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Wednesday 21 September 2005 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A new range of locally produced liqueurs and spirits was launched at the Billfish Bar, Nuku'alofa, last night, September 20.
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Wednesday 21 September 2005 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Malakai Paua (22) appeared in the Nuku'alofa Supreme court today, charged with manslaughter by negligence. Premium content -
Tuesday 20 September 2005 6:15pm
New York, USA : Tonga's Minister of Finance, Hon. Siosiua 'Utoikamanu, told the 60th session of the UN General Assembly, New York, on September 16, that in line with the UN Millennium Declaration of 2000, for a more peaceful, prosperous and just world, in which all human beings can live better and safer lives, Tonga has made certain achievements. Premium content -
Tuesday 20 September 2005 6:00pm
Auckland, New Zealand :Dear Editor
Re:: Attitudes to rank and class need to change - Sef Haouli
and: Tongan language causes confusion - Joe Helu
Hierarchy: A problem in thinking about reality Premium content -
Tuesday 20 September 2005 2:45pm
Idaho, USA : Please discuss the issue of impeachment petition for the Premier and Tongan Ministers as petitioned by by the PSA representatives. - Taniela F. Kivalu -
Monday 19 September 2005 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Education Support Program (TESP), which was to be launched today September 19, has been deferred to mid-November, because of the need to meet new salary increases for civil servants. Premium content -
Monday 19 September 2005 5:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Before it went into recess four weeks ago, the House continued its debate on a Letter from the Prime Minister responding to the House's resolution for Cabinet to action the petition that was presented by the PSA to the House demanding a salary increase and 11 other proposals in order to end the strike. From the House, by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Monday 19 September 2005 10:30am
USA : While the PSA and her supporters are still euphoric from their victory, some of us are left with disbelief and are still confused at what took place. I supported their right to petition the government for change, whether it is social, political or economical. However, after this strike, I realize my GPS Fotua education is leaving me unprepared to deal with the aftermath. - Tama Foa -
Saturday 17 September 2005 9:24pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Ever wondered how the brand "Tonga" or "Tongan" is doing these days? And I mean how are we doing internationally and how do we regard ourselves locally? - Sefita Hao'uli -
Saturday 17 September 2005 9:30am
Auckland, New Zealand : The concern of Sefita was well-founded. I waited to see if one of our Tongan linguists would care to respond. The structure of our Tongan language has more implications than just "ranking". Premium content -
Friday 16 September 2005 6:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Janfull International Dateline Hotel celebrated its 40th birthday today. Premium content -
Friday 16 September 2005 5:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's civil servants have elected Fotu Fisi'iahi and incumbent member Manu 'Akau'ola to be their representatives to the Retirement Fund Board for the next three years. Premium content -
Friday 16 September 2005 5:15pm
Sydney, Australia : Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare says he is reconsidering plans to redeploy Australian police in his country and that his government had "options" if Canberra withdraws all aid to its northern neighbour. Premium content -
Thursday 15 September 2005 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A driver who allegedly ran over an unconscious man on the road at Mataika, Tongatapu, last year, was acquitted of manslaughter by negligence charges by a jury today. Premium content -
Thursday 15 September 2005 10:45am
Canberra, Australia : The Australian Defence Force in its search for qualified recruits could recruit up to 2000 Pacific islanders into the army. Premium content -
Thursday 15 September 2005 10:37am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : I am really tired of reading about Tonga and her problems, especially because of the politics that's involved. Hearing about Tonga is like listening to a very needy relative, as much as you love them; you still get tired of listening to them and wish for a little while that they would go away. - Mele Latu Premium content -
Wednesday 14 September 2005 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's civil servants will cast their votes tomorrow to elect their representatives to the Retirement Fund Board, which is responsible for the management of the now $50 million retirement fund established in 1999. Premium content -
Wednesday 14 September 2005 12:42pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Bringing about the socio-political change in Tonga calls for a parallel sea-change in our attitude to the deep-seated issues of rank, class, power and status. Conversely it will be more difficult if we do not address how Tongans regard each other across and within the "class" lines. In the very existence of class may well be part of the new frontier. - Sef Hao‘uli Premium content -
Tuesday 13 September 2005 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The fight against gender inequalities and undemocratic societies in the world and in particular in Commonwealth countries could never be won unless hunger, homelessness, illiteracy, underdevelopment, repression and dictatorship are defeated, Hon. Lindiwe Maseko, the Chairperson for the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians said in Nuku'alofa today. Premium content -
Monday 12 September 2005 6:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : People's Representatives were upset last week when the House adjourned again for another fortnight, after only one day's session. Premium content
