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Friday 6 July 2007 4:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga Airports Ltd. a Tonga government-owned company took over the management of all Tongan airports on July 2.
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Thursday 5 July 2007 9:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Miss Galaxy Queen Beauty Pageant for 2007 lived up to its reputation as an outrageous and fun-packed fashion show, kicking off a three nights event at Nuku'alofa's Queen Salote Memorial Hall last night, July 4. Photos by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Thursday 5 July 2007 5:53pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Court of Appeal will start its 2007 session at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court on July 17. Premium content -
Thursday 5 July 2007 12:02pm
Apia, Samoa : It's hoped the spirit of the 13th South Pacific Games in Samoa will branch towards the environment with a 'Play it clean and green' campaign to be launched by SPREP, UNDP and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE). Premium content -
Wednesday 4 July 2007 12:37pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : For some time the Directors of Global Insurance Limited, Insurance Corporation of Tonga Limited and Dominion Insurance (Tonga) Limited have considered carefully how best to serve the ongoing insurance needs of our mutual clients and the Tongan economy. Premium content -
Wednesday 4 July 2007 11:29am
Suva, Fii : Nauru is the newest member of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO). Premium content -
Tuesday 3 July 2007 7:11pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Anthony Tu'itavake the center winger for the Junior All Blacks rugby team visited Tonga last week while on a fortnight's break after winning the 2007 IRB Pacific Cup Tournament. Premium content -
Tuesday 3 July 2007 6:44pm
Rome, Italy : New measures to ensure safer infant powdered formula and hygienic egg production will be discussed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), which opens a 6-day meeting today attended by representatives from more than 100 countries. Premium content -
Tuesday 3 July 2007 6:30pm
Utah,USA : It is sad to see that the United States and Tonga have something in common. Both have a dysfunctional Parliament/Congress. The really sad part is that Tonga can not afford the same level of stupidity. Premium content -
Tuesday 3 July 2007 5:55pm
Melbourne, Australia : Te u hoko atu aipe ki he 'Inovesio 'o e Senituli 21 pe ko e fa'ahinga liliu 'oku fe'unga pea 'oku tonu ke fei mo fakahoko ki he fo'i Piliote kene hanga 'o haiane'i e ngaahi faikehekehe 'oku ne lolotonga kumoa e fonua. 'A ia ko e founga 'uluaki ne u lave atu kiai 'i he'eku tohi kuo 'osi 'a e Fakakolekole, pea kapau na'e tali ia 'e he kau ma'u kelekele pea ko e na'a ia 'a e vavake. Pea kapau leva na'e 'ikai ke tali ia 'e he kau ma'u kelekele, ko e founga leva 'eni te tau hoko atu kiai 'oku ui ia ko e Totonu Fakatukufakaholo, 'a e kau ma'u kelekele. - Sunia Mafile‘o Latu -
Tuesday 3 July 2007 5:43pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The National Economic Development Council, a new government entity met for the first time on June 20. Premium content -
Monday 2 July 2007 6:50pm
Honiara, Solomon Islands : UNFPA assistance to Solomon Islands commenced in 1976 with support for the population census, Maternal Child Health and Family Planning Services (MCH/FP) programmes. These were aimed at providing self-sustaining, efficient and effective primary health care services and a family health programme that was readily available and accessible throughout the country. In addition, assistance was provided for population education in schools. Premium content -
Monday 2 July 2007 6:35pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Eleven beautiful young women, contestants for the Miss Heilala 2007 crown, were introduced today at an orientation programme at the Good Samaritan Beach Resort, Kolovai. Premium content -
Monday 2 July 2007 5:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Minister for Youth and Sports said that only about 10% of school leavers could find employment locally. From the House, by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Monday 2 July 2007 9:56am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, H.E. Dr Sione Ngongo Kioa, who is also accredited as Tonga's Ambassador to the Netherlands as well as other member countries of the EU, presented his Letters of Credence to Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands on June 20, 2007, at the Noordeinde Palace, The Hague, Netherlands. Premium content -
Saturday 30 June 2007 6:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongan government will buy the national diesel power generation facilities from Shoreline Power this year, the Minister of Finance, Hon. Siosiua 'Utoikmanu told a Press Conference in presenting his 2007-08 Budget on Friday June 29. Premium content -
Saturday 30 June 2007 5:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will become a full member of the World Trade Organisation on July 27, after filing formal ratification papers with the WTO Headquarters in Geneva on Wednesday. Premium content -
Saturday 30 June 2007 9:59am
Noumea, New Caledonia : A constant stream of visitors came through the gates of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community's headquarters at Anse Vata, Noumea, during its recent Open Week leading up to a Grand Open Day on Saturday 23 June. Premium content -
Saturday 30 June 2007 8:54am
Suva, Fiji : As the United States of America celebrates its national day on July 4, we also recall the life of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, with whom we shared a birthday. I was honored to represent my government at the King's funeral last September. The United States will always be thankful for the productive and friendly relations the late King fostered with us, which are continuing under the reign of King George Tupou V. Premium content -
Saturday 30 June 2007 5:51am
UK : Am I alone in thinking that some of the People's Representatives in Parliament have lost the plot altogether. There they were last week with the most important issue of the day, the Budget for 2007/2008, an opportunity for members of Parliament to analyse and scrutinise the figures, particularly the Income Tax Reform on behalf of the people who voted them in. What did they do - well, nothing in particular. Oh - they approved the first reading, the second and the third all in one go! - Senolita Swan
