Tonga prides itself as the only sovereign country in the South Pacific that was never colonised, and therefore in the 21st century we should have been able to claim the title of the most politically mature, vibrant and stable country in the region. But we are far from it. So what went wrong? Editor's Comment, by Pesi Fonua
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Tuesday 28 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Monday 27 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Police Magistrate Peau Pifeleti this morning announced that there is a case against Noble Lasike on an alleged rape charge.
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Monday 27 March 2006
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Melbourne, Australia
It was disheartening to learn that someone has apparently given the above residence to Latufuipeka. This beautiful residence ought to be designated as the official residence of the Prime Minister of Tonga. - Sione Tapana Mangisi
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Friday 24 March 2006
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Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Privy Council this morning, March 24 approved the restructuring of government ministries, for a leaner government with 14 ministries to replace the existing 16 ministries on July 1.
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Friday 24 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV yesterday morning, March 23, made his first public appearance in Tonga this year when he made a speech at the openeing of Vaiola Hospital's new wing, but the 87-year-old monarch who has been infirm, appeared to become distressed during the ceremony and was taken away by his concerned attendants.
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Friday 24 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific, Professor Anthony Tarr said in Nuku‘alofa on Tuesday, March 21, that a plan to expand the USP Tonga Center was currently being discussed by USP and the government of Tonga.
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Thursday 23 March 2006
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Kolofo'ou, Tonga
'Olive Ramanlal has good reasons to be alarmed by the presence of the Secretary of the Human Rights and Democracy Movement in Tonga, Mr. 'Akilisi Pohiva with two cameramen, outside her gate. In the late 1990's and in 2000, particularly during the seizure of the Chaudhury Government in Fiji, Mr. Pohiva pointed to the unrest there and talked up the threat posed by Asian immigrants here. - Electricity Consumer
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Wednesday 22 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A two-day National Youth Summit of youth from ten Pacific Island countries was officially launched in Nuku‘alofa yesterday, March 21.
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Wednesday 22 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The preliminary inquiry of Hon. Lasike on criminal charge of rape ended in the Nuku...alofa Magistrate's Court on Monday, March 20.
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Tuesday 21 March 2006
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Suva, Fiji
Although the Pacific has experienced conflicts and will likely do so in the future, democracy will prevail and grow much stronger in the region, believes Peter Forau, the Deputy Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. By Mary Lyn Fonua.
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Friday 17 March 2006
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Auckland, New Zealand
Tonga has just won the 2006 Pacific Cup rugby league tournament in Auckland and this must be a delight to all Tongans. Malo ‘aupito to the administrators, the coach and officials and to the players too. The team has definitely lived up to its name Mate Ma‘a Tonga. - Sailosi Finau
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Friday 17 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Three Bangladeshi nationals who arrived in Tonga last August after paying a businessman who promised them good jobs, higher salaries and a better life, had their dreams shattered when they found out the reality. The three told Matangi Tonga Online that they had run away from a Tongan employer who had beaten them and locked them up in her Nuku'alofa home, where they made roti and samosa to sell to schools, and occasionally sewed clothes, including police uniforms.
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Thursday 16 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A by-election to elect two new Noble's Representatives to the Tonga Legislative Assembly has been set for March 30.
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Wednesday 15 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Residents of the scattered Ha‘apai islands in central Tonga at the best of times find it difficult to make wireless contact with the outside world, but on February 26, Ha‘apai made history when an Amateur Radio Operator, Paul Kidd of Lifuka spoke to astronaut, Bill McArthur of the International Space Station as it passed over Tonga. By Pesi Fonua
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Wednesday 15 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tongan noble Lasike appeared in the Nuku‘alofa Magistrate's Court today at the beginning of a preliminary inquiry on a charge of rape of an employee at a motel he has ownership in.
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Wednesday 15 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa ,Tonga
Pangi Puloka 33 appeared in the Nuku‘alofa Magistrate's Court today charged with the importation of two kilograms of marijuana to Tonga from Fiji last month.
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Wednesday 15 March 2006
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
"Ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you," the Tonga Minister responsible for Women's Affairs, Hon. Cecil Cocker, told a Prayer Breakfast that was held on March 8, 2006, to mark International Women's Day in Tonga.
Wednesday 15 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The books of the alumni are properly audited and approved by the AGM every year. We look forward to this year's AGM which will be held in the US and hosted by the Alumni of Salt Lake City in their hometown. - Viliami Ika
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Tuesday 14 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa ,Tonga
The 80th anniversary of Tonga's Queen Salote College was celebrated on March 13 with the laying of wreaths at the royal tomb of the late Queen Salote Tupou III at Mala...ekula, in Nuku'alofa, followed by a feast and the cutting of a birthday cake. Photos by Linny Folau
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Monday 13 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's local news media, during the past week has featured a letter writing Ping Pong match between the Talaki and Radio Nuku‘alofa, and the Kele'a over the high cost of electricity and Shoreline's highly paid executives.
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