A Message of Hope from the Creators of this Platform
We believe that this pandemic will bring out the best in our Pacific community and we hope, that in some small way, this platform helps to support all the Pacific Island nations to better understand what we are facing and what we should do to best protect and preserve our families, our businesses and our way of life.
CORONAVIRUS ESSENTIALS
THE SOUTH PACIFIC’s ‘VIRUS NEWSBOARD’
The Latest Coronavirus News from Every South Pacific Island Nation
Samoa Gov (www.samoagovt.ws)
- TEUTEUGA O LE POLOAIGA O FAALAVELAVE FA'AFUASE'I MO LE CORONAVIRUS, (COVID-19) – 02 SETEMA 2020
- POLOAIGA FAALAVELAVE FAAFUASE’I NUMERA 28
- 2 SETEMA 2020 - POLOAIGA FAALAVELAVE FAAFUASE’I NUMERA 27
- SAVALI ISSUE 35: DATED 2 SEPTEMBER 2020 | SAVALI 35: ASO 2 SETEMA 2020.
- POLOAIGA COVID-19 - Tumau pea tuutuuga mo Sauniga Lotu
Samoa News (www.samoanews.com)
- Gov Lolo appeared blindsided by early release of repatriation plan
- DOE director comes under fire from lawmakers during budget hearing
- Faipule says CARES Act funds should have been included in FY2021 proposed budget
- Senators unanimously reject House amendments to voting law bill
- Budget director makes it clear — there is no CARES funding for FY 2021
The Australian (www.theaustralian.com.au)
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The Times NZ (www.times.co.nz)
FBC (www.fbcnews.com.fj)
Fiji Sun (www.fijisun.com.fj)
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Fiji Times (www.fijitimes.com)
FSM Gov (www.gov.fm)
KPRESS (www.kpress.info)
Pacific Daily News (www.guampdn.com)
Post Guam (www.postguam.com)
Pacific Is. Times (www.pacificislandtimes.com)
- Hope! and Change! in the Philippine 48 years ago
- Military's medical aid to Guam to extend till the end of the month
- Decommissioned ship to be sunk in Pacific ocean; Navy says sinking exercise follows environmental regulations
- Guam's positivity rate jumps to 14%, among the highest in US
- Covid death toll: 34
MBJ (www.mbjguam.com)
- Going, going, gone: Business closures — Marianas Business Journal
- NMI businesses disobedient; UAL has good news and bad news; and COVID results trickle in — Marianas Business Journal
- A special gift from the US to Palau: COVID-19 — Marianas Business Journal
- Here comes the lockdown and PCOR 1 for Guam — Marianas Business Journal
President’s Office (www.president.gov.ki)
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Kiribati News (www.kiribatiupdates.com.ki)
- No sign of the c-virus, fourteen days after the Fiji Air last landed in Kiribati.
- President declared Kiribati a state of public emergency for convid-19., Read Post →, President declared Kiribati a state of public emergency for…
- Kiribati with 14 more days for convid-19 confirmation.
- President declared Kiribati a state of public emergency for convid-19.
- Kiribati with 14 more days for convid-19 confirmation., Read Post →, Kiribati with 14 more days for convid-19 confirmation.
RMI Journal (www.marshallislandsjournal.com)
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Nauru Gov (www.nauru-news.com)
- CORONAVIRUS UPDATE by His Excellency President Lionel Aingimea - Wednesday, 2 September 2020 - Nauru News
- CORONAVIRUS UPDATE by His Excellency President Lionel Aingimea - Tuesday, 25 August 2020 - Nauru News
- CORONAVIRUS UPDATE by His Excellency President Lionel Aingimea - Tuesday, 4 August 2020 - Nauru News
- CORONAVIRUS UPDATE by His Excellency President Lionel Aingimea - Tuesday, 28 July 2020 - Nauru News
New Caledonia Gov (www.gouv.nc)
LNC (www.lnc.nc)
Niue Gov (www.gov.nu)
TV Niue (www.tvniue.com)
- 66% of business owners in Niue report impact of COVID-19 on mental health
- Reduction in fuel & vehicle imports to Niue while an increase in general cargo
- Do not take advantage of COVID-19 assistance: Minister for Finance
- NZ funded scholars have had their scholarships deferred to 2021
- Fisheries Ministers express concerns over COVID-19 impacts
MBJ (www.mbjguam.com)
- Going, going, gone: Business closures — Marianas Business Journal
- NMI businesses disobedient; UAL has good news and bad news; and COVID results trickle in — Marianas Business Journal
- A special gift from the US to Palau: COVID-19 — Marianas Business Journal
- Here comes the lockdown and PCOR 1 for Guam — Marianas Business Journal
Mariana’s Variety (www.mvariety.com)
- Marianas Variety - Another newly arrived passenger tests positive for Covid-19
- Marianas Variety - CHCC reports 61st Covid-19 case; governor renews executive order
- Marianas Variety - Two additional Covid-19-related fatalities reported on Guam
- Marianas Variety - Guam reports 30th Covid-19 related fatality
- Marianas Variety - Guam: 31st Covid-19 related fatality
Palau Gov (www.palaugov.pw)
Island Times (www.islandtimes.us)
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Pacific Notes (www.pacificnote.com)
PNG Gov (www.health.gov.pg)
The Guardian (www.theguardian.com/world/papua-new-guinea)
The National (www.thenational.com.pg)
PNG Today (news.pngfacts.com)
- PNG Govt deploys Defence Force Soldiers as COVID-19 Cases Spike
- COVID-19 reaches PNG's Second Mine, total now at 214 confirmed cases
- COVID-19 is no Excuse for PNG Govt Sleeping-Economic Crisis Issues are critical and demand Action
- 14 Day Lock down for Port Moresby as First COVID-19 related Death confirmed
Samoa Gov (www.samoagovt.ws)
- TEUTEUGA O LE POLOAIGA O FAALAVELAVE FA'AFUASE'I MO LE CORONAVIRUS, (COVID-19) – 02 SETEMA 2020
- POLOAIGA FAALAVELAVE FAAFUASE’I NUMERA 28
- 2 SETEMA 2020 - POLOAIGA FAALAVELAVE FAAFUASE’I NUMERA 27
- SAVALI ISSUE 35: DATED 2 SEPTEMBER 2020 | SAVALI 35: ASO 2 SETEMA 2020.
- POLOAIGA COVID-19 - Tumau pea tuutuuga mo Sauniga Lotu
Loop Samoa (www.loopsamoa.com)
Talamua (www.talamua.com)
- SVSG Helpline provides Lifeline during COVID-19 lockdown - TALAMUA
- Remote Tokelau atoll prepares for a COVID-19 pandemic - TALAMUA
- Samoa among COVID-19 vaccine access support for our region - TALAMUA
- COVID-19: Samoa closes all international travel - TALAMUA
- How two Samoan aged care workers are coping during COVID-19 - TALAMUA
Solomon Is. Gov (www.solomons.gov.sb)
Solomon Times (www.solomontimes.com)
Tahiti Pacifique (www.tahiti-pacifique.com)
Tahiti Tourism (www.tahititourisme.com)
Tokelau Gov (www.tokelau.org.nz)
Tonga Gov (www.gov.to)
TBC (www.tonga-broadcasting.net)
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Nepituno (www.nepituno.to)
Matangi (www.matangitonga.to)
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Vila Times (www.vilatimes.com)
Loop Vanuatu (www.loopvanuatu.com)
- Covid-19: Victoria records lowest case increase in three months |
- Tony Abbott hacked after posting boarding pass on Instagram | Loop
- Covid pushes New Zealand into worst recession in years | Loop Vanuatu
- PNG records seventh Covid-19 death | Loop Vanuatu
- More Solomon Islands students contract COVID-19 in the Philippines |
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- The United States could have a vaccine against COVID-19 by the end of the year
- Watch Certified Young Person Paul Rudd's Message About Masks
- How Coronavirus Symptoms Differ From the Flu, Allergies and Common Cold, in One Chart
- How One Homeschooling Professional Has Leaned Into the Era of Remote Learning
- 3 Strategies to Help You Create a Meaningful Work-Life Balance in the Midst of Covid-19 Chaos
(www.startupnation.com)
- What Startups Can Learn From Successes and Failures During COVID-19
- WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: The Importance of Farmers Markets (Episode 93)
- 7 Crowdfunding Tips for Securing Funds During COVID-19
- Boost Your E-Commerce Presence Now to Prepare for a Possible Second Wave of COVID-19
- How Freelancers Can Stay Afloat During the COVID-19 Crisis
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- Will the US Senate passing a $500bn small-business coronavirus aid package be enough to save the economy?
- Trump signs $484B small business coronavirus relief bill into law. Where does the US get all its seemingly unlimited funds? Printing more paper?
- Coronavirus
(www.forbes.com)
- What Covid-19 And Remote Work Means For Teams, Consultants & Clients, From Accenture’s North America CEO Jimmy Etheredge
- Exclusive: Ruth Porat On Leading Through Crisis And Google’s Latest Moonshot To Rebuild The U.S. Economy—One Small Business At A Time
- Purpose, Performance, And Connection: Bank Of America’s Cathy Bessant On Leading Through COVID-19 And Beyond
- Life In 2020 AD: Is Remote Work Working?
(www.money.com)
- As Their Suits and Stilettos Collect Dust, Employees Are Making Quick Cash Selling Old Office Clothes Online
- Here Are Today's Best Mortgage & Refinance Rates for September 16, 2020
- Here Are Today's Best Mortgage & Refinance Rates for September 17, 2020
- Entry-Level Jobs Are Non-Existent Right Now. What's a New Grad to Do?
- Mortgage Rates Tick Up, But Stay Oh-So-Close to Record Lows
(www.forbes.com)
- Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Reportedly Resigns After Short-Seller’s Fraud Accusations
- From Sheryl Sandberg To Tory Burch: Power Women Pay Tribute To Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Democratic Lawmakers Float Idea To Expand Supreme Court If Republicans Fill Vacancy Before Election
- Biden Says Trump Should Withdraw Supreme Court Nominee If He Loses
- 62% Say Winner Of Election Should Choose RBG Replacement
(www.fastcompany.com)
- 16 years later, we failed to take Oprah’s “You get a car!” moment to heart
- This one counterintuitive practice could help you get more done
- The YA novel ‘K-Pop Confidential’ infiltrates the idol factory behind the global phenomenon
- How to watch the 2020 Emmy Awards on ABC live without cable
- Manhattan’s famous digital clock is now counting down to climate disaster
(www.adweek.com)
(www.fortune.com)
- 2 new reports push HSBC stock below its 2009 low
- How a company that makes COVID tests is keeping its own 50,000 employees safe
- WeChat gets a temporary reprieve from Trump’s ban
- ‘Succession’ wins best drama, while ‘Schitt’s Creek’ sweeps the Emmy Awards
- Inside the weird new world of social ‘forex’ trading—where you sign up friends, and some report risky red flags for investors
(www.infosecurity-magazine.com)
- Business Owners Targeted by HMRC #COVID19 Tax Relief Scam
- #GartnerSEC: Understanding a Changing Threat Landscape in Light of #COVID19
- #GartnerSEC: #COVID19 Created New Roles, More Data Collection and Flexible Businesses
- #GartnerSEC: Professionals Survived #COVID19 as Businesses Relied on Security
- Zero Trust Adoption Increases During Lockdown
(www.business2community.com)
(www.business.com)
(www.facilitiesnet.com)
(www.themanufacturer.com)
- Flexible furlough – what manufacturers need to know - The Manufacturer
- UK Covid-19 testing kits ready for mass production - The Manufacturer
- VentilatorChallengeUK takes a breath after delivering almost 13,500 units to NHS - The Manufacturer
- The Manufacturer Podcast: Brian Holliday on the model for industrial collaboration - The Manufacturer
- Job Retention Scheme extension essential say manufacturers - The Manufacturer
(www.risk.net)
- Banks’ cross-border exposures to shadow banks surged in Q1 - Risk.net
- Eurozone funds favoured US equities in Q2 - Risk.net
- Fed’s second round of stress tests to push banks’ limits - Risk.net
- Change to risk-weight floor amps EU banks’ securitisation RWAs - Risk.net
- EU insurers’ fund holdings battered by Covid in Q1 - Risk.net
(www.wsj.com)
- New York Lawmakers Seek Independent Probe of Nursing-Home Coronavirus Deaths
- Economy Week Ahead: Housing, Employment and Factories
- Israel Enforces New Covid-19 Lockdown Amid Rosh Hashana Celebrations
- Coronavirus Pandemic Threatens to Widen Racial Homeownership Gap
- Meat Was Once in Short Supply Amid Pandemic. Now, It’s on Sale.
(www.theguardian.com/international)
(www.umanresourcesonline.net)
- Malaysia’s COVID-19 recovery plan will leave no stone unturned: PM Muhyiddin
- Data: When will COVID-19 end in Southeast Asia?
- 3 ways to spend time productively during the COVID-19 outbreak
- Unemployment in Singapore rises to 2.4%, albeit lower than SARS and GFC era
- Wages to bear the brunt of COVID-19’s impact on Singapore’s labour market: MAS
(www.thehrdigest.com)
- UK Study: A four-day work week would help workers and small businesses
- Amazon ups its tally of UK workers to 40,000 with announcement of new Sorting facilities
- Social Security Tax Deferral Plan a future burden for Military and Federal Employees
- Working Mothers More Burdened by Household Chores and Childcare during Lockdown
- Professional Cheeseburger Taster sought to mark National Cheeseburger Day
(www.logisticsmgmt.com)
- Intersection of import growth and inventory replenishment remains a sharp supply chain focus area
- CBRE report takes a deep dive into U.S. retail-to-industrial conversion projects
- Public carrier and logistics CEOs talk about COVID-19-impact on operations
- Buy Shares’ data highlights year-to-date growth of logistics market cap amid COVID-19
- A Labor Day good news story: Port of LA supports United Farm Workers during Covid-19 crisis
(www.logisticsbusiness.com)
- Industry View: What Next for the Big Sheds Sector? - Logistics Business® Magazine
- Prologis Research Report on Covid-19 Effects Now Available - Logistics Business® Magazine
- Prologis Research Focuses on US and China Impacts - Logistics Business® Magazine
- Urgent Need for Flexible Logistics Space Due to Covid-19 Panic Buying - Logistics Business® Magazine
- Portable Shelter Recommended to Industries in Covid-19 Emergency - Logistics Business® Magazine
(www.iata.org)
- IATA Calls on Tunisia’s Government for Direct Financial Relief for Aviation
- IATA calls on Nigerian Government to Support Aviation in the Face of COVID-19 Crisis
- EASA/ECDC Guidelines Welcomed – Essential that European States Adopt Harmonized Measures
- IATA Comment on Studies Regarding Onboard Transmission of COVID-19
- Urgent Implementation of ICAO COVID-19 Guidelines Needed
(www.supplychaindigital.com)
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