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Wednesday 2 November 2005 4:59pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Generally, there has been a consistent push for reforming or transforming Tongan society, taking place within and outside of the country. This is because Tonga is a country that is in a serious state of crisis. Specifically, this clear call for change is felt mostly in the economic and political arenas. - Dr ‘Okusitino Mahina -
Monday 31 October 2005 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Despite heavy rainfall over Tongatapu this morning, King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV was present at Fua'amotu International Airport to welcome the arrival of both Pacific Blue on its first inaugural flight and Air New Zealand's new Airbus A320 aircraft.
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Monday 31 October 2005 2:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : At the end of the first day of the Post Forum Dialogue on October 28, between the Pacific Island Forum countries and industrial countries from outside the region, both China and the USA had commited funding for the Pacific, while Taiwan made a funding agreement with Nauru. Premium content -
Monday 31 October 2005 10:33am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Ian Tuke, the Branch Manager of the Central Verification Unit of Immigration New Zealand, visited Tonga last week under a joint project with the Tonga Immigration Division to help strengthen our border security by detecting the risk of fraud. Premium content -
Monday 31 October 2005 10:07am
Auckland, New Zealand : Always appreciate Jason Faletau's contribution on Tonga's economy and would like to seek his and other economists in our midst, their views on the following: How sustainable would Tonga's economy be if the government were to actively moderate local demand than what they're doing at present? - Sefita Hauoli -
Friday 28 October 2005 11:59am
USA : As we struggle for political change, it is clear; we are far from where we ought to be. -TamaFoa Premium content -
Friday 28 October 2005 11:33am
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : The President of French Polynesia, Oscar Temaru said at Madang yesterday that he was hopeful that the Pacific Leaders at this year's Forum meeting would elevate French Polynesia from an Observer Status to an Associated Member Status. By Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Friday 28 October 2005 11:15am
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : There is no imaginary relief guest worker program in Australia for the unemployment problem of Pacific Islands countries, John Howard, the Prime Minister of Australia responded to questions during the Pacific Forum Leaders meeting yesterday in Madang. by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Friday 28 October 2005 11:00am
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : Two Tongans were among Forum leaders and heads of regional organizations who were awarded medals by the Rt Hon. Michael Somare in Madang last night. Premium content -
Friday 28 October 2005 10:15am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : It is heartening to read articles that make really good sense! When I read the numerous exchanges, I wonder if we ever take time to really think about what is going on, what needs to be done, and how to go about it. This country of ours is unique in this world because of many reasons. Amongst those is the fact that we have an absolute monarchy, the only surviving one throughout the Pacific. We have an honor system that is exercised in our families, extended families, villages, islands, and collectively as a people. The ideals that Tonga was built on were the work of past kings, chiefs, of warriors, of people who were known for their courage and leadership. - M. Latu -
Thursday 27 October 2005 5:01pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The National Committee of the Kingdom of Tonga for Political Reforms proposed by Noble's Representative, HRH Prince Tu'ipelehake, triumphed in parliament on October 24 when it won 12 out of 18 votes in favour of its set up. Premium content -
Thursday 27 October 2005 4:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The thirty days given to Air Peau Vava'u to shape up its service ends today October 27, confirmed by the Director of Civil Aviation Viliami Ma'ake yesterday. Premium content -
Wednesday 26 October 2005 10:43am
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : Sir Michael Somare, the new chairman of the Pacific Forum, said last night it would be a mistake and an opportunity lost if Pacific Island leaders do not approve the draft Pacific Plan put before them this week in Port Moresby. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 October 2005 3:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV will officially close this year's Tonga Legislative Assembly on Thursday October 27, the Speaker of the House Hon. Veikune confirmed today. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 October 2005 3:10pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A young man has been found guilty of murder at the Nuku‘alofa Supreme Court last week, after a four day trial by jury, for the murder of Salesi Taufalele who died after being hit on the head with an iron bar. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 October 2005 2:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Rotary Club of Nuku'alofa will hold its annual Children's Fun Fair and Float Parade on Saturday 29 October 2005, in central Nuku'alofa. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 October 2005 2:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Rugby Union has announced the 'Ikale Tahi team for this month's tour of Britain, Italy and France. Premium content -
Tuesday 25 October 2005 1:58pm
Tallahassee, Florida,USA : Congratulations! I may be overly optimistic, but I believe that the Constitutional reform committee will be a major success in the long journey started by the Human Rights and Democracy Movement in 1986. I have recently been spending my time studying some of the history of your Constitution, and I would like to say that as you begin this difficult process, it is important to remember all that you have achieved so far by courage, and persistence. - John Maloney -
Tuesday 25 October 2005 1:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Speaking from the confines of a young Tongan's view, at best a blurred snap-shot of what is essentially just another politically biased perspective of a few Laki Niu supporters. We would like to point out to the small portion of the public sphere that doubt Mr Laki Niu's stance or intentions, following his recent pleas to catalyse reformation, that he has every right to be where he is today. - Ka Polu -
Tuesday 25 October 2005 10:13am
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : The Pacific Civil Society Forum Meeting yesterday evening (October 24) called on Forum Leaders to redraft the controversial Pacific Plan. Premium content
