http://www.newstin.com/us/NUKU_ALOFA Organizing the News Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/75853213 The Tongan government is reported to have lifted a state of emergency declared in November 2006. It was imposed across the kingdom after much of the centre of the capital, Nuku'alofa, was destroyed when violence erupted... Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:30:24 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/75853213 2008-08-30T00:30:24Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/71864514 Tongan troops wearing pith helmets march for their newly crowned monarch, King Siaosi (George) Tupou V, during the Coronation Military Parade in Nuku'alofa today. The 60-year-old ruler is attempting to remake his former image... Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:35:11 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/71864514 2008-08-02T06:35:11Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/71622115 Tonga's King Siaosi Tupou V has been crowned as monarch of his tiny South Pacific nation in a lavish ceremony which attracted royalty from around the world and regional leaders. The 60-year-old sovereign of Polynesia's last... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:43:32 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/71622115 2008-07-31T22:43:32Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/71425795 by David Brooks 9 minutes ago NUKU'ALOFA (AFP) - Royalty from around the world and regional political leaders poured into the tiny Pacific island nation of Tonga on Thursday ahead of the lavish coronation of King Siaosi Tupou... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:14:17 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/71425795 2008-07-31T04:14:17Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/71123864 Thousands of Tongan school children did their King proud as they entertained the monarch and distinguished visitors with the largest cultural performances of their kind. In one dance yesterday 9000 primary school pupils... Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:00:04 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/71123864 2008-07-29T17:00:04Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/70736282 Tongans are praying for fine weather on Friday when King George Tupou V will be formally crowned as their monarch. At services around the Pacific country yesterday church leaders asked their congregations to pray that all would... Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:00:06 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/70736282 2008-07-27T17:00:06Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/70735989 When King Tupou V is crowned in Nuku'alofa this week, a European-style coronation will be enacted within a rich and vibrant Polynesian context. Velvet robes trimmed in ermine, a crown and a sceptre will take their place... Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/70735989 2008-07-27T17:00:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/70605091 A huge street party was held in the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa on Friday night, in preparation for the crowning of King George Tupou V. The police estimate 10,000 people were at the party, held a week before the coronation. The... Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:56:10 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/70605091 2008-07-26T07:56:10Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69686511 The village chief, clad in a woven pandanus skirt, approached Crown Prince Tungi on his knees and counted off the gifts that his people were offering: 10 pigs, one kava tree (used to make the local brew), 25 yams, a dozen... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:00:01 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/69686511 2008-07-21T23:00:01Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/65112119 Nuku'alofa (Tonga) (AP): Officials say a strong earthquake in the South Pacific has shaken homes and other buildings in Tonga, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage. The US Geological Survey says the magnitude... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:55:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/65112119 2008-06-27T12:55:00Z