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Rodney Katoa Holani 22, was given a two year suspended sentence and banned from driving for three years, by Chief Justice Gordon Ward at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court on March 3 for reckless driving which resulted in the death of Pauline Fatongia Fineanganofo (48).

Starting in July heads of Tonga's government departments will be required to sign a working contract with government, setting out the duration of their service and their salaries.

Tonga may not be in the good books of the USA with regards to its human rights record, but it is definitely a treasured partner of the USA in its war against terrorism.

Previously, I asked the question what is a true Tongan? or what have we inherited? and had the opportunity to read the many comments, concerns and views sent in by many Matangi Tonga readers. It is amazing to see that so many people do care and want the best for both the country and the people. Its is healthy to question, comment and express a view that will not only challenge our thoughts but our hearts, spirits and values that we cherish as Tongans. - Andrew Fifita J.P.

A funding crisis has led to the cancellation of the new 2004 school program planned by the 'Unuaki 'o Tonga Royal Institute, also known as the UNITEC Tonga Royal Institute UTRI. Dr Makafalani Tatafu, the director, said that the Institute would not be able to offer the Foundation Level Form 7 and the technical courses that he announced in December 2003, in affiliation with UNITEC New Zealand.

The Tonga Development Bank will allocate a $2.5 million fund to be made available for loans to squash growers this year, according to the bank's Commercial Loans Manager, Simi Sefanaia.

'Alani Taione, a self-proclaimed Media Activist, from New Zealand, is the first person to be charged under Tonga's controversial new Newspaper Act.

Oh dear! Tonga is in such a sad state, I can almost hear everyone crying with frustration. - P. Woodward

It is very interesting how the US Ambassador elaborates the uniqueness of Tonga in his previous ABC radio interview.- A. Tu'i