Marshall Islands urges U.S. to better address nuclear legacy, climate
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The president of the Marshall Islands on Tuesday welcomed what he called progress towards a new association agreement with the United …
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Pacific islands a key U.S. military buffer to China’s ambitions – report
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) – China sees the Pacific islands as an area of significant strategic interest and the United States should strengthen its …
Pacific Islands students target U.N. court as key weapon to fight climate change
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In the shadow of the United Nations’ towering headquarters in New York City, law student Solomon Yeo from an …
U.S. NHC sees 50% chance of cyclone near Cape Verde Islands
(Reuters) – A broad low pressure system near the Cape Verde Islands has a 50% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next …
New York Police Searching for Machete-Wielding Man on Staten Island’s South Shore
New York, NY -The New York City Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly wielding a machete overnight in the South Shore section …
U.S. Attorney Announces Extradition Of Two Defendants Charged With Bribing High-Level Officials Of The Republic Of The Marshall Islands
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Kenneth A. Polite, Jr., Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division of …
U.S. coastguard vessel unable to refuel in Solomon Islands – official
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) – A United States Coast Guard vessel was unable to enter Solomon Islands for a routine port call because the …
U.S. VP Harris will join Pacific Islands meeting in push to counter China
WASHINGTON – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will participate in the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting on Tuesday, a senior administration official said, as Washington …
Pacific islands youth ‘cannot wait’ for climate change action – Vanuatu
SUVA, Fiji – The leader of Vanuatu, pushing to take climate change to the international court, said the slow pace of international negotiations over emissions …
World Bank approves third new project for Solomon Islands
WELLINGTON – The World Bank said on Tuesday that it had approved a fisheries project in the Solomon Islands, its third new project announced for …
Biden envoy to visit Marshall Islands as U.S. concerns grow about China’s Pacific push
By Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s special envoy for talks with three tiny but strategically important Pacific island nations will …
New Zealand, U.S. reiterate concern over China-Solomon Islands security deal
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday raised concerns about a security agreement between China and the …
VIRGIN ISLANDS PORT AUTHORITY OFFICER CHARGED WITH COCAINE POSSESSION AT HENRY E. ROHLSEN AIRPORT
St. Croix, USVI – United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced that Wayne Jeffers, 52, of St. Croix, appeared today before Magistrate Judge Emile A. …
VIRGIN ISLANDS PORT AUTHORITY OFFICER CHARGED WITH COCAINE POSSESSION AT HENRY E. ROHLSEN AIRPORT
St. Croix, USVI – United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced that Wayne Jeffers, 52, of St. Croix, appeared today before Magistrate Judge Emile A. …
China signs deal with Samoa as Australia vows Pacific Islands plan
SYDNEY – China’s foreign minister signed a deal with Samoa on Saturday to strengthen diplomatic relations, while Australia’s new leader said he had a “comprehensive …
U.S. ATTORNEY DELIA L. SMITH RECOGNIZES POLICE WEEK IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
ST. THOMAS, USVI – In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal and …
Australia, Solomon Island’s Foreign Minister meet for first time since pact signed
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON – Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said she met her Solomon Islands counterpart Jeremiah Manele for the first time since his …
British Virgin Islands activists protest plan for direct UK rule
By Zarrin Ahmed and Brian Ellsworth (Reuters) – Activists in the British Virgin Islands on Monday protested against a proposal to put the overseas British …
British Virgin Islands should be temporarily returned to UK rule, inquiry says
By Brian Ellsworth and William James MIAMI -The British Virgin Islands should have its constitution suspended, its elected government dissolved and effectively be ruled from …
British Virgin Islands Premier, Port Director Charged in South Florida Federal Court with Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Crimes
Miami, Florida – Miami federal prosecutors have charged British Virgin Islands (BVI) Premier Andrew Alturo Fahie, Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Oleanvine Pickering …
The Department of Justice and Virgin Islands U.S. Attorney Announce National Crime Victims’ Rights Week for the U.S. Virgin Islands
ST. THOMAS, USVI – In observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 24-30, 2022, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of the …
Senior U.S. officials to arrive in Solomon Islands for talks on Thursday – State Department
WASHINGTON – A White House delegation led by Indo-Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell is due to arrive in the Solomon Islands for talks later on Thursday, …
Virgin Islands Assistant United States Attorney Receives Prestigious Attorney General’s Award
St. Thomas, USVI – United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced today that Assistant United States Attorney Adam F. Sleeper has been awarded an Attorney …
U.S. Attorney’s Office for District of the U.S. Virgin Islands Commemorates April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
St. Thomas, USVI – Every April, the Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the U.S. Virgin Islands join survivors, advocates, and communities nationwide …
‘Great concern’ over China-Solomon Islands deal: Australia PM
– Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday there was “great concern” across the Pacific after Solomon Islands confirmed it was creating a security …
Notorious Gang Leader and Members of His Enterprise Convicted on Racketeering Charges in the U.S. Virgin Islands
WASHINGTON – Three members of a violent criminal gang were convicted today in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) by a federal jury for RICO conspiracy, …
Australia’s vaccine diplomacy in Pacific islands wards off Beijing – PM Morrison
SYDNEY – Australia has been able to stop an “incursion” by Beijing into the Pacific islands by talking with leaders there weekly and offering vaccine …
Firefighters struggle to douse fire on luxury cars vessel off Azores islands
LISBON – Firefighters are struggling to put out a fire that broke out on Wednesday on a vessel carrying thousands of luxury cars, which is …
President of Manpower Agency in the Northern Mariana Islands Sentenced for Visa Fraud Scheme
Saipan, MP – SHAWN N. ANDERSON, United States Attorney for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, announced that defendant ALEJANDRO TUMANDAO NARIO, …
Coast Guard concludes search for missing diver recovered deceased near Hull Beach in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard air and surface units concluded their search for a missing free diver, who was recovered deceased Monday by …
Virgin Islands Woman Convicted by Jury in Tax Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 45 Months of Incarceration, Ordered to Pay Restitution to I.R.S.
St. Croix, VI – United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced that Jacinta Gussie, age 59 of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, was sentenced on November 12, …
The U.S. Attorney Announces a $400,000 Award from the U.S. Department of Justice in Support of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) in the U.S. Virgin Islands
ST. THOMAS, USVI – U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced today that the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands has received a $400,000 grant from …