Samoa, Tonga and Fiji are currently not permitting international flights, but if these restrictions end, Air New Zealand is likely to operate one return service per week from Auckland, the airline stated
The Government has announced its relief assistance for the Tourism Sector, with a Stimulus Package to assist the local economy and deal with the impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic.
A new story book that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced by a collaboration of more than 50 organizations working in the humanitarian sector, including the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Save the Children.
Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has established the Pacific Wave Recovery Fund for donors and development partners to donate funds to assist the Pacific Tourism’s post COVID-19 recovery.
The Australian Government initiative, Strongim Bisnis, awarded 10 photographers prizes for showcasing Solomon Islands products under a “Buy Local” photograph competition.
Fiji Airways has confirmed evacuation flight for New Zealanders in Fiji wishing to return to Auckland, and Fijians in New Zealand wishing to return home.