Jonah Lomu flying in with McCully's NZ delegation Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Jonah Lomu, the Rugby Legend, arrives in Tonga tomorrow for two days Tuesday and Wednesday June 13-14, as part of a delegation traveling with the New Zealand Minister for Foreign Affairs, Murray McCully on his 2011 Pacific Mission annual tour of the Pacific, this year to Tonga, Samoa, Cook Islands and Niue. 11 Jul 2011, 16:22 Sofia wins praise for remarkable academic achievement in China Anhui , China:
10 Jul 2011, 18:49 House adjourns for 2011 Parliament Tour Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The Tongan Parliament is currently adjourned for two weeks for the Annual Parliamentary tour that allows parliamentarians to return to their elected constituencies, throughout Tongatapu and the outer islands. 08 Jul 2011, 22:13 Six charged after drugs bust Nuku'alofa, Tonga: A Tongan police officer and five other persons, who were arrested and charged in a drug bust that seized 6.5 kilos of controlled chemicals used for production of methamphetamine, were granted bail upon conditions today, July 8. 08 Jul 2011, 22:09 Five finalists awarded seed capital in Youth in Business Challenge 2011 Nuku'alofa, Tonga:
07 Jul 2011, 22:29 Escapees remain at large for 31 days Nuku'alofa, Tonga: A manhunt continues for two men who escaped from prison on June 6, and police believe are being harboured by persons on Tongatapu, while the prisons officers and police are appealing to the public to step forward with any information regarding the two men. 07 Jul 2011, 22:22 Tonga not ready for major tsunami Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Tonga remains unprepared for a local tsunami and Nuku'alofa is particularly at risk, Tonga's Director of Meteorology 'Ofa Fa'anunu warned today after this morning's tsunami alert, saying that better community alert systems need to be urgently put in place. 07 Jul 2011, 18:41 Nuku'alofa takes the day off Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Following this morning's tsunami warning, Tonga's capital Nuku'alofa had a sleepy day, with government schools and the central market remaining closed and few people returning to work after two warnings were issued and later cancelled for Tonga. 07 Jul 2011, 16:29 Tsunami Warning cancelled for Tonga NOAA Bulletin no 3 NOAA Bulletin No. 3: The TSUNAMI WARNING ISSUED BY THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER IS NOW CANCELLED FOR TONGA and NEW ZEALAND. 07 Jul 2011, 08:59 << prev next >> |  | ||
| Letters & Comments A professional beggar London, UK: Financial Aid programmes are designed by rich countries to assist poor countries like Tonga. The reality, of course, is sadly but truly that, as described by Katalin in her letter – "someone from THC have to attend and participate in these meetings to defend and advance Tonga's interests and hopefully maximize our share of the cake". Yes indeed ladies and gentlemen, we have become a professional beggar. – Senolita Swan. 10 Jul 2011, 16:49 "No More Loans" is irresponsible financial planning Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: "No More Loans" is irresponsible financial planning. Loans are not the problem; they are essential to financing operations and services. High overhead costs and a top-heavy labor force are the culprits. Reduce the size of government, cutting waste and corrupted practices will provide better services for the people, thus growing the business sector to create more jobs for more people to pay more taxes. – Sione Akemeihakau Mokofisi. 09 Jul 2011, 06:20 << prev next >> | |||
| Press Releases Foreign aid can improves people's lives New South Wales, Australia: "If targeted effectively, foreign aid can make a positive contribution to improving people's lives, reducing inequality and promoting justice – and the government's response represents a step in the right direction," said Gary Lee, Co-Director, AID/WATCH. 08 Jul 2011, 22:09 ADB President: Asia must take radical steps towards clean energy Manila, Philippines: With an energy crisis looming, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Haruhiko Kuroda today called on Asian nations to "take radical steps" to increase energy efficiency and invest in renewable energy. – ADB. 23 Jun 2011, 16:08 Samoa signs $4m solar PV project agreement Apia, Samoa: Samoa is the first Forum Island Country to access its indicative country allocation of US$4million under the Pacific Environment Community Fund that has been made available by the Government of Japan. I congratulate the Government of Samoa for being the first and the quickest off the mark . . . – Tuiloma Neroni Slade, Secretary General Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. 20 Jun 2011, 08:54 << prev next >> | |||
| Sports 'Ikale Tahi team to meet Japan on June 9 Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The 'Ikale Tahi team for its second game in the Pacific Nations Cup 2011 against Japan in Suva, Fiji on Saturday, June 9, was announced by the 'Ikale Tahi head coach, 'Isitolo Maka this afternoon, July 7. 07 Jul 2011, 22:24 Wearing red for 'Ikale Tahi Nuku'alofa, Tonga:
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