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Monday 12 August 2019 8:20pm
Cambridge-MA, USA : Digital technology has transformed how we communicate, commute, shop, learn, and entertain ourselves. But the current problems afflicting social media are a perfect example of what can happen when uniform rules are imposed with no regard for social context and evolved behaviors. The rich and variegated patterns of communication that exist off-line have been replaced by scripted, standardized, and limited modes of communication on platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. As a result, the nuances of face-to-face communication, and of news mediated by trusted outlets, have been obliterated. Efforts to “connect the world” with technology have created a morass of propaganda, disinformation, hate speech, and bullying. By Daron Acemoglu. -
Monday 12 August 2019 7:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A search is being carried out for a woman who was reported missing at sea off ‘Eua on Sunday, August 11.
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Monday 12 August 2019 7:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Australia has come away with 13 of the 14 titles at the Oceania Junior Table Tennis Championships held in Tonga at ‘Atele Indoor Stadium on 7 – 10 August. By Eleanor Gee Premium content -
Monday 12 August 2019 7:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Paula Naitoko (59) had his case adjourned for two-weeks after it was mentioned at the Fasi Magistrate’s Court on August 12. Premium content -
Monday 12 August 2019 7:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Multi-national militaries have come together for the 2019 Tafakula Exercise held on Tongatapu from August 12-24, focusing on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training scenarios. Premium content -
Friday 9 August 2019 8:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Nurses at Vaiola Hospital impressed the World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with their singing during a ceremony to welcome him this morning, 9 August, so much, that he invited them to Geneva, Switzerland next year.1 comment -
Friday 9 August 2019 7:44pm
Apia, Samoa : Tonga's National Meteorological Service needs reforming in order to manage an increasing number of climate related hazards and projects, 'Ofa Fa'anunu, told the 5th Pacific Meteorological Council meeting in Samoa this week, when he presented Tonga's country report. Premium content -
Friday 9 August 2019 6:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Paula Naitoko (59) was ordered to be released on bail but under very tough conditions after a hearing at the Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa on August 9. Premium content -
Thursday 8 August 2019 7:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Friendship, fun and fine football were all on display as Tonga Under 19 Women hosted Australia’s Westfield Junior Matildas in a historic international at the Tonga Football Academy on Tongatapu today. Premium content -
Thursday 8 August 2019 6:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new classroom building for Takuilau College was handed over by the Government of Japan on August 8. Premium content -
Thursday 8 August 2019 6:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Training is being held at Vailoa Hospital to update medical staff on endoscopy, a non surgical procedure used to examine one's digestive tract. Premium content -
Thursday 8 August 2019 6:28pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Tevita Funaki is the newly appointment Chairperson of the Pacific Business Trust in New Zealand. Premium content -
Thursday 8 August 2019 6:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A search has been called off for Tatakamotonga youth, Toupili Finau (19) who went missing missing at sea after swimming at Fua’amotu on July 29. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 August 2019 8:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Oceania Junior Table Tennis Championships opened on August 7 with teams from six countries meeting at the ‘Atele Indoor Stadium. By Linny Folau. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 August 2019 8:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Australia’s Westfield Junior Matildas team U16 will take on Tonga’s National Women’s team U19 in a friendly game in Tonga on Thursday, 8 August, kicking off at 1:00 pm, at the Tonga Football Academy in Veitongo. By Eleanor Gee. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 August 2019 8:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Some Tongans with serious heart conditions may miss out on life changing heart surgery, because medical staff at Vaiola Hospital have been unable to contact them by telephone. Dr Loutoa Poese today urged missing patients, who had been identified with heart conditions, to contact the clinic urgently, because the Open Heart International team arrives from Australia soon. -
Wednesday 7 August 2019 7:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Anthony Seuseu is the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer for Digicel Tonga for a period up to three-years. -
Wednesday 7 August 2019 5:16am
New York, USA : In last year’s Pathways for Peace report – the result of a joint study by the United Nations and the World Bank – UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world is facing a “dramatic resurgence” of conflict, which has caused immense human suffering and significantly undermined global order. If the world is to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – and protect millions of people from deadly violence – urgent action must be taken to reverse this trend. By Rachel Locke and David Steven. -
Tuesday 6 August 2019 8:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Legislative Assembly 2019 session will resume sitting on Monday, August 12 after they were unable to form a quorum yesterday. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 August 2019 8:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Friendly Islands Satellite Communications Ltd (Tongasat) will have to pay further security of $35,000 pa'anga to the Supreme Court, before their appeal against a ruling of the former Lord Chief Justice may be heard. Premium content
