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The point is that in every action that the Government of Tonga takes it must be accountable and transparent. If it is not ...– this mere shortfall alone will inhibit the rebuilding of our beloved country and society. -Viliami Lakasi

Mr. Viliami Lakasi questions the validity, and the "repayment terms" of the Government loan to Shoreline in his letter (Jan. 31, 2007). Perhaps in good times Mr. Lakasi's inquiry could be viewed with interest. But in view of what happened on November, 16, 2006, I would say Mr. Lakasi is on the insensitive side. - Sione Ake Mokofisi

The Tongan Government will at the end of February begin its pre-selection process of labourers from around the country who are interested in applying for New Zealand's seasonal labour scheme.

The public has this week been moving through the ghost town of central Nuku'alofa after most of the restrictions on the flow of traffic into the CBD were lifted on Monday January 22. Photos by Linny Folau

The Tongan Government'’s Reconstruction Committee will hold a workshop beginning tomorrow to brief local businesses, the community and all other relevant counterparts on the proposed reconstruction plan for the capital Nuku'alofa.

‘Oku ou tokanga’i ‘i he ngaahi lukuluku fakakaukau ‘oku fakahoko ‘i he vahaope ni ‘oku kei ta’emahino pe ‘a e anga ‘etau lau ki he tu’unga ‘o e Pule’anga ‘o Tonga. Ko e haa ‘a e tu’unga faka ‘Otua ‘o ha Pule’anga ‘o tatau pe pe ko e Pule’anga ‘Amelika pe ‘Aositeleelia pe Nu’u Sila pe ko e Pule’anga Kongo pe ko fee fua? ‘Oku ‘asi mei he ngaahi taalanga kuo fakahoko ha ongo mui’i maea fakakaukau ‘e ua ‘oku fai ai ‘a e fefuusiaki. Ko e ‘uluaki, ko ha ni’ihi ‘a ia ‘oku maatu’aki e’a ‘enau ta’efiemaalie ki he Pule’anga Tonga ‘o nau feinga ke fakae’a ‘a e kovi ‘a e Pule’anga. - Rev. Ma‘afu Palu

Tolerance is a good cornerstone on which to build human relationships. ...The way to happiness can become contentious when one fails to respect the religious beliefs of others. 'Atulouaki Lasitani

Tongans choose to respect and love their monarchy not because they are just royal but they represent what God himself has put in place it is the reason we respect them Tonga'’s democracy is built on sacrifice and loyalty, Tongans have always cherished their rights has a free people. - Andrew Fifita

The Tongan government injected $2 million into the Shoreline Power company to pay its fuel bills and prop it up following the destruction of its head office in the November 16 riots, it was revealed today. The government will now have to raise an estimated $60 million to buy back its power generation facility from Shoreline Power. By Pesi Fonua.