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Articles by Emmanuel Samoglou
Border restrictions remain unchanged despite new Covid-19 cases
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
As of Wednesday morning, Cook Islands officials have not extended the temporary halt on inbound travel, despite new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand and the expectation of many more.
Recovery on ‘relatively firm ground’, ANZ economist says
Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Strong visitor arrival numbers posted since May’s ‘bubble’ opening with New Zealand along with little choice in destinations for Kiwi travellers is putting the Cook Islands on a path towards economic recovery, ANZ bank economists say.
Economist optimistic for recovery from Covid-19
Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Higher than expected visitor numbers since the opening of the border with New Zealand have a government economist optimistic for recovery from the Covid-19 economic downturn.
Wet weather to continue through the weekend as Met Service issues flood warning
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Weather
An estimated 100 millimetres of rain was expected to fall on Rarotonga as wild, wet and windy weather resulted in a local flood warning and forced both Air New Zealand flights to be diverted back to New Zealand.
Focus must remain on economic recovery, says Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
A private sector leader says efforts towards diversifying the economy should take a back seat to helping the tourism-led economy recover from the downturn caused by Covid-19.
Don’t divert focus on economic diversification, businessman says
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Tourism may have resumed its role in providing government the bulk of its revenues, but a local businessman says efforts to diversify the economy must not fall by the wayside.
Ultimatum on Muri lagoon
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
A community-based effort to rehabilitate Muri lagoon includes a sweeping set of recommendations, including a moratorium on all development along Ngatangiia’s foreshore.
Climate change warrants greater fisheries conservation, NGO says
Tuesday 27 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Environmental factors, including climate change, are affecting catches for local fishermen and more needs to be done to ensure Pacific tuna stocks remain healthy, says an official with the World Wildlife Fund.
Brown congratulates Samoa PM-elect after court ruling
Saturday 24 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Prime Minister has sent a message of congratulations to his Samoan counterpart Fiame Naomi Mata’afa and says he looks forward to exploring ways to strengthen ties between both nations.
Government watching uptick in marine traffic
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
Officials are keeping a close watch on the nation’s borders as marine traffic picks up within the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone.
$13m boost from June arrivals
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Tourism recovery gained momentum last month with a further uptick in arrival numbers as Kiwi holidaymakers land in Rarotonga to escape the New Zealand winter.
Puna sacked from National Environment Service
Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Nga Puna has been sacked from his role as director of the National Environment Service, becoming the second high profile termination of a senior government official this year.
Suspect vessel was ‘licensed purse seiner’
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Ministry of Marine Resources has responded to a query by a crew member of vaka Marumaru Atua over suspected illegal fishing in the northern Pa Enua.
Contact tracing drive continues
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce, which has led the development of the country’s two main contact tracing systems, says downloads of the contact tracing smartphone app are increasing along with the number of registered CookSafe QR cardholders.
Govt, Demos tight-lipped on police investigation of former ministry head
Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Political leaders are remaining silent after the recent termination of the head of Infrastructure Cook Islands.
LETTERS: Unity message by Forum’s Puna rings hollow
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letters for July 7, 2021
Covid-19: Six more dead, 636 new cases in Fiji
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has reported 636 cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours - a record number of daily infections.
Infrastructure boss sacked
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Diane Charlie-Puna has been sacked as Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands following an investigation by the Office of the Public Service Commissioner and Cook Islands Police.
Cooks ‘global rights leader’
Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
A New Zealand-based human rights initiative has found the Cook Islands to be leading the world in a range of civil and political rights, however the rights of the disabled and journalists were found to be endangered.
Seeking solutions in nature for the planet’s problems
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Go Local
The evidence of ecosystems in crisis are all around us. From climate change to man-made ecological disasters, the rush is on to find solutions to Earth’s most pressing problems. Are the answers growing in our own backyard? A new fund hopes to promote innovative ideas.
