Whilst the PNG government has taken steps to respond to COVID-19, many average citizens face challenges as a result of these measures, Lorelle Tekopiri Yakam writes. 

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is facing a leadership challenge and Vanuatu has recorded its first case of the virus this week, Hugh McClure writes.

The Solomon Islands Government has been accused of mishandling its recent stimulus package, whilst the first group of Tongan seasonal workers since the start of COVID-19 has arrived in Australia, Hugh McClure writes.

PSC Deputy Director Robert Styles reflects on discussions with Pacific leaders around the impacts of the coronavirus and building resilience. 

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Marape is facing accusations of financial misconduct, whilst nurses in Solomon Islands are threatening to strike over unpaid allowances promised to frontline workers, Hugh McClure writes.

Pacific states need to start planning for vaccine rollout in order to start rebuilding their communities, Henry Ivarature, Nicholas Thomson and Hugh McClure write.