Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine, Monday March 31, 1997

Burswood Superdome, Perth One would have thought that Gloria Estefan had far outgrown the Latino strut and golden shimmer of Miami Sound Machine. Still technically their lead singer, she has overshadowed the big Florida party band sound with her solo accolades and through the synthesiser-swelled conservatism of love balladry and tales of broken hearts.

Former Philippines leader snubs Arroyo

More than 50 former top Philippine government officials have issued a statement urging President Gloria Arroyo’s cabinet to resign over a multi-million dollar corruption scandal. There’s been a Senate probe into allegations of 130 million US dollars of bribes in a state telecoms deal with China’s ZTE Corporation.

Fine print stifles Tongan citizenship

The Tongan government has changed its laws on dual citizenship, allowing Tongans living abroad to become citizens of their new home country, without losing their citizenship of Tonga. The move will allow tens of thousands of people living in the United States, New Zealand and Australia – who’ve had to surrender their Tongan citizenship – … Continue reading “Fine print stifles Tongan citizenship”