Tongans in a sentence

Folau and Sister Alamoti, like thousands of Tongans across the archipelago, knew that their faith could sustain them.

Hooker Sama Malolo scored the opening try from close range in a tight first half in Samoa's capital, and three more after the break took the game away from the Tongans.

Paul Heyman asks where Fatu is but gets no answer as Solo Sikoa and the Tongans come to the ring for a chat.

Solo’s music played and he walked out with the Tongans.

But it mattered not as on the siren the magnificent Tongans struck again.

Hingano finished a long counter from the Tongans, started with a kick out of defense and chase by Veainu, who put right all of his wrongs in the final 20-odd minutes.

Taufatofua hopes to inspire other young Tongans to compete in the Winter Olympics, despite being a nation not necessarily known for its snow.

Although an increasing number of Tongans have moved into the only urban and commercial centre, Nuku alofa, where European and indigenous cultural and living patterns have blended, village life and kinship ties remain influential throughout the country.

A small but growing construction sector is developing in response to the inflow of aid monies and remittances from Tongans abroad.

Atua and A'ana regained their former glory, given their support of the Tuamasaga chiefs Tuna and Fata in driving out the Tongans.

Distinctive pottery and Tapa cloth designs also show that the Tongans have travelled from the far reaches of Micronesia, all the way to Fiji and even Hawaii.

In October 2003, thousands of Tongans marched peacefully through the streets of the capital city Nuku alofa in an unprecedented demonstration against the government's plans to limit media freedom.

Licensure criteria include 80% ownership by Tongans living in the country.

Many Tongans have emigrated to Australia, New Zealand, or the United States to seek employment and a higher standard of living.

They called their home Viti, but the Tongans called it Fisi, and it was by this foreign pronunciation, Fiji, first promulgated by Captain James Cook, that these islands are now known.

Tongans enjoy a relatively high level of education, with a 98.9% literacy rate, citation and higher education up to and including medical and graduate degrees (pursued mostly overseas).

Tongans have universal access to a national health care system.

While exposed to colonial forces, Tonga has never lost indigenous governance, a fact that makes Tonga unique in the Pacific and gives Tongans much pride, as well as confidence in the monarchical system.

While exposed to colonial pressures, Tonga has always governed itself, which makes it unique in the Pacific and gives Tongans confidence in their monarchical system and much pride.