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Monday 13 October 2008 5:02am
Geneva, Switzerland : More than 75% of people suffering from mental disorders in the developing world receive no treatment or care. A new WHO programme launched today, on World Mental Health Day 2008 highlights the huge treatment gap for a number of mental, neurological and substance use disorders. Across Africa for example, nine out of ten people suffering from epilepsy go untreated, unable to access simple and inexpensive anticonvulsant drugs which cost less than US$5 a year per person.
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Monday 13 October 2008 4:57am
Rome, Italy : Organic farmers in developing countries will have greater access to world markets, thanks to two practical tools launched this week that seek to ease trade in organic agricultural products. Premium content -
Friday 10 October 2008 5:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A donation of books, textbooks, school uniforms and crayons were presented by Rev 'Ofa Fatafehi to Dr Viliami Fukofuka, Tonga's Director of Education on Thursday, October 9. Premium content -
Thursday 9 October 2008 8:05pm
Fua'amotu,Tonga : A new cafeteria opened on October 9 in the newly upgraded departure lounge at Tonga's Fua‘amotu International Airport. Premium content -
Thursday 9 October 2008 7:20pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A permanent Anti Corruption Commissioner for Tonga may be announced next week, said Vuna Fa'otusia, the Chief Executive Officer for Tonga's Ministry of Justice today. Premium content -
Thursday 9 October 2008 8:55am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Chris Kelley, Tonga's new Police Commander has been on the job for two weeks and knows he is facing a challenge, but he aims to develop a police force that Tonga can be proud of. By Linny Folau Premium content -
Wednesday 8 October 2008 6:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A New Zealand yacht, the Caro Vita, stuck on a reef along the Nuku'alofa coast was rescued on Saturday October 6 after sending out a mayday call. Premium content -
Wednesday 8 October 2008 5:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's official Foreign Reserves for August 2008 rose by $5.1 million to $91.3 million, following seven months of decline. Premium content -
Wednesday 8 October 2008 5:30pm
Neiafu, Vava'u : Kiwis snatched the top prizes in the 2008 - 17th Tonga International Billfish Tournament held in Vava'u from September 4-9. Premium content -
Wednesday 8 October 2008 12:59pm
Pohnpei, FSM : Chinese Taipei, Japan and the United States of America prevented stronger effective measures from being agreed to halt the overfishing of the Pacific tuna stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Oceans (WCPO). Premium content -
Wednesday 8 October 2008 12:41pm
New York,USA : The observance of the International Day for Disaster Reduction for 2008 takes place in a year that has seen more than its fair share of natural calamities, and falls on the third anniversary of the earthquake in South Asia. Premium content -
Wednesday 8 October 2008 11:12am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The lending capability of both the Westpac Bank of Tonga and ANZ Bank Tonga will not be directly affected by the current financial crisis in the USA. Premium content -
Wednesday 8 October 2008 5:17am
Australia : Congratulations to the Tongan Breast Cancer Society for their work in making aware the women of Tonga the problem of breast cancer. Having lost my dear friend Benedicta Chapman, to the disease many years ago it is important to let women know of the wonderful advances in medical assistance, now available and the importance of early detection . - Margaret Davids Premium content -
Tuesday 7 October 2008 7:32pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'My Lost Kainga' is the title of a Tongan movie currently being shot in Nuku'alofa starring Caroline Makakaufaki and aimed at conveying to youths the importance of staying in touch with your roots and culture. Premium content -
Tuesday 7 October 2008 11:51am
Suva, Fiji : Fiji Labour Party general secretary Mahendra Pal Chaudhry will file lawsuits against more media organisations tomorrow after filing on today against the National Federation Partu and Fiji Times Ltd. Premium content -
Monday 6 October 2008 4:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The construction of facilities for a modern Nuku‘alofa Central Business District will start in November largely funded by a $120 million pa'anga loan from China and other loans to the Tonga government, for civic works and the rebuilding of businesses. Premium content -
Monday 6 October 2008 10:43am
Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia : At the Fourth Regular Session of the Technical and Compliance Committee of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), in Pohnpei this week, Tonga pursued its bid to get Taiwanese fishing vessel F/V Chu Huai No.638 prosecuted for illegal fishing in Tongan waters. Premium content -
Friday 3 October 2008 6:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Court of Appeal of Tonga this morning quashed a decision by the Supreme Court to allow the Crown to file two additional charges of abetment to riotous assembly and abetment to the damage of buildings against each of five accused who were charged in relation to the riots of November 16, 2006. Premium content -
Friday 3 October 2008 3:23pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A four-members Rehabilitation Team from the Auckland Spinal Unit were in Nuku'alofa this week to assess 13 patients with spinal injuries who have paralysis from the waist down or on both hands and legs. Premium content -
Friday 3 October 2008 9:15am
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : I write in support of Village Idiot's ideas that mining companies should deposit a bond prior to mining activity to counteract environmental and social disasters. And the ideas he paints on mining corporations walking away with profitable bonanzas from fragile, developing countries seems to ring true here in Papua New Guinea. - Sam Tupou Premium content
