Articles by Sian Solomon

Two nabbed and held in custody over watermelon thefts: Police

Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Crime, National

Two men are in custody facing theft charges following an incident involving watermelons in Rarotonga on Sunday.

No reopening date for Empire Theatre

Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Entertainment, National

Movie-goers can expect further delays as the Empire Theatre remains closed.

Kata: Media team

Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in

Decision on seabed exploration licences to be finalised by Feb

Friday 26 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in

Prime Minister Mark Brown says he expects seabed minerals exploration licences to be approved or denied by February.

MP claims rash promises behind move to end Kiribati sanctuary

Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in

An opposition MP in Kiribati says the government plans to open an internationally valuable marine sanctuary because it needs the revenue to pay for extravagant election promises.

Netballers set to jump for spotlight

Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in

Rarotonga’s biggest netball event of the year is returning to the island and kicking off tomorrow. Netball Already in Paradise, a twist on the renowned Netball in Paradise event which usually welcomes overseas teams, will celebrate the local passion and skill for the round ball this year in the absence of overseas friends due to the global pandemic Covid-19.

Improved Empire Theatre to re-open Saturday

Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in

The Empire Theatre will re-open its doors on Saturday with the completion of a new lobby.

Local designer creates, expands fashion brand

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features

With a number of businesses waiting on the border to reopen, one local designer is making the most of the slump, by expanding on her very own fashion brand.

Covid-19: Fiji eases restrictions further

Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Fiji, Pacific Islands

Health authorities in Fiji say once the country achieves 90 percent vaccination rate, Covid-19 restrictions will be eased further.

Parliament to pass laws on nationality

Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Politics

Parliament will sit again on Monday, November 22 and will first deal with who is defined as a Cook Islander.

Indian Diplomat appointed Ambassador to Cook Islands

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National

Diplomat Muktesh Pardeshi has been appointed as India’s non-resident High Commissioner to the Cook Islands.

Empire theatre temporarily closed due to projector breakdown

Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

The Empire Theatre is temporarily closed but is hoping to reopen its doors this Sunday as movie lovers eagerly await its return.

Businesses frustrated as support grant payments delayed

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National

Business owners have expressed frustration over the delay in receiving support grant payments from the government.

Crown Beach hosts ‘Spook-tacular’ event

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga residents enjoyed a frightfully good night on Saturday at this year’s Halloween Grave Rave.