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Monday 12 September 2005 5:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's king is not likely to dismiss his ministers on the basis of a three pages petition, says the Speaker of the Tongan Legislature, Noble Veikune, who believes that Parliament is the place where any impeachment or restructuring of Tonga's political system has to take place.4 comments
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Monday 12 September 2005 11:30am
Moss Beach, Ca.,USA : The smell of victory for the PSA and the public servants must be sweet and delightful and at best, a means but not the end. Is it too soon to rejoice or is it too soon to lament? Premium content -
Saturday 10 September 2005 6:30pm
Auckland, New Zealand : I join all Tongans around the world in thanking the Almighty for bringing the strike to an end. I believe it is too early to correctly say whether it is the PSA or the Cabinet who won this memorable ordeal. The PSA may have got what they wanted but we are yet to see at whose expense are they getting their demands. - Sailosi Finau Premium content -
Friday 9 September 2005 6:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : It was one happy family again at Tonga High School campus yesterday, when the 49 teachers and staff who went on strike returned to work. Premium content -
Friday 9 September 2005 5:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Cecil Cocker, expressed his disappointment that the striking Civil Servants were encouraging Tongans in New Zealand to demonstrate against the king in Auckland. Akilisi Pohiva reckoned that if government would not give in to the demand by the Civil Servants, the country would be destroyed. From the House. Tonga Legislative Assembly, Minute No. 27, Monday August 22, 2005. Premium content -
Friday 9 September 2005 5:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Over the last six weeks or so we've been inundated with passionate cries for 'justice' and 'fair distribution for all' emanating from Pangai Si'i. Where is justice in the end when they have negotiated in 'bad faith' by demanding to be paid for 'work not done'? - Sione Talanoa Latu -
Thursday 8 September 2005 6:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongan government was back in full operation today, according to Kelepi Makakaufaki, the Secretary for the Public Service Commission. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 September 2005 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : All striking teachers returned to work this morning in Tongatapu, according to Viliami Takau, the Director of Education. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 September 2005 6:15pm
New Zealand : I think the first lot to be removed should start with the Minister of Education, the Director of Education and the three deputies named by the PSA letter of petition. The Minister of Education has quoted far too many bible quotes and with no real results in his part to bring in a resolution to the problems the teachers are now experiencing. - John Rambo -
Wednesday 7 September 2005 6:15pm
California, USA : Emotions are high and Tongans appear to be happy with the progress of the commoner's strike. Vava'u and Ha'apai continues to show support for the strike and live up to their names (i.e. whoop whoop to the 6 Ib.). - Rick Siale -
Wednesday 7 September 2005 6:00pm
UK : Prosperity has followed Tonga in the past decades. But it has outweighted the abuse of power and failures of this Government. The inflations, tax rise, consumption tax and other economical blunders have cost this Government to its knees today. - William Mariner -
Tuesday 6 September 2005 10:45pm
Arizona, USA : The ride has rather been a bumpy one, but given the fact that this was one of the "first" collective fights by the people, against the unrighteous and tyrannical dominion of the Tongan government, 'oku te manatu ki he lau 'a e kau leka, it wasn't bad start at all. - Sione Laione -
Tuesday 6 September 2005 10:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : In the largest protest march in Tonga's history over 10,000 people gathered outside the Royal Palace today calling on the King of Tonga to dismiss the Prime Minister, Prince 'Ulukalala Lavaka Ata, and all of his 14 Cabinet Ministers. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Linny Folau Premium content -
Monday 5 September 2005 6:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's striking civil servants were told by PSA officials to return to work this afternoon - and then the workers could apply for casual leave to have another day off tomorrow to join another march. Premium content -
Sunday 4 September 2005 2:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The way you are maintaining the website on a daily basis and still continue to provide the same quality service for all other services you offer, is absolutely amazing. Specially considering that its all done by a 4 member team. - Sven Quick -
Sunday 4 September 2005 2:30pm
London, United Kingdom : The stalemate has been resolved. The Government has waited this long to implement the civil servants wants. The 60%, 70% and 80% rise was affordable by this Government all along. The public confidence and trust has cost this Government dearly. - William Mariner -
Sunday 4 September 2005 2:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Cabinet will consider setting up a Royal Commission to review the Constitution with a view to allowing a more democratic form of government for Tonga. by Pesi Fonua. Premium content -
Saturday 3 September 2005 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga Government has conceded to the basic demands of the national civil servants strike, including back-dated 60-70-80% pay rises, no disciplinary actions, and a two year suspension of the salary review that led to the six weeks old strike. Premium content -
Friday 2 September 2005 11:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : High expectations this evening that an understanding would be signed to end Tonga's national strike of civil servants, as it entered its seventh week today, were shattered when the PSA committee postponed a scheduled signing indefinitely. Premium content -
Friday 2 September 2005 7:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Large groups of civil servants from Vava'u and Ha'apai staged two colourful marches in Nuku'alofa today in solidarity with Tongatapu strikers. Photos and story by Linny Folau. Premium content
