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3 hrs ago | The Otago Daily Times

Inquiry told Tongan ferry unseaworthy

The deficiency list and photos of the ill-fated ferry Princess Ashika clearly showed that the vessel was unseaworthy, a witness told a Tongan Royal Commission of Inquiry in Nuku'alofa yesterday.

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Tue Feb 09, 2010

Matangi Tonga

Sheikh on flying visit to Tonga and Pacific Islands

ARRIVING in Tonga tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday 9 February, on a private aircraft, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, will meet with Tongan royalty and government officials.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News, United Arab Emirates Travel, United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Feleti Sevele

Mon Feb 08, 2010

Scoop

Pesky questions a irritatea Tongan minister, media ...

NUKU'ALOFA : A three-day Pacific Regional Workshop on Communication and Good Governance was officially opened in Nuku'alofa on February 2 by Tonga's Minister of Information and Communication, 'Eseta Fusitu'a, who shared an anecdote about how foreign media asked her "irritating" questions.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Solomon Islands

Sun Feb 07, 2010

Matangi Tonga

Semi automatic weapons seized by Tonga police

POWERFUL weapons including a semi automatic assault rifle of a kind used in gang warfare, have been seized by the police in Tonga who are this week urging the public to report the whereabouts of other illegal weapons that may be on the island.

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Sat Feb 06, 2010

Scoop

Tongan philosopher, author and educator Futa Helu ...

NUKU'ALOFA : Tongan academic Dr Futa Helu, founder of the 'Atenisi Institute, died last night, Radio NZ International reports.

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Fri Feb 05, 2010

Manawatu Evening Standard

Kiwi help for Tonga children

The New Zealand and Australian governments have stepped in to help get students from Tonga's outer islands back to school, after ferry services collapsed there.

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Thu Feb 04, 2010

Matangi Tonga

US Coast Guard helps Tonga with maritime security

THE United States Coast Guard Cutter Walnut , arrived in Nuku'alofa on February 3 for a three-days visit to conduct a joint operation with the Tonga Defence Service in maritime enforcement authority.

1 comment

Related Topix: US Coast Guard, US Military, Oceania, US News, World News, Honolulu, HI

Wed Feb 03, 2010

Matangi Tonga

Warwick Hotels president announces five-star hotel for Vava'u

TONGA's first luxury five star hotel is to be built on the small island of Taunga in Vava'u by Warwick International Hotels, whose president and founder Richard Chiu announced on the island yesterday that he expects construction to start at the end of 2010 or early 2011.

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Related Topix: Tonga Travel, Travel, Oceania, World News, Feleti Sevele

Mon Feb 01, 2010

Matangi Tonga

Director of Marine admits signing seaworthy certificate for rusty old Pulupaki

Nuku'alofa , Tonga: THE DIRECTOR of Marine Viliami Tu'ipulotu verified that he signed a Seaworthy Certificate for the MV Pulupaki on January 6, 2010, even though he knew it was unseaworthy and it has extensive rust and corrosion.

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Sat Jan 30, 2010

Matangi Tonga

USP Institute of Education moves to Tonga

THE Institute of Education of the University of the South Pacific, has found a new home at Tonga's USP Campus, at 'Atele, on Tongatapu.

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Thu Jan 28, 2010

Tvnz.co.nz

NZ man admits partial responsibility for Tongan ferry sinking

The New Zealander who bought the ill-fated Tongan ferry Princess Ashika has admitted he is partially to blame for its sinking.

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Manawatu Evening Standard

Dangerous ferry sailing in Tonga again

A Tongan ferry declared dangerously unsafe is at sea with dozens of people aboard despite authorities arresting it.

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Wed Jan 27, 2010

Manawatu Evening Standard

Tongan officials face arrest if ferry sails

A royal commission into last year's ferry sinking has warned that if a second unseaworthy ferry sails today senior officials will be arrested and could jail for allowing the vessel to go to sea.

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The New Zealand Herald

Ferry tragedy due to failures at every level, inquiry hears

The Tongan ferry disaster was caused by a failure of governance at all levels, Shipping Corporation of Polynesia chairwoman 'Alisi Taumoepeau has told the Royal Commission of Inquiry.

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Tue Jan 26, 2010

Matangi Tonga

Tongan system fails to provide due diligence at all levels, SCP chair tells inquiry

Nuku'alofa , Tonga: IN her first day of evidence the Chairperson of the Shipping Corporation of Polynesia Ltd, 'Alisi Taumoepeau, told the Ashika inquiry today that the SCP's recommendation to Government to purchase Princess Ashika was based on information provided by Managing Director John Jonesse, which she now confirms to be inaccurate.

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Mon Jan 25, 2010

Matangi Tonga

Crown Prince meets Tongan Community in Japan

CROWN PRINCE Tupouto'a-Lavaka presented his Letter of Credence as the non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tonga to Japan, to HM Emperor Akihito of Japan at the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, on January 15.

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Related Topix: Oceania, Japan, Asia, World News, Akihito Akihito

Sat Jan 23, 2010

Matangi Tonga

Tonga joins global initiative for renewable energy

Masdar's cutting edge design explained by Thani Al Zayoudi Deputy CEO Masdar at the World Future Energy Summit.

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Related Topix: Oceania, Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, Feleti Sevele, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Fri Jan 22, 2010

The Independent

Absolute monarch giving up power

Schooled in England, the King of Tonga has returned to catch up with old friends and contemplate the looming day when he will surrender his omnipotence and embrace democracy.

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Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Essex County, England, United Kingdom, Greater London County, England

Thu Jan 21, 2010

Matangi Tonga

Ashika had no value, Marine Broker tells inquiry

Nuku'alofa , Tonga: THE Director of New Zealand Marine Brokers told the Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Princess Ashika the vessel had no real value due to its old age and advanced state of corrosion.

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Tue Jan 19, 2010

Matangi Tonga

NZ engine inspector tells inquiry signature was forged

Nuku'alofa , Tonga: A NEW Zealand inspector who inspected the main engine of the Princess Ashika vessel in Fiji in April 2009, revealed to the Royal Commission of Inquiry, he never signed an Audit Document for the Ashika as he never knew one existed.

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