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Monday 7 December 2015 10:35pm
Paris, France : Action Day at COP 21 in Paris, France has thrust the environmental leadership of the Pacific islands at the forefront of a Pacific Press Conference featuring the Heads of State from the Cook Islands, Palau and Tuvalu.
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Monday 7 December 2015 10:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Groups from Christian churches in Tonga came together for a 'March for Jesus 2015' in central Nuku’alofa this morning, 7 December. Premium content -
Monday 7 December 2015 7:36pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new photographic book titled 'The King is Crowned' celebrating the Coronation of King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u in June and July 2015, was launched by HRH Princess Pilolevu at Little India Restaurant at Sopu on Saturday 5 December. Premium content -
Saturday 5 December 2015 3:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In a marathon press conference lasting nearly four hours yesterday, Tonga’s Prime Minister Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva tried to defend his decision to retain a self-confessed corrupted Cabinet Minister, ‘Etuate Lavulavu, as his Minister of Tourism. Premium content -
Saturday 5 December 2015 1:38pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : The trial to hear an election petition filed against Hon ‘Etuate Lavulavu for corruption during his 2014 election campaign continued this week with witnesses called by the Petitioner Viliami Uasike Latu, at the Supreme Court in Neiafu. Premium content -
Friday 4 December 2015 5:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s U-20 team will meet the Fijians on Saturday, 5 December in Suva to decide who will qualify for the 2016 Junior Rugby World Trophy. Premium content -
Friday 4 December 2015 1:56pm
Bali, Indonesia : Indonesia’s fisheries minister has called on the Pacific Tuna Commission to ban transhipment at sea and end human rights abuses rife in the tuna fishing industry. By Helen Greig -
Friday 4 December 2015 12:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Land Court of Tonga this morning declared Tupou Tongaliuaki Filo'aulo Aleamotu'a (24) as the lawful holder of the hereditary title Fielakepa, and that his uncle's appointment as a trustee of the Fielakepa estate was null and void, and also that the publication in the Gazette of the defendant's name as holder of the title Fielakepa was made in error. Premium content -
Thursday 3 December 2015 6:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King Tupou VI commissioned three new Tonga Police Search and Rescue boats today, Thursday 3 December at Tu’imatamoana Wharf in Ma’ufanga. Premium content -
Thursday 3 December 2015 6:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As Miss Tonga, Brittne Fuimaono (21) will be vying with six other beauties for the title Miss Pacific Islands 2015 in the Cook Islands from December 6-12. Premium content -
Thursday 3 December 2015 4:51pm
Paris, France : US President Barack Obama in Paris on Tuesday met with leaders of Pacific Island states and other vulnerable island states that are facing significant risk because of climate change, to talk about the need to conclude COP21 with an “ambitious agreement.” He said the voices of the leaders "right here today" were vital in making sure that the agreement that emerges serves the interests of the most vulnerable not just those of the most powerful. Premium content -
Thursday 3 December 2015 11:40am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga civil service has been awarded a 5% pay increase back dated to 1 July 2015, and to be paid before December 22. Premium content -
Wednesday 2 December 2015 8:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : We are a people destined for failure because of the corruption we have allowed in our government. Crime is on a steep rise but that is to be expected...when our leaders set such a poor example. We have lost all dignity as a people. – ‘Aisea ‘Amanaki.1 comment Premium content -
Wednesday 2 December 2015 8:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The trial to hear an election petition filed against Hon ‘Etuate Lavulavu for alleged corruption during his 2014 election campaign continued today, 2 December in Neiafu. Premium content -
Wednesday 2 December 2015 8:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A waning commitment by the Tongan government to reform has caused delays in grants for budget support and raises concerns regarding long-term fiscal sustainability, the Asian Development Bank warns in the December 2015 issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor - Budget Analysis. Tonga's budget plans for FY2016 will see another large increase in public spending.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 1 December 2015 8:58pm
Bali, Indonesia : The United States is on a collision course with Pacific nations as it attempts to get itself off the hook on a fishing deal signed in September. -
Tuesday 1 December 2015 8:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Palu Vulase Teumohenga (18) Dux of Tonga High School for 2015 plans to continue her studies to become a doctor at Fiji School of Medicine next year. Premium content -
Monday 30 November 2015 6:29pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A petition to revoke the appointment of the Prime Minister, Hon. Samuela 'Akilisi Pohiva as the Minister of Education, and Hon. 'Etuate Lavulavu as the Acting Minister of Education is in limbo. Premium content -
Monday 30 November 2015 6:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Mai e 5 campaign that promotes healthier food choices and eating among children, today awarded prizes to primary schools and principals who championed efforts to improve their health by eating fruits and vegetables. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Monday 30 November 2015 6:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A trial to hear an election petition filed against the Minister of Tourism and Vava’u No.16 People’s Representative to Parliament Hon ‘Etuate Lavulavu which was to continue today was further adjourned to Tuesday, 1 December in Neiafu. Premium content
