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.
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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)
- 75th session General Assembly: Global Education Compact: Education during COVID 19 and beyond
- COVID 19 STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDERS AMENDED - REPATRIATION FLIGHTS 16TH October 2020
- TEUTEUGA O POLOAIGA MO LE COVID 19- MALAGA TOGIPAU 16 Oketopa 2020
- POLOAIGA FAALAVELAVE FAAFUASE’I NUMERA 28
- POLOAIGA COVID-19 - Tumau pea tuutuuga mo Sauniga Lotu
Samoa News (www.samoanews.com)
- Gubernatorial teams outline COVID-19 border and repatriation policies
- One of two lawsuits over COVID-19 Emergency Declarations is dismissed
- CHARTER ADVISORY: HI quarantine exemption granted with condition
- DoH says it “has a plan” if we open up our borders for repatriation
- Court Report: Jury trials still on hold due to COVID
The Australian (www.theaustralian.com.au)
The Times NZ (www.times.co.nz)
FBC (www.fbcnews.com.fj)
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Fiji Sun (www.fijisun.com.fj)
Fiji Times (www.fijitimes.com)
- U.S. FDA panel to discuss COVID-19 vaccine trials after emergency authorization
- Major airline groups push for end to coronavirus quarantines, travel bans
- With time running out, Trump again forced to defend coronavirus approach at debate
- Wallis and Futuna chiefs worried about Covid-19
- ‘Terrible situation’: Spain first European nation to top 1 million COVID-19 cases
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)
Pacific Is. Times (www.pacificislandtimes.com)
MBJ (www.mbjguam.com)
- By the numbers, more MilCon and opening tourism — Marianas Business Journal
- Going, going, gone: Business closures — Marianas Business Journal
- A special gift from the US to Palau: COVID-19 — Marianas Business Journal
- NMI businesses disobedient; UAL has good news and bad news; and COVID results trickle in — 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.
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)
- Covid-19 : Deux nouveaux décès et 1 333 cas actifs en Polynésie
- Virus: Berlin entérine l'abandon de la rigueur budgétaire pour 2021
- Coronavirus : plus de 5 millions de cas confirmés en Europe (comptage
- La Chine accuse Trump de "propager un virus politique" à l'ONU
- Virus: la cérémonie physique de remise des Nobel à Stockholm annulée,
Niue Gov (www.gov.nu)
TV Niue (www.tvniue.com)
- Fisheries Ministers express concerns over COVID-19 impacts
- A convicted felon arrived last week with the intention to live in Niue cause concerns with the locals.
- 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
MBJ (www.mbjguam.com)
- By the numbers, more MilCon and opening tourism — Marianas Business Journal
- Going, going, gone: Business closures — Marianas Business Journal
- A special gift from the US to Palau: COVID-19 — Marianas Business Journal
- NMI businesses disobedient; UAL has good news and bad news; and COVID results trickle in — Marianas Business Journal
- Here comes the lockdown and PCOR 1 for Guam — Marianas Business Journal
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 Post Courier (www.postcourier.com.pg)
Samoa Gov (www.samoagovt.ws)
- 75th session General Assembly: Global Education Compact: Education during COVID 19 and beyond
- COVID 19 STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDERS AMENDED - REPATRIATION FLIGHTS 16TH October 2020
- TEUTEUGA O POLOAIGA MO LE COVID 19- MALAGA TOGIPAU 16 Oketopa 2020
- POLOAIGA FAALAVELAVE FAAFUASE’I NUMERA 28
- POLOAIGA COVID-19 - Tumau pea tuutuuga mo Sauniga Lotu
Loop Samoa (www.loopsamoa.com)
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Talamua (www.talamua.com)
- 300 passengers, 3 dead bodies arrive on first Repatriation Flight from Australia. - TALAMUA
- 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
- Samoa Schools celebrate Innovation for Literacy, Numeracy and Science - TALAMUA
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)
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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)
- Rising mental health concerns for business owners | Loop Vanuatu
- Two new covid-19 cases in PNG capital | Loop Vanuatu
- US cases reach record high amid new wave of infections | Loop Vanuatu
- Two Covid-19 cases confirmed on ship suspected over New Zealand case
- Tahiti closes in on 6000 Covid-19 cases | Loop Vanuatu
Daily Post (www.dailypost.vu)
- Vanuatu applauds handling of first Solomon Islands COVID-19 border case
- Total Australian aid increased but cruel cuts outside the Pacific
- Superbugs: deadlier than Coronavirus, on the way! Our oneness is a must, past conflicts not an option
- Solomon Airlines extends international flight suspension to January 2021
- Business Forum seeks proactive approaches to sustain economy against COVID-19
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(www.entrepreneur.com)
- They Are Creating a Mask That Inactivates Coronavirus With Heat
- First Coronavirus Treatment Approved by the FDA
- Whatever You Do, Don't Go 'Back to Normal'
- Health Secretary Alex Azar Says All Americans Who Want a Vaccine Could Get One By Spring 2021
- There are early signs of a rebound from COVID-19, according to Hugo López-Gatell
(www.startupnation.com)
- How to Rebrand Your Startup During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Gig Economy (and How Freelancers Can Pivot)
- How to Safely Return to the Office During COVID-19
- Why Embracing Freelancers Could Be the Key to Success in the COVID-19 Era
- 4 Ways to Defend Your Startup Against Cybersecurity Threats During COVID-19 and Beyond
(www.quora.com)
- 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?
- How do I get aid for my business during Coronavirus?, View All
- Is your wholesale business prepared for coronavirus?
(www.forbes.com)
(www.money.com)
- Are We Headed for Another Foreclosure Crisis? 9 Housing Experts Share Their Predictions
- Savvy Homebuyers Are Using an Under-the-Radar Strategy to Win Bidding Wars in 2020
- Home Sales Just Hit Their Highest Levels in More Than a Decade. How Long Can the Market Remain Red Hot?
- Here Are Today's Best Mortgage & Refinance Rates for October 20, 2020
- Mortgage Rates Just Hit the Tenth Record Low of the Year
(www.forbes.com)
- Obama Calls Trump Behavior ‘Not Normal’ As He Pitches ‘Normal President’ Biden
- Trump Prepares For Rally At U.S. Coronavirus Epicenter
- Covid-19 Spike In Europe Leads To Resurrecting Restrictions
- Trump Resurrects False Testing Claim As Daily Covid Cases Hit New High
- Texas Counties Again Limited To 1 Ballot Drop-Off Site (For Now), Even As Turnout Surges
(www.fastcompany.com)
- Nike is the latest brand to push voting. Does anyone care?
- The six best work-life bags of 2020
- Nigeria Protests: What’s Happening and Why Are People Demonstrating Against SARS?
- Garbage has never looked as cool as these Pacific Garbage Patch sunglasses
- 3 powerful strategies for balancing your time, energy, and focus
(www.fortune.com)
- How to hold the corporate world accountable
- Can Christmas-themed Miracle bars help save America’s devastated bar industry?
- Americans are frantically buying military gear before the election
- Are America’s twenty-somethings doomed to become a lost generation?
- Trump’s odds of winning rise or fall based on one overriding force
(www.infosecurity-magazine.com)
(www.business2community.com)
(www.business.com)
- Workplace Stress and Anxiety After COVID-19 - business.com
- How The Advertising Industry Continues to Change - business.com
- How Does Telemedicine Work? - business.com
- How Mandatory Sick Leave Laws Work - business.com
- ArticleWhy Small Businesses Need to Digitize DocumentsBY Emily WatsonLearn about the benefits of digitizing your documents and how to do it.
(www.industryweek.com)
(www.themanufacturer.com)
- The ‘future ready’ attributes key to business resiliency - The Manufacturer
- Celebrating the unsung heroes of manufacturing - The Manufacturer
- Future Jobs Report highlights Covid-19 has accelerated the adoption of automation - The Manufacturer
- UK tech to help air passengers travel safely - The Manufacturer
- How can manufacturers instil confidence as we move to the next normal? - The Manufacturer
(www.risk.net)
- BoJ stress tests pressure top banks’ buffers - Risk.net
- Banks’ cross-border exposures to shadow lenders fell in Q2 - Risk.net
- Barclays’ RWAs shrank on Q3 tailwinds, but loan failures loom - Risk.net
- UBS market RWAs dropped 25% in Q3 as VAR cooled - Risk.net
- BNP Paribas grew share of MMF Treasury repo over Q3 - Risk.net
(www.wsj.com)
(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)
- Finding work-life balance? Periodic in-office check-ins is the way to go!
- Social Security Tax Deferral Plan a future burden for Military and Federal Employees
- VCs See Gold Rush in the HR Tech Scene
- Professional Cheeseburger Tester sought to mark National Cheeseburger Day
- American workers need a break, says Monster survey
(www.mhlnews.com)
(www.logisticsmgmt.com)
- UPS and FedEx lay out seasonal hiring plans for heavily anticipated Peak Season
- A Labor Day good news story: Port of LA supports United Farm Workers during Covid-19 crisis
- Political football is the real game, when it comes to assessing transportation authorization
- FTR Shippers Conditions Index at lowest level in two years
- Q&A: Rick MacDonald, DHL Supply Chain, President, Retail Sector, North America
(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)
- COVID-19 Testing and Continued Financial Support Crucial to Save Air Transport
- IATA Launches Aviation Security Intelligence Portal
- European Aviation Unites in Call for Support for Green Recovery from COVID-19
- Quarantine Measures Threaten Aviation Restart in Africa & the Middle East
- IATA Calls on Tunisia’s Government for Direct Financial Relief for Aviation
(www.supplychaindigital.com)
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