Articles by Emmanuel Samoglou

Govt suffers deficit of $12m due to Covid-19

Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

The Government’s numbers from the opening half of 2020 have begun to show the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Government eyes long-term banking reform

Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

As government provides interest relief on loans, it’s also working behind the scenes and against the odds to lower the cost of borrowing for homeowners and businesses.

Chef marks seven years of success

Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Food

Since 2013, Waterline executive chef Jaime Wilfredo Ertez has been drawing on his world travels, cooking up eclectic fare from an evolving menu.

Gala galore: Food for a good cause

Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Students sell local dishes to fundraise for annual excursions and school stationeries.

Stunning location and sensational sounds

Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National

Covid-19 has made it virtually impossible for DJ duo Coco House Bros - Mark Zow and Mr E to tour internationally, so they decided to give back to the people of Rarotonga.

Kata: Mitiaro airstrip

Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion

Audit report concerns ‘kerfuffle’, says FinSec

Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Finance Secretary Garth Henderson says concerns over recently-released audit reports are “a storm in a tea cup”.

Kata: Back up generators

Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata

Kata: Crimes Act out of date

Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata

Cooks part of major maritime surveillance op

Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

A regional maritime surveillance is underway to clamp down on illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing in the Cook Islands and neighbouring waters.

Phishing scam targets regional bank clients

Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Technology

Bank of South Pacific customers are being hit with well-disguised emails that are part of a phishing scam.

Skills gap hinders financial reporting

Wednesday 28 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Challenges with attracting talent and a lack of financial skills across government have been cited as perpetual issues that have hampered the government’s efforts to improve its financial reporting.

Digital makeover for Cook Islands News

Wednesday 28 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Technology

Hundreds of thousands of readers from around the world - whether Cook Islanders, residents living abroad, or former visitors from the far flung corners of the globe – have come to rely on www.cookislandsnews.com for breaking news, in-depth features, and commentary about our island paradise.

Kata: Audit office

Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata

In a time of darkness, local artist sees light

Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Art

In her latest exhibition, artist Mahiriki Tangaroa was able to channel the adversity and despair felt during the Covid-19 pandemic into artwork that she says embodies optimism and hope.

Government’s financial statements reliable, says FinSec Henderson

Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Finance ministry deny preventing Audit Office from accessing tax records.

'Stonewalling audit office unacceptable'

Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy

A former director of the Cook Islands Audit Office says preventing audit officials from having access to official tax records to verify Government finances is “totally unsatisfactory”.

More awareness from fishers needed

Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local

Artisanal fishers are being called upon to increase their awareness of the impact of fishing activities and play a greater role in managing coastal areas.

Study finds local residents resilient during Covid-19

Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy

Research by a New Zealand university sheds light on the resilience of tourism-dependent Pacific nations, and policymakers should take notice as they envision tourism for the future.

The plague of Ponzi and pyramid schemes

Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy

Government officials are working against the odds to alert the public over a plague of misinformation and greed that’s being promoted on social media within the community.