Regional
'Superbugs' a far greater risk than Covid in Pacific
Friday 11 September 2020 | Published in Small World
The emergence of antimicrobial resistance including drug-resistant bacteria, or ‘superbugs’, pose far greater risks to human health in the Pacific region than Covid-19, an Australian scientist has warned.
Traditional gifting should be dropped in trying times
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
A Samoan culture expert and academic says the elimination of the ‘malo usu’ custom of gifting from the country’s cultural practices would not be considered disrespectful.
Covid testing lab on way from NZ to Tokelau
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Gray Clapham | Published in Small World
People on remote Tokelau are expecting the imminent arrival of custom-made laboratory containers (pictured) that will enable them to check and test for Covid-19 on the territory.
Covid threatens timeline for 2023 Pacific Games readiness
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Gray Clapham | Published in Small World
The coronavirus is putting the squeeze on Solomon Islands efforts to begin building new venues for the 2023 Pacific Game
Island welcoming tradition ignites geopolitical debate
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Gray Clapham | Published in Small World
What began as an off the cuff posting of a blurry image on social media has led to full blown debate on colonialism and China’s rising influence in the Pacific.
NZ's Pasifika community struggling
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Small World
Māori and Pacific health experts and organisations were immediately on high alert.
Pacific entertainers unite in the fight against Covid
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Gray Clapham | Published in Small World
THE United Nations has announced Pacific Unite: Saving Lives Together – a first-of-its-kind televised and digitally streamed concert that will call on leaders and citizens across the region to work together and with the rest of the world in the fight against Covid-19.
Fiji set to open doors to 'VIP billionaire tourists'
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Gray Clapham | Published in Small World
Fiji’s prime minister is soliciting wealthy ‘VIP’ visitors in a bid to restore the country’s Covid-19 battered economy which is heavily dependent on tourism.
Samoan man claims brutality after police arrest in Auckland
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Gray Clapham | Published in Small World
The New Zealand Police have launched an internal investigation over an incident involving a 60-year-old Samoan grandfather as Black Lives Matter protests point the finger at institutional racism globally.
Covid-19 putting stresses on Pacific women
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Pacific women leaders have urged governments and communities to ensure that women and girls are protected from violence related to stresses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus on fishing vessels raises concern of rights abuses
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
An Ecuadorian fishing vessels with a Covid-19 positive crew has left French Polynesia’s waters. The ship Charo had been off the Marquesas islands where a seriously ill fisherman was last week transferred to a rescue team which flew him to Tahiti’s main hospital.
Wage support needed for tourism sector
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
The Pacific Tourism Organisation wants to see wage support for the struggling tourism sector in the region, as the Covid-19 pandemic leaves long-term economic damage in its wake.
Pacific urged to reset economies post-Covid
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Pacific islands that rely on tourism should reset their economies and invest in sustainable industries and migrant workers to better weather the impact of disease and disaster, according to a senior United Nations official.
Fiji Airways sackings highlight urgency of Pacific travel bubble
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Fiji Airways’ decision to let go nearly 800 staff due to the Covid-19 pandemic highlights the importance of establishing a Pacific travel bubble as soon as possible, an aviation expert says.
Former prime minister charged with corruption
Monday 25 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Papua New Guinea’s former prime minister Peter O’Neill has been charged with suspicion of misappropriation, abuse of office and official corruption.
Australia gives support to include Fiji in trans-Tasman bubble
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Australia has said it would support Fiji's bid to join a potential trans-Tasman travel bubble amid the Covid-19 pandemic, RNZP reports.
Papua province Covid-19 case increase
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Confirmed Covid-19 cases in Indonesia's Papua province has rocketed past four hundred, reports RNZP.
New Covid case further delays US aircraft carrier
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
The US aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, which has been stuck in Guam for the past month, is struggling to get free of Covid-19.
Worrying time for 60,000 mothers
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
More than 60,000 babies are expected to be born in the Pacific Island countries in the 40 week period since the global pandemic was declared on March 11, UNICEF has revealed.
No infections for four weeks but Covid restrictions remain
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Fiji’s prime minister has announced the continuation of Covid-19 restrictions in the country despite almost a month without a new case.
