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Wednesday 8 June 2005 4:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : On Monday, Tonga's former Speaker was refused an opportunity to rebut a claim by the House Finance Committee that about $108,000 was unaccounted for during the change over period to the new Speaker. Both the Chairman of the House and the Speaker denied a request by the former Speaker, Noble Tu'ivakano, to reply to what he said were damaging allegations made by the Finance Committee. Tonga Legislative Assembly, Minute no. 3, Monday June 6, 2005. From the House, by Pesi Fonua
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Wednesday 8 June 2005 2:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's new 15% Consumption Tax launched on April 1 came under attack from two fronts this week. In the House of the Tonga Legislative Assembly the People's Representatives have tabled a new Private Member's Bill aiming to amend the Consumption Tax Act extending some exemptions and reducing the tax to 10%. Premium content -
Tuesday 7 June 2005 10:15am
Auckland, New Zealand : The Japanese government's announcement to increase its annual minke kill and include humpback and fin whales in its ...scientific research whaling programme is an outrage, says Melino Maka in Auckland. Premium content -
Tuesday 7 June 2005 9:30am
Twickenham, England : Incredible as it may sound but two years after he was off the rugby field with a debilitating kidney disease, and only 11 months ago he was given a new kidney, Jonah was back in the rugby field. Premium content -
Monday 6 June 2005 6:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The first three men to have completed a six months Residential Rehabilitation Program offered by Tonga's Ironman Ministry were awarded certificates this morning, June 6, by HRH Princess Siu'ilikutapu. Premium content -
Monday 6 June 2005 5:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A workshop on the Convention on the Right of the Child held in Nuku'alofa last week aimed to help Tonga finalise its first country report on the rights of the child, 10 years after Tonga ratified the convention. Premium content -
Monday 6 June 2005 4:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The THRDM pre-election campaign did not deal with the issues, instead they focused on a negative campaign against people.- Sione Lolohea1 comment Premium content -
Monday 6 June 2005 11:28am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Monday, June 6, 2005 - 11:28 President of the PDP, Teisina Fuko, blamed Nobles and church leaders for the success of the May 26 march led by a rival democratic group; meanwhile, the Piveni Pikula Shoreline revelations continue, in Tonga's local press this week May 29- June 3. Premium content -
Saturday 4 June 2005 4:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The House threw out the 1992 Room Tax on the tourism industry, but will debate next week an amendment to the Consumption Tax 2003, and an amendment to the Custom Duties and Excise Tax Act 2005. Tonga Legislative Assembly, Minute No. 2, Tuesday May 31 2005. From the House by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Friday 3 June 2005 5:45pm
Fo‘ui, Tonga : The Hon. Noble Vaha'i of Fou'i was laid to rest this morning, June 3, at the Tutulu Pea Tau burial ground at the village of Fou'i. The funeral procession from his residence to the cemetery was led by the police band, and the police also gave a three-gun salute. Premium content -
Friday 3 June 2005 9:15am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Thank you for your article published on the Matangi Tonga website, "NZ gives NZ$14m to support Tonga education". I would like to clarify the situation with regard to financial support for the salaries of teachers in non-government schools. -
Thursday 2 June 2005 5:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Satini Tomu Napa‘a (15) was found not guilty on charges of manslaughter and of inflicting a grievous bodily harm, by a jury at the Nuku‘alofa Supreme Court this morning, June 2. Premium content -
Thursday 2 June 2005 12:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : It was a night to be remembered by the 10,000 Tongan concert-goers who packed into Nuku'alofa's Teufaiva Outdoor Stadium last night to hear the South African reggae star, Lucky Dube. Photos and story by Linny Folau. Premium content -
Thursday 2 June 2005 12:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The winners of this year's Quality Service Awards were shining examples for Tonga, "we need you," said Dr Fred Sevele, Minister of Labour, Commerce and Industries, in presenting the awards on the evening of May 31. Premium content -
Wednesday 1 June 2005 12:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tonga government's official response to the public uproar over the high cost of electricity and salaries of the top executives of Shoreline Power appears to be insincere and doubtful. Editor's Comment by Pesi Fonua.1 comment Premium content -
Tuesday 31 May 2005 5:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Tongan Legislature met for the start of its 2005 session on Monday May 30. Its working agenda for the day included the swearing in of new members, the appointment of a new Chairman of the Whole House Committee, and the reading and debating on the first draft of a letter replying to the King's message from the Throne when he opened parliament on May 26. From the House. By Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Tuesday 31 May 2005 5:30pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Reggae Superstar Lucky Dube (41) arrived in Nuku'alofa today with his 11 member band gearing up for a one-night concert at the Teufaiva Stadium tomorrow evening, June 1. Premium content -
Tuesday 31 May 2005 4:46pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga :The New Zealand government has announced that it will contribute $NZ14 million toward the Tonga Education Support Program (TESP).
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Tuesday 31 May 2005 10:30am
Texas, USA : I am deeply concerned over what I read and what I see on the internet. I am in a wheel chair due to my health. I am only thirty nine years old and at one time in my life I had no hope. I was angry at the world and at people, my story may sound familiar too you, and you may have grown tried of hearing it. But three wonderful Tongan men taught me to have hope, they reached out to a stranger and showed that true friendship knows no color, it knows no religion, it can be between the young and the old, the sick and those who have health. It is one of our world's greatest gifts and it is the one of the base ingredients for hope. - Larry Norton -
Monday 30 May 2005 6:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The 'Ikale Tahi Squad for 2005 was announced on Saturday night following a final trial game at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alofa in the afternoon. Premium content
