Vasalua Jenner-Helu, a researcher at 'Atenisi Institute says "mālō e lelei" - now a standard greeting in contemporary Tongan - is a phrase that wasn't in common use in the past.
Two hundred years ago today, the first fully accredited diplomat was appointed to Hawaii. Now the Consular Corps Hawaii is celebrating its extensive history.
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Strong to damaging gale force winds, and scattered thunderstorms, with heavy rain, will affect the Tongatapu, Vava'u, Ha'apai, and 'Eua group by today, until the weekend, Tonga Meteorology forecasts.
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