U. S. Navy Admiral Timothy J. Keating, on a first visit to Tonga since taking command of the U.S. Pacific Command in March, last night expressed his thanks and gratitude to Tonga who has a second contingent of troops deployed in Iraq.
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Tuesday 18 September 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Monday 10 September 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Royal Palace, home of the Tongan royal family for about 140 years has lost its tower, temporarily, while it undergoes some restoration work.
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Thursday 6 September 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A goodwill visit to Tonga this week by high-level Chinese legislators was the first from China's Congress.
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Monday 27 August 2007
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Apia, Samoa
The 13th South Pacific Games was officially opened in Apia, Samoa yesterday, August 25.
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Friday 24 August 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Three Tongan People's Representatives joined a special Bridge of Peace Ceremony conducted by peace volunteers from the Universal Peace Federation, at the Korean House Restaurant, in Nuku'alofa last night, August 23.
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Thursday 23 August 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Queen Salote College sixth former, 'Akanesi Kaufusi, has won the logo competition for the 38th Pacific Islands Forum meeting to be held in Tonga in October.
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Wednesday 22 August 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The funeral of Mosese Taulupe Aleamotu'a, the Broadcast Controller for Tonfon Television will be held on Monday August 27. Taulupe (41) a father of nine, died suddenly on August 19.
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Monday 20 August 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Mosese Taulupe Aleamotu'a (41) the Broadcast Controller for Tonfon Television died suddenly yesterday afternoon, August 19.
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Thursday 16 August 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Amelia Latuniua Taumoepeau-Tupou was laid to rest at the Mala'e'aloa Cemetery, this morning August 16, following a funeral service at the FWC Centenary Church in Nuku'alofa, attended by HM King George V and the Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata'aho and members of Tonga's royal family.
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Monday 13 August 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Amelia Latuniua Taumoepeau-Tupou (62) passed away at the Vaiola Hospital, in Nuku'alofa yesterday, August 12, after an illness. A sister of the Queen Mother, her death comes less than three weeks after the loss of another sister Kalolaine Lataifalefehi Fakafanua on July 26.
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Tuesday 7 August 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tineka Scott, serving with the New Zealand Police in Tonga, made a catch on Saturday that could put her name in the world record books. "It was never going to get away," said Tineka, after landing a 38.4 kg Giant Trevally.
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Thursday 2 August 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
If it rains during a celebration, Tongans refer to it as a blessing from heaven, so when it poured down with rain all day yesterday during the birthday celebration of the new King, HM George Tupou V, it was said that Nuku'alofa was overflowing with blessings.
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Monday 30 July 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King George Tupou V will celebrate his 59th birthday on the new date, August 1, for the first time a public holiday for Tonga.
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Friday 27 July 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Disappointed but not discouraged was the mixed feeling of the Tongan Rugby star, Tevita Vaikona (32) when he was not selected for the 'Ikale Tahi 2007 World Cup team to play in France during September and October.
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Thursday 26 July 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Hundreds of Tonga High School students and ex-students celebrated the 60th anniversary of their school by parading through central Nuku'alofa this morning.
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Thursday 19 July 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Highly-acclaimed Tongan artist Filipe Tohi is hoping to contribute his artistic talent to the reconstruction of the Nuku'alofa central business area if asked to do so.
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Wednesday 18 July 2007
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Auckland, New Zealand
'Etita, Fakamolemole ka e hao atu mu'a 'ete ki'i fakakaukau ki he fe'auhi Galaxy 'i ho'o kolomu. Kuo lahi e laulea ki he natula 'o e fe'auhi ni 'o 'ikai ke fenapasi mo e taumu'a ngaue (objective) 'a e kulupu ni. 'Oku ou faka'apa'apa lahi ki he tui .'a Moimoiangaha pea 'oku 'i ai pe 'ene totonu ki ai. Kaikehe 'i he senituli sivilaise ni, kuo faka'apa'apa'i fakamamani lahi ai 'a e totonu 'a e tangata (human rights) pea 'oku kau ai 'a Tonga. -Telesia Finau
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Wednesday 18 July 2007
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Suva, Fiji
The prestigious Commonwealth Vision Awards, jointly organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association, encourages the making of short films on Commonwealth and international issues.
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Friday 13 July 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
One of the colourful events to celebrate the birthday of HRH Crown Prince Tupouto'a Lavaka was a float parade along Hala Taufa'ahau and Hala Vuna yesterday morning, July 12.
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Thursday 12 July 2007
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga faces a challenging time of reconstruction and reconciliation, as well as the individual challenges faced by Tongans, HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita told the opening of the 12th Tonga Research Association Conference in Nuku'alofa on Wednesday morning.
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