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Thursday 24 July 2008 2:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A colourful presentation of traditional dance, for the Heilala Cultural Evening featuring the 2008 Miss Heilala Tau'olunga Junior and Mr Heilala Tulafale competitions at the Heilala Village attracted a large crowd of spectators into central Nuku'alofa last night, July 23. Photos by Mary Lyn Fonua
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Wednesday 23 July 2008 6:28pm
Pago Pago, American Samoa : Dealing with "deportees" is as old as the world written history and definitely not just a "national" Tongan issue. However, it is the Tongan approach that makes one wonder where have all the ones with common sense gone. - Mafi ‘o Amerika Samoa Premium content -
Tuesday 22 July 2008 4:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The wedding of Second Lieutenant Hon. Viliami Sione Ngu Takeivulai Tuku'aho and Cassandra Tukuia-A-Purea Vaea was celebrated by members of the Royal Family at the Lord Chamberlain's Office, on Saturday, July 19. Premium content -
Tuesday 22 July 2008 12:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Triathlon competition, a part of the sporting events to celebrate the coronation of King George Tupou V, was held in Nuku'alofa on Saturday July 19. Premium content -
Tuesday 22 July 2008 12:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Thirteen contestants for the Miss Heilala 2008-09 Crown were introduced at an orientation programme at the Heilala Village in central Nuku'alofa yesterday, July 21. Premium content -
Monday 21 July 2008 6:23pm
Pago Pago, American Samoa : Around 2000 artists from 22 Pacific Island countries and territories will celebrate the official opening of the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts tomorrow in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Premium content -
Monday 21 July 2008 12:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Pacific leaders would be flexible about an extension to the agreed deadline for a general election in Fiji, said the Pacific Islands Forum Chairman, Tonga's Prime Minister, Hon. Dr Feleti Sevele. Premium content -
Sunday 20 July 2008 11:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : TONGA has two new princes. On July 19, King George Tupou V elevated the Nobles Tungi and Tu'ipelehake to the rank of Prince. Premium content -
Saturday 19 July 2008 4:26pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Top Models for 2008 are Ane Sereille Vea and Pakieli Havili announced at the grand finale held at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall, on July 17. Premium content -
Friday 18 July 2008 8:49pm
Paris, France : Reporters Without Borders fears the consequences for press freedom of a proposed media law drafted by the military-led interim government and voices its support for Media Council chairman Daryl Tarte, who has condemned the proposal. The new law would create a tribunal to hear appeals on complaints lodged with the council. Premium content -
Friday 18 July 2008 8:23pm
Noumea, New Caledonia : Next time you are about to swallow a mouthful of delicious tuna, spare a thought for the work that goes on behind the scenes to make sure that there really are plenty more fish in the sea. Premium content -
Thursday 17 July 2008 11:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : TONGA Post is releasing a commemorative stamp issue for the Coronation of King George Tupou V, featuring the king in his full coronation regalia. Premium content -
Thursday 17 July 2008 8:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Government is concerned about the plight of hundreds of deportees including convicted criminals and visa over-stayers who now live in Tonga after being deported from countries such as the USA, Australia and New Zealand. Premium content -
Thursday 17 July 2008 5:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Thousands of Tongatapu students gathered at the Teufaiva Stadium this morning for the first mass rehearsal of dances that will be performed on Education Day July 29 in celebration of King George Tupou V's Coronation. Premium content -
Thursday 17 July 2008 12:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Seven Lakalaka, the great historical dances of Tonga, will be performed on Saturday, August 2 at Pangai Lahi during the Coronation Celebration of HM King George V, but they exclude the most famous Lakalaka of all the Tatakamotonga, which apparently the king does not want to see. Premium content -
Thursday 17 July 2008 11:13am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Sangster Saulala, the former General Manager of the Oceania Broadcasting Television (OBN), was discharged on Friday July 11 of sedition and riotous assembly charges relating to the riots of November 16, 2006. Premium content -
Thursday 17 July 2008 9:17am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Lion Liquor company of Ma'ufanga launched a new beer product, Mata Maka Lager last night, July 16 at the Billfish Bar. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 July 2008 9:27pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : From the House, an English translation summary from the Tongan vernacular, by Pesi Fonua.2 comments Premium content -
Wednesday 16 July 2008 8:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Highlights from Tonga's newspapers, June 30-July 10, 2008. An English translation summary by Tevita Fonua. Premium content -
Wednesday 16 July 2008 8:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The noble title Tungi will be bestowed by the king on his nephew Hon. Sitiveni Polule'ulingana Tuku'aho (18), on Saturday, July 19 at the Fua'amotu Royal Residence. Premium content
