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Wednesday 26 August 2015 9:32am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The construction of a new government building named ‘St George's Palace’ has begun after HM King Tupou VI planted a black foundation stone at Pangai Si’i at an official groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, 25 August.1 comment
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Tuesday 25 August 2015 9:38pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There was an uproar in the Tongan Parliament this morning, 25 August when, in a bid to avoid impeachment, Hon. ‘Etuate Lavulavu presented a motion for parliament to replace members of its Standing Committee on Privileges with new members of his own selection. From the House by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Tuesday 25 August 2015 2:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga has been included in the first destinations to be analyzed with the potential to become Whale Heritage Sites. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 August 2015 2:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 'Clean & Green' Tonga campaign by the Rotary Club of Nuku'alofa successfully distributed over 1000 'Clean & Green' bags at the Tongatapu Royal Agriculture, Fisheries Show on August 21-22. Photos by Sonia Chirgwin.2 comments Premium content -
Tuesday 25 August 2015 2:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Solar power is the most efficient renewable energy method in Tonga, students from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand found after investigating various renewable energy projects during a one-week trip.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 24 August 2015 9:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ‘I he uike kuo ’osii na’e toutou haa mai ‘i he TV Tonga ‘a e ngaahi fakamatala ‘a e kakai ‘i he ngaahi mala’e kehekehe ‘a e tu’uaki ‘o pehee ‘oku toko 8 ‘i he toko 10 ‘o e kakai fefine Tonga na’e fakamamahi’i (domestic violence). ‘I he taimi tatau, ke tau tokanga na’a ‘oku ‘i ai ha ‘asenita ‘aha pule’anga pe ma’u mafai muli pe ha taha ‘i Tonga ni pe fakatou’osi, ‘o me’angaue’aki ‘a e isiu ni, ‘aki hano mimio’i (spin) ‘a hono fakamatala’ii, pea tau hamumu ai, kae huu mai ‘a Setane (he ko e tamai ia ‘o e loii) ‘o maumau’i ‘etau ngaahi feinga kotoa.1 comment -
Monday 24 August 2015 6:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tsunamis pose a danger to Tonga's coastal communities and early warning of a severe tsunami event and appropriate response by the public, will be critical to saving lives. A one-week training workshop for first responders started on Monday, 24 August aims to improve the early warning system, procedures and response in Tonga. -
Monday 24 August 2015 5:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan fruit pickers are taking part in two leadership and training programs launched on Monday, 24 August in Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Monday 24 August 2015 4:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Pacific Retail Limited (PRL) have sold their Office Equipment Ltd. business to Pancom Holdings Limited (PHL) in a privately negotiated sale that closed in June 2015.1 comment Premium content -
Monday 24 August 2015 11:01am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Recycled clothing, a popular informal business in the Pacific Islands, has become a highly-organised industry across the region and now in Tonga, with the opening of a new business venture by the 'Uta'atu family, called Value City (Tonga) Ltd. on Saturday. Premium content -
Sunday 23 August 2015 12:55pm
Jaipur, India : India is pushing for deeper cooperation with 14 nations of the strategically-located Pacific region. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a number of initiatives, including setting up of a space station in any of the countries and developing capacities in disaster management, The Times of India reported on 22 August. Premium content -
Saturday 22 August 2015 12:29am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Members of Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi took on the OCs Minis Rugby team at Cranleigh School, Surrey, for a training session this week. Photos courtesy Tonga Rugby Union. Premium content -
Friday 21 August 2015 11:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A wealth of fine mats from Tongatapu villages were displayed at Tongatapu’s two-day Royal Agricultural, Fisheries and Industrial Show 2015 was opened today by King Tupou VI at the Funga-Mana-Mo’ui Grounds in ‘Atele. Photos by Linny Folau.1 comment Premium content -
Friday 21 August 2015 8:25pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongatapu’s two-day Royal Agricultural, Fisheries and Industrial Show 2015 was opened today by King Tupou VI on a bright sunny day with a large variety of stalls showcasing plentiful supply of local food crops, vegetables, fruits and seafood along with traditional weaving, handicrafts and manufactured goods at the Funga-Mana-Mo’ui Grounds in ‘Atele. Premium content -
Friday 21 August 2015 7:39pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Aquaculture plays a vital role in providing nutrition and jobs in developing nations but more aquaculture is needed. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization says that the amount of farm-reared fish must increase from 66 million tons annually to 93 million tons by 2030 to maintain current levels of per capita global fish consumption. Premium content -
Friday 21 August 2015 7:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga is one of four Pacific countries that have not ratified the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), along with New Zealand, Samoa and Niue. Premium content -
Thursday 20 August 2015 7:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Parliament was in an upheaval this afternoon with the revelation by Lord Tu’ilakepa that the Prime Minister was paying his Media Adviser $500 a day, three days a week. From the House by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Thursday 20 August 2015 7:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : More than 600 primary school students in the central and western districts of Tongatapu are competing in a regional soroban competition that will end on 25 August in the western district, with top students to enter a national competition in 2016. Premium content -
Thursday 20 August 2015 5:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New off field kit for the ‘Ikale Tahi was donated by former English prop Phil Vickery who urged the people of Gloucester to support the squad during the Rugby World Cup that starts on 19 September in England. Premium content -
Thursday 20 August 2015 5:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 20-year-old man from Leimatu’a has been charged with reckless driving causing death in a road crash in Neiafu on Thursday, 19 August. Premium content
