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Friday 9 July 2004 3:04pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mr Justice Ford at the Nuku‘alofa Supreme Court, July 7 reserved his decision on whether a civil defamation should be heard by a jury or by a judge.
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Friday 9 July 2004 9:23am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Miss Heilala contestants made their final judging appearance last night, July 8 at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall where they were judged on four categories, the Interview, the Ngatu Creation Category, Sarong Swimwear, and Talent. Photos by Linny Folau Premium content -
Thursday 8 July 2004 11:37am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : MPs query why there is no repair and maintenance allocation for schools. From the House, Minute No. 17 of 24 June 2004 and Minute No. 18 of 28 June 2004. Premium content -
Wednesday 7 July 2004 10:31am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Miss Heilala Pageant contestants made their second appearance last night to perform their solo Tau'olunga dances for the judges. Following the dancing competition the winners of the Interview, and the Tau'olunga were announced. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 July 2004 1:57pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Westpac Bank of Tonga celebrated its 30th year on July 1, and in Nuku'alofa for the celebration were Ann Sherry, the Group Executive for Westpac New Zealand and the Pacific, and Alan Walter the Westpac CEO for the Pacific and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Westpac Bank of Tonga. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 July 2004 12:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : ve people escaped with minor injuries after a head-on collusion between a car that went out of control and a stationary taxi that was parking on Hala Vuna, Nuku'alofa, in the early hours of this morning. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 July 2004 11:30am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A colourful event highlighting the annual celebration of HM King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV's birthday was the Military Parade on July 5 in beautiful sunny but cool weather. Premium content -
Tuesday 6 July 2004 11:04am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : A highlight of the Miss Heilala Pageant is the colourful float parade of the contestants, going through Nuku'alofa's business centre and along the seafront, attracting thousands of spectators on the public holiday July 5. Premium content -
Friday 2 July 2004 5:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Tonga's Chief Justice, Mr Justice Gordon Ward left Tonga at the end of June to take up a position as the chairman of the Court of Appeal in Fiji. Mr Justice Ward was interviewed by Pesi Fonua on 25 June 2004 a few days before leaving for Fiji. In this interview the Chief Justice notes that Tonga's law is quite clear on the exercise of the king's prerogative power; he also comments on the loss of Tonga's Statutes of Application to British law that has left Tonga with serious gaps in its laws that are only now being identified. Premium content -
Friday 2 July 2004 4:42pm
Nuku‘alofa, Tonga : Twelve months after the launching of the Regional Assistance Mission (RAMSI) to the Solomon Islands, Nick Warner, its Special Coordinator was in Nuku‘alofa on 28 June to thank the Tongan government for its participation in making ‘Operation Helpthem Friend" a great success. Premium content -
Friday 2 July 2004 4:40pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Steve Cantlon, the Service Manager of the New Zealand Immigration Service in Suva, Fiji, and Nicola Ngawati, the Policy Officer of the Pacific Division, Wellington, New Zealand arrived in Tonga on July 1 for a one day visit. Premium content -
Friday 2 July 2004 2:15pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Eight primary schools today performed traditional dances at the Teufaiva Stadium at the beginning of the official program to celebrate the 86th birthday of HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV. Photos by Linny Folau Premium content -
Thursday 1 July 2004 5:15pm
Nadi, Fiji : Representatives from the Pacific Islands Forum have ended another round of talks with Japan, France and the United Kingdom over the transport of radioactive materials in the Pacific region. Premium content -
Thursday 1 July 2004 4:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The $300,000 that was passed by the House to pay for the allowances of students at the Teachers Training College, was spent by the Minister of Education to send the Tongan contingent to the South Pacific Games last year, some members argued that he was disobeying a decision that was passed by the House. From the House, Minute No. 15 and Minute No. 16. By Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Thursday 1 July 2004 2:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Member questions how heads of departments can sign working contracts on July 1, when their salaries have yet to be confirmed. From the House, Minute No. 14, Tuesday June 22. By Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Thursday 1 July 2004 1:12pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The government investment on public and private companies amounted to $110 million, and the total loss on these investments is about $51 million. From the House, Minute No. 13, Monday 21 June 2004. Premium content -
Wednesday 23 June 2004 4:49pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Editor's note: the Budget statement and Budget have not been released to the press, so all the figures presented here are sourced from the minutes of the debate and cannot be verified. Likewise, the comparative year figures cannot be clarified or verified without sight of the Budget columns. Debate continued, on Thursday June 17 Premium content -
Wednesday 23 June 2004 4:47pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Budget statement and Budget have not been released to the press, so all the figures presented here are sourced from the minutes of the debate and cannot be verified. (Likewise, the comparative year figures cannot be clarified or verified without sight of the Budget columns.) Premium content -
Wednesday 23 June 2004 4:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The legality of the Wet Lease Agreement that was signed by the former Chief Executive Officer of Royal Tongan Airlines, Logan Appu, with the Royal Brunei Airlines on 25 November 2002 was questioned by 'Akilisi Pohiva in the Tongan Parliament on June 17. Premium content -
Wednesday 23 June 2004 4:18pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Privy Council of Tonga has appointed Justice Robin M. Webster, currently a part - time Employment Tribunal Chairman, Edinburgh, as the new Chief Justice of Tonga replacing Justice Gordon Ward who has accepted a post with the Court of Appeal of Fiji. Premium content
