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Tuesday 18 September 2007 6:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : U. S. Navy Admiral Timothy J. Keating, on a first visit to Tonga since taking command of the U.S. Pacific Command in March, last night expressed his thanks and gratitude to Tonga who has a second contingent of troops deployed in Iraq.
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Tuesday 18 September 2007 5:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Iraqi-bound troops have arrived in Kuwait, where they will spend two weeks acclimatizing to the Middle Eastern weather, prior to their deployment. The Kalonikali reports the troops trained with M16 rifles in Pendleton, California, and took a crash course in basic Arabic as well as Iraqi culture. According to spokesperson Sergeant Siaosi Moleni, they missed the Tongan food, but "found solace in ice cream which was available in copious quantity at all meal times." Highlights from Tonga's newspapers, September 10-13, 2007. Premium content -
Tuesday 18 September 2007 5:32am
Manila, Philippines : Top global and regional trade officials along with key private sector representatives will gather in Manila on 19-20 September to discuss how to empower less developed economies and small states to benefit from global trade. Premium content -
Monday 17 September 2007 5:54pm
Johnsonville,New Zealand : The inspired 'Ikale did the Kingdom of Tonga proud in the hard fought game against Samoa last night. Keep up the good work and deal to the Springboks in your next pool game. Be inspired and soar high in this RWC2007 tournament! - James P. Barton -
Monday 17 September 2007 5:15pm
Otago, New Zealand : Reference is made to Sione Mokofisi's letter dated 15 September 2007 titled 'Agricultural Policy a Brilliant Idea'. I thank Sione Mokofisi for his contribution to the subject matter of which I believe only encourage positive synergistic dialogue to the development of the agricultural sector in Tonga. Noting his own views on the matter, I do wish to emphasise the following issues that perhaps deem furher discussion. - Brian Sutton -
Monday 17 September 2007 3:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's two main mobile communication providers, the Tonga Communication Corporation and Tonfon have teamed up their texting services, announcing on September 14 that their customers can now receive and send text messages to each other. Premium content -
Monday 17 September 2007 11:51am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A policeman who committed "a heinous and despicable act" was confident that if the victim filed a complaint against him his fellow workers would hide it, Tonga's Chief Justice said in sentencing a constable to seven years imprisonment for raping and assaulting a woman held in a cell. Premium content -
Monday 17 September 2007 11:05am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There was jubilation in Tonga as the 'Ikale Tahi with 13 men holding their lead in the last five minutes, beat the Manu Samoa, 19-15 in the Rugby World Cup match at Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier, early this morning, September 17 Tongan time. Premium content -
Monday 17 September 2007 10:00am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Walter Pupu'a (32) of Vaotu'u, Tongatapu, is the new South Pacific Light Heavyweight Champion after knocking out former Samoan champion Alapati Kitiona in the first round of their 12 round professional fight in Apia, Samoa on September 10. Premium content -
Sunday 16 September 2007 9:48am
USA : 'Oku 'ikai ngata pe 'a e mo'oni 'o e fakamatala ko'eni ka na'e fakavalevale pe hono fili 'o e kakai ia ko'eni' ke nau toe fai e fakama'opo'opo ko'eni 'oku pehe na'a nau fai'. 'Oku 'ikai ngata pe 'a e mahino na'e 'ikai ha ngaue ke fai' mo e mahino na'e 'ikai fai ha ngaue ia ko e fakafekiki pe mo e fokotu'u me'a maumautaimi lolotonga 'a e fakaongoongo 'a e kakai kihe 'enau launga mo e fetukuaki. - Joshua Moimoiangaha -
Saturday 15 September 2007 10:15am
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA : Government is not a "rugby referee" but rather a guarantor of law and order, economics stability, security, etc. It would be ideal for Mr. Sutton to keep the Tongan Government out of the free marketplace, but in his own admission, the Supply side is lagging. What should government do? - Sione Mokofisi -
Friday 14 September 2007 4:43pm
London, United Kingdom : The Commonwealth Secretary-General's spokesperson, Mr Eduardo del Buey, has confirmed that the Secretary-General had spoken today to the Interim Minister of Finance of the Republic of Fiji Islands, Mr Mahendra Chaudhry, during which the Secretary-General reaffirmed the Commonwealth's concerns about developments in Fiji Islands. Premium content -
Friday 14 September 2007 3:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The University of the South Pacific Tonga campus held a colourful float parade in Nuku'alofa On September 14, to mark their annual Open Day. Premium content -
Friday 14 September 2007 9:30am
Otago, New Zealand : I write in regards to your article titled 'Tonga's Agriculture Ministry becomes a squash grower' dated 12 September 2007. I work for one of the New Zealand 'Planning' Entities and have followed Tonga's political economy closely for sometime now. I believe this is a risky move by Government that must be addressed with great caution. -Brian Sutton Premium content -
Friday 14 September 2007 8:58am
Beirut , Lebanon : My hat's off to the Tongan Rugby team for beating USA 25-15 and a gigantic Congratulations! Keep it up guys!!!!!! - Peki Matheson -
Friday 14 September 2007 6:04am
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : Best of wishes in the remaining games. Unfortunately, we have a performance lapse in our game that very sharp players from the other side can take advantage of. The only pacific islands teams that...s looked sharp, than tried to remain sharp during games have been Samoa and Fiji. However, at times they failed to stay sharp for the full 80 minutes as required at the highest international level. - Sam Tupou -
Thursday 13 September 2007 7:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Seven People's Representatives, working under a misconception that the Parliamentary Committee for Political Reform has the overall authority to decide on a new political system for Tonga, were pushing for the reform to be implemented next year, or in 2009. From the House, by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Thursday 13 September 2007 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's domestic air service is currently operating solely by Airline Tonga, which is a Fiji Air-Teta Tours joint venture. Premium content -
Thursday 13 September 2007 2:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Today was a fun day at the Nuku'alofa Free Wesleyan Church Primary School, as youngsters marked the important of languages with singing and dancing, as part of their Language Week. Premium content -
Thursday 13 September 2007 1:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Queen Salote College held its 2007 singing competition today, at the college hall in Nuku'alofa. Premium content
