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Tuesday 26 June 2012 9:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The motion for a Vote of No Confidence in the Prime Minister that was scheduled to be debated in the House tomorrow, June 27, will now be deferred to Thursday, June 28, the Chief Clerk of the House, Sione Tekieki confirmed this afternoon.2 comments
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Tuesday 26 June 2012 9:37am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three People's Representatives who were appointed as Cabinet Ministers in the Government of the Prime Minister, Lord Tu'ivakano, have resigned from Cabinet, the Acting Secretary for Cabinet Alfred Soakai announced late last night, June 25. Premium content -
Monday 25 June 2012 9:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A complete collection of the Matangi Tonga magazine and the 'Eva, Your Guide to Tonga magazine, spanning nearly two decades of printed publication, was presented to the University of the South Pacific Tonga campus library today by the New Zealand High Commissioner HE Dr Jonathan Austin, who said these important records of events are an invaluable historical resource for Tongans. Premium content -
Monday 25 June 2012 9:44pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two brown sculptures erected at the entrance to the newly restructured Vuna Wharf, are the subject of a new catalogue that was launched by the Minister of Tourism Dr Viliami Latu and Professor 'Okusitino Mahina on June 22. -
Monday 25 June 2012 9:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga government will establish a new embassy in Tokyo, Japan, during the coming 2012-13 financial year, following the approval by the Tonga Parliament of a budget of over $5.73 million for running Tonga's nine overseas missions, on Thursday, June 21. From the House, by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Monday 25 June 2012 2:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will have a new national domestic airline, flying by early 2013, the Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Samiu Vaipulu told the Tongan Parliament on Monday, June 18. From the House by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Saturday 23 June 2012 6:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A special farewell service for a Queen Salote College teacher Hon. Sinaitakala Fakafanua who will wed Tonga's Crown Prince in July, was held at the college hall yesterday, June 22, by staff and students. Premium content -
Saturday 23 June 2012 1:17am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Dr Marilyn Meier-Kapavale (48) the noted international concert pianist has died in Australia early this morning after battling a rare form of liver cancer. Marilyn's funeral will be held at the Camden Uniting Church, NSW, on July 3 at 10:00am.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 22 June 2012 11:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Eighteen months ago Tonga introduced its first majority-elected parliament in a move to establish a more democratic system of government. The democratization process has not been smooth and now, at the start of their second parliamentary session, it appears that our elected members are having a very difficult time trying to get the new system to work. . . . this raises another question: Is the motion for a Vote of No Confidence therefore, a Vote of No Confidence in themselves? Editor's Comment by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Friday 22 June 2012 10:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga is one of two countries bidding to host the 2019 Pacific Games for the first time, and expressed its full commitment to Pacific Games Council President and Executive Director that it could ensure a successful games if they are preferred over Tahiti in October. Premium content -
Friday 22 June 2012 1:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three men of Asian origin have been charged with murder in relation to the death of a 44-year-old Nuku'alofa shopkeeper on Friday, June 15. Premium content -
Thursday 21 June 2012 6:21pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new netball program to combat the increasing health problem of non communicable diseases which is the most common causes of deaths annually was launched on June 20, to encourage a more active and healthier lifestyle for all Tongans. Premium content -
Thursday 21 June 2012 6:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A man has been charged for illegally bringing into Tonga USD$20,000 after arriving at Fua'amotu International Airport on Tuesday, June 12 on a flight from Fiji. Premium content -
Thursday 21 June 2012 5:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Police are continuing a homicide investigation into the death of a 44-year-old shopkeeper, a Chinese national, who was found dead in his premises in Railway Road, Nuku'alofa, last Friday evening, June 15. Premium content -
Thursday 21 June 2012 5:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Police today ended a search and rescue phase for two Australian sailors who remain missing after their yacht Navillus was wrecked off Late Island last week, but a further search and recovery investigation will be made along neighbouring coastal areas. Premium content -
Thursday 21 June 2012 12:16pm
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil : "Equity, dignity, happiness, sustainability – these are all fundamental to our lives but absent in the GDP," Helen Clark said today. "Progress needs to be defined and measured in a way which accounts for the broader picture of human development and its context." Premium content -
Wednesday 20 June 2012 4:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After a difficult landing on Late Island yesterday, a nine man Tongan search party is returning home this afternoon after conducting a land search for two Australian sailors who remain missing after their yacht Navillus was wrecked off the island on Thursday night last week. Premium content -
Tuesday 19 June 2012 4:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A letter with a motion for a Vote of No Confidence in the Prime Minister was presented to the Speaker of the Tongan Parliament, Lord Lasike, yesterday, June 18, the Chief Clerk of the House, Sione Tekiteki confirmed this afternoon.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 18 June 2012 11:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two Friendly Islands Triathlon triathletes, 'Alo Fe'iloakitau and Kantaro Oishi qualified at the 2012 Goto Nagasaki International Triathlon, Japan yesterday, June 17. Premium content -
Monday 18 June 2012 6:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Recognising a health crisis that is reducing the life expectancy of both men and women in Tonga, the Ministry of Health has partnered with the Ministry of Sports and Tonga's Netball Association in a new programme that aims to encourage healthier and more active lifestyles for people of all ages. Premium content
