Regional Archive April 2021
Fiji Records 5 New COVID Cases
5 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Fiji while screening continued overnight after confirmation that a garment factory worker from Kalabu is one of the positive cases.
ADB Approves USD$18.9 Million for Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccines in the Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $18.9 million in grants to help four developing member countries (DMCs) in the Pacific roll out safe and effective vaccines against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Solomon Islands Confident in Political Dialogue to Restore Pacific Unity
Foreign Affairs Minister Jeremiah Manele says Solomon Islands is confident that Pacific relationship with Micronesia will soon be resolved.
COVID-19 Outbreak in PNG at 'Critical' Point: WHO
Papua New Guinea's battle with a surging COVID-19 outbreak is at a "critical" stage as health authorities battle a fragile health system, slow and limited testing and vaccine hesitancy.
More Australian Aid for PNG Covid-19 Fight
The Australian Government is providing additional aid to help Papua New Guinea's response to Covid-19.
The NDC Hub Launches 10-year Strategy for Climate Action in the Pacific
Laying out the game plan for Pacific climate action through its Nationally Determined Contributions for the next decade, the long-term strategy of the Regional Pacific NDC Hub was officially launched by the Chair of the Pacific Small Island Developing States, and Fijian Prime Minister Hon Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama in Suva today.