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Friday 19 February 2010
Tofoa,Tongatapu
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Tuesday 16 February 2010
Canterbury, United Kingdom
I would like to extend my sincere commiserations to the family of Professor Futa Helu, the nation of Tonga and the large number of people worldwide, who valued and were inspired by his life story, life work and extensive writings. Professor Helu's impact and influence extended not only through his school and university that pioneered new methods and encouraged more critical values in Tonga, but also worldwide through all the scholars who had the privilege to share conversation with him and be influenced by his sharp and engaged scholarship. -Dr Mike Poltorak
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Sunday 14 February 2010
San Francisco, USA
According to a statement made by the Minister for Information and Communications, Hon. 'Eseta Fusitu'a, on February 11, 2010; the construction of a new Olovaha in Japan "was delayed for three years because of protests and objections from Mr Uliti Uata . . .," a member of parliament from Ha'apai. -Siosaia Fatani.
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Tuesday 9 February 2010
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
This is a show to make the public believe government is actually doing something about corruption. Government doesn't help rugby league and the local players, and those that do help within the approved authority of the law are not even given one ounce of assistance. - Siosaia Moehau.
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Tuesday 9 February 2010
USA
Kole atu mu'a kia Minisita 'Eseta Fusitu'a ke 'ofa mai 'o fai ha fakamatala fakapotopoto 'o fakatatau ki hono poto mo e taukei ngaue kuo ne ma'u. Ko 'ene 'ita he 'eke ange 'e he faiongoongo kiai felave'i mo e Kalauni 'o e Tu'i hono toe fakafoki ke fakangingila mei Pilitania, kapau ne ne fai mo ne 'oange 'a e tali totonu he 'ikai toe fiu 'eke 'e he faiongoongo mei muli ka ko e 'atunga ia 'enau heliaki mo e holi ke kofukofu'i e ngaahi fakamatala, kuopau ke vakili ia 'ehe taha faiongoongo he ko 'ene ngaue ia ke 'eke me'a 'oku 'ikai ke fakapapau'i mo 'eke me'a 'oku fakangalingali koe'uhi ka ne tuku atu he ongoongo 'a e mo'oni mo e totonu ki he kakai.-Faletonga
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Tuesday 9 February 2010
Pago Pago, American Samoa
I was a young student at 'Atenisi when it was in Kolofo'ou. I have been a great admirer of Futa since Atenisi Institute was relocated to a block away from my family's resident in Kolomotu'a. -Sione Lousiale Kava
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Sunday 7 February 2010
Hanover, USA
Futa Helu was an extraordinary person, a strong and compassionate teacher. I first met him when I brought a group of Dartmouth College students to study the music of Tonga for three months in 1973.
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Friday 5 February 2010
Pago Pago, American Samoa
It has been said that , "if it looks like a duck, walk like a duck and quack like a duck, more than likely, it is a duck". Incompetence in any language and form is still incompetence.
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Saturday 30 January 2010
Pangai, Ha'apai
Both the MV Pulupaki and the MV Punalei are now tied up at the wharf here in Pangai, Ha'apai. The report from crew members of the MV Punalei is that "It almost sank" before the MV Pulupaki towed it into Ha'apai. It appears that there are serious problems with this vessel.
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Wednesday 27 January 2010
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
I want to thank you for your efforts in producing an online news service. I read with great interest the many articles you have published in particular dealing with the environment. Your coverage of the Ashika tragedy has been extensive, thought provoking and informative. It has given us insight into your government and its people. -Don Mark
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Wednesday 27 January 2010
UK
'Oku ou poupou ki he takeover ko'eni 'e he puleanga 'a e 'akapulu 'i Tonga kae tuku ki he Minisita Pa'anga, Afualo Matoto ke ne tataki 'etau teuteu ki he World Cup 'o e 2011. Ko e ngaahi uhinga eni. -matatoluatupou
Tuesday 19 January 2010
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The true colours of Tonga's People's Representatives came to light during the debate in Tonga's quest for a new and more democratic system of government... Editor's Comment, by Pesi Fonua.
Sunday 10 January 2010
Pagopago, American Samoa
'Oku 'ikai ke fakapapau'i mai 'e he Fa'ahi Fakapolitikale ko e Temokalati (Democracy) 'oku ne lava 'o solova 'a e palopalema mo e to nounou kotoa 'a ha Fonua. Ko e fa'ahi Politikale Fakalangi pe 'i Hevani tene lava. Ko e tefito'i fakakaukau 'oku taukave'i 'e he Temokalati ia ko 'ene malava ke fakamalohi'i ha Pule'anga mo hono kau taki kuo fili ke nau ha'isia ki honau fatongia ki he kakai 'o e fonua.
Tuesday 22 December 2009
San Diego-California, USA
'Oku 'I ai 'a e faka'apa'apa lahi atu ki he Mafi 'o Amerika Samoa mo 'eku malie'ia 'i he kaveinga 'oku ne lave ki ai. - Lou 'Uhila
Sunday 20 December 2009
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Kuo 'omai hotau tala pea tuku mai mo e siate folau ki he liukava fakahisitolia 'i hotau fonua ni. Kuo finangalo 'a Tupou ke tuku mai ki hono kakai ke nau fili e kapiteni, kau 'ofisa pea mo e toenga 'o e kauvaka ke nau fakalele hotau vakaa. 'Oku 'i ai e tu'amelie he kuo tau kau he pue 'o e temokalati ka 'oku hange pe 'oku kei fai pe "tu'atamaki ki he taunga he fu'u tavahi". -Samiu Sika
Friday 18 December 2009
Pago Pago, American Samoa
'Oku 'i ai 'eku tui lahi 'e fehangahangai a Tonga mo e palopalema lahi ka 'ikai fakapotopoto mo ma'a pea mahino ki he kakai 'o e fonua hano solova 'e he Pule'anga 'a e fakatamaki mo e fakamamahi ne hoko mo kei 'o hake 'e he Princess Ashika. -Mafi 'o Amerika Samoa.
Wednesday 16 December 2009
Kailua-Kona-Hawaii, USA
Kataki pe mu'a ka e hao atu 'eku lave faka'osi pe 'eni ki he tohi 'a Posoa Finau 'oku pehe, "Tuku 'a e fakamole space mo e kai pinati fakaveve." 'Oku ha 'i he Talanga 'i he lea faka-Tonga. -'Aisea Tu'akihekolo Tu'ikolovatu
Sunday 13 December 2009
Sydney, Australia
Kataki pe kae fakaa'u atu 'a e ki'i fakamaama ko'eni kia 'Aisea Tu'ikolovatu ko e 'uhinga ko e toe heke holo 'oku lau ki ai. Sea hange ko 'eku lau kimu'a, 'oku fu'u fakamole space 'aupito 'a e me'a 'oku 'uhinga kiai. Tuku ke u toe fakamole space atu hono tala atu "Ko e fu'u me'a motu'a pe ia" 'oku tau 'osi 'ilo'i hono faito'o ko e to'o 'a e kau faihala ki tu'a mo kumi ha kakai ke nau fai lelei'i hono fua honau ngaahi fatongia. Ko e toe heke holo ha 'oku ke 'au'au pinati ki ai? -Soa Finau
Sunday 13 December 2009
Hihifo, Niuatoputapu
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
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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