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Opinion Piece: Transparency and Accountability Needed for Tapanekale Housing Project
The Tapanekale Housing Project, launched with the noble aim of alleviating extreme poverty in Tonga, was initially approved in April ...
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The NRBT Celebrates 35 Years, but is the Tongan Pa’anga (TOP) Losing Ground?
Opinion By Edwin Liava’a I tirelessly tried to do an online transaction yesterday with my local bank account, only to ...
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Opinion: The Case for Weighing Produce: Why It’s Time to Ditch the Basket System
In many countries, the practice of selling produce by the basket rather than by weight remains commonplace. While this tradition ...
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Opinion Piece: Should the Tonga Government Support Lulutai Airlines Over Air Terminal Services (ATS) for Ground Handling?
As Tonga approaches a critical decision regarding the future of ground handling services at its airports, the debate centres on ...
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A Journey of Service and Love: Hon. Michael Whitten KC Reflects on His Time in Tonga
From Melbourne to Tonga: A New Chapter BeginsBefore stepping onto Tongan soil, I was a barrister in Melbourne and a ...
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Opinion Piece: Navigating the Winds of Change – New Zealand’s Role in Pacific Security
Monday 13 May 2024: In a speech at the Kumul Leadership Centre in Port Moresby today, New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, ...
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Tongan Linguist Vasalua Jenner-Helu to Explore Decolonising Tongan Language at Oxford
Tongan linguist and scholar Vasalua Jenner-Helu has achieved a remarkable milestone in her academic career. The senior lecturer at the ...
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A Tribute to Mr. Clive Edwards: A Scholar and a Gentleman
A beacon of unwavering dedication and tireless advocacy, Mr. Clive Edwards stands as a testament to the profound impact one ...
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Opinion: Tonga’s Crisis Spotlights the Power of Clear Communication
In the Kingdom of Tonga, the current political crisis has unfolded, casting a spotlight on a vital but often underappreciated ...
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Tonga King withdraws Foreign Minister and Defence appointments
Recent development highlights need to understand Tonga’s fledgling democracy and the role of Monarch Op-Ed By Tevita Motulalo Yesterday news ...
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Tonga’s Political Dilemma: Monarchical Decisions and Democratic Futures
The recent political developments in Tonga, initiated by King Tupou VI and his Privy Council, have stirred a significant debate ...
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Feasting on Deficit: Will Tongatapu 10 Candidates Bring Substance Over Supper to the By-Election?
As the Tongatapu 10 by-election on 13 July 2023 approaches, it’s clear that this race has become more of a ...
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Navigating the Tongatapu 10 By-Election
In the political landscape of Tongatapu 10, an intriguing dynamic is unfolding as the constituency prepares for a pivotal by-election ...
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