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My name is Alilia Molitika and I was wondering where are we able to get hold of the blue ribbons? - Sione Molitika

Princess Ashika left in agony Near and far, never in the history Puatalefusi waited like a dream Fifth of August sealed the deal I am worthy, not to be seen Worthless Seaworthy, tales of my destiny Let it be Let it sail on the deep blue sea - Piliniuote Tu‘ipulotu Fifita

Is it possible that the ship's disaster was due to the century-old mystery of "rogue waves?" For centuries sailors and scientists have not figured out how to predict rogue waves, and how to prepare for them. It is theorized that two collided waves formed a rogue wave with such monstrous force, which few ships could survive encountering a tall wall of water slamming them from any side, and without warning. - Sione A. Mokofisi

My younger brother died at sea many years ago and not a day comes by without me thinking about this brother. I can feel for the victims and the survivors and their families. My condolences to all. This has got to be one of the saddest day for Tonga. - Mafi ‘o Amerika Samoa

'Oku toki mahino mamalie mai heni 'a e to'onga mo'ui 'oku tau mo'ua kotoa ai ko e 'ai'ai noa'ia 'o 'ai ai 'eni ki he mole 'o e mo'ui ha fu'u kakai tokolahi. Ko hono mo'oni 'oku fele 'a e ngaahi tafa'aki 'oku fu'u fiema'u ke fai sio ki ai, tokolahi kitautolu 'oku tau pehe loto pe Fefe nai kapau na'e? Fefe nai kapau na'e toe fakapotopotoange 'a e kau kumi vaka mahino mai ne fu'u ngaue mo 'ilo lahi ki ai 'a e minista Paul Karalus, ko e ha me'a 'oku toe kehe ai 'a e kumi vaka mo ha'o kumi me'alele. Sio ki he hisitolia 'o e vaka ne kumi, me'a ne ngaahi, fakafo'ou, ko e ha ngaahi me'a 'oku fiema'u ke fakalelei'i kimu'a pea toki fai hano fakakaukau'i pe'e 'aonga ke kumi fakatatau ki he tukunga 'oku 'iai 'ae vaka mo hoto ivi fakapa'anga. Pea pehe ai ke ongo'i 'eke kau tama ko 'ena na'a nau kau hono alea'i 'oe vaka he 'oku mole ha'amou pa'anga ai. - Lou 'Uhila

Tuku mu'a kihe motu'a tu'a ko kita ke fai atu ha ki'i fk-hoha'a tu'a fekau'aki pea mo e fk-tamaki na'e hoko ki he Pilinisesi Ashika 'i he potu tahi Ha'apai. Ko e ta 'oku ongo ki he loto 'o e tangata pea mo e fefine kotoa pe si'i 'otu Tonga. Ka e tautau tefito ki si'i ngaahi famili kuo huki tonu ai 'a e fk-tamaki kuo hoko. 'O mole ai ha mo'ui si'onau ngaahi famili he fk-tamaki ne hoko. - S.Taufa

Although the sinking of the Princess Ashika was an accident, I still want to express the fact that this is one example of how the Government of Tonga fail to do what's in the best interests of its people. - Siosaia Fatani

I am so disgusted that the captain call the Main Island for help and took no measure to warn the passengers or get them on top deck before this ill fated piece of trash vessel went under. - Maika Tatafu

I was very saddened to hear of the terrible ferry tragedy in Tonga and have since been following the details via Tonga Online. - Sally-Ann Wilson