The ground-breaking ceremony, for a 34 million dollar project is underway to provide high speed internet access to Tonga.
via Radio Australia:Pacific Beat:Story:Tonga’s high speed telecommunications project underway.
The Tongan government says any new airline entering the domestic market must include the two Niuas in its network.
via New Tonga airline compelled to serve Niuas.
The Public Service Association of Tonga says the Retirement Fund Board’s announcement that public servants can now access 50 percent of their retirement fund entitlements is misleading.
via Tonga PSA says new retirement fund entitlement announcement is misleading.
The Government of the Kingdom of Tonga, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank have launched a $34 million project which will allow Tonga to gain high-speed internet access by financing the development of a submarine cable system.
The Retirement Fund Board of Tonga recommends that public servants make an additional 15 percent voluntary contribution toward their retirement fund to safeguard their retirement.
via Retirement Fund Board in Tonga recommends public servants contribute more.
As part of that, over the past few months an expert committee has been looking at what the country’s ministry of tourism should be focussing on, what legislation is needed, and talking to local operators about the strengths and weaknesses of the existing local industry.
via Radio Australia:Pacific Beat:Story:Tonga looks to increasing tourist numbers for economic future.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan today signed a letter agreement to fund the preparation of the Outer Island Renewable Energy Project, which will connect solar power to the countrys existing electricity network.
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The decision by the Speaker of Tonga’s parliament to abandon a delegation of senior officials visiting Israel has embarrassed the country.
via Radio Australia:Pacific Beat:Story:Tonga’s Speaker accused of embarrassing the country.
Esi Tonga will be asked to explain his actions to a disciplinary panel after failing to complete his commitments with the QAS Emerging Origin squad last weekend.
via Tonga To Explain Absence – Brisbane Broncos.
The Queensland Rugby League will give young Parramatta centre Esi Tonga an opportunity to explain why he should not be banned from playing Origin football for two years after his “no show” at Wayne Bennett’s emerging Origin camp at the weekend.
via Tonga asked to explain Origin no show.
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