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Wednesday 21 July 2004 2:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The elimination of trade protectionism by the World Trade Organisation, in its quest to establish a global economy will confront Tonga with a tremendous trade disadvantage, warned the Prince Regent, Crown Prince Tupouto'a when he opened a three-day National Seminar on WTO issues on July 19, at the National Reserve Bank building, Nuku'alofa.
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Wednesday 21 July 2004 1:51pm
Nuku‘alofa, Tonga : More than 60 lecturers and professors from New Zealand and Australia met in Tonga July 8-10 for their bi-annual conference on Communication Skills in University Education. Premium content -
Wednesday 21 July 2004 12:15pm
Press Release Canberra, Australia : Terrorism poses a grave threat to international security. As a Western country with global interests that values peace, religious freedom, respect for the rule of law and tolerance, Australia is a target. Premium content -
Friday 16 July 2004 4:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga has a new reputation as a leader in world web pornography, this week being ranked as one of the top ten country suffixes for web porn publishing. Premium content -
Friday 16 July 2004 2:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Felicia was crowned Miss Air New Zealand Galaxy Queen by the Hon. Lupepau'u Fusitu'a at the Queen Salote Hall on July 15. Her winning prizes included $700 and a return ticket for two to Los Angeles. Premium content -
Thursday 15 July 2004 3:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A former Tongan police officer was cleared of charges that he interfered with the course of justice and of bribery connected to marijuana case evidence. Premium content -
Thursday 15 July 2004 3:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Government of Japan continues to support Tonga's education sector with the completion of two further projects funded under Japan's Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects. Premium content -
Thursday 15 July 2004 3:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : It was top heavy at the Miss Galaxy Pageant last night, July 14 with contestants wearing some unusual and monstrous hat creations, such as a house (yes, on the head) and the Titanic. Photos by Linny Folau Premium content -
Wednesday 14 July 2004 3:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Miss Galaxy pageant for 2004 lived up to its reputation as an outrageous, and fun-packed fashion show of young men dressing up as girls, wearing the most fantastically designed costumes. Premium content -
Wednesday 14 July 2004 3:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The United States and Australia signed a framework memorandum of understanding July 7 outlining future Australian participation on cooperative missile defence activities. Premium content -
Wednesday 14 July 2004 11:15am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : MPs dismayed with a reduction in the allocation for road construction and repair, and point to desperate need by the people of Kanokupolu and Ha'atafu to stop their villages from eroding into the sea. From the House, Minute No. 19, (Monday night) 28 June 2004. Premium content -
Saturday 10 July 2004 3:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's sole supplier of electricity, the Shoreline Power Group, is investing $13 million to upgrade its power generation capacity and its distribution network. Premium content -
Saturday 10 July 2004 2:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A nineteen year old local beauty, Telesia Kaitapu was crowned Miss Heilala 2004-5 last night, by the Hon. Fane Tupou Vava'u Tuita at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall, Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Friday 9 July 2004 3:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mr Justice Ford at the Nuku‘alofa Supreme Court, July 7 reserved his decision on whether a civil defamation should be heard by a jury or by a judge. Premium content -
Friday 9 July 2004 9:23am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Miss Heilala contestants made their final judging appearance last night, July 8 at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall where they were judged on four categories, the Interview, the Ngatu Creation Category, Sarong Swimwear, and Talent. Photos by Linny Folau Premium content -
Thursday 8 July 2004 11:37am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : MPs query why there is no repair and maintenance allocation for schools. From the House, Minute No. 17 of 24 June 2004 and Minute No. 18 of 28 June 2004. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 July 2004 10:31am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Miss Heilala Pageant contestants made their second appearance last night to perform their solo Tau'olunga dances for the judges. Following the dancing competition the winners of the Interview, and the Tau'olunga were announced. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 July 2004 1:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Westpac Bank of Tonga celebrated its 30th year on July 1, and in Nuku'alofa for the celebration were Ann Sherry, the Group Executive for Westpac New Zealand and the Pacific, and Alan Walter the Westpac CEO for the Pacific and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Westpac Bank of Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 July 2004 12:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ve people escaped with minor injuries after a head-on collusion between a car that went out of control and a stationary taxi that was parking on Hala Vuna, Nuku'alofa, in the early hours of this morning. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 July 2004 11:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A colourful event highlighting the annual celebration of HM King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV's birthday was the Military Parade on July 5 in beautiful sunny but cool weather. Premium content
