February 26, 2015
NUKU’ALOFA TIMES
NATIONAL NEWS
ADB commits to anticorruption work in Tonga Nuku’alofa (TDN): Asian Development Bank Vice President Bruce Davis has re-assured the new Government of their commitment to anti-corruption in Tonga. And he has told Prime Minister Hon Samiuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva that they would continue working closely with government to ensure that the threats of corrupted services to optimal social and economic development in Tonga and its people is eliminated. Mr Davis backed PM Pohiva’s sentiments that
good governance is fundamental to development in Tonga. Hon Pohiva met Mr Davis at the Prime Minister’s Office here in Nuku’alofa on Monday, February 23. Hon Pohiva thanked Mr Davis for visiting Tonga and stated that his official visit was timely, as Tonga is currently at the midst of his government development plans and budget strategies formulation for the year 2015/16. He conveyed his gratitude on behalf of the people of Tonga for all the
assistances given to Tonga including the Budget Support, by the ADB. Hon Pohiva indicated that since Tonga became a member of the ADB in 1972, the ADB had committed about $170 million in financial assistance at different areas within the Tongan society. Mr Davis, congratulated Hon Pohiva and his government and indicated that ADB will continue with their commitment to contributing to the social and economic development of Tonga.
PM Pohiva meeting with the ADB team at the Prime Minister’s Office here in Nuku’alofa on Tuesday. Photo: PMO
COMMUNITY/RELIGIOUS NEWS
Mormon movie now showing here Nuku’alofa (NT): Locals who want to watch the “Meet the Mormons” movie, produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, should take the chance to view that at venues selected locally. “Meet the Mormons” is a feature-length documentary film produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that was released in select theaters in the United States on 10 October 2014. It is now showing in select theatres and other venues in Australia, New Zealand and several Pacific Island nations, including the Kingdom of Tonga. The film is an opportunity for people to meet — in a very personal way — members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Filmed on location around the globe, “Meet the Mormons” takes viewers on a journey into the dayto-day lives of six Church members in the U.S., Costa Rica and Nepal. From their
individual passions to their daily struggles, each story paints a picture as rich and unique as the next while challenging stereotypes that surround the Mormon faith. The movie is being screened throughout Tongatapu now, at the following venues and on the dates shown: • Halaleva congregations – Thursday 26 February • Fasi and Mailetaha congregations – Friday 27 February • Mu’a Stake – Friday 27 February • East Stake – Friday 27 February • Ha’akame Stake
– Friday, 27 February • Halaliku Stake – Friday 27 February • Liahona Stake – Saturday 28 February • Eua Stake – Wednesday 4 March Last week the movie premiered at the Fa’onelua Convention Centre in Nuku’alofa. Guests included members of the Royal Family, government officials, leaders of other churches and community groups. In the last few days the movie has also been shown in Latter-day Saint stake centres in Nuku’alofa (North and South stakes), Malapo, Eua and Matahau Stake.
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