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Wednesday 11 March 2015 3:42pm
: A jury trial from April 13-17 in Vava'u will hear an election petition filed against Hon ‘Etuate Lavulavu, the Minister for Infrastructure and Vava’u No.16 People’s Representative to Parliament for alleged illegal practices and bribery.
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Wednesday 11 March 2015 3:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga A were narrowly defeated by Samoa 30 - 28 in their first game of the 2015 Pacific Challenge Cup. Premium content -
Tuesday 10 March 2015 9:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : “How is the new government?” It's a question that most Tongans and people interested in the region are asking these days. Editor’s Comment by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Tuesday 10 March 2015 5:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga government's decision to ratify UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) was welcomed by Tongan women's rights advocate 'Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki who was in New York for the announcement at the UN last night, where there were lots of accolades for Tonga.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 10 March 2015 5:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Supreme Court : The Prime Minister Hon ‘Akilisi Pohiva will pay costs to the former Prime Minster Lord Tu’ivakano, HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita and two other respondents after an unsuccessful criminal appeal, at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 9 March 2015 10:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Government of the Kingdom of Tonga announced this evening in a statement that it has agreed to ratify the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) after lengthy and thorough discussions in Cabinet last week, on Wednesday 4 and Friday 6 March 2015. The decision comes as a breakthrough for Tonga's women's organisations who have been seeking government's consent for two decades.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 9 March 2015 10:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Increasing women’s leadership and equitable political representation was the message under a Tongan theme Make it Happen, Women in Parliament which marked the International Women’s Day on March 8 in Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Monday 9 March 2015 10:12pm
Suva, Fiji : Scientists for the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) are trying to develop a breadfruit (Mae) that is more productive and climate resistant. Premium content -
Monday 9 March 2015 10:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga A will play Samoa A tomorrow March 10, at the opening of the World Rugby Pacific Challenge in Suva, Fiji. Premium content -
Monday 9 March 2015 2:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Stunning landscapes around Tonga’s newest volcanic island have attracted sightseers and adventurers. Photos by GP Orbassano.1 comment -
Sunday 8 March 2015 2:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Although Free Trade Agreements with trading partners provide opportunities for market access for Pacific Islands products, generally businesses in Tonga lack awareness of the rules, says Viliame Rova who facilitated a workshop this week in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Saturday 7 March 2015 11:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : One of Tonga’s most successful traditional craftsmen, Sitiveni Fehoko believes that Tonga’s handicrafts are the best in the Pacific and have the potential of being a significant export for Tonga. He is passing on his skills of carving to disadvantaged youth. -
Friday 6 March 2015 10:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Lord Tu’iha’ateiho was fined $2,500 pa’anga on one charge of possession of a firearm, a .22 automatic pistol without a license, today at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court. Premium content -
Friday 6 March 2015 9:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An election petition filed against Samiu Vaipulu the former Deputy Prime Minister and current Vava’u No.15 People’s Representative to Parliament was withdrawn this morning, at the Nuku’alofa Supreme Court. Premium content -
Friday 6 March 2015 12:44pm
Sendal, Japan : World leaders and decision-makers from more than 100 countries will gather later this month in Sendai, Japan, to finalize a new global framework for disaster risk reduction which will replace the 2005 Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA). The stakes could not be higher, especially for the countries of Asia and the Pacific - by far the most disaster-prone region in the world. Premium content -
Thursday 5 March 2015 9:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An aspiring Tongan ballerina Eliana Vaha’i (13) from Utah, is preparing to perform in Tonga this year for the King’s coronation. Premium content -
Thursday 5 March 2015 8:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A claim that the New Zealand Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) has been collecting email, phone and social media communications from Pacific Islands since 2009 and sharing mass data with the "Five Eyes" surveillance alliance of electronic eavesdropping agencies from New Zealand, USA, UK, Canada and Australia, has stirred up a mixed reaction from Pacific leaders today.1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 5 March 2015 6:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Superintendent Steve Caldwell of the New Zealand Police is expected to become Tonga’s new Police Commissioner before the end of the month, when his contract is finalised. Premium content -
Thursday 5 March 2015 5:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Production of five new Tongan coins demoninations to mark the upcoming coronation of HM King Tupou VI in July, began in Canberra on Wednesday, March 4. Premium content -
Wednesday 4 March 2015 6:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s domestic MA60 aircraft gifted from China has been leased by the Government of Tonga to an unnamed group including MP Samiu Vaipulu, although nothing has been confirmed as to when it will start operation as an airline. Premium content
