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Thursday 3 October 2013 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s coral reefs in most parts are phenomenal and healthy but there are places where they are damaged, said a Chief Scientist who was concerned with the low number of large fish due to overfishing and recommended more marine protected areas with tougher fishing regulations to ensure damaged reefs recovery and bring back more fish.
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Wednesday 2 October 2013 9:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Fifita ‘Ofa (34) a mother who is charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of her 14-year-old daughter had her bail extended to appear on October 14, at the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court. Premium content -
Wednesday 2 October 2013 3:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan soldiers serving in Afghanistan have been criticized in US media reports this week, following a military investigation into security failures at Camp Bastion during an attack by Taliban insurgents last year.3 comments -
Wednesday 2 October 2013 3:15pm
New York, USA : Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon has invited Pacific Island Forum leaders to a Climate Summit he will host in September 2014, reminding them that Pacific Islands are among those that contribute least to global warming, "yet suffer most". Premium content -
Wednesday 2 October 2013 9:15am
New York, USA : Tonga's Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano was discharged from New York's Bellevue Hospital today (NY time 1 October 2013). Premium content -
Tuesday 1 October 2013 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga has been left without a resident Head of State or a Prime Minister for weeks. Premium content -
Tuesday 1 October 2013 6:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Nuku'alofa magistrate has committed the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga Lord Tu’iha’ateiho for trial at the Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa, on a charge of possession of a firearm without a license. Premium content -
Tuesday 1 October 2013 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Breast cancer remains the leading cancer among women in Tonga, where four have died this year due to a disease that is treatable if caught early, Dr 'Ana 'Akau'ola said today at the launch of 'Pink October' for public awareness, when she encouraged women to come forward with their symptoms when they appear. Premium content -
Tuesday 1 October 2013 4:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Prime Minister Lord Tu‘ivakano who remains in New York's Bellevue Hospital is reported to be “doing well” after a cardiac emergency at the weekend. Premium content -
Tuesday 1 October 2013 2:16pm
Washington DC, USA : The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on September 30 approved a US$2.15 million grant to the Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) to help ensure safety and security oversight in the aviation sector in Pacific Island Countries. Premium content -
Tuesday 1 October 2013 1:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A short strong tremor was felt in Nuku'alofa this morning but no damage has been reported. The USGS Earthquake Information Center recorded a deep M5.4 earthquake centred 38km north east of Nuku'alofa at a local time of 11:41am. Premium content -
Monday 30 September 2013 9:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Twenty-three Tongan graduates, including current fruit pickers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme to New Zealand, received their National Certificate in Horticulture during an inaugural graduation ceremony held last week, at the Tonga Maritime Polytechnic Institute compound in ‘Anana, Tonga. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Monday 30 September 2013 5:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano, was admitted to hospital in New York for an emergency procedure late on the night of Saturday 28 September after suffering from acute chest pains. [updated] Premium content -
Monday 30 September 2013 11:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The publisher and editor of a weekly newspaper Kele’a was ordered by the Chief Justice to pay a total of $5,000 fines for contempt of court, at the Supreme Court in Nuku‘alofa on September 26. Premium content -
Monday 30 September 2013 11:15am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Thirty Tongans suffering from cardiac diseases and defects received lifesaving cardiac operations from an Australian team of medical professionals at Vaiola Hospital in September.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 30 September 2013 11:15am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan women alumni of the Community Education Training Centre last week celebrated the 50th Golden Anniversary of a service that has helped to develop the skills of many Pacific Islands women. Premium content -
Monday 30 September 2013 11:00am
Tamuning, Guam : Strengthening the independence and transparency of audit institutions in the Pacific Islands, and promoting stronger public financial reporting, are among a new set of objectives for auditing heads in the region. Premium content -
Friday 27 September 2013 6:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Asian Development Bank ADB is providing a USD$4.5 million grant to finance Tonga's efforts to achieve fiscal stability and to improve its long-term economic growth prospects. Premium content -
Friday 27 September 2013 6:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 15 year diplomatic relationship between the People's Republic of China and Tonga had resulted in fruitful cooperation and development, which included the gift of an MA60 aircraft to Tonga, the Chinese Ambassador to Tonga HE Mr Wang Donghua said last night, September 26.1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 26 September 2013 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HRH Princess Pilolevu officially opened the 16th Pasifika Medical Association Conference at the Fa'onelua Convention Centre, Nuku'alofa on Tuesday evening, 24 September. Premium content
