Thursday, April 3, 2025 from Solomon Times Online
Prime Minister Honorable Jeremiah Manele, MP, received a courtesy call from the visiting Federated States of Micronesia’s (FSM) non-resident ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency (HE) Carson Sigrah.Thursday, April 3, 2025 from Solomon Times Online
In the remote Reef Islands, the Mikilinäve Äiwoo Translation Ministry is committed to see the Scriptures translated into the Äiwoo Language.Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from Samoa News
[ata: foa'i] By LALI STAFF Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA E fa faitauga o moliaga ua faasaga i se tamaloa e 46 tausaga lea na molia i se faalavelave na tupu i le po o Novema 2, 2024, ina ua tu’ua’ia i lona faalala o se agaese i tagata o...Friday, October 24, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
For many years now, the federal government has provided Native Hawaiian Block Grants, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to help with housing issues surrounding our kanaka maoli. One of our...Friday, September 26, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
This week, we look at the push and pull that the federal tax system inflicts on state and local tax systems. Before Trump’s first term, people who had to pay state-specific taxes, such as state income tax or real property tax, could...Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
By Keli‘i Akina I’m pleased that the League of Women Voters of Hawaii has filed a lawsuit intended to stop so-called blankety-blank bills from being introduced at the Hawaii State Legislature. Blankety-blank bills, which...Tuesday, November 4, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
By Keli‘i Akina Halloween was yesterday, but we still have a lot of spooky creatures in Hawaii to worry about. I’m thinking of the Jones Act goblin, the budget banshee and the grasping rail, among many others. The Jones Act goblin’s...Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
By Keli‘i Akina Is Honolulu’s building permit process so broken that fast-moving approvals are automatically suspicious? A recent Honolulu Civil Beat article tells the strange story of Kim Kehrwieder, who was fired last year from her job...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.Monday, September 8, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
Last week our column focused on the “No Tax on Tips” provision in the Trump tax act. This week we look at some news that Hawaii recently dropped. It’s at the very end of Tax Information Release 2025-01. It says that Hawaii...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...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...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 30, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
By Keli‘i Akina I’m a big fan of cooperation. My colleagues and I at the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii are always looking for opportunities to work with people from across the political spectrum toward a common goal. But this does not...Thursday, November 27, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
The only things certain in this world are death, taxes, and never being taken off blood pressure medication. It’s important not to be on medication for blood pressure when you don’t need it, since this causes low pressure that can...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...Thursday, April 3, 2025 from Solomon Times Online
The University of the South Pacific (USP) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) signed a partnership agreement at the Australian High Commission in Suva this week in a significant step towards...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...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...Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from Solomon Times Online
The Agreement to establish diplomatic relations was signed by Her Excellency Mrs. Jane Waetara, Permanent Representative of Solomon Islands to the United Nations, and His Excellency Damiano Beleffi, Permanent Representative of San Marino...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.Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
By Keli‘i Akina Last weekend, separate fires in Hilo claimed the lives of two people, displaced nearly three dozen other residents and razed at least five buildings. Even amid ongoing investigations and debris cleanup, Hawaiʻi County...Thursday, August 28, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
When we last discussed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, we focused on the provision providing no tax on overtime. This week we focus on no tax on tips. The provision itself is reasonably straightforward. An individual who receives...Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from Talamua On-line
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 10 September 2025: Independent candidate Fiu Faaolatane Ponisfasio Vasa has retained the Palauli 2 constituency seat after the court recount last night confirmed his lead by two votes. It is the first of...Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
Our issue of the week has been brought to us by an alert reader. He noted that some health insurance programs don’t cover general excise tax that we in Hawaii impose on health care charges. So, sometimes a patient gets a bill for...Saturday, May 10, 2025 from Vanuatu Daily Post - news,news/
A 24-year-old woman from TORBA Province, Henslyn Reveag, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is appealing for public and community support to help her access further treatment in India.Sunday, November 1, 2020 from Cook Islands News: Latest news, sports, politics, health, environment and opinion in Rarotonga and the outer islands
Titikaveka premier men’s side will be out for redemption when they take on Nikao Sokattak in round 12 of Rarotonga football competition at the CIFA complex in Matavera this afternoon.Sunday, November 1, 2020 from Cook Islands News: Latest news, sports, politics, health, environment and opinion in Rarotonga and the outer islands
Students sell local dishes to fundraise for annual excursions and school stationeries. Thursday, April 3, 2025 from Solomon Times Online
The Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia to Solomon Islands His Excellency Carson K. Sigrah has presented his letters of credence to the Governor General, His Excellency, Sir David Tiva Kapu.Thursday, October 9, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
For a very long time, there has been a culture of silence within Hawaii state government. This culture has manifested in various ways. In our Legislature, for example, Civil Beat recently reported that legislators just vote yes to...Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from Solomon Times Online
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development is enhancing driving standards to ensure a safer future for all road users.Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from Talamua On-line
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 10 September 2025: The lawyers representing the Human Rights Protection Party have been ordered by the District Court Judges Alalatoa Rosela Papalii and Leota Raymond Schuster to file further...Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
By Keli‘i Akina You’ve heard much from me lately about how the state Legislature seems to have gotten serious about addressing Hawaii’s extreme lack of affordable housing — and there is recent progress at the county level to highlight as...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, October 9, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
This free, one-hour Zoom webinar will take place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM HST, and continues the Center’s deep dive into the vital role of local food infrastructure in Hawaiʻi’s agri-food economy. About...Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
By Keli‘i Akina Every 10 years, Oahu residents get a chance to vote on suggested changes to the Honolulu Charter. This time around, there are many changes that have been proposed. The Honolulu Charter Commission, which reviews the...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.Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
Photo by Sofia Luczak By Keli‘i Akina I often tell my colleagues at the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii that we owe it to our principles to know how to win. For example, if we want to make sure we all have places to live in Hawaii, we have...Sunday, November 1, 2020 from Cook Islands News: Latest news, sports, politics, health, environment and opinion in Rarotonga and the outer islands
Covid-19 has made it virtually impossible for DJ duo Coco House Bros - Mark Zow and Mr E to tour internationally, so they decided to give back to the people of Rarotonga.Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from Solomon Times Online
World Vision Solomon Islands (WVSI) officially handed over much-needed menstrual hygiene kits to St. Francis Community High School and Selwyn College, marking a significant step towards ensuring girls can consistently attend their classes.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...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.Thursday, September 11, 2025 from Talamua On-line
Apia, Samoa – 11 September 2025 – To build on the strong rugby union ties between Samoa and Australia, an Indigenous Australian Women’s national rugby 7s team is in the country to compete at this year’s Teuila International 7s...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...Friday, December 5, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
From recent news, you have probably heard that the 2025 Legislature’s enactment of the “Green Fee” bill not only raised taxes on land-based transient accommodations but expanded the tax to sleeping quarters on cruise ships. This, not...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/
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...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...Monday, April 7, 2025 from Solomon Times Online
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Superintendent Flotilda Sabino has reflected on her remarkable 23-year journey in law enforcement — a story of perseverance, resilience, and professional growth.Friday, August 15, 2025 from Hawaii Reporter
By now, most of us have heard that President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law and some of the tax changes it makes will be effective this year. We’ll dive a little deeper into one of them, “No Tax on Overtime,”...