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Wednesday 20 July 2005 6:05pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A Tongan, Dr Visesio Pongi, became the first Pacific Islander to be named as the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office in Apia, on Monday July 11.
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Wednesday 20 July 2005 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga will wind up its disastrous Hawaiian experiment, after calling on parliament to pay USD$233,120 in debts from a failed farming project, following a million dollar investment by the king in Hawaiian land in 1998. From the House, by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Wednesday 20 July 2005 4:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tongan vanilla growers will receive a $1 million subsidy for green vanilla from government, after People's Representatives pushed a growers' petition. From the House by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 July 2005 3:17pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Manu Samoa starting line up to play against the ‘Ikale Tahi at Teufaiva Stadium on Friday 22 July 2005 have been announced. Premium content -
Wednesday 20 July 2005 3:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : It feels like we had never left Tonga by the tireless effort you all put in. It needs to be voiced and affirm that we all appreciate yr work. - Lupe Fonua -
Wednesday 20 July 2005 3:05pm
Suva, Fiji : I listened to the live broadcast of the 'Ikale Tahi vs The Flying Fijians and in no doubt, I still put my money on this 'Ikale Tahi Team. - Leonaitasi Taukafa Premium content -
Monday 18 July 2005 6:08pm
New York, USA : All you need is Love, may sound old fashioned but it could easily be the theme for a global gathering that is to be held in New York this week, attended by a Pacific delegation. Premium content -
Monday 18 July 2005 6:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga is supporting international efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Premium content -
Monday 18 July 2005 4:55pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's third contingent to be deployed to the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands, a 33-member contingent led by Captain Siaosi Lepa Kupu Veikune, will depart for the Solomons on Monday July 18. Premium content -
Monday 18 July 2005 4:54pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : As a Ikale Tahi supporter, I truly believe the Tonga Rugby Union should think about replacing the Coach and his management, as the prevous three performances by the team has been really shocking. -
Monday 18 July 2005 4:51pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ko hoku hingoa ko Finau Tatafu 'oku ake hake 'eku 'ofa lahi ki he ki'i ongo matu'a 'oku na 'asi 'ihe ta 'oku 'ikai ke 'iai ha'ana fanau. Premium content -
Monday 18 July 2005 4:48pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : 'Oku hounga'ia mo'oni hoku loto' 'i he ngaue 'aufuato mo kaafakaafa kuo mou fakafemo'uekina ki ai, 'i hono fakamafola mai 'a e ngaahi ongoongo fakalotofonua mo fakatu'apule'anga ke mau lava ai kimautolu ni tu'a, 'oku nofo fakaveka holo he fonua muli ko 'eni. Premium content -
Saturday 16 July 2005 7:50pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Miss Galaxy Queen for 2005, Sabrina Iva, "Miss Bounty Bar, Vava'u", was crowned by Hon. Frederica Lupe'uluiva Tuita, last night, July 15, at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall, Nuku'alofa, in the grand finale of the annual cross-dressing glamour pageant. Photos by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Saturday 16 July 2005 7:45pm
California, USA : Thank you so much Matangi Tonga for the exclusive coverages on previous events in Tonga especially the Tonga High School grand opening which we sit at home and had the taste and feel of it from overseas right at home (its like we were there as well). - James Faasolo -
Saturday 16 July 2005 7:42pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Fijians took control of the game in the first half, and scored three tries, all from typical Fijian background movements, which enabled speedy Fijian players to break through the Tongan defence and score. Premium content -
Saturday 16 July 2005 4:30pm
USA : I found this site a few days back and I have visited each day for news of Tonga. It is good to keep in touch with the country I fell in love with 25 years back. -Spencer Tolbert -
Saturday 16 July 2005 9:45am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's public servants are appealing to government to halt this week's salary rise, in a bid to win more money in the face of a widening gap between their salary increases and those of the top government officials. Premium content -
Saturday 16 July 2005 9:00am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A 12-members athletic team will represent Tonga at the 2005 South Pacific Mini Games to be held in Palau from July 25 to August 4. Premium content -
Saturday 16 July 2005 9:00am
Canberra, Australia : Congratulations on your website and news coverage. I was delighted with your item and photos about the visit of the King's old friends. - Lloyd Sommerlad -
Friday 15 July 2005 5:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : British actress Minnie Driver (35) arrived in Nuku'alofa on July 12 for a 13-day filming assignment in Tongatapu, Ha'apai and Vava'u. Premium content
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