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Articles by Emmanuel Samoglou
Audit report casts doubt on finances
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Opposition Democratic Party slams government over 'deeply concerning' findings by auditor.
Pa Enua project under scrutiny
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Outer Islands
Cook Islands Audit Office is yet to make a decision on whether an investigation into a major government contract is warranted.
Aid to Cooks and region hits record highs
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
Foreign aid hit historic levels in Cook Islands and the broader Pacific region with more than $3.1 billion spent in the region in 2018, according to a comprehensive study by Sydney-based think-tank Lowy Institute.
Maritime borders formally established
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
A multi-year effort to formally establish the nation’s maritime zones is being described by government as a “demonstration of sovereignty and agency over its extensive oceans resources”.
Climate change threat to maritime boundaries
Tuesday 13 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment
Pacific island states are looking at legal options to ensure their borders are protected as sea levels rise and land comes under threat due to climate change.
Making a sale in coronavirus led economic storm
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Along with the many tales of economic hardship brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic are examples of enterprise and resilience.
A global call for funding on World Mental Health Day
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
The global community is set to mark World Mental Health Day on Saturday amidst backdrop of a public health emergency and economic uncertainty created by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Survey reaffirms Cooks status as one of hardest-hit nations
Friday 9 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
A recently-completed survey reaffirms previous reports that have found Cook Islands to be among the economically hardest-hit countries in the region from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Making way for a new warehouse
Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
Progress is being made on a new warehouse to be used by the Cook Islands Trading Corporation.
Scam targets Games
Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Crime, National
Fraudsters are taking advantage of the euphoria surrounding the Cook Islands Games 2020 by attempting to lure people into signing up for non-existent live-streaming of the game’s events.
Audit investigation finalised in work-release probe
Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
An audit office investigation into the Corrective Services Minister’s top advisor getting a high-risk offender released from prison to work for his tourism business has concluded.
Unaffected businesses must increase super contributions
Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
Businesses deemed by superannuation board to not have been severely impacted by the economic downturn must increase their contributions, but some affected companies could have trouble paying up.
Local chocolate makers laying groundwork for sweet success
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Weekend
Local cacao growers and chocolate manufacturers Tairiterangi Rangatira Tupe Short and Framhein Koteka are laying the seeds for what they hope will be a viable industry. Emmanuel Samoglou finds out more.
Forum needs 'best possible Candidate'
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
The challenges resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to be one of the key factors in the appointment of the new secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum.
'Horse trading' in power transition
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Politics
The Opposition made attempts to bolster their numbers in the House in the lead-up to the swearing-in of Mark Brown as the new Prime Minister.
More returnees expected as Games kick off
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
Another cohort of Cook Islands nationals and residents will arrive in Rarotonga today.
58 fined for riding without a helmet
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Crime
Police began enforcing the mandatory helmet law yesterday, nabbing motorcyclists for non-compliance and issuing fines of $250 at a number of checkpoints set up around Rarotonga.
Helmet law now in effect
Thursday 1 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
No more warnings and extensions, as of today motorcyclists and passengers must wear a helmet or risk incurring a hefty fine.
Tracking progress against achieving the Cook Islands 2020 vision
Wednesday 30 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy
A multiyear initiative aiming to contribute towards achieving a higher standard of living among Cook Islanders concludes this year.
Fibre-optic network construction work carries on
Wednesday 30 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Technology
Replacing an outdated copper wire network in Rarotonga is key to bringing faster and reliable internet, but it’s a time consuming process that will take years to complete.
