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At the end of the first round of the IRB Pacific Cup, both Tonga and Fiji have won their home games but have lost to each other in their away games.

For what it is worth, my point on my last letter to the editor is that at this time in Tonga's development, the priority is economic. Reform is worthless if people are not being able to meet their basic needs.

King George Tupou V, the Commander in Chief of the Tonga Defence Services made his first visit to Taliai Military Camp on March 29. Photos by Pesi Fonua

Mapele Talatala (20) of Ngele'ia was ordered by Police Magistrate Salesi Mafi to appear for trial at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court on May 2.

You got it right Mr. Sanft, the Tonga's budget is pretty much dry. What you and your Demo friends do not seems to see is that regardless of the form of government you insisted of installing in Tonga, it will have to deal with a budget that is pretty much dry. I am not too sure because you and your friends have never been definitive on the type of system you insist on Tonga. But the early indication your Demo system is not going to solve Tonga's problem either. As a matter of fact, the Demo System created Tonga's current problem by forcing the 60%, 70%, and 80% pay raise. And then apply the last straw to break the camel's back when turn around and burn down the businesses that were going to finance this pay raise. -Sione Lousiale Kava

A committee of worldwide experts has taken additional steps leading to the inclusion of two pesticides, endosulfan and tributyl tin compounds, in the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure under the Rotterdam Convention, an international treaty designed to ensure that hazardous chemicals do not endanger human health and the environment.

Peau Vava'u, one of Tonga's two domestic airlines, which due to fire damage to their corporate offices in November 2006 has been grounded, announced today that they will recommence commercial operation on Monday 14 May 2007.

MICHAEL Burling, the top Tongan surfboard rider is making a name for himself in the New Zealand surfing circuit. Last Sunday, March 25, he won one of the four events in the New Zealand Hyundai Longboard Circuit that he was competing in at Port Waikato.

Makatu'unga he lahi ngaahi fetu'utaki mai ki he Tau Malu'i Fonua 'a Tonga 'i he loto tailiili mo e hoha'a, hili 'enau fanongoa ki he ngaahi fakamanamana na'e fai 'e 'Akilisi Pohiva 'a ia 'oku 'asi he ngaahi ongoongo mei tu'apule'anga. 'Oku 'oatu ai heni he Tau Malu'i Fonua 'a Tonga 'a e fanongonongo ko 'eni mo e taumu'a ki he nonga moe ma'uma'uluta 'a e nofo 'a e fonua.