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Articles by Legacy Author
Coronavirus on fishing vessels raises concern of rights abuses
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
An Ecuadorian fishing vessels with a Covid-19 positive crew has left French Polynesia’s waters. The ship Charo had been off the Marquesas islands where a seriously ill fisherman was last week transferred to a rescue team which flew him to Tahiti’s main hospital.
Wage support needed for tourism sector
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
The Pacific Tourism Organisation wants to see wage support for the struggling tourism sector in the region, as the Covid-19 pandemic leaves long-term economic damage in its wake.
Pacific urged to reset economies post-Covid
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Pacific islands that rely on tourism should reset their economies and invest in sustainable industries and migrant workers to better weather the impact of disease and disaster, according to a senior United Nations official.
Critically-ill teacher 'one in a million'
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Health
Apii Te Uki Ou has announced a fundraiser this Friday, to support teachers Grace Archer and Theo Warrick.
Fiji Airways sackings highlight urgency of Pacific travel bubble
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Fiji Airways’ decision to let go nearly 800 staff due to the Covid-19 pandemic highlights the importance of establishing a Pacific travel bubble as soon as possible, an aviation expert says.
Norman George: Some organic lightbulbs to chew on
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Food for thought, or screaming in the wind? The arguments for weaponising the economy.
Jean Mason: All brains, young or old, are vulnerable
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Once in a while you have to put your trust in your MPs to do the right thing –this is why we voted for them.
Former prime minister charged with corruption
Monday 25 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Papua New Guinea’s former prime minister Peter O’Neill has been charged with suspicion of misappropriation, abuse of office and official corruption.
'I heard a loud bang and woke up'
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
Papa Teina Ataera Snr built his home 60 years ago for his new wife, the late Rangi Wichman. On Thursday afternoon, it burnt to the ground.
Friends donate $20,000 for sick teacher
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
The family of Rarotonga teacher Grace Archer has set up a fundraising page to help support her recovery.
Australia gives support to include Fiji in trans-Tasman bubble
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Australia has said it would support Fiji's bid to join a potential trans-Tasman travel bubble amid the Covid-19 pandemic, RNZP reports.
Norman George: Tactful advice to our leaders
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
More sage advice to entertain and inspire our kopu tangata quarantined at the Edgewater Resort.
Papua province Covid-19 case increase
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Confirmed Covid-19 cases in Indonesia's Papua province has rocketed past four hundred, reports RNZP.
New Covid case further delays US aircraft carrier
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
The US aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, which has been stuck in Guam for the past month, is struggling to get free of Covid-19.
Worrying time for 60,000 mothers
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
More than 60,000 babies are expected to be born in the Pacific Island countries in the 40 week period since the global pandemic was declared on March 11, UNICEF has revealed.
No infections for four weeks but Covid restrictions remain
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Fiji’s prime minister has announced the continuation of Covid-19 restrictions in the country despite almost a month without a new case.
Chris Denny: Govt money is running out
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, The worst is still to come!
Ruta Tangiiau Mave : NZ Māori are tourists who appreciate us
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Why are we targeting distant continental markets, when we could be inviting our New Zealand Māori cousins over to appreciate our cultural tourism?
Kelvin Passfield : How to survive a pandemic
Saturday 16 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Environment
OPINION: Well it is now looking very much like we have come through the Covid-19 pandemic relatively unscathed, apart from the ongoing economic fall-out of course.
Clubs allowed to reopen, but challenge six o'clock swill
Saturday 16 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Local
Clubs have been given the green light to open their doors and begin serving alcohol again today – but only until 6pm.
