News and Information

China-donated COVID-19 vaccines handed over to Vanuatu

Xinhuanet
07 Jun 2021
  People's Republic of China;   Vanuatu

S.O.E. extension again, until July 4

Samoa Observer
05 Jun 2021
  Samoa

Govt. announces 2021 flight schedule

Samoa Observer
05 Jun 2021
  Samoa

Covid-19: Permits now needed for travel to Fiji's main island

RNZ
03 Jun 2021
  Fiji

Covid-19 vaccines arrive in Niue to begin five-week full rollout

RNZ
02 Jun 2021
  Niue

Solomon Islands to receive 28,800 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine via New Zealand donation

Solomon Island Government
02 Jun 2021
  Solomon Islands;   New Zealand

Samoa, Asian Development Bank sign $8 million tala grant

Samoa Observer
02 Jun 2021
  Samoa

COVID-19 Vaccination at CFH now open for all persons 18 years and above. You are welcome!

Solomon Islands Government
01 Jun 2021
  Solomon Islands

Global coronavirus cases surpass 6 million

Reuters
31 May 2020
  Global

Covid-19 could cause $8.5 trillion loss in global output: UN Secretary General

ET Healthworld
30 May 2020
  Global

World Bank suggests possible extra replenishment of IDA lending arm

Reuters
29 May 2020
  Global

ADB study maps supply chains for key products in COVID-19 response

ADB
28 May 2020
  Global

Coronavirus to 'dwarf' Australia's aid resources, forcing redirect of funding to health security, stability and economic recovery

ABC News
28 May 2020
  Australia

Debt relief plans for world's poor countries inch forward

Reuters
28 May 2020
  Global

Australia's $4b aid program refocused to deal with COVID-19 recovery

Brisbane Times
28 May 2020
  Australia;   Pacific

Samoa Govt reveals details of planned 2020/21 budget

RNZ
28 May 2020
  Samoa

ADB, UNICEF send medical supplies to help Pacific prepare for COVID-19

ADB
28 May 2020
  Pacific

U.S. Government provides additional $9.9 million to support COVID-19 efforts in the Pacific islands region

Relief Web
28 May 2020
  Pacific

The effects of COVID-19 on international labor markets: An update

Brookings
27 May 2020
  Global

Central bankers must devise strategy for return to normal policy, BIS head says

Reuters
27 May 2020
  Global