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)
- STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDER 24
- POLOAIGA FAALAVELAVE FAAFUASE’I NUMERA 24
- AMENDED STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDERS FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19); 4th August 2020
- 3 AUGUST 2020 - Special Travel Advice and Information Paper for Travellers Entering Samoa.
- AMENDED STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDERS FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19); 5th August 2020
Samoa News (www.samoanews.com)
- Soliai: No COVID-19 money received for land lease behind Laufou
- Update: COVID risk for travelers to American Samoa “high” — in Samoa “unknown”
- Fono committee hears report on CARES Act spending after the fact
- Travel to American Samoa COVID risk “high” — Samoa “unknown”
- Local boxer files civil complaint over COVID-19 declarations
The Australian (www.theaustralian.com.au)
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The Times NZ (www.times.co.nz)
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Cook Is. News (www.cookislandsnews.com)
FBC (www.fbcnews.com.fj)
Fiji Sun (www.fijisun.com.fj)
Fiji Times (www.fijitimes.com)
Fiji TV (www.fijione.tv)
FSM Gov (www.gov.fm)
KPRESS (www.kpress.info)
Pacific Daily News (www.guampdn.com)
Post Guam (www.postguam.com)
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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 - Tuesday, 21 July 2020 - Nauru News
- On Behalf of the Coronavirus Taskforce (CCC) COVID-19 PRACTICE DRILL: tomorrow, Fri, 17 July 2020, 4pm to 5.30pm. Anabar, Buada and Location. - Nauru News
- CORONAVIRUS UPDATE by His Excellency President Lionel Aingimea - Tuesday, 14 July 2020 - Nauru News
New Caledonia Gov (www.gouv.nc)
Mariana’s Variety (www.mvariety.com)
- Marianas Variety - Election bill to address Covid-19 concerns
- Marianas Variety - Businesses complying with safety protocols, says Covid-19 Task Force chairman
- Marianas Variety - One individual confirmed on Monday for Covid-19 upon arrival
- Marianas Variety - One individual confirmed for Covid-19 from travel screening protocol
- Marianas Variety - Guam has 9 new Covid-19 cases, raising the total to 368
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 PM Marape warned not to use Military to Undermine Democracy - Respect three Arms of Government
- 14 Day Lock down for Port Moresby as First COVID-19 related Death confirmed
- PNG Health Minister Wong announces 16th COVID-16 case
- COVID-19 Cases Spike in PNG, PM Marape calls for urgent meeting
- Papua New Guinea confirms 11th COVID-19 Case
PNG Post Courier (www.postcourier.com.pg)
Samoa Gov (www.samoagovt.ws)
- STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDER 24
- POLOAIGA FAALAVELAVE FAAFUASE’I NUMERA 24
- AMENDED STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDERS FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19); 4th August 2020
- 3 AUGUST 2020 - Special Travel Advice and Information Paper for Travellers Entering Samoa.
- AMENDED STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDERS FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19); 5th August 2020
Loop Samoa (www.loopsamoa.com)
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Talamua (www.talamua.com)
- MOH, MCIT and UNDP partner to bolster Samoa’s COVID-19 response
- South Korea Church Members Donate $83 Billion Worth of Plasma for COVID-19 Cure
- Inter-Samoa ferry services resume this week for cargo only
- UNDP partners with NOLA in ‘inclusive and accessible COVID-19 response’
- Government Considers Blocking Facebook
Solomon Is. Gov (www.solomons.gov.sb)
Tahiti Pacifique (www.tahiti-pacifique.com)
- Gaston Flosse/Oscar Temaru : les "meilleurs ennemis" ?
- Second tour des élections municipales le 28 juin : qui sera jugé ?, "Quelle histoire !" Bien avant 20 heures, le 10 mai 1981, François Mitterrand venait d’apprendre que les sondages sortis des urnes étaient formels, il serait élu président de la République. Il aurait...
- Rentrer au fenua : un si long chemin…, Il reste moins de 300 personnes bloquées loin du fenua : les deux derniers vols de rapatriement assurés depuis Paris par Air Tahiti Nui (ATN) sont supposés les ramener sans encombre. En revanche, une...
Tahiti Tourism (www.tahititourisme.com)
Tokelau Gov (www.tokelau.org.nz)
Tonga Gov (www.gov.to)
TBC (www.tonga-broadcasting.net)
Nepituno (www.nepituno.to)
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Matangi (www.matangitonga.to)
Vila Times (www.vilatimes.com)
Daily Post (www.dailypost.vu)
FOR BUSINESS
Economic Management of the COVID-19 Crisis
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- 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
- Resources for Small Business Aid Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis
- What Startups Can Learn From Successes and Failures During COVID-19
- WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: The Importance of Farmers Markets (Episode 93)
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- All Types, All Topics, All People, All Time, Past Hour, Past Day, Past Week, Past Month, Past Year
- 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?
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(www.forbes.com)
- How 7 Business Leaders Are Redefining Collaboration During COVID-19
- Britain’s Business Schools Are Joining The Covid-19 Recovery Battle But What Role Will They Play?
- A Conversation With Chiling Tong, President & CEO Of Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber Of Commerce And Entrepreneurship
- Covid + Big Social: The End Of Communities?
- Arlan Hamilton’s Four Tips For How Founders Can Navigate The Ongoing Covid-19 Crisis
(www.money.com)
- Tech Stocks Have Had a Great Run. Is It Too Late to Invest?
- Here Are Today's Best Mortgage & Refinance Rates for August 12, 2020
- Here Are Today's Best Mortgage & Refinance Rates for August 12, 2020
- A Wild Market Means More Home Appraisals are Coming in Low. Here’s What to do if a Bad Appraisal Threatens Your Deal
- How to Buy a Bike in the Middle of the Largest Shortage in US History
(www.forbes.com)
- AOC Only Gets 60 Seconds At Democratic Convention To Deliver Pre-Recorded Message
- Belarus Security Forces Turn More Violent In Fourth Night Of Protests Over Disputed Election
- Federal Judge Declines To Block DeVos’ Controversial Campus Sexual Assault Guidelines
- After Grousing By Trump About Washing His 'Beautiful Hair,' Government Moves To Ease Showerhead Regulations
- Texas Reports More Coronavirus Deaths In A Day Than Any State Outside Northeast
(www.wired.com)
(www.fastcompany.com)
- Putin’s Approval Rating Drops to Historic Low: Poll
- Calling the next Greta Thunberg: This kid-friendly app makes climate advocacy fun
- Perfectly safe, wildly underused: The ballot box epitomizes all that’s wrong with the 2020 election
- This new app offsets your carbon footprint, then helps you shrink it
- Can I ‘buy’ back an idea from the private equity firm that owns my company?
(www.adweek.com)
(www.fortune.com)
- How to be a ‘virtual fan’ at NBA, MLB, and other games this summer
- Breaking down Kamala Harris’s net worth as she steps into a new role as Joe Biden’s running mate
- Instagram faces lawsuit over illegal harvesting of biometric data
- Apple’s $44 billion China market threatened by Trump WeChat ban
- Another Airbnb house party ends in a shooting. What the company plans to do about it
(www.infosecurity-magazine.com)
- Experts Warn of ‘Consultants’ Promising to Secure Fake COVID Aid
- DDoS Attacks Triple in Q2 to Target COVID-19 Home Workers
- Under Half of Teachers Think Schools Have “Done Enough” to Tackle Cybersecurity Issues
- INTERPOL: Cybercrime Growing at an “Alarming Pace” Due to #COVID19
- Almost Half of Businesses Hit By COVID-Related “Business Impacting Cyber-Attack” This Year
(www.business2community.com)
(www.business.com)
- How to Navigate Survival Emotions During COVID-19 - business.com
- How to Choose an ATM Machine - business.com
- Steps SMBs Can Take to Secure a Successful Future. - business.com
- Franchises With a Good Chance of Surviving COVID-19 - business.com
- Tools to Support Your Business's Remote Workforce - business.com
(www.industryweek.com)
(www.themanufacturer.com)
- Direct Govt support needed to protect aerospace, automotive and steel sectors - The Manufacturer
- Protect, produce and adapt with a connected workforce during the pandemic - The Manufacturer
- 75% now believe more strongly in importance of UK manufacturing - The Manufacturer
- Restart guidance to help UK automotive accelerate production - The Manufacturer
- GAMBICA Update: One global pandemic for man, a giant leap for tech - The Manufacturer
(www.risk.net)
(www.wsj.com)
- REI Built an Iconic HQ. Because of Covid-19, the Outdoor Retailer Wants to Sell It
- JFK Airport Tests Thermal Imaging to Screen for Signs of Covid-19
- New York City Finds Coronavirus Case Rise in Brooklyn Neighborhood
- Coronavirus Negotiators Remain ‘Miles Apart,’ Pelosi Says
- U.S. Deficit Totaled $2.8 Trillion From October Through July, Treasury Says
(www.theguardian.com/international)
- New Zealand crashes back into Covid-19 reality after first cases in 102 days – in pictures
- How Britain’s deepest recession is becoming a jobs crisis
- 20 photographs of the week
- The Covid long haul: why are some patients not getting better? Podcast
- A circus with no applause: how coronavirus changed the world – in pictures
(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)
- Your company might ask you to delete TikTok from phone
- Rethinking Perks: Goodbye Stocked Kitchens and On-Site Gyms
- Ex COO of Pinterest Sues Company for Wrongful Termination
- California judge orders Uber, Lyft to reclassify drivers as regular employees
- Remote Workforce could Double to 10% after the Pandemic
(www.logisticsmgmt.com)
- Case Study: Mitigating disruption when COVID-19 closes your distribution center
- Shifts in parcel market conditions brought on by COVID-19 are still evolving
- FourKites’ data shows some encouraging signs, but it is only a start
- American Logistics Aid Network finding cool solutions for COVID-19 relief
- USCBC report takes a deep dive into U.S.-China business relations and impact of tariffs
(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)
- 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
- 20.02.2020 COVID-19 Cuts Demand and Revenues The initial assessment of the impact of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 outbreak shows a potential 13% full-year loss of passenger demand for carriers in the Asia-Pacific region Press Release Safety & Flight Operations Asia Pacific
- 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
(www.supplychaindigital.com)
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