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Tonga’s former Attorney General hits back after criticism by Prime Minister Sevele

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Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Tonga’s former Attorney General, ’Alisi Taumoepeau, has dismissed criticism from the Prime Minister over why she was sacked last year.

Tongan ferry was 'rust bucket' inquiry told

Suva, Fiji: The Princess Ashika was an old “bust bucket” and he had not revised a memorandum of agreement for purchasing the vessel

Tongan Police chief left to sleep during ferry disaster

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Nuku'alofa, Tonga: A veteran New Zealand policeman who commands Tonga's police force has revealed that the first he heard of Tonga's ferry tragedy was when his daughter sent him a text message the next day.

New Zealand company helps Tonga with broadband

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Auckland, New Zealand: A New Zealand company is lending a hand to help a Pacific neighbour gain high-speed broadband.

Damning evidence in Tonga’s ferry inquiry

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Nuku'alofa, Tonga: The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the sinking of the Tongan ferry Princess Ashika has adjourned for three weeks

Tonga still without reliable ferry service after sinking

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Nuku'alofa, Tonga: As the Tongan Royal Commission today resumes its inquiry into the sinking of the ferry Princess Ashika four months ago, locals are no closer to having a full replac

Tonga’s electronic company registry launched

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Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Tonga’s Ministry for Labour, Commerce & Industries has announced the launching of the new electronic company registry.

No interim report on doomed Tonga ferry

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Nuku'alofa, Tonga: A Tongan Royal Commission of Inquiry has declined to issue preliminary findings into why the ferry Princess Ashika sank in August with the loss of 74 people, mainly women and children.

Development partners commit high level commitment to Tonga Energy Roadmap

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Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Tonga’s major development partners have indicated a high level of commitment to the implementation of the country’s Energy Roadmap.

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