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Thursday 19 July 2007 10:03am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The decision by the Tonga Legislative Assembly to select three People's Representatives, Clive Edwards, 'Akilisi Pohiva and 'Uliti Uata to be members of a Tripartite Committee to vet political reform proposals for Tonga is as much a set back in our strive for political reform in Tonga in the 21st century as was the destruction in Nuku'alofa on November 16 last year. Editor's Comment by Pesi Fonua.4 comments
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Thursday 19 July 2007 8:59am
San Francisco, USA : The reason why I brought up this issue in my last letter was my fear that the two small children, approximately 4-6 years of age who were sitting close to me, would in one way or another be adversely affected by the fakaleitis' performances. May I remind you Ms. Telesia Finau that the young children of Tonga too have constitutional rights to appropriate and beneficial environment of education. - Siosaia Fatani Premium content -
Wednesday 18 July 2007 7:13pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Firepower 'Ikale Tahi 40-man squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup was announced today by the Tonga Rugby Football Union. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 July 2007 6:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The five People's Representatives who face criminal charges relating to the destruction of Nuku'alofa on November 16, 2006, appeared at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court for the first time this morning to make their pleas. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 July 2007 3:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An earthquake measuring 6.3, epicentred about 600km south of Tonga this afternoon, was not felt in Tongatapu. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 July 2007 2:43pm
Apia, Samoa : Preparing the Pacific for the effects of Climate Change is what the workshop on the second national communications and vulnerability and adaptation for the Pacific Islands countries will work toward. Premium content -
Wednesday 18 July 2007 11:28am
Auckland, New Zealand : 'Etita, Fakamolemole ka e hao atu mu'a 'ete ki'i fakakaukau ki he fe'auhi Galaxy 'i ho'o kolomu. Kuo lahi e laulea ki he natula 'o e fe'auhi ni 'o 'ikai ke fenapasi mo e taumu'a ngaue (objective) 'a e kulupu ni. 'Oku ou faka'apa'apa lahi ki he tui .'a Moimoiangaha pea 'oku 'i ai pe 'ene totonu ki ai. Kaikehe 'i he senituli sivilaise ni, kuo faka'apa'apa'i fakamamani lahi ai 'a e totonu 'a e tangata (human rights) pea 'oku kau ai 'a Tonga. -Telesia Finau Premium content -
Wednesday 18 July 2007 9:15am
Suva, Fiji : The prestigious Commonwealth Vision Awards, jointly organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association, encourages the making of short films on Commonwealth and international issues. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 July 2007 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Australia will contribute an additional AUD$5 million to the Business Recovery Fund in order to speed-up recovery for Nuku'alofa businesses that were affected by the riots of November 16, 2006, the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Alexander Downer told a Press Conference in Nuku'alofa this morning. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 July 2007 6:45pm
USA : 'Oku malie fau e vahevahe fakakaukau kuo tuku mai he ngaahi loki talanoa' 'o felave'i mo e Miss Galaxy. Kuo tuku mai ki tu'a e ngaahi 'uhinga 'o hono fakangofua ke ngaue'aki' tokua he 'oku ma'u e pa'anga 'a e fonua 'i he fefolau'aki 'a e kau folau 'eve'eva mei muli'. - Joshua Moimoiangaha -
Tuesday 17 July 2007 6:30pm
UK : My fellow Tongans - I am writing this letter to remind you all that the deadline for showing your interest in the Tonga Communication Corporation Shares is Friday-20/07/2007. This is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to invest in this Tongan Company and build it up to become successful for future generations. - Senolita Swan -
Tuesday 17 July 2007 6:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer launched the first Australia-Tonga Alumni Association during his visit on July 16. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 July 2007 5:58pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting will be held in Nuku'alofa on October 15-18 with all 16 leaders expecting to attend including host country Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 17 July 2007 2:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The House discussed the estimated Budget and started on the Votes of the Ministries. The Minister of Finance said that they were still looking for aid donors to meet some of the estimated expenditure. From the House, by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Monday 16 July 2007 4:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Noble Luani, the Chairman of Tonga's newly formed parliamentary Tripartite Committee for Political Reform does not think it is possible for his committee to produce a plan to replace Tonga's 131 years old system of government, within a mere three weeks. By Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Monday 16 July 2007 12:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : I will visit Nauru and Tonga from 15 to 17 July. I look forward to furthering Australia's close relationship with these Pacific neighbours, and to exchanging views on political and economic reform developments in both countries, and on regional and international issues of mutual interest and concern. I will take the opportunity to welcome the ongoing contribution of both countries to the regional consensus on Fiji and to the important work of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). Premium content -
Sunday 15 July 2007 7:03pm
Honiara, Solomon Islands : When thousands of Solomon Islanders flooded into the annual National Trade Show and Independence Day celebrations last week, many took the time to visit the Community Outreach Stall of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands or RAMSI as it is locally known. Premium content -
Sunday 15 July 2007 6:50pm
Koror, Palau : The Government of Japan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help the Republic of Palau improve economic and infrastructure management. The technical assistance grant of $1.4 million will begin in August 2007. ADB will administer the project, and provide $1 million of funding from the Japan Special Fund, with the balance provided by the Palau Government. Premium content -
Sunday 15 July 2007 5:31pm
San Francisco, USA : Should the parents, government, and the Galaxy Queen Pageant consider banning these young children from being exposed to such prurient and lustful performances? - Siosaia Fatani -
Sunday 15 July 2007 4:43pm
Fiji : I agree with William Mariner's last letter to Matangitonga on the issue of the new tax system. The so called tax reform will only choke infant business and lessen the chance for local Tongans to engage in small business ventures. I am just anxious as to what other types of taxes the government has in store for the poor. - Freddy Kavaha‘apai
