Since the tsunami came to Niuatoputapu we are very blessed on the island to recwive much assistance from abroad. Not just from foreign countries and organisations but also from many individuals who have given their money and their effort. I would like to thank with all my heart everyone, and make mention of those I do know. - Paea Fifita
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Sunday 13 December 2009
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Hihifo, Niuatoputapu
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Sunday 13 December 2009
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Auckland, New Zealad
I am pleased and encouraged to see our government talking to the Cubans about health. -Sefita Hao'uli
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Sunday 6 December 2009
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Auckland, New Zealand
The lack of interest in the tender from the Shipping Corporation of Polynesia is understandable. -Sefita Hao'uli
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Friday 4 December 2009
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
I believe Mr. Tu'ikolovatu has the right to speak his opinion but his judgement on the 'Ikale Tahi's performance is rather formless. We all have high expectations of our team because we know they can perform far better than the previous results. - Samiu Sika
Friday 4 December 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
It is a great thing to have David Campese in the Tonga Rugby Union but I think Tonga needs more than just Campo's magic to be successful. 'Ikale Tahi's recent thrashing by Ireland A 48-19 (with 7 tries) and Scotland A 38-7 (with 5 tries) is a testament that Tonga Rugby needs many miracle interventions. - 'Aisea T. Tu'ikolovatu
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Tuesday 24 November 2009
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Honolulu, Hawaii
Firstly, I would like to congratulate the Honorable 'Akau'ola and the office of the Honorable Prime Minister Sevele for organising the "Tonga Renewable Energy Road Map" that were held in Vava'u this past week. It is satisfying for this one Humble Tongan to see this kind of gathering and especially the discussions of "Renewable Energy Planning" and all the Renewable Energy Innovation that was discussed at the TERM. -MTTuaileva
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Monday 23 November 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
I noted with interest a letter to the editor which raised issues and concerns surrounding the energy conference held in Vava'u and the planed offshore energy buoy system we are working to test next year. I would like to briefly address a few of these concerns. -Johnny Kraczek
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Monday 23 November 2009
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Salt Lake City-Utah, USA
'Akau'ola wishes to get his cake and eat it, too: He likes endless publicity about himself, but he does not want questions from the media about what he's doing (in public service) at the expense of the public. -Sione A. Mokofisi
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Sunday 22 November 2009
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Bringing the Tonga energy roadmap to the table as a priority issue is a significant and positive step by government and thank you for the comprehensive coverage. - Sefita Hao'uli
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Sunday 22 November 2009
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Please ask both editors of the critical letters to contact me and offer their advice or criticism of how Government is dealing with a fundamental issue that relates to all the people of the Kingdom and what they think is the best way to deal with these issues. I personally believe we can all contribute to solving this problem but let's do it properly and not through the political realm of the media. - 'Akau'ola
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Saturday 21 November 2009
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Salt Lake City-Utah, USA
Besides being puzzled by the remarkable scientific pronouncements by PM Dr. Sevele and Renewable Energy Coordinator, 'Akau'ola in Vava'u (10 donors . . . 19 Nov 2009), this journalist was also alarmed by the popularity of the Princess Ashika wreckage video showing back in Nuku'alofa. -Sione A. Mokofisi
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Friday 13 November 2009
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Pago Pago, American Samoa
The fact that Mokofisi seems to forget is that it is one thing to have a "God given rights" and it is another issue all together to exercise these rights. Tonga's women realize that they have the "right to choose" their actions but will not be able to choose the consequences of these choices. -Sione Lousiale Kava
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Friday 13 November 2009
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Salt Lake City-Utah, USA
Economist Mr. Daniel K. Fale's rationalization (Tonga's land law . . . 05 Nov 2009) is a typical Tongan male excuse in denying women their "God-given rights" to own land in Tonga.-Sione A. Mokofisi
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Wednesday 11 November 2009
New Zealand, Auckland
I entered into this debate to point out that the CEDAW vote in parliament was nothing more than a weathervane and that there is adequate evidence to warrant concern for the future of Tongan women in Tonga. The responses from some of your scribes have done little to change my view in fact I'm even more convinced that the paradigm shift required is made more difficult by the Daniel K Fale's of this world. - Sefita Hao'uli
Wednesday 11 November 2009
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Auckland, New Zealand
I thank all contributors and respect all commentaries express in MT Online in regards to CEDAW convention and in particular to the decision made by the House of Legislative on the issue. This debate seems spinning and moving no where. What I was thinking the major reason is our 'Attitude' towards our own interpretation on the issue and 'reaction' to the decision made by the House. - Viliami Tiseli
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Sunday 8 November 2009
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Tofoa, Tongatapu
eading responses to the Parliament of Tonga's decision of CEDAW at Matangi Tonga attracts one to think deeper and dig deep about our modern cultures, where Christianity is the cornerstone of our nation's foundation. If our nation has no reservations other than 100% compliance with all articles of CEDAW, our government has whole heartedly won my support. -Kisione Taufa
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Saturday 7 November 2009
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Pago Pago, American Samoa
A city was burnt and lives lost to force a more democratic Tonga. But now the Demo-Movement leaders will not ratify the CEDAW.
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Tuesday 20 October 2009
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Auckland, New Zealand
On the Tongan watermelon dilemma, your correspondent Sione Mokofisi of the US posed: Isn't there something wrong with this picture? Short supply of watermelons in NZ; high prices at the marketplace; but there is excess supply in Tonga ready to be shipped. -Sefita Hao'uli
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Monday 19 October 2009
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Salt Lake City, USA
The price of watermelons, or any commodity, has lots to do with everything in trade, and in international commerce. Changes in prices can send ripple effects around the world. -Sione A. Mokofisi
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Thursday 15 October 2009
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Auckland, New Zealand
Like your correspondent Sione Mokofisi from the US, I too would like to see more trade between Tonga and NZ and especially our agricultural exports. It will offer an opportunity for both countries to mitigate what is now a long-running multi-million dollar imbalance in favour of New Zealand. That's a commonly held fact which backgrounds the trade discussions between NZ and Tonga over the years. Which is why I'm surprised at the claims of a trade barrier and price-control policies restricting inflows of Tongan watermelons.- Sefita Hao'uli
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