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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.
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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 -
Saturday 15 March 2008 4:57am
Czech Republic : During the fifth year of the Iraq invasion, all over the world, the Humanist Movement and all associations pursuing peace and nonviolence; from Spain to Argentina, from Guinea to India, from New York to Prague, Rome to Istanbul, are converging to manifest during the week from March 15 to 22 to ask for. By the Humanist Movement Premium content -
Friday 14 March 2008 9:19pm
Pago Pago, American Samoa : The Fofo'anga Club of Amerika Samoa Organization wishes to acknowledge its choice to support the following candidates for the 2008 People's Representative Election. - Setuata Moli Siale -
Friday 14 March 2008 5:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : When a child is diagnosed with cancer the family has to change overnight and the priority becomes the life of that child, HRH Princess Nanasipau'u said today, stressing that supporting a child and family with cancer requires the involvement of the community. Premium content -
Friday 14 March 2008 5:06pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : An 11-member group of North American travel agents arrived in Tonga on March 13 on a six-days familiarization tour of the Kingdom. Premium content -
Friday 14 March 2008 4:11pm
Pago Pago, American Samoa : Ne ngaohi kovia 'e he kainga Tatakamotonga e famili Niua 'o e Ta'ahine Kuini kuo unga fonua 'i Kauvai. Ne houhau heni 'e Ta'ahine 'o folofola mai pe ko 'enau anga pehe mai ko e hingoa (Tungi), pe'i omi 'o 'ave 'enau hingoa ka 'e kei 'eiki pe 'ene tama 'ana (Tupou IV). Ne 'ikai puli ko e ngaue kovi 'eni 'a e kau Sikala. Ka na'e 'ikai fakamu'omu'a atu kinautolu ia he hu louifi. Na'e 'ikai ko e kau sikala pe ne oo, ka ko e kainga kotoa. He ko e lavea e kupu 'e taha ko e lavea kotoa ia. - Mafi ‘o ‘Upolu -
Friday 14 March 2008 1:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Encourage women to reach their highest potential, Joyce Mafi, the Governor of the National Reserve Bank of Tonga, urged yesterday in noting the importance of investing in Tongan women and valuing their work. "The challenge is for the man to support us women so that we can achieve and have a fair share of the positions in government and other areas, just as women have their share of the social life in the home," she said. Premium content -
Friday 14 March 2008 11:57am
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii : Please allow me to comment on Mafi o Amerika Samoa's letter dated 13 March 2008 regarding the recent Hu Lou ifi ritual. -'Aisea Tu'akihekolo Tu'ikolovatu Premium content -
Thursday 13 March 2008 5:52pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Talaki on March 5 reports that the Democracy Committee will carry out a survey in a month's time to determine the popularity of its eight candidates, who are now campaigning independently. The top three will then be creamed off to contest the election, with the committee's endorsement. It is expected that the rest will withdraw voluntarily, with no mud-slinging. Highlights from Tonga's newspapers, March 3-6, 2008. An English translation summary by Tevita Fonua. Premium content -
Thursday 13 March 2008 4:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In the Pacific Tonga is very lucky because women are well respected by men because of our unique culture despite the developments of this century, the Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata'aho said yesterday. As keynote speaker for the Tonga celebration of International Women's Day, the Queen Mother noted this year's theme "Investing in Women and Girls - Valuing Women's Work" and said this is evident in the displays of handicrafts and weaving of women's valuable work. Premium content -
Thursday 13 March 2008 4:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's annual Heilala Festival will be held on a new date this year from July 21-29 to join in with the celebrations of the Coronation of King George Tupou V. Premium content -
Thursday 13 March 2008 3:02pm
Pago Pago, American Samoa : Kataki mu'a 'o anga lelei ke fokotu'u 'eku tohi ma'ulaloni ke fakahoko atu 'eku kau mo e tokolahi he fiefakaha 'e mau loto mamahi 'i hono ngaue hala 'aki 'e tau ngaahi ouau toputapu ko e Hu Louifi. -Mafi 'o Amerika Samoa Premium content -
Thursday 13 March 2008 10:08am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Foreign Reserve for February fell by $11.3 million to $101.8 million. The National Reserve Bank of Tonga stated yesterday that the large fall reflect a "higher oil payments during the month." Premium content
