Released WWE star on X: "Well obviously I had to have pi*sed somebody off lmao!"

A recently-released WWE star has shared a lengthy message on his X handle, reacting to being let go by the Stamford-based promotion. BJ Ray had quite a lot to say about his release. BJ Ray, one of the most controversial wrestling stars in recent...

Protection of Minors: 'What victims want is to be listened to'

In an interview with Vatican News, Maud de Boer-Buquicchio, a jurist in charge of the Second Annual Report on Church Policies and Procedures for Safeguarding of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, highlights the main elements...

Solo Sikoa breaks silence with 2-word message after Tama Tonga returns to WWE and joins The MFT

Solo Sikoa has finally reacted with a two-word message to Tama Tonga's return. The former WWE Tag Team Champion made his return during the Sami Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nakamura match on SmackDown. Tonga has been a crucial member of Sikoa's Bloodline,...

Tongan-made crafts to showcase on Fiji Day

Tongan-born entrepreneur Lia Susau is leveraging Fiji Day to expand her artisan business. Based in Delainavesi for 12 years, Lia runs Susau Investment, selling traditional Tongan kiekie, kafa (magimagi) and ngatu (tapa). “I started selling my...

Tonga shortlists two airlines for Lulutai amid negotiations over $6m retirement fund loan

The government has shortlisted two companies from the pool of bidders seeking to operate Lulutai Airlines. Prime Minister Dr ‘Aisake Eke confirmed this to Kaniva News this morning, following the government’s call for private ownership bids...

Two bidders in the running for Tonga's Lulutai

Tonga's prime minister ʻAisake Eke has confirmed that two companies, including dormant carrier Fly Niu Airlines (Tongatapu), have expressed interest in acquiring Lulutai Airlines (L8, Tongatapu). The government has been seeking to offload and...

Candidates confirmed for Tonga election

A Tonga Electoral Commission banner with the message: "Vote so you can be counted". Photo: Tonga Electoral Commission Eighteen nobles have registered for the upcoming Tonga general election on 20 November. Registration of candidates closed in...

Tonga Government denies walking out during Israeli PM’s UN speech

The Tongan government has rejected as false reports circulating on social media that its delegation walked out during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations two weeks ago. The claims sparked backlash online,...

Reformed inmate with life-coaching business giving back at upcoming event

Sione Kaloa served three and a half years in prison and is now a life coach. He’s hosting an event in Rigby this weekend. Watch our interview with him in the video above. | Photo on left courtesy Sione Kaloa Do you want to know what’s happening in...

Patriots mailbag: Running back, pass rush options before NFL trade deadline

The Patriots are 3-2 and riding high off a shocking upset win over the AFC favorite Bills. But they lost running back Antonio Gibson to a torn ACL and have to avoid a hangover loss with four winnable games next on their schedule against the...

Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala opens SPC Conference

The 14th Conference of the Pacific Community officially opened yesterday in Nuku’alofa, led by the Crown Prince. His Royal Highness Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, who also serves as the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister responsible for His...

Tonga marks Constitutional milestone, pushes Climate Justice and UN reform at…

Tonga’s Prime Minister Dr ‘Aisake Eke, used his address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly last week to highlight Tonga’s constitutional legacy, call for urgent global climate action, and press for reforms to strengthen...

Tonga Airport CEO suspended over alleged misuse of power: Public Enterprises Minister

Nuku’alofa — The chief executive officer (CEO) of Tonga Airports Ltd (TAL), Edgar Cocker, has been suspended pending an investigation into alleged misuse of power, Minister of Public Enterprises and Police Piveni Piukala revealed today. Tonga...

THE PARTY PRESIDENT OF 3RD LIBERATION MOVEMENT MR ENOCK ROOSEVELT TONGA SAYS HE WILL ENGAGE OVER 50 OPPOSITION PARTIES SO THAT THEY CAN FIELD ONE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN 2026 

THE PARTY PRESIDENT OF 3RD LIBERATION MOVEMENT MR ENOCK ROOSEVELT TONGA SAYS HE WILL ENGAGE OVER 50 OPPOSITION PARTIES SO THAT THEY CAN FIELD ONE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN 2026 He writes: Please note that I have started an all inclusive...

Secular Priests

In the garden scene from Goethe’s Faust, the pious Margarete asks her suitor to give her some assurance that he believes in God. Faust offers the sly retort that no words can suffice to convey his faith. “Call it then what you will,” he explains....

Tonga co-hosts Global Summit on Living Systems

Tonga co-hosted the Summit on the Future of Living Systems during UNGA 80 in New York. Tonga has strengthen its climate diplomacy credentials by co-hosting the Summit on the Future of Living Systems, held on 24 September alongside the 80th session...

Tears as Origin star exodus soars... and Kangaroos’ pay plummets — Pac Champs Talking Pts

The third edition of the Pacific Championships gets underway this weekend with one game apiece from the Pacific Cup (NZ v Samoa) and Pacific Bowl (Fiji v Cook Islands). For the first time, there’s no Australia involved. The Kangaroos are in the UK...

Tonga biometric passport part of border enhancement project funded by Japan

Tonga is getting grant assistance of about 882 million yen (about US$6 million) from the Japanese government for the putting in place of a biometric passport system. A signing ceremony for the exchange of notes on the project took place recently...

Economy forecast up by 2.5% in 2025, says ADB report

Tonga’s economy is set to grow by 2.5 per cent in 2025, easing to 2.3 per cent in 2026. The Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook September 2025 projects Tonga will benefit from sustained expansion in tourism and construction. This...

Rikishi stands on business; feels WWE treated Solo Sikoa terribly as US Champion

Solo Sikoa was the United States Champion for 62 days, which didn't sit well with WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi. The real-life member of The Bloodline expressed his dismay on the matter after breaking his month-long break from his Off The Top podcast....