008
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Pape'ete, Tahiti
A strike at one of French Polynesia's two public television stations is being pursued over the showing of a seven-minute pornographic film.
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Thursday 27 March 2008
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Suva, Fiji
A leading Fiji human rights group has launched a fierce attack on Foreign Minister Winston Peters, claiming he was trying to"curry favour" with New Zealand's"media empire" in an election year.
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Wednesday 26 March 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Nautilus Minerals Inc. started the first stage of its mineral exploration for high-grade minerals in Tongan waters today.
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Wednesday 26 March 2008
USA
With the gavel being dropped and the decision to have the Minister of Tourism work without pay for three months, one can only wonder whether this whole process was "just", and if there was real justice in the process. - Tama Foa
Wednesday 26 March 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Nuku‘alofa experienced dark overcast skies this morning as thunderstorms dumped above average rainfall, flooding roads and homes in low-lying areas in just 24 hours.
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Tuesday 25 March 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
‘Akanete Lauti, the former Director of the Friendly Islands Human Rights and Democracy Movement, who resigned in order to run in the April General Election, is disappointed with the decision that an assessment will be done to determine her comeback.
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Tuesday 25 March 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A combined Pacific Youth Camp attracted 600 participants to Nuku'alofa during the Easter weekend.
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Tuesday 25 March 2008
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Durban, South Africa
On his first day with the Sharks, 'Epi Taione was named in the 26 man squad to tour Australia and New Zealand on their five match Vodacom Super 14 away trip, which gets underway next week with their first match against the Reds.
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Tuesday 25 March 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Highlights from Tonga's newspapers, March 17-20, 2008. An English translation summary by Tevita Fonua.
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Tuesday 25 March 2008
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Suva, Fiji
Former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says people in power can see the media as racist because of its criticism of their policies.
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Tuesday 25 March 2008
New Zealand
I am proud to say that the Hon. Minister of Tourism Fineasi Funaki is my tokoua since our late paternal grandmothers were sisters. I wish I had the opportunity to give him a brotherly advise that could have prevented the issues at hand. My advice would have been to deposit the check in the department's account and loan the department the amount they needed from his own personal account to expedite the availability of the petty cash funds. - ‘Aisea Tu‘ikolovatu
Tuesday 25 March 2008
Australia
I always support the US system of Government's 'separation of power and restricted over lapse', despite the fact that there are still some fragments lying around to collect. That system cannot be healthy or work in all forms of government but it can test any governing body's competency; prevent maladministration and provide fair ruling procedure. - Sam ‘Anamanu
Tuesday 25 March 2008
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Wellington, New Zealand
Until recently, especially during the Cold War, New Zealand and Australia saw the Pacific pretty much as an area of their own particular interest. Things have changed. Has New Zealand's policy changed in response? Does it need to? By Gerald McGhie
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Monday 24 March 2008
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Durban, South Africa
'Ikale Tahi rugby player, 'Epeli Taione arrived in Durban, South Africa on Sunday, March 23 to join the Durban Sharks in their 2008 Super 14 campaign.
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Monday 24 March 2008
USA
Ko e me'a malie foki ko e felafoaki he 'oku ma'u ai 'a e ngaahi fakakaukau fo'ou mo e ngaahi faka'uhinga kehe kehe 'o hange koia kuo fai ki ai e lave' 'a ia ko e fakaanga'i mo poupu'i 'a e fakamaau kuo fai 'e he PM. 'Oku ou poupou 100% ki he tu'utu'uni kuo fakahoko' he 'oku 'osi 'i ai pe 'a e konisenisi 'o e tangata takitaha ke ne 'ilo pe na'e faihala pe 'ikai pea 'oku tau'ataaina pe 'a e tangata koia ke fakafisi pe 'ikai kapau 'oku tukuange ki ai ke fili pe 'e fakafisi. - Siosaia Moimoiangaha
Monday 24 March 2008
UK
The Prime Minister of Tonga explained to us all the meaning of "One rule for the rich and one rule for the poor" when he was interviewed by Katalina Tohi regarding the Auditor General's Final Report re: Corruption allegation against the Minister of Tourism. - Senolita Swan
Sunday 23 March 2008
San Francisco,California, USA
In regard to your article, "Tongan Cabinet Minister ordered to work in bondage " on March 20 2008, one of the reasons why the Prime Minister is ordering Hon. Fineasi Funaki " to work without pay for three months " is that " his practice was illegal." - Siosaia Fatani
Saturday 22 March 2008
San Mateo, California, USA
After reading your report of the penalty dealt by the Prime Minister to the Minister of Tourism for breaking the law; it seems the good ol' boy fraternity-network is alive and well in our humble kingdom. At least the perception is so. If the current leaders in Tonga cannot recognize nor acknowledge the face of corruption when confronted by it, can we expect accountability or transparency from them? After observing the handling of the investigation from the start to the concluding announcement by the PM, it makes an outside observer wonder if the leaders of Tonga have the ability to reflect on their actions of justice. - ‘Alipate Sanft
