Pacific aviation is struggling after the pandemic – how can the 'blue continent' stay connected?
With Samoa fully reopening its borders on 1 August, another Pacific country moved tentatively forwards after two years of border closures...
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Aug 8, 20221 min read
FSM opens its border despite covid outbreak
The Federated States of Micronesia has opened its international borders despite a worsening Covid-19 outbreak. So far two states, Pohnpei...
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Jul 27, 20221 min read
Samoa to end Covid state of emergency ahead of reopening
After two years Samoa has removed its Covid-19 state of emergency ahead of opening its national borders on August 1. Prime Minister Fiame...
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Jul 25, 20221 min read
Tonga's borders to reopen with limited flights from August 1
The Kingdom of Tonga will reopen its borders on August 1, after more than two years of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tonga’s...
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NZPBCIntern
Jul 20, 20221 min read
First covid case detected on tiny Pitcairn Islands
The Pitcairn Islands has registered its first coronavirus case after nearly two years of almost complete isolation. The tiny island group...
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Jun 28, 20221 min read
Niue reopens its borders to New Zealand tourists
Niue is the latest Pacific Island to open to New Zealand tourists after more than two years of being shut due to the pandemic. The first...
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Jun 20, 20222 min read
11 New Visa Categories announced - Vanuatu
Vanuatu Immigration and Passport Service Director Jeffery Markson, has announced the department’s plans to increase the existing Visa...
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NZPBCIntern
Jun 13, 20221 min read
Tourist chief welcomes reopening of borders to tourists
A tourism organisation is hoping that at least ten Pacific nations will be open again to tourists by the end of the year. Fiji, Tahiti,...
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May 27, 20221 min read
Samoa borders to open August 1st
The Samoan Government has announced an official date for Samoa to reopen its borders to international travellers. In an announcement...
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May 4, 20221 min read
Samoa to reopen borders from August
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa announced on Monday major changes to Samoa's State of Emergency orders. Fiame said Samoa's high...
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