The 'Ikale Tahi's participation in the Rugby World Cup 2011 "is not in doubt", the International Rugby Board stated yesterday, 24 August, after seeking "urgent assurance" from Tonga's Prime Minister that there had been no government interference in the composition of the board.
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Thursday 25 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Monday 22 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Bob Tuckey, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of the Tonga Rugby Union Board, resigned suddenly on Saturday 20 August, apparently after a disagreement with head coach 'Isitolo Maka over the selection of former 'Ikale Tahi captain, Nili Latu, and against a background of parliamentary interference in the countdown to the Rugby World Cup.
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Sunday 21 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
About 30 Tongan seamen have lost their jobs because Singaporean registered ships had rejected their seamanship certificates issued by the Tonga Maritime Polytechnical Institute, the Minister for Training, Employment, Youth and Sports, the Hon. Fe'ao Vakata told parliament on Tuesday, 16 August.
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Thursday 18 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Six candidates all men, have registered today for the September 15 by-election for Tongatapu 9 constituency in Nuku'alofa.
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Thursday 18 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Bill to terminate the government's contribution to the Retirement Fund Scheme for Public Servants was unanimously voted for by the Tongan Legislative Assembly 10-0 on Monday, 15 August.
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Friday 12 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
During the last sitting of the Tongan Parliament on 28 July, before it went out for a one week break, it struggled to find its footing, to keep the proceedings in order and to make definite decisions. From the House, Minute No. 19, July 29, 2011.
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Tuesday 9 August 2011
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Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
The Prime Minister and Parliament's latest round of wasteful ideas are true signs of "Crisis Management" mentality. They should save the time and money to be spent on this project that looks like "a dog chasing its own tail" show: They are feverishly trying to accomplish something, but actually not getting anything done. - Sione Akemeihakau Mokofisi.
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Monday 8 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga'sLegislative Assembly is adjourned again this week until further notice as directed by the Acting Speaker of Parliament Lord Tu'i'afitu.
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Sunday 7 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's parliament has formed a new parliamentary committee to look at how the Nuku'alofa Development Corporation (NDC) administered and spent a $118 million pa'anga loan from China to reconstruct central Nuku'alofa after it was destroyed in riots on 16 November 2006. From the House by Pesi Fonua.
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Friday 5 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tongan parliament continues to have procedural problems, with members not following the Rules of Procedure of the Tonga Legislative Assembly. On July 26 a muddled call for the resignation of the Speaker was just another example. - From the House, by Pesi Fonua
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Friday 5 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Legislative Assembly was adjourned this week until Monday August 8 to allow members of parliament to work on regulations and bills handed down from Parliament for consideration by various Standing Committees.
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Friday 5 August 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A by-election to elect a new People's Representative for Tongatapu No. 9 will be held on September 15, the Electoral Supervisor Pita Vuki told Matangi Tonga Online on August 3.
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Wednesday 3 August 2011
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Mu'a,Tongatapu
The Kingdom of Tonga can now say goodbye to a transparent, publicly trusted and efficiently run Police Ministry when Commissioner Chris Kelley leaves on Friday 5th, August 2011. - Daniel K. Fale.
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Wednesday 27 July 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A By-election would be held soon to elect a new People's Representative for Tongatapu 9, the Electoral Supervisor, Pita Vuki told Matangi Tonga Online on July 26.
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Sunday 24 July 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A bill for the establishment of a Neiafu Royal Town Council will be debated in the Whole House Committee of the Tongan Parliament when it reconvenes next week, after a similar bill for Nuku'alofa town council was earlier rejected.
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Monday 18 July 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A two-weeks long Tonga Parliamentary tour 2011 has concluded but the house remains adjourned for the whole of this week to allow members of parliament to draft reports of their findings from their visits to their constituencies.
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Sunday 17 July 2011
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Salt Lake City, UtahUSA
Lets be honest on why do rich nations offer financial aid to poor ones: "They are given for political gains coveted by the richer countries." In diplomatic terms, they call it "national interests." - Sione Akemeihakau Mokofisi.
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Saturday 9 July 2011
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Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
"No More Loans" is irresponsible financial planning. Loans are not the problem; they are essential to financing operations and services. High overhead costs and a top-heavy labor force are the culprits. Reduce the size of government, cutting waste and corrupted practices will provide better services for the people, thus growing the business sector to create more jobs for more people to pay more taxes. Sione Akemeihakau Mokofisi.
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Friday 8 July 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tongan Parliament is currently adjourned for two weeks for the Annual Parliamentary tour that allows parliamentarians to return to their elected constituencies, throughout Tongatapu and the outer islands.
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Thursday 9 June 2011
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
On their first day of sitting after the opening of parliament the House pledged its support to the king in a Letter of Reply to the Speech from the Throne. After that all the members received $2000 laptops, but some members complained that they didnt know how to use computers. The Prime Minister adjourned the sitting so they could all go and whine outside. From the House, a translation and summary of parliament. Minute no. 4, June 7, 2011. By Pesi Fonua.
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