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Monday 17 March 2014 6:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The MS Queen Victoria cruise ship docked at Vuna Wharf in Nuku’alofa today, bringing over 2700 passengers and crew.
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Monday 17 March 2014 2:45pm
San Francisco, USA : Sammisano Joshua Talai 'Otuhiva, a five-month old baby boy from San Francisco who has Tongan and Samoan parents, is being recognized as the largest baby ever born in the American state of California. Premium content -
Monday 17 March 2014 10:26am
London, United Kingdom : The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group CMAG has downgraded Fiji's full suspension from the Commonwealth on 14 March. Fiji is now suspended only from the councils of the Commonwealth. Fiji will be eligible to participate in the Commonwealth Games in Scotland in July. Premium content -
Saturday 15 March 2014 1:24pm
Nadi, Fiji : A Pacific Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency is expected to start its operations later this year. Premium content -
Friday 14 March 2014 6:08pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Labour has announced greater fuel prices for March-April 2014, to be effective from Sunday February 16. Premium content -
Friday 14 March 2014 6:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The MV Niuvakai cargo vessel is to start service this month and transport aid supplies to Ha'apai, after it was launched by Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala today, March 14. Premium content -
Friday 14 March 2014 5:56pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Two policemen charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of ‘Inoke Pepa (20) in 2012 will appear on April 1, at the Nuku‘alofa Supreme Court. Premium content -
Friday 14 March 2014 5:30pm
Sydney, Australia : Tonga A defeated the Waratahs A team (NSW Gen Blue) 29 – 21 in Sydney, Australia yesterday March 13. Premium content -
Thursday 13 March 2014 8:07pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : “Hardship” is the new word describing poverty in the Pacific Islands, where “the label of poverty is considered culturally inappropriate,” according to a report released by the World Bank this week, that highlights the increasing concerns over the vulnerability of many people living in its 11 member countries.1 comment Premium content -
Thursday 13 March 2014 5:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Five men, identified as Liahona ex-students, have been arrested and charged in connection with a school fight in Nuku‘alofa on March 6. Another eight suspects were to be arrested today, according to Tonga Police. Premium content -
Thursday 13 March 2014 4:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga’s Legislative Assembly 2013 session will resume on March 24 to discuss outstanding bills before it closes to re-open on June 5. Premium content -
Thursday 13 March 2014 4:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ahead of a high level meeting with Australian aid donors, the SPC's new Director General, Dr Colin Tukuitonga has questioned the benefits of the “crowded development space” in the Pacific Region, while promoting the role of the South Pacific Commission, which he says is well-placed to respond to the diverse needs. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 March 2014 5:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Police are still seeking two Tongan men in relation to the homicide death of a Chinese shopkeeper on Friday, February 21. No arrests have been made. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 March 2014 4:30pm
Brisbane, Australia : Queensland’s Tongan Community has raised $13,000 (AUD) to aid cyclone relief in Ha‘apai. Premium content -
Wednesday 12 March 2014 10:28am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Oku ou fifili 'i he taimi lahi pe na'e hu'u ki he ha 'a e fo'i hiki vahenga 'a e kau ngaue fakapuleanga. 'Oku fa'a taka 'i he ngaahi ha'ofanga 'a e lea 'o pehe "ko hotau fonua 'ofa'anga eni". Fai mu'a 'etau 'ofa fonua pea 'ai ke 'asi he'etau ngaue ka 'oku 'ikai ko e me'a 'oku lau pe mo lea 'aki. – HalaVuna. -
Tuesday 11 March 2014 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Mu’a Community Police Station constructed at a cost of $976,353 pa'anga was opened by Prince Tungi on March 10 at Tatakamotonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 11 March 2014 6:09pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Four new bucket trucks were added to Tonga Power Ltd’s vehicle fleet to help upgrade the electricity distribution network of 33 villages in Tongatapu over the next five-years. Premium content -
Tuesday 11 March 2014 6:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the rape of a 17-year-old girl at Hofoa on February 8. The accused was remanded in custody as a police investigation continues. Premium content -
Tuesday 11 March 2014 5:59pm
: A 45-year-old man from Navutoka died from decompression on March 5, while hookah diving at Kelefesia Island in Tongatapu. Another man has been charged with manslaughter by negligence in the diving fatality. Premium content -
Monday 10 March 2014 6:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga remains at high risk for dengue fever after two cases were reported in Tongatapu last month, said the Director of Health. He advised the public to become more vigilant in prevention efforts, while the weather is warm. Tonga's near neighbour, Fiji, is currently facing its worst outbreak of dengue in 16-years with eight reported to have died there since February 28. Premium content
