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Wednesday 3 November 2004 11:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat will have a FJ$27 million Budget for 2005.
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Tuesday 2 November 2004 4:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Black Pearl Suites holiday accommodation was officially opened by the Princess Regent, Princess Pilolevu, on November 1 at Sopu 'o Taufa, toward the western end of the Nuku'alofa waterfront. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 November 2004 12:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga College marked its 122nd birthday with a week of celebrations and the opening by the Princess Regent, Princess Pilolevu Tuita, of the $1.1 million pa‘anga Lopaukamea complex at Manamo‘ui on October 30. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 November 2004 9:45am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 50 party attendants competed in two categories for the Sexiest Costumes and the Best Dressed. The Sexiest Dress was won by Ted, "the Pacific Blond Goddess" and the Best Dressed was won by Amy Goubeaud, "the Trashy Princess". Premium content -
Monday 1 November 2004 4:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : MPs expressed their concerns regarding the National Reserve Bank of Tonga such as their concern that the Minister of Finance is one of the governors of the Reserve Bank which forced the Minister of Finance to clarify their misunderstandings over the Reserve Bank funds and how they may be allocated. From the House, Minute No. 68, Wednesday 27 October 2004 Premium content -
Friday 29 October 2004 11:30am
South Africa : I would like to thank your readership for their great response on my request for Rugby Talent. I think they have unearthed a few future stars and hopefully these players will develop and shine for Tonga in the 2007 World Cup, helping Tonga to take it's rightful place as one of the most respected teams in the world. -Pieter du Tiot -
Thursday 28 October 2004 3:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : When the Tongan government launched its Economic and Public Sector Reform Program in April 2002, it was hailed by government, the Private Sector, and the public, as the beginning of a "Fight Back" economic recovery initiative. Editor's Comment - By Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Thursday 28 October 2004 11:45am
Auckland, New Zealand : Media lawyers from four countries united in Auckland on October 26 to defend the public's right to know the foibles of those who seek to rule and entertain. Premium content -
Wednesday 27 October 2004 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Internet voting for the "Miss Internet" section of the Miss South Pacific Pageant has begun, and there's no doubt about it, our vote goes to the gorgeous Miss Tonga! Premium content -
Wednesday 27 October 2004 5:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The king arrived in Hong Kong by CX102 on 13 October for a private visit, flew to Beijing by CA108 on 18 October and were back to Hong Kong by CA117 on 19 October, then left for Sydney by CX101 on 21 October. -
Wednesday 27 October 2004 4:30pm
Ma‘ufanga, Tongatapu : Six new classrooms for Ma‘ufanga Government Primary School were officially opened on Friday October 22 by Mrs Kalolaine Fakafanua. Premium content -
Tuesday 26 October 2004 5:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Questions were raised in the Tongan parliament as to why Tonga's King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV flew economy class to Hong Kong, and why there was no welcome protocol extended to him when he arrived on a trip there earlier this month. Premium content -
Tuesday 26 October 2004 3:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Port Services Ltd., the sole handler of cargo at Nuku'alofa's Queen Salote Wharf since 1999, will cease operation on October 30 ... ending a five year privatisation venture that led to disappointment for investors, frustrated by the Port Authority's refusal to allow an increase in their tariffs. Premium content -
Tuesday 26 October 2004 3:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Government Printing Department and the Post Office will become corporatised bodies in January 2005, according to the Acting Deputy Secretary of the Public Enterprise Division of the Ministry of Finance, Henry Cocker. Premium content -
Monday 25 October 2004 4:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A joint venture between Polynesian Airlines and the Peau Vava'u Airways, to provide a connecting service between Tonga and Samoa, through Vava'u, is in the pipeline. Premium content -
Monday 25 October 2004 2:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 2004 Parliament Session will be closed on November 2 or 3. The House raises concerns over a report by Pac News of a motion presented by Prince Tu'ipelehake and the Committee also debates Private Members' Bills, a Bill to amend Clause 65 of the Constitution and a Bill to Amend Clause 188 of the Criminal Offences Act. From the House, Minute No. 64, Wednesday 20 October 2004. Premium content -
Friday 22 October 2004 10:45am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's process of law making at the moment is a matter of great concern. The recent overturning by Chief Justice Webster of the conflicting media laws, means we have to take a closer look at how laws are made in this country. Editor's Comment, by Pesi Fonua.2 comments Premium content -
Wednesday 20 October 2004 7:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Select Committee of the House demands that the government pay the $300,00, the sum agreed on, when it passed the Budget Act No. ½003 and the Budget for 2003/2004. And that the Interim Minister of Education shall distribute the funds according to the plan he had originally presented to the House on 17 August 2004. From the House Minute No. 60, Wednesday 13 October 2004. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 October 2004 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After a week of voting throughout the Kingdom, the youth of Tonga have selected who will represent them in Tonga's third Youth Parliament to be held in Tonga's Parliament House from 15-19 November 2004. By Teisa Sitaleki Premium content -
Wednesday 20 October 2004 9:30am
Johannesburg, South Africa : I am a rugby agent in South Africa who specializes in placing Souther Hemisphere rugby players with clubs in the UK, Italy and France.I already represent seven former or current International players. - Pieter du Toit
