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Wednesday 10 May 2006 4:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The opening of the Tongan Legislative Assembly on June 1 will not stop the work of the National Committee for Political Reform, according to the NCPR Chairman, Prince Tu'ipelehake.
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Tuesday 9 May 2006 6:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Niu'ui Hospital in Ha'apai may be declared unsafe for patients, following the May 4 earthquake that has damaged rooms, and has left the hospital without essential support services. Premium content -
Tuesday 9 May 2006 6:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The new German Ambassador to Tonga HE Mr Jorg Hans Zimmermann made his first official visit to the kingdom on May 1. Premium content -
Monday 8 May 2006 8:06pm
Nuku'alofa ,Tonga : Questioned about a proposed $60 million loan by the Tonga government from China to buy back Tonga's power generation assets from Shoreline, the Prime Minister, Dr Feleti Sevele, at a May 3 press conference quoted the bible: "Knock and the door shall be opened, and ask and you shall be given." Premium content -
Monday 8 May 2006 7:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tau'uta Red's 13-8 victory over the Tautahi Gold on Saturday, May 6, kept up Tonga's hope for a place in the Grand Final of the IRB Pacific Cup. Premium content -
Monday 8 May 2006 7:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There will be no Peau Vava'u Airways domestic service in Tonga until May 11, the airline announced today, , after returning their 50 seater Convair aircraft to New Zealand on May 5. Premium content -
Monday 8 May 2006 7:30pm
Melbourne, Australia : The Continuing Saga of the mess of the Electricity Supply in Tonga must not be allowed to continue. But we must also ensure that the govt and Shoreline do not drag us all to jump from the frypan and into the fire. -Sione Tapani Mangisi -
Monday 8 May 2006 12:15pm
Auckland, New Zealand : The loan is only a consideration as any wise government must have a Plan B in place in the event that Plan A (private sector / govt-private partnership) does not work. It may enlighten some to appreciate that Price Waterhouse Coopers is currently being engaged to assist in the process of appraising the company...s assets to assist in setting the appropriate and fair figure for the transfer from Shoreline and subsequently the loan amount only if that option will be taken. - Sailosi Finau -
Saturday 6 May 2006 8:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Following the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Tonga major structural damage to the Queen Salote Wharf no. 2 and 3, in Nuku'alofa, and to the Niu'ui Hospital and other structures in Ha'apai is being assessed by Tonga's Ministry of Lands. Photos courtesy Tonga Ministry of Lands, Survey and Natural Resources.1 comment Premium content -
Saturday 6 May 2006 8:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Strong aftershock was felt in Nuku'alofa yesterday evening rattling the nerves of residents - but this time for only a few seconds. Since the violent 7.9 earthquake at 4.26 am on May 4, 2006, some 20 aftershocks have been recorded by the US Geological Survey in Tonga. The aftershocks ranging from magnitude 4.4 to 6 are located in the vicinity of the major seismic event on May 4 with an epicentre in Ha'apai. Premium content -
Friday 5 May 2006 6:25pm
Veitongo,Tongatapu : Tons of rubble fill the main entrance to the Free Church of Tonga at Veitongo, while the walls of the 60-year-old village church are cracked beyond repair, but this did not deter the congregation who gathered for their regular 5 a.m. service today. Premium content -
Friday 5 May 2006 10:06am
USA : The reason for this letter is the attention that I read regarding the Korean gentleman that was taken to Viola Hospital. I was so angry to hear that the poor man had to wait for hours to get a simple x-ray and the nurse attendant could not get off their lazy "Ass" and wheel him to the second floor! -
Thursday 4 May 2006 7:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Injured Korean businessman, Song Sanghoom 42, considered himself lucky to be still alive today, after jumping from the second floor of the Pacific Royale Hotel, in Nuku'alofa early this morning as a Magnitude 7.9 earthquake rocked the Pacific islands from an epicentre close to Tonga.1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 4 May 2006 1:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : FROM OUR ARCHIVES: Tongans were shaken awake early this morning, 4 May 2006, as a Magnitude 8.0 earthquake possibly Tonga's largest on record, shook the capital, where one terrified hotel guest was hospitalised after jumping off his second floor hotel balcony during the quake. Premium content -
Tuesday 2 May 2006 6:30pm
Moss Beach,California, USA : The willingness of the government to put the nation at great risk without any legitimate documentation to substantiate the deal is just plain stupid. A quick calculation of this $60M loan equates to $500 per man, woman and child to pay off the loan. This is in addition to what is already too high a price for electricity. Why are the people tolerating such contemptible practice? - Mele Payne Lynch -
Tuesday 2 May 2006 6:18pm
Auckland, New Zealand : When the dust settles spare a thought for the crushed dreams and ambition of the connections and staff of Fly Niu Ltd., (FNL) ... a little start-up airline forced into voluntary liquidation due to a patently flawed monopoly policy.- Wayne Madden Premium content -
Tuesday 2 May 2006 7:57am
Suva, Fiji : For "politicians" (and decision makers) to espouse putting HIV positive people on an island ."where we can show them love and compassion..." is an indictment on the "awareness" programmes that have been conducted over the years by the UN, the SPC and at the national level, the Ministries of Health and all those working on HIV. Where have we gone wrong? - Steven Vete -
Monday 1 May 2006 7:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Many Tongans, including some in the media, do not fully understand the purpose and the objectives of National Committee for Political Reform (NCPR). Premium content -
Monday 1 May 2006 7:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 2006 session of the Tongan Legislative Assembly will be officially opened on Thursday June 1 by King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV. Premium content -
Monday 1 May 2006 6:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's controversial One Domestic Airline Policy was terminated by Cabinet on Friday, April 28, with two airlines granted the right to operate a domestic service. Premium content
