AUCKLAND (Pacific Media Watch): Brutal repression of journalists and civil rights in Indonesian-ruled West Papua, censorship and self-censorship in Fiji and abuses of a free press in Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu have been highlighted in a Pacific media freedom report published today. The 41-page report by the Pacific Media Centre’s… Read More
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My Values, My Voice
- By Hon Frederica Tuita Taimi Media Network has been granted permission by Hon. Frederica Tuita, daughter of the only sister to the late King, HRH Princess Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu Tuita and Lord Tuita, to re-publish articles that contains her personal insights to her life, role and responsibility as a… Read More
Mental health documentary showcases ‘disturbing history’
- By Alex Perrottet of Pacific Media Watch AUCKLAND (Pacific Scoop / Pacific Media Watch): The ground-breaking new film by New Zealander Jim Marbrook is currently being screened around the country, following its premiere in Auckland. Mental Notes is a documentary on the history of mental health care in New Zealand,… Read More
Chief Secretary and Secretary to Cabinet suspended by PSC
THE Public Service Commission have suspended the Chief Secretary and Secretary to Cabinet, Mr Busby Kautoke while they carry out disciplinary procedure, effective 4.30pm, Thursday 5 April 2012. The Prime Minister. Lord Tu’ivakano has appointed Deputy Secretary, Alfred Soakai to be the Acting Chief Secretary and Chief Secretary to Cabinet.… Read More
Japanese Government Scholarship Recipient Congratulated
On Friday, March 30thH. E Mr. Yasuo Takase, Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Tonga congratulated Ms. Telekai Latavao, age 26 of Popua, Tongatapu as the selected recipient of the Japanese Government Scholarship for 2012, commonly known as the Monbukagakusho: MEXT Scholarship. Ms. Telekaki departed Tonga on Monday, April… Read More
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Lali’i ‘e Tonga ‘a Ha’amoa 6-1 ke fainolo mo PNG
NUKU’ALOFA. NA’E fakamahino ‘e he timi soka fefine ‘a Tongá ko kinautolu ‘oku totonu ke a’u ‘o fainolo ‘i he fe’auhi kualifai ‘a e ‘Osēniá ‘aki ‘ene hanga atu ‘o lali’i ‘a Ha’amoa he takai faka’osi ‘o e fe’auhí ‘aneafi ko e 6-1. Ko e va’inga ia hono tolu ‘a… Read More
Tonga books meeting with Papua New Guinea in final of OFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying
Hosts Tonga secured a place in the final while their opponents in that upcoming match, Papua New Guinea, underlined their favouritism for the title on an action-packed final day of group play at the OFC Women’s Olympic Qualifier at Loto-Tonga Centre. Tonga kept their dream of making London 2012 alive… Read More
FIFA course keeps women’s game in focus
Tonga is not only hosting the OFC Women’s Olympic Qualifier this week but also a FIFA Women’s Coaching Course involving more than 20 coaches from across the country. Led by FIFA Instructor Nicola Demaine and OFC Just Play coordinator Emmie Sope, the course has given participants a rare opportunity to… Read More
Tonga’s Hala’ufia gets 11-week ban
Tonga international Chris Hala’ufia was given a potentially season-ending ban on Thursday after being served with an 11-week suspension for a dangerous tackle during a European Cup game. A hearing for Hala’ufia was reconvened here on Thursday, at which independent judicial officer Mark McParland imposed a suspension that will sideline… Read More
Hayne, Tonga set to miss opener as Parramatta opt to play it safe
PARRAMATTA fullback Jarryd Hayne and new recruit Willie Tonga are unlikely to play in the Eels’ season opener against Brisbane on Friday night. Eels coach Stephen Kearney is tipped to name the pair in his team later this afternoon and will give them until Friday to overcome their respective injuries,… Read More
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