Officials in the Cook Islands have indicated that a travel bubble with New Zealand may start as early as next month. That is at least two months earlier than what the Government here has said in the past few weeks – that the air bridge would be established by the end of March next year. ... read more
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The Marshall Islands has become the first independent nation in the Pacific region to begin Covid-19 vaccinations, with high-ranking leaders and Ministry of Health doctors and nurses being administered US-provided medicine. The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) delivered an initial batch of 1200 vaccines to Majuro on Tuesday morning and the Ministry of Health wasted ... read more
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New Caledonian carrier Aircalin has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo. The aircraft is powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1000 turbofans and has 168 seats in a single class layout, says Airbus. The airframer says that the type will allow Aircalin to open new Pacific routes. “With its new fleet the airline benefits ... read more
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Coronavirus infections have barely touched many of the remote islands of the Pacific, but the pandemic’s fallout has been enormous, disrupting the supply chain that brings crucial food imports and sending prices soaring as tourism wanes. With a food crisis looming, many governments have begun community initiatives to help alleviate shortages: ... read more
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The United Nations [UN] in partnership with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO)] Monday hosted a roundtable dedicated to the theme of ‘Restarting Sustainable Tourism in the Pacific’. The initiative brought together governments, international development partners and key stakeholders in the tourism industry, from Fiji, Vanuatu and Palau, to share experiences as well as identify ... read more
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