Hawaiian Airlines Will Resume Flights To American Samoa After Covid Pause
Travelers must show proof of vaccination and take three negative Covid tests before boarding the flights to Pago Pago.
Covid-19 Cases Surge On Guam聽
NPR reported that Guam is now among the top five highest-risk places in the U.S., along with Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky and Mississippi.
Samoa’s New Political Era Is Clouded By Lingering Disputes
After refusing to cede power and creating a constitutional crisis, as well as blaming a feminist conspiracy for his loss, the former prime minister of Samoa is not going out quietly.
Micronesian Leaders Focus On Transport, Trade
The Micronesian Presidents’ Summit has kicked off, hosted by Nauru, with a focus on sub-regional cooperation and development.
Kava: The Pacific’s Economic ‘Diamond’ Is Being Coveted By Competitors
A tonic made from the roots of a plant endemic to the Pacific region has long been mired by foreign misconceptions. Now it has a new potential threat.聽
The Pacific Just Got A Lot Smaller For Civil Beat Readers
Introducing our new international reporter and what he hopes to accomplish with this new beat.
Japan Distributes Covid Vaccines Throughout Pacific
The country has donated more than 100,000 doses to three Pacific nations as part of its drive to send 3 million doses throughout the region by year’s end.
Vaccination Now Required For Travel To American Samoa
The Pacific territory made the decision after the FDA gave full approval to a Covid-19 vaccine.
Vice President Harris Pans Beijing For ‘Intimidation’ in South China Sea
The Vice President delivered a major address on Tuesday, fortifying the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.
French Polynesia Locks Down As Cases Surge
Just days after Hawaiian Airlines resumed its air link with Tahiti, French Polynesia has announced lockdown measures due to increased cases of Covid-19.