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The letter submitted to Parliament by the Democratic Party asking for a ‘vote of no confidence’ in the performance of the PM contains the following points: 1. That the PM reshuffled his ministers once, twice or thrice; 2. That he was not chosen by the people; and 3. That he was unreliable. What? Is that it? - Senolita Swan

Late Island's coastline is rugged for landing by large boats, but a dinghy could find a suitable landing place on the northern shorelines. I was stranded on Late Island for a week with two Vava'u strangers as guides when I was 18 years old. - Sione Ake-mei-hakau Mokofisi.

I am writing to you to see if your school would be interested in twinning with my school as part of the “Olympic Spirit” in preparation for the upcoming Olympics. I thought it would be great for our children to see where the athletes have come from and learn about their culture and lives. - Dave Rogers, Burscough Priory Science College.

"Project Revival" is intended to support Tonga's private sector, because it is very weak. Total exports is only around $US22 million a year. Income from Tourism is probably around $40 million a year etc. We need to increase it by supporting what is happening in Tonga at the moment. – Semisi Pone.

It did not shock me that the Forum Secretariat reported last week that there is a crisis in Tonga, but we are so lucky the IMF has given Tonga a grant of $9m to help us through the next 6-12 months. But we have to think now of what to do about the current economic situation. We can easily make $10 million/yr from rootcrops, $10 million/yr from tourism, $10 million/year from squash and maybe $5 million/yr from bananas if we are lucky. We can try increasing fish export. We can also substitute imported fruits with local fruits. These can all be achieved within the next 5 years. – Semisi Pone.

A sense of déjà vu came over me when I heard of the government's decision to impose on Vava'u a one-overseas-shipping service. People understand that competition will determine the costs of services. The farcical explanation given by the Acting PM for the one-shipping service policy is not only laughable, it is downright insulting. - Tuitokaloto Fakatakatau Taufa.

Another peoples' power uprising and another tyrant takes off with his tail between his legs. This time it's Muammar Gaddafi. But it's too late. The Gaddafis failed to read the writing on the wall. Next stop for them is the International Criminal Court - if they are lucky! – Rajend Naidu.

Hi ai a e He, Hi ai a e He Tonga E, Tonga E, tu'u 'o va'inga mokomoko pe Hi ai a e He, Hi ai a e He Ikuna pe Ikuna'i te tau fiefia pe Hi ai a e He, Hi ai a e He Ko e va'inga keta fakaha ho ta anga'i tangata Hi ai a e He, Hi ai a e He Malohi, Fo'i pe Mahanga, Te u kei Tonga pe ki he ngata'anga. Hi ai a e He, Tonga. – Mafi 'o Amelika Samoa.

Since the appointment of Commander Chris Kelley, and based on public perception of his impeccable performance, he has been instrumental in restoring both local and overseas faith in local law and order - the foundation that must be laid before any society can talk prosperity. - E.L. Saafi.