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Articles by Al Williams
Airport boss to stay on as replacement arrives for ‘transition period’
Wednesday 12 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Long-serving Rarotonga International Airport Authority chief executive Joseph Ngamata has had his contract extended until March to allow a newly appointed CEO time to transition.
Iconic café closes down
Wednesday 12 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
A landmark eatery on Rarotonga has closed its doors amid a long-standing land dispute.
Cooks set to reopen for business but stay wary
Tuesday 11 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
The Cook Islands tourism industry is ready to welcome Kiwis back on Thursday when quarantine-free travel resumes with New Zealand, but is still wary about Omicron getting into the country.
Justice implements changes ahead of border reopening
Tuesday 11 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Ministry of Justice Services will not be checking vaccination cards as ‘refusing services to unvaccinated may create access to justice issues’.
Concerns raised over inmate’s health
Tuesday 11 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Authorities remain tight lipped about the status of an Arorangi Prison inmate who is understood to be in serious medical condition.
JP Whitta: ‘You’re fortunate not to be facing drink driving charges’
Monday 10 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman convicted of careless driving and failing to report an accident has been told she is fortunate to not be facing a charge of drink-driving.
Public health measures ‘Ambiguous and unclear’
Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A leading retailer has taken exception to new public health measures restricting the movement of people.
In brief: Court news
Friday 7 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man has spent six days in custody over the New Year break for contempt of court.
Govt announces new health measures
Friday 7 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
New public health measures restricting the movement of people will come into effect on Thursday, January 13, when the country’s border reopens to Kiwi visitors.
In brief: Court news
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who got into a verbal altercation with an off-duty police officer has been convicted and fined.
Assault on female charge withdrawn
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Justice of the Peace who sought clarification on assault on female cases following appearances by two defendants in the Criminal Court in Avarua in December, presented his findings last week.
Police seize illegally ‘modified’ firearm
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A man is in custody following the seizure of an illegal firearm at the scene of a domestic dispute on Rarotonga.
Contempt of court brings warning from Justice of the Peace
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing two contempt of court charges has been told by a Justice of the Peace he is close to going to jail.
Cops go on Christmas ticket frenzy
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands police have issued close to 200 tickets on Rarotonga over the Christmas period as patrols have been ramped up with traffic enforcement checks.
Chief economist ‘resigns’
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Government chief economist has resigned and returned to New Zealand amid unconfirmed reports of internal rift and substantial financial settlement with his employer, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management.
Lawyer and JP face off over name suppression
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman charged with assault has been given name suppression despite protests from a Justice of the Peace (JP).
Man denies multiple MIQ breach charges
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A man has denied breaching managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) on Rarotonga.
Community projects receive $120,000 boost
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Multiple Cook Islands community projects have received a Christmas boost courtesy of the New Zealand High Commission.
Motorcyclists not getting the message: Cops
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Three motorcyclists aged between 27 and 61 were involved in separate incidents overnight on Wednesday, prompting more warnings from police.
Retailer looks online to counter downturn
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
A Rarotonga retailer is facing ongoing challenges with online sales as the pre-Covid Christmas rush has been hushed.
