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Tonga News
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Health
Tongan nurses gather for first int'l conference
Nuku'alofa, Tonga:
The first International Conference for Tongan Nurses was officially opened by HM the Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata'aho, at the Janfull International Dateline Hotel yesterday evening, March 10.
11 Mar 2010, 18:14
South Pacific News
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Pacific Islands
Tonga on cyclone watch as two tropical depressions form in South Pacific
Nuku'alofa, Tonga:
Two tropical depressions forming in the South Pacific may possibly turn into Tropical Cyclones over the next few days, which could affect Tonga early next week, Tonga's chief meteorological officer advised.
11 Mar 2010, 16:02
South Pacific News
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Pacific Islands
HRH Princess Anne to visit Tonga for EPLD 2010
Nuku'alofa, Tonga:
Britain's Princess Royal, HRH Princess Anne, will visit Tonga from March 20-23 to attend part of the study tour program of the Emerging Pacific Leaders Dialogue 2010, a regional leadership development program.
11 Mar 2010, 12:19
Tonga News
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Outer Islands
Niuatoputapu tsunami recovery project to build new housing, hospital, offices
Nuku'alofa, Tonga:
The reconstruction of Niuatoputapu following the September 30 tsunami that devastated the island of Niuatoputapu in northern Tonga is set to begin this year.
11 Mar 2010, 10:21
Tonga News
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Foreign Affairs
President Obama receives Tongan Ambassador
New York, USA:
The Tongan Ambassador to the USA, His Excellency Hon. Sonatane Tu'akinamolahi Taumoepeau Tupou presented his credentials to the President of the United States of America, His Excellency Mr Barack H. Obama at the White House, Washington DC on Wednesday 24 February 2010.
09 Mar 2010, 18:22
Tonga News
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Government
Ashika Relief Fund distributes $1.1million to families
Nuku'alofa, Tonga:
The distribution has begun of the $1.1 million pa'anga Ashika Relief Fund to the next of kin of the 74 people who were lost at sea, and the 54 survivors from the sinking of the MV Princess Ashika in Ha'apai waters on August 5, 2009.
09 Mar 2010, 17:40
Tonga News
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Development
Australia commits AUD$7m for Tonga health support
Nuku'alofa, Tonga:
The Australian Government has committed AUD$7 million dollars for three years funding of a new Health Systems Support Program with Tonga's Ministry of Health, focussing on key priority health areas such as reducing the prevalence of non communicable diseases in the country and will help to improve community health care.
06 Mar 2010, 17:02
Tonga News
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Development
Solar power for remote islands communities
Nuku'alofa, Tonga:
Eleven remote islands communities in Vava'u and islands off Tongatapu will benefit from the installation of new solar power home systems this year under a Project funded by the Japanese Government.
06 Mar 2010, 17:00
Tonga News
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Women
Recognising women and encouraging their progress
Nuku'alofa, Tonga:
Six outstanding women from different walks of life in Tongatapu who despite the everyday struggle of trying to earn a living for their family had emerged successful, were applauded today with a special presentation of gift packs and money in celebration of the International Women's Day on March 8.
06 Mar 2010, 16:18
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Letters & Comments
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Other
Our focus: minimize chances of another tragedy
Hong Kong, China: I would not discredit Ms. Mallaney's letter entirely – our focus should lie heavily with ensuring that we have all the available safety-nets in place (be it in a policy, process, system or others) thus ensuring that we can minimize the chances of a similar tragedy going forward. - Siaosi Chan.
12 Mar 2010, 05:52
Letters & Comments
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Government
No useful purpose for arguing
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: The PM's Office and Ms. Mallaney of Global Integrity are busy ridiculing each other. (PM's Advisor . . . 05 Mar 2010). They have not stated any useful purpose for arguing in this forum. - Sione Akemeihakau Mokofisi.
09 Mar 2010, 17:28
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Press Releases
Fiji Military arrest Peceli Rinakama
Sydney, Australia: The Fiji Democracy and Freedom Movement expresses grave concern at the lack of news and coverage by Fiji's local media of the whereabouts of former parliamentarian Peceli Rinakama.Rinakama's family members in Fiji confirmed about two hours ago that he has not returned nor do they know of his whereabouts since he was arrested by the Military last Friday.
11 Mar 2010, 12:11
Press Releases
Eligible Pacific Islanders may register to become NZ residents
Wellington, New Zealand: Eligible people from Samoa, Kiribati, Tuvalu and Tonga will be able to register their interest in becoming a resident of New Zealand during May.
10 Mar 2010, 17:49
Press Releases
International Women's Day: Equal Rights, equal opportunities
Geneva, Switzerland: International Women’s Day takes place every year and is a global day that emerged from women activist movements at the turn of the twentieth century. The day celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.
08 Mar 2010, 06:18
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Sports
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Rugby
Tongan rugby players in top Japanese team
Tokyo, Japan:
The Wild Knights rugby team of the Sanyo Electric Corporation became Japan's national rugby club champion for 2010, after beating the Toyota's Verblitz 22-17 on 28 February.
09 Mar 2010, 16:36
Sports
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Other
NZ qualifies for FIFA U-20 World Cup
Auckland, New Zealand:
Tonga's hope of qualifying for the Federation International Football Association FIFA U-20 women's World Cup in Germany in July came to a sudden end on January 25 when its U-20 women's team was thrashed by New Zealand 11-0.
26 Jan 2010, 19:22
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