U.S tourist visa: Applicants could be required to post $15,000 bond
The U.S State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to US$15,000 to enter the...
U.S begins talks with Cook Islands on seabed mining, gears up to compete with China
-The U.S has begun discussions with the Cook Islands on the exploration of seabed minerals within its waters, in a bid to catch up...
Cook Islands and U.S meeting during the 60th Constitutional celebrations
On the margins of the Cook Islands 60th Constitutional Celebrations, Prime Minister Brown took time to meet with National Security Council Senior Director David...
Fiji PM rejects power grab claims, pledges legal process
-Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has clarified that his party’s submission to the Supreme Court requests the court to consider all potential actions and...
Russian oligarch’s superyacht seized in Fiji three years ago to be auctioned in U.S
A luxurious superyacht seized by the United States authorities from sanctioned Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov is headed to the auction block.
The 348-foot (106m) Amadea...
Palau backs Solomon Islands’ move to exclude Pacific Islands Forum partner talks until 2026
Palau "respects" the Solomon Islands' decision to exclude Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) dialogue partners when it hosts the annual leaders' meeting in Honiara next...
Samoa warns Forum against interference on Taiwan
Samoa caretaker Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has issued a strong warning that her government would find it “very difficult” to attend the upcoming...
“We know our place – and we have a homeland” : Cook Islands PM Brown
--Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has marked the nation’s 60th anniversary of self-governance with a firm message of pride, unity, and cultural identity.
“Today...
PM Marape backs Forum unity as PNG advises on Taiwan’s exclusion
As Papua New Guinea (PNG) celebrates 50 years of independence, Prime Minister James Marape is calling for greater Pacific solidarity in the face of...
Cook Islands PM charts bold future, reaffirms global leadership
The Cook Islands is celebrating 60 years of self-government with Prime Minister Mark Brown declaring the country’s intent to step up as a global...
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Opposition leader Wale raises concern over lack of Polynesian representation in Solomon Islands Cabinet
Solomon Islands Opposition leader Matthew Wale has raised concerns about the absence of Polynesian representation in the country’s Cabinet following a recent ministerial reshuffle,...
Palau Senate rejects key President Whipps appointments, Deepening executive-legislative rift
The Palau Senate has again declined to advance three key nominations by President Surangel Whipps Jr, deepening tensions between the executive and legislative branches...
U.S bars Palau Senate president, former Marshall Islands mayor from entry
The United States on Tuesday barred Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules and his family from entering the U.S, accusing him of corruption linked to...