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Articles by Sian Solomon
New Chinese ambassador promotes ‘mutual affinity and understanding’
Tuesday 18 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
China’s new ambassador to the Cook Islands arrived in Wellington, New Zealand this month.
‘No expectations’ as outdoor businesses re-open
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Business, National
Cook Island business operators are more upbeat following the recent border re-opening with New Zealand but one outdoor business says they have no expectations preparing to wait and see what happens.
German ambassador visits the Cook Islands
Friday 14 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
Germany’s Ambassador to the Cook Islands Stefan Krawielicki will visit Rarotonga for the first time this week following yesterday’s border reopening.
New air link between Cook Islands and Niue
Wednesday 12 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Tourism
An air link between Niue and the Cook Islands is expected to happen before June this year.
Storm surge expected from Tropical Cyclone
Tuesday 11 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Environment, National
A tropical cyclone that hit Fiji over the weekend and devastated parts of the country will not affect the Cook Islands, according to the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
Mandatory testing could derail tourist holidays
Friday 7 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Island government’s requirement for mandatory Covid-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests for tourists when it fully opens the borders to the outer islands will turn holidaymakers away from the Pa Enua and possibly the Cook Islands, according to industry groups.
Samoa Met Service website may have suffered cyber attack
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in
The website of the Samoan Meteorology Service (SMS) may have been the victim of a cyber attack according to local Samoa media.
Yala recognised in New Year's honours
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
A well-known Cook Islander has been acknowledged among the New Zealand Pacific Community in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.
300 workers needed ‘immediately’
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
A survey issued by the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce, Cook Island Tourism Corporation and the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has revealed at least 300 people are needed to ease labour shortages in the tourism industry and related sectors.
Tourism operators seek clarity on rapid antigen testing
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands tourism operators are seeking clarity around the use of the Covid-19 rapid antigen tests and associated costs as they prepare for the border reopening with New Zealand on January 13, 2022.
Paradise and ‘man cave’ in one new store
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Business, National
Paradise Supplies have relocated to a new store on the main road in Panama, where customers can continue to explore and buy their products.
New school heads ready for challenge
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Education, National
New principal appointments for the 2022 academic year have now been finalised. The successful recruitment round includes six new appointments alongside one renewed position.
Rarotonga doctor obtains new skills
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Health, National
Rarotonga-based doctor Nini Wynn has become the second Pacific-Islands physician to complete a postgraduate diploma in Rural and Provincial Hospital Practice from the University of Otago.
Society receives $22k from United Nations for support
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Health, National
Te Ipukarea Society has received a grant of $22,000 from the United Nations in the Pacific to help support women living in the Cook Islands who struggle with period poverty.
CISPCA makes urgent appeal after puppies found on beach
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands SPCA (CISPA) has seen a surge in calls after finding five distressed, sick, and starving puppies abandoned in Panama.
Wet weather lashes parts of Rarotonga
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Environment, National
Heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed parts of the Cook Islands over the weekend, flooding areas around Rarotonga.
Pet bird returns home from the wild
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Environment, National
The Taamo family bid farewell to their beloved pet gannet Aki a week ago, releasing it back into the wild. But the charismatic bird has since returned, deciding it would rather live with the family who raised it on the island of Aitutaki.
Boxing federation punching above its weight
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Boxing, Sports
Nine bouts in junior, intermediate and senior categories were held in Tuesday night’s amateur boxing event at the National Auditorium.
Young boxers showcase talent at amateur fight night
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Boxing, Sports
A number of people turned out for Tuesday night’s amateur boxing event, which was held at the auditorium and showcased a number of young and talented fighters.
Cash dividends for Atiu residents
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Outer Islands
A number of people have received their annual tourism dividend pay-out, which aims to help support the people of Atiu who receive no income from tourism.
