NEWS
An overly cautious approach to contain the virus in MIQ as locals are reminded to follow the rules
Premier Dalton Tagelagi and Director General of Health and Social Services Gaylene Tasmania were on Radio Sunshine this morning to inform the public about the two new cases in MIQ and to reassure the public that the six…
MAR 30, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Two new positive Covid 19 cases in MIQ after today’s day seven tests
The government tonight confirmed that after today’s day seven tests of the 38 passengers currently in MIQ, two new cases were detected taking the total active cases in MIQ to six. Premier Dalton Tagelagi in the press…
MAR 29, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Government to relax MIQ requirements with home isolation in early May
The government will relax some of the mandatory travel requirements in early May which may see passengers self-isolate instead of staying in government MIQ facilities. Premier Dalton Tagelagi was on the News of the Week…
MAR 29, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Pre-departure changes in Auckland to begin next flight April 4 and passengers reminded to be truthful when responding to government questions
Cabinet last week changed the pre-departure testing requirements for passengers in New Zealand travelling to Niue. The standard 72-hour pre-departure PCR testing will now change to 48-hours for passengers starting on…
MAR 25, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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No new cases in MIQ after day three tests completed today
The number of active Covid-19 cases in MIQ remains at four after today’s day three PCR tests according to a government press release issued tonight. Aside from the four active cases, all other passengers returned…
MAR 25, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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4 new cases in MIQ; Niue moves to Alert Code Yellow tonight
Premier Dalton Tagelagi tonight addressed the country to inform that there are four new cases of Covid-19 detected from the tests conducted on the passengers from yesterday’s flight. A total of 38 passengers arrived…
MAR 23, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Vote of no confidence in the Tagelagi Cabinet Defeated 11 to 5
Just after 3.30 pm this afternoon, the final count of the ballots from the members of the Fono Ekepule returned eleven votes against the motion defeating the vote of no confidence in the Dalton Tagelagi Cabinet. Speaker…
MAR 23, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Motions on the sale of ministerial vehicles, MIQ rules, and increasing the retirement age of public servants defeated
As the island awaits the outcome of the special meeting of the Fono Ekepule to hear the vote of no-confidence motion scheduled for 1 pm tomorrow, there were four other motions debated at the last sitting. Only two…
MAR 22, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Cabinet thank PACMAT team from New Zealand for their expertise and contribution during Niue’s first case of Covid in MIQ
Premier Dalton Tagelagi says that Cabinet is very pleased with the work of the team from the Pacific Medical Association Medical Assistance from New Zealand. The team met Cabinet on Thursday last week where they…
MAR 22, 2022·Esther Pavihi
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Premier Tagelagi responds to the notice of a Vote of No Confidence tabled yesterday.
Premier Dalton Tagelagi told BCN News today that he would like to know the key reasons which prompted four members of the Fono Ekepule to put forth a notice for a vote of no confidence in the Cabinet yesterday.…
MAR 18, 2022·Esther Pavihi