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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
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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, (KOVITI-19) – 20 Iuni 2020
- TEUTEUGA O LE POLOAIGA O FAALAVELAVE FA'AFUASE'I MO LE CORONAVIRUS, (KOVITI-19) – 24 Iuni 2020
- AMENDED STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDERS FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19); 24th June 2020
- AMENDED STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDERS FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19); 3rd July 2020
- 22 JUNE 2020 - ❗Special Travel Advice and Information paper for Travellers from New Zealand
Samoa News (www.samoanews.com)
- First responder testing nears completion — all came back negative
- Two from the Polevia family stranded in Hawaii awaiting OK to go home
- Fono using COVID-19 federal funds to rent office space at Sadie's
- Gov’t explores uplifting college students, military recruits to Hawaii
- Some COVID-19 restrictions ease today but not Hawaii-Pago travel
The Australian (www.theaustralian.com.au)
Cook Is. News (www.cookislandsnews.com)
FBC (www.fbcnews.com.fj)
Fiji Sun (www.fijisun.com.fj)
Fiji Times (www.fijitimes.com)
FSM Gov (www.gov.fm)
Pacific Daily News (www.guampdn.com)
Post Guam (www.postguam.com)
Pacific Is. Times (www.pacificislandtimes.com)
MBJ (www.mbjguam.com)
- Palau resort to shut doors temporarily due to COVID-19 — Marianas Business Journal
- Digital economy can be strengthened in Palau in the absence of tourism — Marianas Business Journal
- Marshall Islands, FSM work to get aid to COVID-affected businesses — Marianas Business Journal
- July Marianas tourism openings come too soon for Japan tourists — Marianas Business Journal
- Living on prayer: Archdiocese losing thousands a month — Marianas Business Journal
President’s Office (www.president.gov.ki)
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)
Nauru Gov (www.nauru-news.com)
- CORONAVIRUS UPDATE by His Excellency President Lionel Aingimea - 7 July, 2020 - Nauru News
- CORONAVIRUS UPDATE by His Excellency President Lionel Aingimea Monday, 23 June 2020 - Nauru News
- CORONAVIRUS UPDATE by His Excellency President Lionel Aingimea Wednesday, 27 May 2020 - Nauru News
- CORONAVIRUS UPDATE by His Excellency President Lionel Aingimea - Monday, 25 May 2020 - Nauru News
- CORONAVIRUS UPDATE by His Excellency President Lionel Aingimea - Thursday, 14 May 2020 - Nauru News
New Caledonia Gov (www.gouv.nc)
LNC (www.lnc.nc)
- Plus de 12 millions de cas du nouveau coronavirus dans le monde
- Coronavirus: nouveau record en Iran avec 221 morts en 24 heures
- Coronavirus: Boots prévoit 4.000 suppressions d'emplois au Royaume-Uni
- Coronavirus: "nous ne vaincrons pas la pandémie si nous sommes divisés" (OMS)
- Delfraissy: "Attention, le coronavirus circule encore"
Niue Gov (www.gov.nu)
TV Niue (www.tvniue.com)
- ADB stands ready to support Niue in mitigating COVID-19 impacts
- Measures remain in place to ensure that Niue remains Covid-19 free and will be reviewed by new Cabinet
- Niue Disaster Council for COVID-19 makes submission to cabinet to downgrade from code yellow to blue
- Hospital receives first batch of 20 COVID-19 testing cartridges
- Niue remains Covid-19 free
MBJ (www.mbjguam.com)
- Palau resort to shut doors temporarily due to COVID-19 — Marianas Business Journal
- Digital economy can be strengthened in Palau in the absence of tourism — Marianas Business Journal
- Marshall Islands, FSM work to get aid to COVID-affected businesses — Marianas Business Journal
- July Marianas tourism openings come too soon for Japan tourists — Marianas Business Journal
- Living on prayer: Archdiocese losing thousands a month — Marianas Business Journal
Mariana’s Variety (www.mvariety.com)
- Marianas Variety - On Guam, 15 test positive for Covid-19
- Marianas Variety - Saipan mayor: Covid-19 worse than typhoons
- Marianas Variety - CHCC: Passengers arriving on Saipan to be tested twice for Covid-19
- Marianas Variety - US Army Reserve nurse deploys to Saipan in support of Covid-19 response
- Marianas Variety - Covid-19 testing required for NMC employees
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)
- Delay pregnancy for two years: Papua New Guinea doctor delivers coronavirus warning
- Delay pregnancy for two years: Papua New Guinea doctor delivers coronavirus warning
- Coronavirus in the Pacific: weekly briefing Coronavirus in the Pacific: weekly briefing, Coronavirus in the Pacific: weekly briefing
The National (www.thenational.com.pg)
PNG Today (news.pngfacts.com)
- Health and Security sectors in PNG get bigger slice of K280 million
- PNG Govt approves K600m Support for COVID-19
- PNG GG Dadae declares existence of COVID-19 Pandemic in PNG : Appoints Manning as Controller until further notice
- Reports of New cases of COVID-19 in PNG false, says Manning
- PNG COVID-19 Update : SOE to end in June 2
PNG Post Courier (www.postcourier.com.pg)
Samoa Gov (www.samoagovt.ws)
- TEUTEUGA O LE POLOAIGA O FAALAVELAVE FA'AFUASE'I MO LE CORONAVIRUS, (KOVITI-19) – 20 Iuni 2020
- TEUTEUGA O LE POLOAIGA O FAALAVELAVE FA'AFUASE'I MO LE CORONAVIRUS, (KOVITI-19) – 24 Iuni 2020
- AMENDED STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDERS FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19); 24th June 2020
- AMENDED STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDERS FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19); 3rd July 2020
- 22 JUNE 2020 - ❗Special Travel Advice and Information paper for Travellers from New Zealand
Loop Samoa (www.loopsamoa.com)
Talamua (www.talamua.com)
- Samoa Tourism Engage Media to Help Boost Domestic Tourism Latest Talamua On-line News
- Swiss family happy to be stranded in Samoa Latest Talamua On-line News
- South Korea Church Members Donate $83 Billion Worth of Plasma for COVID-19 Cure Latest Talamua On-line News
- Inter-Samoa ferry services resume this week for cargo only Latest Talamua On-line News
- UNDP partners with NOLA in ‘inclusive and accessible COVID-19 response’ Health Talamua On-line News
Solomon Is. Gov (www.solomons.gov.sb)
Solomon Times (www.solomontimes.com)
Tahiti Pacifique (www.tahiti-pacifique.com)
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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)
Vila Times (www.vilatimes.com)
Loop Vanuatu (www.loopvanuatu.com)
- Vanuatu coalition Government and China Communist Party hold virtual
- Three new cases in managed isolation in New Zealand today | Loop
- Global cases rise to more than 12 million | Loop Vanuatu
- EU and Vanuatu sign EUR 6 million agreement to support food security
- The tenants enduring Australia's toughest lockdown | Loop Vanuatu
FOR BUSINESS
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(www.entrepreneur.com)
- The Economy Can't Recover as Long as Day Cares and Schools Remain Closed
- 5 Ways the Cloud Can Benefit Your Business During the Pandemic
- Starbucks Barista Refuses to Serve Customer Not Wearing a Face Mask; Social Media Users Support Him With Tip of Almost $100,000
- Airbnb CEO: It took Us 12 Years to Build, and We Lost Almost Everything in 6 Weeks
- How Three Different Tech Companies Are Tackling the Common Fight Against Coronavirus
(www.startupnation.com)
- How Freelancers Can Stay Afloat During the COVID-19 Crisis
- Resources for Small Business Aid Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis
- 3 Things That Could Cost Your Business its COVID-19 Loan
- Should Crowdfunding Be Part of Your COVID-19 Cash Flow Strategy?
- The Time for Entrepreneurship is Now: How Work Will Change Due to COVID-19
(www.quora.com)
- Trump signs $484B small business coronavirus relief bill into law. Where does the US get all its seemingly unlimited funds? Printing more paper?
- All Types, All Topics, All People, All Time, Past Hour, Past Day, Past Week, Past Month, Past Year
- In what business will Coronavirus be more profitable after the end?
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(www.forbes.com)
- Digital Pharmacy Truepill Raises $25 Million To Expand Telehealth Offerings As Revenue Could Reach $200 Million This Year
- Meet Great Feast Delivery: A New Food Delivery Service Transforming Social Dining Post-Coronavirus
- What Happens When COVID-19 Is Driving Demand? Grove Collaborative Delivers Soap And Sanitizer To Customers Without Sacrificing Mission
- VOMOS CEO Discusses Uptick In Private Traveling Amid Pandemic
- How Companies Have Quickly Pivoted During COVID-19
(www.money.com)
- Doctors and Patients Are Embracing Telehealth. But Will Insurers Continue to Pay for Virtual Visits Post-Pandemic?
- Coronavirus Forced These Couples to Quarantine Together. Then Date Nights Turned Into Tough Money Talks
- From Day Trips to Finding a New Quarantine Spot, What Safe Summer Travel Looks Like in 2020
(www.forbes.com)
- Report: GOP Officials Weighing A Lower Income Cap For Second Round Of Stimulus Checks
- Starbucks Latest Retailer Requiring Customers To Wear Masks
- Amazon Agrees To Pay $135,000 In Settlement For Violating U.S. Sanctions
- Democrats Can't Seem To Agree On Whether Supreme Court Tax Rulings Are Good News
- Selena’s Family Threatens Legal Action Over Planned Trump Rally At Her Memorial
(www.wired.com)
(www.fastcompany.com)
- TikTok Teens and K-Pop Stans Say They Sank Trump Rally
- At this new net-zero energy McDonald’s, on-site solar provides 100% of the power
- U.S. Will Pay $1.6 Billion to Novavax for Coronavirus Vaccine
- Chicago’s COVID-19 recovery plan aims to go beyond the crisis to correct historical inequities
- 3 inspiring organizations that are actually making the world a better place for workers
(www.fortune.com)
- Professors and universities find creative solutions to keep international students from getting deported
- TikTok traders are pumping joke cryptocurrency Dogecoin—and the price is up 95%
- Meals out, babysitters, and hotel stays: Europe is trying to save its economy with elaborate giveaway schemes
- The latest and largest coronavirus Chapter 11 filings
- More stimulus checks? 156 economists urge Congress to pass a bill with ‘automatic triggers’ for more checks
(www.infosecurity-magazine.com)
(www.bcg.com)
- Investor Pulse Series and COVID-19 Perspectives | BCG
- How Scenarios Can Help Companies Win the COVID-19 Battle | BCG
- PLAN for an Effective COVID-19 Response | BCG
- The Reading List 2020 Our 2020 reading list has been greatly influenced by the personal implications of the unfolding global COVID-19 pandemic and profound unrest. Our reviewers, a diverse group of BCGers, echo this in almost every suggestion. Read our suggestion list, Read our suggestion list
- Breaking Ground on a New Era in Lodging | BCG
(www.business2community.com)
- 7 Common Misconceptions About Social Media Marketing, Image: Social Media, 7 Common Misconceptions About Social Media Marketing by Katherine Hunter-Blyden - Since the onset of the global coronavirus pandemic, businesses—small businesses and multinational corporations—are paying more attention to social media and other digital marketing channels. Many…
- 8 Professional & Fun Coronavirus Email Marketing Tips You Should Be Using, Image: 8 Professional & Fun Coronavirus Email Marketing Tips You Should Be Using, 8 Professional & Fun Coronavirus Email Marketing Tips You Should Be Using by Victoria Taylor - Everyone is sending emails about COVID-19, your supermarket, shopping site, and even brands you bought from years ago. Now more than ever, people need to…
- 4 Pricing Mistakes to Stop Making in 2020
- How to Approach Your Local Marketing Activities in the Age of COVID-19
- Why Bridging the Gap Between Sales and Marketing is More Important than Ever
(www.business.com)
(www.industryweek.com)
- COVID-19 Updates: July 2
- 3D Printing Lessons Learned from COVID-19 (And How They Will Change Manufacturing’s Future)
- For a New CEO, COVID Is the Ultimate Trial By Fire
- COVID-19 and Force Majeure: A Closer Look at the Supply Chain Clause of the Moment
- Department of Energy Selects 20 Innovators for Entrepreneurship Program
(www.facilitiesnet.com)
(www.themanufacturer.com)
- Balancing the horizon with the here and now: A crisis leadership perspective - The Manufacturer
- New guidance to help manufacturers return to work safely - The Manufacturer
- Health clusters are key to boosting pharma sector's resilience to future pandemics - The Manufacturer
- Survival Finance – what’s really going on? - The Manufacturer
- Five strategies to safely reopen manufacturing facilities - The Manufacturer
(www.risk.net)
- Banks eye post-pandemic shake-up of op risk scenarios - Risk.net
- Discover, Capital One loans ravaged by Fed stress test - Risk.net
- Margin breaches exceed €500m at Eurex in Q1 - Risk.net
- Risk Live virtual week playback: BlackRock’s Fishwick on buy-side risk - Risk.net
- How UBS kept workers plugged in during the pandemic
(www.wsj.com)
(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.logisticsmgmt.com)
- During these difficult economic times, there are some reasons for optimism
- The Freight Industry and COVID-19: In times of uncertainty, is supply chain stability possible?
- The impact of COVID-19 on logistics is never far from top of mind
- Spot market and volume gains are evident in May’s DAT Truckload Volume Index
- COVID-19 Action Guide: Mitigate the Impact on you Logistics & Supply Chain Operations
(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)
- 13.03.2020 Safety and Flight Operations Conference Postponed IATA announces the postponement of the upcoming Safety and Flight Operations Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). Press Release Safety & Flight Operations All Regions
- 04.03.2020 COVID-19 Hits January Passenger Demand Global passenger traffic data for January 2020 shows that demand climbed 2.4% compared to January 2019. Press Release Passenger Experience Africa & Middle East (AME) All Regions Asia Pacific Europe North Asia The Americas
- 16.03.2020 Air Cargo Essential to Fight Against COVID-19 Air cargo has been a vital partner in delivering much-needed medicines, medical equipment and in keeping global supply chains functioning for the most time-sensitive materials Press Release Cargo All Regions
- 19.03.2020 Africa & Middle East - Urgent Emergency Support Requested for Airlines IATA appeals to governments in Africa and the Middle East to provide emergency support to airlines as they fight for survival as a result of the COVID-19 crisis Press Release Air Traffic Management Economics & Traffic Results Africa & Middle East (AME)
- 02.03.2020 14th World Air Cargo Symposium Postponement Announcement Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, the 14th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will be postponed. Press Release Cargo Africa & Middle East (AME) All Regions Asia Pacific Europe North Asia The Americas
(www.supplychaindigital.com)
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