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Thursday 22 October 2020 6:26pm
Bangkok, Thailand : New York Times: In a conciliatory speech Wednesday, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha of Thailand acknowledged that the country cannot become “a better society through the use of water cannon” and said he intended to withdraw an emergency decree cracking down on pro-democracy protests. In recent months, a movement for democracy has been building, inspired in part by outspoken student leaders willing to risk prison by criticizing the government and the monarchy. By Richard C. Paddock and Muktita Suhartono.
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Thursday 22 October 2020 10:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The stoppage of Tongan watermelon exports to New Zealand and kava exports to Australia is having a drastic impact on the Tongan economy, Lord Tu'i'afitu told the Tongan Parliament this week. Desperate growers are now trying to sell thousands of export quality watermelons along Tonga roadsides for only a few pa'anga each. Quality control was lost when Tonga's expert agricultural advisers left the country, and with a continuing border closure it will take a long time to replace them. From the House by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Wednesday 21 October 2020 5:34pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Three men who caused the death of Sione Feimoefiafi (49) by stomping on his head outside the Tali‘eva Bar in the Nuku'alofa CBD in 2019 were sentenced to imprisonment today, October 21. Premium content -
Wednesday 21 October 2020 4:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two repatriation flights are scheduled to bring 200 passengers in total to Tonga from Brisbane and Auckland next week, on 29 and 30 October the Ministry of Health CEO, Dr Siale ‘Akau’ola confirmed today. Premium content -
Tuesday 20 October 2020 8:54pm
Beijing, China : New York Times: As most of the world still struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, China is showing once again that a fast economic rebound is possible when the virus is brought firmly under control. The Chinese economy surged in the July-to-September quarter compared with the same months last year. By Keith Bradsher. Premium content -
Tuesday 20 October 2020 6:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Over 100 girls came together to celebrate the International Day of Girl Child on October 17 under the theme ‘My Voice, Our Equal Future’ at Faonelua Convention Centre, Nuku’alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 20 October 2020 6:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongatapu 5 Youth Council want to tackle water and coastal issues to ensure a better future for Hihifo communities, after electing a working committee last week. They have support from the Tonga IW Ridge to Reef (R2R) project and local MP. Premium content -
Tuesday 20 October 2020 5:01pm
Chicago, USA : For all the hand wringing over Donald Trump's authoritarian rhetoric, the 2020 US election is not really about the incumbent. It is about deep-seated suspicion regarding the national government's role, which makes populism a recurring feature of American political history. By Eric Posner. -
Tuesday 20 October 2020 4:22pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Seven men, including four teenagers, have been jailed for charges that included jointly cultivating 2665 cannabis plants (99.6 kgs) at a tax allotment in Holonga, Vava’u. Premium content -
Tuesday 20 October 2020 4:11pm
Annapolis-MD, USA : Palau’s reefs had the highest coral cover observed on the Global Reef Expedition—says the latest report from the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, undertaking the largest coral reef survey and mapping expedition in history. “Palau’s coral cover is truly exceptional,” said Alexandra Dempsey, the Director of Science Management at the Foundation. -
Tuesday 20 October 2020 1:45pm
New York, USA : New York Times: As the coronavirus continued to surge in many parts of the United States, officials and experts offered starkly different outlooks Sunday about what was to come and when the situation might improve. Meanwhile the statistics are headed the wrong way: more than 70,450 new coronavirus cases were reported in the United States on Friday, the highest figure since July 24, and more than 900 new deaths were recorded. Case counts are rising in 41 of the 50 states, with much of the worst news in the Great Lakes region.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 20 October 2020 1:41pm
Vallejo-California, USA : New York Times: As oceans warm, algae blooms have become more widespread, creating toxins that get ingested by sardines and anchovies, which in turn get ingested by sea lions, causing damage to the brain that results in epilepsy. Sea otters also face risk when they consume toxin-laden shellfish. Early this month, Cronutt a 7-year-old Pacific sea lion underwent groundbreaking brain surgery aimed at reversing the epilepsy. By Matt Richtel. Premium content -
Monday 19 October 2020 11:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There is no Commonwealth Vocational University registered in the Kingdom of Tonga, education accreditation authorities in Nuku'alofa confirmed today. They were responding to claims that a Tongan registered entity, the so-called Commonwealth Vocational University, had appointed a Ugandan politician and businessman as its “Resident Director in Charge of Uganda.” Premium content -
Monday 19 October 2020 5:07pm
Auckland, New Zealand : New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s landslide victory two days ago was consolidated by the successful election of many members of her parliament, including Tongan-born MP Jenny Salesa. By Finau Fonua. Premium content -
Monday 19 October 2020 5:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : New classrooms for two Tupou High School campuses at Vaololoa and Tapunisiliva in Tatakamotonga were commissioned by Princess Pilolevu Tuita, on October 16. Premium content -
Monday 19 October 2020 5:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 32-year-old Faleloa man died on Sunday, October 18 following a road crash in Pangai, Ha’apai. Premium content -
Monday 19 October 2020 4:56pm
Suva, Fiji : The Oceania Rugby Women’s World Cup Repêchage Qualifier between Samoa and Tonga will be hosted by New Zealand Rugby at the Trusts Arena in Waitakere Auckland, on 14 November 2020, Oceania Rugby confirmed today. -
Monday 19 October 2020 1:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus Agreement will come into force on 13 December after the Cook Islands became the eighth signatory state to ratify it to be able to come into effect. -
Monday 19 October 2020 1:08pm
London, United Kingdom : Musical Tongans are urged to apply to join in a Commonwealth Musical collaboration “for healing the human spirit during CoVid-19”. By combining the voices of 54 musicians from 54 member countries in a powerful virtual performance, the music video aims to showcase every Commonwealth member nation. “We need a musician to represent Tonga on this project, and we haven't had any applications yet!” Léonie Adams, artistic director of the The Dionysus Ensemble told Matangi Tonga this morning. -
Saturday 17 October 2020 1:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After 145 years of Rule of Law, the Tongan Parliament with majority votes of 18-0 on Thursday 15 October passed a bill to amend the Tongan Constitution by adding on a Clause 89A to allow undefined Tongan “tradition” to be used in decisions by courts and tribunals, without applying rules of evidence. There was no public consultation. The amendment goes to the King before it can be Gazetted. From the House by Pesi Fonua. Premium content
