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Articles by Al Williams
Pride and prejudice: Lobby group takes leap of faith for LGBTQI community
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
A Cook Islands lobby group is taking giant steps forward in a combined effort to bring about equality. Al Williams reports.
Government looking for new ‘spy’
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Government is looking for an “intelligence specialist” to assist in surveillance and response to threats.
Drivers urged to maintain distance
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Motorists have been reminded to stay aware of safe travelling distances between vehicles following a nose-to-tail incident near Rarotonga International Airport.
Disqualified driver four times over the legal limit
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A 29-year-old disqualified driver found four times over the legal drink driving limit is expected to appear in court today.
Local business moves past Covid-19 with expansion
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands business is putting Covid-19 behind it and taking forward steps in expanding its workforce by branching out to retail.
Assailants avoid prison sentence, gets warned
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Two people convicted of assault have been given stern words in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
Two new dengue cases
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Two probable cases of dengue fever have been reported in Rarotonga in the past week bringing the total hospitalisations to 60 during the past six months.
Quarantine and Covid-19 free attract Kiwi tourists
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Kiwi tourists are embracing quarantine and Covid-19 free travel with the Cook Islands, early indicators show.
The gift of faith - St. Joseph's celebrates 125 years
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
St Joseph’s Primary School in Avarua celebrated 125 years this week. Al Williams delves into the school archives, talking to former students and teachers who attended celebrations.
Visitor numbers exceed initial predictions
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Tourism figures have received another boost as the industry regains momentum with the arrival of Kiwi holidaymakers in growing numbers. Al Williams reports.
St Joseph’s celebrate 125 years of dedication to education
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
Several hundred people converged on St Joseph’s Cathedral on Thursday to honour the 125th birthday of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.
$50m airport master plan in the works
Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A long-awaited master plan for Rarotonga International Airport is gradually being rolled out as tourists return to the island.
Runner tourists front with cash
Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Kiwi tourists caught on CCTV doing a runner from Trader Jacks have finally returned to the establishment and paid up.
Government preparing response to ‘RSV’ virus affecting Kiwi kids
Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
As government prepares its response to a respiratory virus that’s putting Kiwi children at risk, questions have been raised after a Health Ministry social media post related to the outbreak was deleted when a senior official said he was not consulted on the matter.
Immigration approves revised policies to ease labour shortage
Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration rolled out changes to its immigration policies on Monday and backdated them to July 1, in a bid to ease labour skills shortages in the Cook Islands.
Collective approach is needed to end domestic violence
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
There’s a growing concern about the level of domestic violence on Rarotonga but it will take a multi-agency response and broad community support to address the issue.
A ‘little fire truck with a heart’
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A much needed fire truck has been welcomed to ease the demands of fire emergencies on Rarotonga.
Increased demand for Rarotonga sees more flights added
Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand has added additional capacity to its Rarotonga flights which has been welcomed by the tourism sector.
Calls to loosen barriers on expat workers
Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The country has lost about 2000 workers as a result of the pandemic and chief government economist estimates it would take two to three years to regrow the workforce to pre Covid-19 levels.
Airline leaves customer high and dry
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The ongoing uncertainty of Jetstar services returning to Rarotonga due to increasing Covid cases in Australia has put a grandfather’s dream of spending Christmas with his family in New Zealand in doubt.
