Sunday, November 1, 2020 from Cook Islands News: Latest news, sports, politics, health, environment and opinion in Rarotonga and the outer islands
New Zealand-based RaroGo has evolved into a one stop shop service of procuring and processing items to be airfreighted back to Rarotonga, says its managing director Maire Browne.Sunday, November 1, 2020 from Cook Islands News: Latest news, sports, politics, health, environment and opinion in Rarotonga and the outer islands
Since 2013, Waterline executive chef Jaime Wilfredo Ertez has been drawing on his world travels, cooking up eclectic fare from an evolving menu.Thursday, January 30, 2025 from Samoa News
[ata: foa'i] By LALI STAFF Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA O se vaitaimi o le ogatotonu o Oketopa, na fa’afeso’ota’i ai e le Ofisa o Tiute ia le Ofisa a Leoleo, e tusa ai ma ni vaega o fualaau faasaina, sa masalomia i se su’esu’ega na...Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from Talamua On-line
Staff Reporters/ Apia, Samoa – 09 September 2025 – Caretaker Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mataafa has finally conceded and congratulated Laaulialemalietoa and the FAST Party following the election results were confirmed in a warrant by...Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
By Keli‘i Akina It’s that time of year again — the Sunday in February when many of us gather with family and friends to eat delicious food and tune in to watch the Super Bowl. This year, the Patriots and Seahawks will take the field,...Monday, April 7, 2025 from Solomon Times Online
The Honiara City Council (HCC), in collaboration with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), the Police Response Unit (PRU) officers, has intensified operation to demolish illegal structures (Houses) behind the Multi-Purpose...Thursday, January 30, 2025 from Samoa News
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata and Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula pictured in the DC congressional office. Following a busy Inauguration Day, they were able to discuss issues and hold meetings together with various groups. Thank you...Saturday, June 6, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
Back in 2020, an Arizona State swimmer named Grant House sued the NCAA in a landmark class action case alleging that the NCAA’s rules forbidding compensation for college athletes were illegal under antitrust laws. The settlement of...Friday, February 13, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
Lei Kukui: a night of music to kindle the flames of culture, resilience and a path forward. Rooted in all things Hawaiian yet ripe with cultural diversity, Makana weaves an intimate evening of uplifting and diverse song, stringing...Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
In our Hawaii legislative session, conference committee work is now done and bills are being readied for final floor votes and trips to the Governor’s office. Some bills look pretty much the same as they did when they began the...Saturday, April 25, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
I like to eat healthy. I admit, I’m hardcore. My friends consider me on the edge of the food spectrum but it works for me. My Vitamix aides and abets this practice. Case in point. I don’t eat meat and rely on nuts and beans for...Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
In 2024, we in Hawaii became the beneficiaries of Act 46 (House Bill 2404) which the Governor’s office called the “largest income tax cut for working families in the state’s history.” In odd-numbered years up to 2031, the bill...Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from Samoa News
[ata: foa'i] By Okalani Etuati Vaega 145 Taeao Manuia. Taeao Totoa, i le mamalu o le tatou aufaitau nusipepa i lenei taeao fou. Tatou te tau fai sii le Viiga ma le Faamanu i le Silisili Ese, i Lana tausiga alofa ma Lana tausiga...Thursday, January 30, 2025 from Samoa News
[ata: foa'i] By LALI STAFF Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA TU’UA’IA E SE FAFINE IA LONA TO’ALUA I TAUMAFAI E SASA O IA I SE NOFOA Na lokaina ia Tesema 8, 2024 ia le susuga ia Joe Faiai, ina ua ripotia o ia e lona to’alua i le ofisa a...Sunday, November 1, 2020 from Cook Islands News: Latest news, sports, politics, health, environment and opinion in Rarotonga and the outer islands
OPINION: Cook Islands has moved a step closer to extracting valuable minerals from its ocean floor following the launch of seabed exploration license a week ago. In this week’s column, local environment group Te Ipukarea Society explain...Saturday, March 21, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
We’ve just passed the halfway point in our legislative session, where bills in the House need to go to the Senate for consideration, and vice versa. Any bill that hasn’t crossed over is dead for this session, although it is certainly...Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from Solomon Times Online
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has officially granted IumiCash ltd with a Money Transfer Service (MTS) license.Saturday, May 10, 2025 from Vanuatu Daily Post - news,news/
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Finance and Economic Management, Johnny Koanapo, said the government has made substantial progress in stabilising the economy and advancing key reforms since taking office in February, but...Thursday, March 12, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
We have written earlier this year about the Administration’s bill to “pause” (actually, stop) the planned tax cuts that were to happen in years 2027 and beyond. The House and Senate money committees heard that bill independently. ...Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
By Keli‘i Akina A new report from economists at the University of Hawai‘i makes a point that many of us have known all along: If we want to end the housing crisis, we need to build more homes. That’s because each new unit creates a chain...Sunday, November 1, 2020 from Cook Islands News: Latest news, sports, politics, health, environment and opinion in Rarotonga and the outer islands
Cool, calm and collected Mata Pera is a feisty warrior who has battled breast cancer.Thursday, January 30, 2025 from Samoa News
By Caleb Fotheringham RNZ Pacific Journalist Majuro, MARSHALL ISLANDS — The Marshall Islands has created its first marine protected area, with one marine scientist describing it as one of the most spectacular places on earth. The...Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from Solomon Times Online
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development’s (MID) is urging property owners and communities in Honiara and the provinces to stop building on designated road reserves.Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from Solomon Times Online
Caretaker Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has welcomed the handover of MV Isalei in Honiara, saying the vessel will improve transport and connectivity for communities in Isabel Province.Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
FilmFreude is bringing a stunning slice of German cinema to the islands this April 3-5. This year, we’ve selected 4 powerful, moving, and entertaining films from Germany and Switzerland — edgy, daring, mesmerizing, and thought-provoking...Saturday, May 10, 2025 from Vanuatu Daily Post - news,news/
The Government of Vanuatu has issued a strong warning to international aid agency and non-governmental organisation Oxfam, stating it may move to de-register the organisation over what it calls “repeated interference” in domestic...Monday, May 18, 2026 from Solomon Times Online
Two Australian-funded programs have joined forces to help shape the next generation of infrastructure leaders in Solomon Islands’ growing construction sector.Saturday, May 10, 2025 from Vanuatu Daily Post - news,news/
Eighteen months after Tropical Cyclone (TC) Lola—one of the most powerful off-season storms to strike the Pacific—families in Vanuatu are embracing innovative strategies to prepare for future climate-driven disasters, including...Saturday, May 10, 2025 from Vanuatu Daily Post - news,news/
The number of Vanuatu workers overseas who have been disengaged under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme has dropped to about 200, according to the Minister of Internal Affairs, Andrew Napuat.Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
By Keli‘i Akina The state’s behemoth budget bill is making its way through the Legislature, and I can’t help but notice that taxpayers seem to be the only ones expected to make a sacrifice for the sake of government spending. Gov. Josh...Thursday, March 5, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
There are a number of bills in this year’s Legislature that seek to raise revenue by closing a “loophole” in our General Excise Tax Law. But is it really a loophole? When a wholesaler sells tangible personal property to a retailer and...Thursday, September 11, 2025 from Talamua On-line
Apia, Samoa -11 September 2025: Jehovah Witnesses in Samoa are coming together for a two-day Pure Worship Convention to be held at Apia Park this weekend. “This year’s convention theme is intended to bring clarity to many who are...Sunday, November 1, 2020 from Cook Islands News: Latest news, sports, politics, health, environment and opinion in Rarotonga and the outer islands
Young Cook Islands comic artist Montel Williams hopes to one day show his art to the world but only when he’s ready. Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
By Keli‘i Akina Two important housing reform measures were unexpectedly killed this week as the state House and Senate prepared for “crossover” at the Legislature, during which the chambers exchange all the bills they have so far...Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from Samoa News
The American Samoa Visitors Bureau team proudly represented our beautiful islands at the Travel & Adventure Show in New York City, this past weekend. These trade shows are an incredible opportunity to showcase American Samoa’s unique...Saturday, May 10, 2025 from Vanuatu Daily Post - news,news/
Groups comprising the Department of Environment, National Youth Council, Port Vila City Council, and the Telecommunications, Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR) are currently moving through Port Vila suburbs such as...Sunday, November 1, 2020 from Cook Islands News: Latest news, sports, politics, health, environment and opinion in Rarotonga and the outer islands
Last week, Cook Islands News told the story of Dr James Maoate Rennie, a Ngatangiia -born doctor who served as a medic with the Eighth Army in North Africa. After the story was published, Cook Islands News was contacted by Dr. Rennie’s...Saturday, May 10, 2025 from Vanuatu Daily Post - news,news/
The Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA), with crucial technical support from the Pacific Community (SPC), has completed a formal security assessment of the Seafront Area in Port Vila. This brings Vanuatu closer to meeting maritime...Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from Talamua On-line
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 09 September 2025: The new members of Parliament duly elected on 29 August’s general election, will be sworn in next Tuesday, 16 September. The Head of State, Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa’ Sualauvi 11...Thursday, April 2, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
In our current legislative session, there had been a couple of bills that would have created brand new taxes for us. One of them, House Bill 2604, would have slapped a new $1 per ticket tax on concert tickets on top of the general excise...Friday, September 12, 2025 from Talamua On-line
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 12 September 2025: Two medical evidence presented in court on the trial of murder accused, Papalii Sia Figiel stated that she suffers from a psychotic disorder. The evidence were provided by...Thursday, January 30, 2025 from Samoa News
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to...Saturday, May 10, 2025 from Vanuatu Daily Post - news,news/
With support from local educators, five key primary schools in PENAMA Province received training in vernacular language teaching and are now delivering lessons in local languages to support early learning through the language children...Thursday, September 11, 2025 from Talamua On-line
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 11 September 2025: The HRPP candidate who applied for a recount of the Gagaifomauga 2 constituency election result, has lost two votes in the court recount last night and remains in third place. The seat...Saturday, May 10, 2025 from Vanuatu Daily Post - news,news/
Seventy male inmates have been granted a presidential pardon under the Commutation of Sentence Order No. 86 of 2025, following an official instrument signed and gazetted on May 2, 2025.Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
By Keli‘i Akina Something has gone very wrong if it becomes necessary during a time of war to waive a law that was intended to strengthen national security. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump issued a 60-day waiver of...Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from Talamua On-line
By Staff Reporters/ Apia, Samoa – 09 September 2025: The Electoral Commissioner, Toleafoa Tuiafelolo John Stanley has confirmed that no official complaint has been lodged with police yet over alleged election inconsistencies. He said if...Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from Solomon Times Online
Australian and Solomon Islands officials have met in Honiara to progress the RSIPF Expansion Program, including plans for a new RSIPF Academy and new provincial police posts.Monday, June 15, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
Medicaid is a joint federal and state government health insurance program that helps provide medical coverage for people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid is basically a federal program that states can opt into by setting...Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from Hawaii Reporter
By Keli‘i Akina It seems that Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization is very good at spending money, but not particularly effective at revitalizing the county’s economy. That’s not just my opinion. The Honolulu Office of the City...