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Tonga News
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Development
10 donors support Tonga'a renewable energy initiative
Nuku'alofa, Tonga:
In a quest to reduce Tonga's total reliance on imported fuel, the Tonga government this week took a positive step forward when 10 representatives of donor countries and agencies gave their support to an Interim Technical Report, which outlined the basis for a Tonga Energy Roadmap for the next decade.
19 Nov 2009, 18:59
Tonga News
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Outer Islands
Tonga puts renewable energy on the map
Neiafu, Vava'u, Tonga:
The Tonga government has set a target to supply 50% of Tonga's electricity generation from renewable sources within three years, according to an interim report presented to a Tonga Energy Roadmap Meeting in Vava'u this week.
16 Nov 2009, 18:54
Tonga News
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Outer Islands
Taunga Island welcomes conference delegates
Taunga, Vava'u, Tonga:
Delegates to the Tongan Energy Roadmap Meeting in Vava'u this week were welcomed by Tongan Prime Minister Hon. Dr Feleti Sevele at Taunga Island on November 15, for Sunday lunch.
16 Nov 2009, 18:17
Tonga News
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Tourism & Travel
Low clouds disrupted air service to Vava'u
Neiafu, Vava'u, Tonga: The Chatham Pacific Airline was allowed to make two special flights between Tongatapu and Vava'u on Sunday November 15 after low cloud forced cancelled of two Saturday flights.
16 Nov 2009, 18:10
Tonga News
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Law
Procurement Committee left in the dark over Ashika purchase
Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The Tonga Government Procurement Committee, whose primary job is to ensure Government is procuring goods at a reasonable price and of appropriate quality, was left in the dark when Cabinet made the decision to purchase the MV Princess Ashika ferry from Fiji in April earlier this year, the Ashika Inquiry was told on Friday.
16 Nov 2009, 17:27
Tonga News
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Law
Weather conditions normal for last Ashika sailing
Nuku'alofa, Tonga: There was nothing extraordinary about the weather conditions in the area where the MV Princess Ashika was sailing on its final voyage on August 5, 2009, and it was fairly normal conditions in Tonga, confirmed the Director of Meteorology for the Ministry of Transport 'Ofa Fa'anunu on November 13.
16 Nov 2009, 17:12
Tonga News
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Law
Ashika wreckage video attracts surging crowds
Nuku'alofa, Tonga:
Hundreds of people filled the Fa'onelua Convention Centre for the first public viewing of the MV Princess Ashika wreckage video on Friday, November 13, some surging past police and pushing through the doors to get seats while others sat on the floor.
16 Nov 2009, 15:02
Tonga News
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Law
Marine officer said he told Minister that Ashika was not good
Nuku'alofa, Tonga:
A marine officer has testified that he informed the former Minister of Transport, Paul Karalus, that the MV Princess Ashika was not a good vessel after its first sailing on July 4.
16 Nov 2009, 12:44
Tonga News
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Politics
Commission pessimistic over ability of Assembly to meet 2010 election deadline
Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The eagerly awaited final report of Tonga's Constitutional and Electoral Commission released this week, contains some 80 recommendations on how to structure a new system of government for Tonga. While there are no surprises, the Commission does voice a concern over an apparent lack of understanding of its aims and the actual contents of its reports by some of the members of the House, who will be trusted with making the final decision on the new structure.
12 Nov 2009, 22:16
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Letters & Comments
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Politics
King George Tupou V's historical move
Auckland, New Zealand: Whereas the declaration by George I at Pouono remains iconic, George V's willingness to come this far in his time on the throne may prove historically to be more significant. What we will do over the next twelve months or so will determine whether our generation is deserving of this or not. - Sefita Hao'uli.
15 Nov 2009, 05:49
Talanga 'i he lea faka-Tonga
Ko e tala 'o e mo'ui mamahi 'a fafine
'Aositelelia: Ko e totonu pe 'a fafine na'u fanongo ai au he talanoa 'a e Faifekau 'oku pehe: 'Te u fakalahi 'aupito 'a ho'o mamahi 'i ho'o fanafanau; teke fa'ele'i 'a e fanau 'i he mamahi; pea 'e 'i ho 'unoho 'a ho'o holi, pea tene pule'i koe'. Pe ko e mo'oni 'eni pe 'ika . . . - Mohetau Kasitati.
15 Nov 2009, 05:24
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Press Releases
Tonga launches Online Registry for business
Nuku’ alofa, Tonga: IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is helping the government of Tonga set up an electronic company registry to improve business registration procedures and support the formalization of business, in particular small and medium sized enterprises.
18 Nov 2009, 13:12
Press Releases
Tonga Police to launch Strategic Plan
Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Police Hon. Dr. Viliami Tau Tangi officially opened the Tonga Police Commissioned Officers Annual Conference on Tuesday 17 November 2009.
18 Nov 2009, 13:09
Press Releases
Tonga aims for 50% renewable energy in 3 years
Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The Prime Minister will host a historical meeting with Development Partners on Tonga's Energy Roadmap in Neiafu, Vava'u on 16-17 November 2009. The aim of the meeting is to finalise and sign-off on "Tonga's Energy Roadmap 2010-2020", which will enable Tonga to reach its policy target of fifty percent of its power generation to be fuelled by renewable sources within three years.
10 Nov 2009, 21:49
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Sports
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Olympics
Tonga Luge team surprises experts
Nuku'alofa, Tonga:
In Luge, athletes could travel at a speed of up to 90 mph when riding down the track on their sled. Luge athletes must be fearless, and have high athleticism to be able to master the extreme centrifugal forces. Both requirements lie within the Tongan genes. The first test run by the Tongan Luge athletes surprised Luge experts, and the Luge Association of the Kingdom of Tonga is optimistic of a superb performance by the Tongan team.
24 Oct 2009, 16:36
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Other
Tonga wins 19 medals in SPMG
Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Tonga was in ninth position at the final medal tally of the 8th South Pacific Mini Game which ended at Rarotonga, Cook Islands on October 2.
06 Oct 2009, 05:55
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