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Friday 19 February 2010 5:19pm
Abu Dhabi, UAE : United Arab Emirates UAE launches Pacific Islands Partnership Program 50 Million USD to finance education, environment, social and healthcare projects in the South Pacific region.
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Friday 19 February 2010 2:45pm
London, UK : The enquiry to the MV Ashika is shedding more light to Tonga's Governmental Department dealings as appalling. -William Mariner Premium content -
Friday 19 February 2010 2:30pm
Tofoa,Tongatapu :Editor,
Thank the good Lord for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Ashika.We know we're in trouble when we have to rely on three overseas palangis and a very sharp lawyer to reveal the facts about our biggest maritime tragedy, and in the process shed some light on the integrity of our system and of our leaders.
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Friday 19 February 2010 12:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Westpac today encouraged customers impacted by Cyclone Rene to contact their local branch to discuss ways the bank can support them. Premium content -
Thursday 18 February 2010 9:38pm
Crocus Valley, Canada : Faith, Wisdom, Courage, Knowledge and Quality of a Tongan Ministry encouraged Canadian Professionals to visit Tonga. Premium content -
Thursday 18 February 2010 4:42pm
London, UK : Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma today expressed his concern and solidarity on behalf of the Commonwealth with the people of Tonga and other countries in the Pacific affected by the impact of Cyclone Rene in recent days. Premium content -
Thursday 18 February 2010 4:20pm
Noumea, New Caledonia : Support from the family and wider community is critical in encouraging young people to develop as agricultural entrepreneurs. This is a key message from a survey of young people in Fiji, Tonga and Kiribati. Premium content -
Thursday 18 February 2010 11:00am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The MV Princess Ashika costing FJ$600,000 was bought with funds given by the People's Republic of China to Government of Tonga, the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Ashika sinking was told on February 17. Premium content -
Thursday 18 February 2010 10:45am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprise Hon ‘Otenifi ‘Afu‘alo Matoto bluntly told the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika that he was misley by the former Minister of Transport Paul Karalus. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 February 2010 10:37pm
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TONGA quietly buried one of her most influential scholars and visionaries when they laid 'Ilaiasi Futa-ki-Ha'angana Helu to rest at Telekava cemetary in Nuku'alofa last week. Quietly, that is, for someone who has had a prominent role in shaping Tongan society over the last half-century. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 February 2010 10:00pm
Suva, Fiji : Tongan-born Archbishop Jabez Bryce (75) the Head of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Polynesia passed away at Suva Private Hospital on Thursday, February 11 after an illness. Premium content -
Tuesday 16 February 2010 4:30pm
Canterbury, United Kingdom : I would like to extend my sincere commiserations to the family of Professor Futa Helu, the nation of Tonga and the large number of people worldwide, who valued and were inspired by his life story, life work and extensive writings. Professor Helu's impact and influence extended not only through his school and university that pioneered new methods and encouraged more critical values in Tonga, but also worldwide through all the scholars who had the privilege to share conversation with him and be influenced by his sharp and engaged scholarship. -Dr Mike Poltorak Premium content -
Tuesday 16 February 2010 12:09pm
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Monday 15 February 2010 7:57am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After a rough night and about two hours battering from gales brought by Cyclone Rene this morning, Vava'u residents walked outside to an almost dead calm at around 7:00 am. Premium content -
Sunday 14 February 2010 3:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A hurricane warning is now in force for the Vava'u group, as Severe Tropical Cyclone Rene, a Category 3 storm, is expected to bring destructive hurricane force winds with gusts up to 130 knots (240 km/h) around midnight tonight, with thunderstorms, phenomenal seas, and flooding; and may develop into a Category 4 force as it passes Ha'apai and Tongatapu on Monday. Premium content -
Sunday 14 February 2010 12:32pm
San Francisco, USA : According to a statement made by the Minister for Information and Communications, Hon. 'Eseta Fusitu'a, on February 11, 2010; the construction of a new Olovaha in Japan "was delayed for three years because of protests and objections from Mr Uliti Uata . . .," a member of parliament from Ha'apai. -Siosaia Fatani. Premium content -
Sunday 14 February 2010 11:39am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Special Weather Bulletin number eight for Tonga on severe tropical Cyclone Rene issued from NWFC Fua'amotu at 10:00am Sunday 14 February 2010 Premium content -
Saturday 13 February 2010 6:14pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A magnitude 6.3 earthquake centred only 90 km SSE of Nuku'alofa was recorded at 3:34 pm today Saturday 13 February, but no damage has been reported. Premium content -
Saturday 13 February 2010 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A tropical cyclone alert remains in force for Tonga. A gale warning is now in-force for Niuafo'ou, Niuatoputapu and Tafahi. A strong wind warning is also in force for the rest of Tonga. Premium content -
Friday 12 February 2010 11:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : At the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Ashika this afternoon, Tonga's Ports Authority manager, Commander Lupeti Vi revealed that Tu'i Uata of Uata Shipping Company had attempted to bribe him with $5,000 in December 2009.1 comment Premium content
