Results for Politics

I am grateful to contributors to the column from Tamafoa, Finau and Latu to Mangisi, Mahina, Haouli, Helu, Uata and recently Mariner for such enlightened discussions of the current state of Tonga. Working in a culturally diverse society like Australia, I have come across two groups whose problems seemed to be much more magnified than others: Firstly, those who have distinct culture, history, geographical locality and yet without a recognized state such as the Kurdish.

A group of about 20 people who marched to the Prime Minister's office in Nuku'’alofa today waving Freedom banners were stopped outside the door, and asked to write a letter expressing their concerns.

As we struggle for political change, it is clear; we are far from where we ought to be. -TamaFoa

I refer to Tama Foa's previous article "Negotiations can save heartache of violence...‚ in which the writer criticized Laki Niu's recent political campaign. Perhaps, Tama Foa is a little misguided but let me see if I can illustrate the point more clearly. -Jason Faletau

What Laki Niu is doing, is what a lot of Tongans have been talking about in Faikava's!! Expressing their frustrations and anger towards a government's way of rule but not taking action.

The two former People's Representatives who were appointed to the Tongan Cabinet in March have rejected claims that they had done nothing for the people.

The smell of victory for the PSA and the public servants must be sweet and delightful and at best, a means but not the end. Is it too soon to rejoice or is it too soon to lament?

Tonga's first registered political party, known as PEDPIN, says its registration this month was a step toward good governance and accountability in the kingdom.

The Shoreline Protest March, that was schedules for May 21 has been postponed again to May 26, and the march organizers have decided not to camp outside the Palace.