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Articles by Al Williams
‘I feel optimistic about the future of the economy here’
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
New Zealander Bernadette Shaw has helped lead a Cook Islands bank through a period of ‘unique challenges’.
Name suppression granted to assault, drink driving accused
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Name suppression was given to two defendants who appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday.
Crackdown on unapproved helmets
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Anyone selling non approved motorcycle helmets in Rarotonga will face prosecution if they don’t comply with legislation.
AA looking to ‘restructure’ in Rarotonga
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Alcoholics Anonymous is looking to restructure as an increasing number of people here are reaching out for help.
Tourists ‘increasingly’ becoming targets of theft and burglary
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Unsuspecting tourists are again being told to be mindful of security as reported thefts are increasing with visitor numbers in Rarotonga.
Renowned sailors head to Aitutaki for Electron Regatta
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Aitutaki is to host its first Electron World Fleet and Match Sailing Regatta on the lagoon.
A life-long love of travel and tourism
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
Robert Skews has lived a life and love of travel and tourism. Rarotonga has been his home for more than 30 years.
Police confirm investigation into alleged Covid-19 breach
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
An alleged Covid-19 breach involving a positive case who boarded an Aitutaki bound plane in Rarotonga is in the hands of police.
Conservation group considers ‘necessary’ biodiversity regulations
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
An informal group with a primary objective to provide environmental advice to the National Environment Service is now considering regulations ‘necessary for the protection of biodiversity in the Cook Islands’.
Partnership to preserve and enhance marine space
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A new partnership between the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and Cook Islands Tourism is set to preserve and enhance lagoon and marine space.
Indonesia Ambassador makes history as first to visit Cook Islands
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia for the Cook Islands has made history as the first to visit the country.
Police target motorists in busy weekend
Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Police are stepping up traffic enforcement on Rarotonga with an increasing number of motorists being stopped for a variety of reasons.
New chief executive takes over at Avaroa Cable Ltd
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Mike Schwarz has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Avaroa Cable Ltd.
In brief: Court news
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Derran Tuakeu was told he was lucky no one was killed after he was convicted of drink-driving when he appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua last Thursday.
New admin base for Manihiki off to a good start
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
Construction of the new Manihiki Island administration building in Tauhunu has started with a ground-breaking ceremony held on Tuesday 3May.
Another crash fuels police predictions
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A crash at Titikaveka earlier this week has added fuel to Police predictions that road incidents will continue to climb as traffic on Rarotonga builds due to the influx of visitors.
Violent assault highlights need to curb re-offending
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Cook Islands man with a “deplorable” criminal history has prompted a Chief Justice and lawyer to agree that something needs to be done to curb repeat offending by young people.
Police predicting more road incidents
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
An overnight crash at Titikaveka is adding fuel to Police predictions that road incidents will continue to climb as traffic on Rarotonga builds.
In brief: Court news
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing charges of reckless and drink driving has entered a not guilty plea.
Water station to be sited in popular park
Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Taua Terevete Park which is formerly known as Constitution Park is getting a new water station.
