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Wednesday 26 November 2008 6:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Gordon Ward, Tonga's former Chief Justice has been appointed as the Chairman of Tonga's new Political Reform Commission along with four other members who were named in a statement from the Privy Council today.
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Tuesday 25 November 2008 6:21pm
Reggio Emilio, Italy : The Pacific Islanders ended their 2008 European Tour on a high note with a convincing win over Italy 25-17 at the northern Italian city of Reggio Emilio on Saturday, November 22. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 November 2008 10:58am
The Gambia : The Pacific Island nation Samoa has secured the rights to host the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 November 2008 10:30am
Brussels, Belgium : The first meeting of G20 leaders on the world economic crisis, while setting a road map that has the potential to create a new financial regulatory agenda, has nevertheless fallen short on some major areas of concern, in particular concerning the immediate fiscal boost required to tackle the looming global crisis in employment, according to the ITUC. While the Declaration issued from the Summit recognises that coordinated international action is needed, it gives little indication of how such coordinated action is to be undertaken. Premium content -
Monday 24 November 2008 9:33pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : "Embrace Our Unique Cultural Heritage", is the theme for a tourism Festival to be hosted by the Tonga Visitors Bureau in Vava'u, Ha'apai, 'Eua and Tongatapu before Christmas. Premium content -
Monday 24 November 2008 7:16pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Governor of the Shaanxi Province in central China, Mr Yuan Chunqing and eight member members of his provincial government are currently in Tonga at the invitation of Tonga's Prime Minister to explore the possibility of producing animal feed for Tongan livestock, including pigs, chicken and ducks. Premium content -
Monday 24 November 2008 12:32pm
Honiara, Solomon Islands : The WCPFC meets this year from 7-12 December in Busan Korea. WCPFC's current members include Australia, China, Canada, Cook Islands, European Community, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, France, Japan, Kiribati, Korea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Chinese Taipei, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States of America and Vanuatu. Out of a total of 32 participating territories and members of WCPFC, over half (17) are Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency FFA members, forming a significant voting bloc (although so far in the WCPFC's history decisions have been made by consensus). Premium content -
Monday 24 November 2008 10:22am
Suva, Fiji : The Fiji Sun, one of the three daily newspapers in Fiji, was barred from attending the presentation of the country's 2009 Budget after it refused to reveal sources of two published items. Premium content -
Monday 24 November 2008 9:05am
London, UK : Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma is sending senior Commonwealth political official, Ms Juliet Solomon, to Fiji Islands. This is in response to a request from the interim Prime Minister for Commonwealth support in facilitating the proposed President's dialogue forum. Premium content -
Monday 24 November 2008 5:15am
Pago Pago, American Samoa : I am sorry Police Commander Kelley, but Tonga has the rudest, most careless, and the most unkind and unappreciative drivers in my view. Some of my fellow drivers in the United States would agree with me that if you drive like "that" somewhere in Los Angeles, someone will shoot you. If the CHP do not get to you first. - Mafi ‘o Amerika Samoa Premium content -
Saturday 22 November 2008 3:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : China will give the Tonga Defence Services an aircraft in the near future, the Chinese Ambassador to Tonga, HE Mr Fan Guijin promised at the TDS headquarters during a hand-over ceremony of eight trucks. Premium content -
Friday 21 November 2008 7:28pm
Taiji, Japan : Despite international pressure opposing whaling practices, this traditional whaling village located near the south end of Japan's Kii Peninsula is determined to fight on and preserve its whaling culture. The fight, enthusiastic villages say, is nothing short of trying to protect their cultural identity. Story and photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Friday 21 November 2008 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga has far too many road deaths caused by bad driving and driving under the influence of alcohol, said Chris Kelley, Tonga's new Police Commander, who has seen seven road deaths here during his first six weeks on the job. Premium content -
Friday 21 November 2008 6:11pm
Reggio Emilio, Italy : The Pacific Islanders coach Kutusi Fielea has made seven changes to his team to play Italy at Stadio Griglio, Reggio Emilio on Saturday, November 22. Premium content -
Friday 21 November 2008 11:27am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Reports from Tonga's newspapers, November 12-20, 2008. An English translation summary by Tevita Fonua. Premium content -
Thursday 20 November 2008 12:04pm
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : The PNG Media Council president Joe R. Kanekane has called for increased dialogue between the government, newsmakers and the media. Mr Kanekane said access to information has been, and continues to be the biggest impediment to development of the country. Premium content -
Thursday 20 November 2008 11:38am
Auckland, New Zealand : The Western Union Company, announced today its reduced fee structure allowing customers in New Zealand to send money to Tonga for just NZ$14 per transaction. Premium content -
Thursday 20 November 2008 9:55am
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Thursday 20 November 2008 9:37am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Pacific Islanders rugby team has set its mind on a victory over Italy this Saturday November 22, the last of their three games during their 2008 European tour. Premium content -
Wednesday 19 November 2008 10:10pm
London, UK : Human rights should not only be enshrined in every country's constitution, but they must be made real in order to safeguard the rights of citizens, said Dr Purna Sen, Head of Human Rights at the Commonwealth Secretariat. Premium content
