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“I am standing here before you of course happy to be alive”

Fiji's coup leader Voreqe Bainimarama is greeted by Tongan Prime Minister Feleti Sevele at the opening session of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' summit in the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa on October 16, 2007. via The Epoch Times

The Tongan judiciary is reviewing the licence granted to disbarred Auckland lawyer Christopher Harder, the Matangi Tonga website reports. via XtraMSN Real Estate

Left to right, Tangisi, Ester, Beautyanne, Latu, Kaufusi and Miriam. THE Miss Face of Tonga Pageant 2007 has attracted six local beauties, who made their first appearance today at the Kahana Resort, on the ... via Matangi Tonga

“How many journalists and media assistants were murdered?”

Nuku'alofa , Tonga: THE Government of Tonga is concerned about the lack of transparency in the preparation of the Worldwide Press Freedom Index for 2007. via Matangi Tonga

“There is a chapel in almost every village in Tonga. We have the temple. We have a mission. What else do we need? We have everything in Tonga. Now we just need to remember to rededicate ourselves.”

NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga - In what is known as "the friendly islands," the Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was rededicated Sunday by Elder Russell M. Nelson of the church's ... via Deseret News

Scoop >> Top Scoops >> Friday, 2 November 2007, 5:33 pm Article: Scoop Video Scoop Video: Tonga - Class Restored: One year after 16/11 the riots that left 80 percent of Nuku'Alofa destroyed by fire, Scoop ... via Scoop

“That's one of the major achievments of this World Cup campaign is for us to know, that every Tongan, local or overseas is proud to be Tongan again”

Tonga's Rugby World Cup coach, Quddus Fielea, is back at his desk at the Tonga Water Board. via Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Nuku'alofa , Tonga: ALTHOUGH the Legislative Assembly has resolved that the democratic parliamentary and political reform will come into full effect in 2010, the Prime Minister, Hon. via Matangi Tonga

“It's an ethical thing. I don't know how he can pull the trigger like that and shoot an old woman.”

Shot. Lena Ying Jin with her only son, James Bo Xie at Vaiola Hospital. by Mary Fonua and Linny Folau AN ARMED man is still at large in Tonga after shooting and critically injuring a Tofoa shop-keeper in an ... via Matangi Tonga

THE first group trial over last year's devastating riots in Tonga has ended with a single conviction against one defendant. via News.com.au

Royal funeral: The king's second son was buried in 2004 1773-77 - British explorer Captain James Cook visits Tonga three times. via BBC

“Tonga was the top reformer, cutting the time to enforce contracts from 510 days to 350”

Wellington lawyer Anthony Ford, who now serves as Tonga's Chief Justice, has been hailed by the World Bank for his reforming of the court system in the Pacific kingdom. via Manawatu Evening Standard

I was standing in the U Call telecom shop in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, not long ago when I read the text from my workmate saying that Steve Maharey is going to be Vice-Chancellor of Massey University. via MyTown

“The Stabex transfers aim at enhancing sustainable rural livelihood through support to the rural economy, including improved infrastructure, export commodity competitiveness and greater diversification.”

A PROJECT to strengthen the Tonga government in the planning and coordination of the reconstruction of Nuku'alofa's CBD as well as some urgent urban environmental interventions is supported with a new European ... via Matangi Tonga

“The agreement reflects the spirit of cooperation and coordination arising from the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness by outlining ways forward for development partners in helping the Tongan Government to meet its national development objectives”

The Government of Tonga and its development partners have signed an agreement that applies the five principles of the Paris Declaration for Aid Effectiveness and outlines opportunities for fostering more ... via Matangi Tonga

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has found a fishing boat adrift for five days near Tonga. via MyTown

Alistair Jamieson and Hon. Lisiate 'Akolo NEW Zealand's biggest apple production company, Mr Apples Farm Ltd., will be recruiting 248 Tongan workers under the Recognized Seasonal Employer Scheme. via Matangi Tonga

I was standing in the U Call telecom shop in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, not long ago when I read the text from my workmate saying that Steve Maharey is going to be Vice-Chancellor of Massey University. via MyTown

Nuku'alofa , Tonga: Photos by Linny Folau A special wreath from HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita TONGA College, 'Atele, began celebrating its 125th anniversary this afternoon with a special laying of wreaths at the ... via Matangi Tonga

Nuku'alofa , Tonga: THE Tongan Legislature will resume its session on Monday October 29 after a month of adjournment due to the Pacific Island Leaders Forum Meeting held in Nuku'alofa last week. via Matangi Tonga