Technology
Mobile-to-satellite service to offer connectivity to ocean travellers
Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology
In a ground-breaking collaboration, Vodafone Cook Islands and Lynk Global, Inc. (Lynk) have joined forces to introduce an unprecedented mobile-to-satellite service that offers ‘seamless connectivity’ to users out in the ocean.
Robotics competition puts young brains to the test
Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Technology
Cook Islands Robotics Competition held at the Cook Islands Centre for Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT) University of the South Pacific (USP) yesterday, saw a number of students gather to showcase their knowledge in robotics and eagerly learn more.
Cook Islands Starlink ‘users’ warned
Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Technology
Starlink is not officially in the Cook Islands market, but several users have already taken advantage of its infrastructure.
New player Lynk Global enters telecommunications market
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
Satellite internet connections are coming to the Cook Islands, but it is unknown what form they will take initially.
Promoting digital banking services
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
ANZ is encouraging people to use their digital banking services, and will be significantly reducing their online fees for international transactions.
National digital ID system proposed
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
A nationwide digital ID is being proposed as part of sweeping changes to the Cook Islands’ digital infrastructure.
Airlines required to file departure tax returns monthly under new Bill
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Technology, Tourism
A Bill requiring airlines to file Departure tax returns monthly has been passed with unanimous support in Parliament.
Vodafone increases landline rentals
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
Vodafone Cook Islands is raising their business landline costs significantly this month, in an effort to pay for fibre network upgrades, and absorb rising costs.
Let there be light
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Technology
Solar lights have been installed at the Panama Catholic Cemetery.
AUKUS deal concern: PM raises caution over nuclear submarine project
Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics, Technology
Prime Minister Mark Brown has sounded a word of caution about the planned Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) nuclear submarine project.
Maritime Surveillance Centre upgrade celebrated by Cook Islands and Aussie
Wednesday 15 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Technology
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the opening of the upgraded Police Service Maritime Surveillance Centre is a sign of the enduring relationship between the Cook Islands and Australia.
‘Leaving nobody behind’: Government developing Digital Transformation Strategy
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Technology
The Cook Islands Government is in the throes of developing a Digital Transformation Strategy, with the intention of “leaving nobody behind” when it comes to the online world.
Visiting academics assist with translation tools aimed at aiding the Cooks economy
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Culture, National, Technology
A group of academics from the United States are assisting with a Cook Islands initiative aimed at supporting economic recovery here.
Starlink set to enter Cook Islands broadband market
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
Billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink – a high speed satellite internet venture – could soon be a player in the internet market in the Cook Islands.
Vodafail? Telcom provider aware of ‘recent surge in dissatisfaction’
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
A major telecommunications report has revealed a surge in dissatisfaction with Vodafone Cook Islands.
Proposed regulations promote multi-sector utilities regulator
Tuesday 31 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Technology
People could have a better idea about what they’re getting charged for in their power bill under proposed new regulations.
Bid to improve busy mobile network
Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy, National, Technology
Vodafone Cook Islands has added additional cell site licences to manage increased demand and usage of its mobile phone network on Rarotonga.
Workshop for specialist importers
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Technology
The National Environment Service (NES) has held a training workshop on the Montreal Protocol Licensing system.
Time for cameras on longliners: NGOs
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Technology
A Covid-19-induced break in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission’s (WCPFC) observer programme is evidence cameras are needed on ships, says an environmental NGO.
‘Significant investment’ in low latency data route
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Economy, National, Technology
The Avaroa Cable has made a ‘significant investment’ by buying capacity on a route that promises better internet connectivity.
