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Saturday 22 March 2008 12:05pm
San Mateo, California, USA : After reading your report of the penalty dealt by the Prime Minister to the Minister of Tourism for breaking the law; it seems the good ol' boy fraternity-network is alive and well in our humble kingdom. At least the perception is so. If the current leaders in Tonga cannot recognize nor acknowledge the face of corruption when confronted by it, can we expect accountability or transparency from them? After observing the handling of the investigation from the start to the concluding announcement by the PM, it makes an outside observer wonder if the leaders of Tonga have the ability to reflect on their actions of justice. - ‘Alipate Sanft -
Saturday 22 March 2008 5:30am
Australia : The controversial 'Hu Loiifi' we recently witness is only a direct product of the current political force that swallows up the Kingdom. We were contributing directly or not to the circumstances that made that ancient ritual to pop up in our contemporary way of life, belief and time. Most of us obviously have different in ideas and of course entitle to a point of view on the issue, but I like to draw our attention to the very factors of intention that made the recent so-called 'Hu Louifi' happen. - Kris Halatokoua -
Friday 21 March 2008 6:28am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Prime Minister, Hon Dr. Feleti Vaka'uta Sevele, will make an official visit to Japan next week, as the current Chairman of the Pacific Islands Forum, on the invitation of the Government of Japan.
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Thursday 20 March 2008 11:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Fineasi Funaki was last night ordered by the Prime Minister, Dr Feleti Sevele to work without pay for three months as a penalty for his illegal depositing into his personal account of a $3,000 pa'anga cheque that was donated by the Chinese Embassy to the Ministry. Premium content -
Thursday 20 March 2008 10:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : There is likely to be a last minute scramble for airline seats and cargo space to Tonga at the end of July as visitors for the August 1 Coronation of King George Tupou V try to fit into the scheduled flights, a regional airline operator is predicting. Premium content -
Thursday 20 March 2008 10:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : I would like to address specific issues raised in the media recently about Nautilus Minerals Tonga and the work it hopes to do in Tonga. From Paula Taumoepeau, Country Manager-Tonga, Nautilu Minerals. Premium content -
Thursday 20 March 2008 7:20pm
USA : Ko e ki'i fakakaukau fie kaunoa pe he talanoa kuo vavae mai he paenga ni 'o kau ki he "Hu Lou Ifi" 'Oku 'ikai ke u taa'i pe fakahala'i e fakakaukau kuo tuku mai 'e he Cpt Mafi 'O 'Amelika he 'oku 'i ai hono mo'oni haohaoa ki he fakakaukau ki he to'onga ne tupu ai e "Hu Lou Ifi" 'a e kainga 'o Mu'a'. - Siosaia Moimoiangaha -
Thursday 20 March 2008 5:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : His Majesty, King George Tupou V appointed Hon ‘Otenifi Afu'alo Matoto today as the Minister for Finance and National Planning. He is currently the Minister for Public Enterprises and Information and he retains those portfolios. His latest appointment is the culmination of 40 years of dedicated service to the Government and People of Tonga. Premium content -
Thursday 20 March 2008 5:12pm
Pago Pago, American Samoa : I stand corrected Tu'ikolovatu. The Hu lou ifi is one of our most sacred ritual (ordinance), a simple matter of interpretation. The recent Hu lou ifi by the people of Mu'a makes a mockery of this ritual. - Sione Lousiale Kava -
Thursday 20 March 2008 1:52pm
'Aositelelia : 'Oku mau kole ke fakamalumalu pea mau lango vaka atu he Talamalu 'o e Fonua na'e to pou mo fuofua tanumaki he kau Moana 'o ono'aho. Pea mo Tangaloa 'Eitumatupu'a mo e kau Tangaloa 'o e Langiloa, pea pehe kia Maui Kisikisi mo e kau Maui 'o Maama, ka e 'uma'a 'a e 'otukohi 'o Tu'i Langi, Tu'i Kelekele mo Tu'i Kakai. Pea mo e Tufungafonua 'a Lo'au 'o e Tu'i Ha'amea , ka e 'ata ke fakafolau atu 'a e poupou fakatu'a ko 'eni mei he ngaahi Kalapu Fofo'anga 'Aositalasia. - Peau Haukinima -
Thursday 20 March 2008 1:40pm
USA : Me'apango he na'e 'ikai ke u ma'u hano liliu faka-Tonga 'o e tohi ni. Pea kou fakakaukau na'a ko e 'uhinga ia 'oku fai ai 'eku fifili ko e 'ikai ke u mahino'i lelei 'a e 'uhnga mo e taumu'a 'o e tohi, he 'oku fakapalangi ia. Kae tuku pe ke ta talanoa na'a toe ma'u ai ha 'ata fo'ou 'o e ngaahi kaveinga 'oku vivili mo mafatukituki hono mahu'inga kia kitaua Tonga. - Mohetau Kasitati Premium content -
Wednesday 19 March 2008 4:24pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Highlights from Tonga's newspapers, March 10-13, 2008. An English translation summary by Tevita Fonua. Premium content -
Wednesday 19 March 2008 4:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : HM King George V will make his first official visit to the People's Republic of China next month. Premium content -
Tuesday 18 March 2008 7:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will soon have its own National Qualifications and Accreditation Board, to develop education programmes for high school leavers, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Education said yesterday. Premium content -
Tuesday 18 March 2008 7:19pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As of today, all the available hotel rooms in Tongatapu have been booked to accommodate guests who will be attending the celebrations of HM King George V's Coronation in August. Premium content -
Tuesday 18 March 2008 4:30pm
Kaikoura,New Zealand : Michael Burling, Tonga's top surfboard rider, last Sunday proved unstoppable by taking out the 2008 Hyundai Pro Long Board event at Kaikoura in New Zealand. Premium content -
Tuesday 18 March 2008 10:39am
USA : Although my candidacy for this year's election for parliament was prematurely terminated due to a sudden attack of common sense, deep down in my heart, I still feel I am the best candidate to represent the people of Ha'apai. It is unfortunate Ha'apai must wait until my candidacy in the next election of two thousand and whenever I have a chance to regain my citizenship. I am still agonizing whether to spent my money on coming to Tonga and reclaim my citizenship or sent that money to relatives as remittance to help the economy. If you were in my feet (shoes), I am walking bare feet now since I sent my shoes to Tonga so my nephew can have shoes for school. - Tama Foa -
Monday 17 March 2008 4:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Inoke Hu'akau is one of 28 candidates who are contesting the three Tongatapu People's Representatives seats in Tonga's April 24 Parliamentary election, and appears to be the only one expressing strong views against the proposed reform program that was passed by parliament before it closed last year, that politicians are working to introduce in 2010. Premium content -
Monday 17 March 2008 5:35am
: 'E hou'eiki mo e kakai 'o Tonga, tau toe kii fakakaukau mu'a, 'oku 'i fe 'a hotau fanga tokoua mo tuofafine nofo 'i muli, 'oku fiema'u ia ke nau kau mai he alea, 'oku fiema'u ke 'i ai ha nau le'o 'i Fale Alea. Ko e fa'ahinga eni 'oku nau tali 'a 'etau tangi, fakafamili, fakakolo, fakasiasi, fakafonua, fakapule'anga, fakafo'ituitui, ka 'oku tau fu'u ta'e tokanga 'aupito. - Mana mei Langi -
Sunday 16 March 2008 1:28pm
UK : Land ownership: the main issue behind the delay in the China loan: As one of only a few Tongans who spoke publicly against the loan from China, the news about the Land ownership issue is one of few items of great news to come out of Tonga recently. It is a blessing in disguise for Tonga and her people. Who would have thought it - the Father of Modern Tonga - King Siaosi Tupou I and His Constitution, His vision and love for his people has emerged from the past to rescue his Kingdom and his people from making the biggest mistake in Tongan history. - Senolita Swan
