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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
In brief: Court news
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A woman has pleaded guilty to excess blood alcohol “to move on with her life” in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
Rakahanga man charged with contempt of court and burglary
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Tupouatimo Noa appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua via Zoom from Rakahanga for two charges of contempt of court and one charge of burglary.
Manihiki resident facing theft as a servant charges
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Ngatamaine Pupuke appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua via Zoom from Manihiki on Thursday on four counts of theft as a servant.
Cooks-China meet discusses future bilateral co-operation
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister discussed economic recovery, climate change resilience, health and transport with Chinese foreign minister during their virtual meeting on Wednesday.
Landfill open to general public
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga’s landfill opened to the general public again on Wednesday after being closed for just over four months.
‘Historic’ Tahiti trip results in groundbreaking air link deal
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
An agreement between the Cook Islands Prime Minister and the French Polynesian president supports air links between the Northern Hemisphere market and the Cook Islands through Tahiti.
Citizens Against Corruption to challenge DPM’s reinstatement in court
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Citizens Against Corruption (CAC) will challenge the reinstatement of Robert Tapaitau as Deputy Prime Minister in the High Court.
Jetstar resumes flights to Rarotonga this week
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
The first Jetstar flight from New Zealand will arrive on Friday according to the Cook Islands Airport Authority, at 8.40pm with 1.30am arrivals set to resume later in the month.
Drink driving trial adjourned again
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The trial of a man in the Criminal Court who has pleaded not guilty to excess blood alcohol and reckless driving has been adjourned for a month.
PM to speak with China foreign minister today
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown is set to speak with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi today as he reaches the tail end of his Pacific tour.
Bill validates services of Parole Board
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Criminal Justice Bill 2022 which passed its third reading on Friday validates the service of the members of the parole board from December 2017.
Cooks-China talks rescheduled
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands is yet to hold discussions with the visiting Chinese foreign minister who on Monday urged the Pacific region not to be ‘too anxious’ about his country’s aims after failing to sign a sweeping trade and security communique.
MPs amend rules to allow for increase in sitting days
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Parliament has passed new Standing Orders that allow Members of Parliament to appear virtually and could result in 45 more sitting days a year.
Ombudsman Bill removes age restriction
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A Bill removing the compulsory resignation of the nation’s Ombudsman at the age of 72 – to enable the current Ombudsman to keep her role – passed its third reading in Parliament on Friday without the Opposition’s support.
Bridges and roads top capital expenditure
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands has been allocated funds to work on roads and bridges in Rarotonga and marine and air infrastructure in the Pa Enua in the 2022/23 Budget.
Election date to be announced following dissolution of Parliament
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Government has ‘quite a lot’ of international business to attend to before advising the Queen’s Representative to dissolve Parliament and call an election.
Immigration processes 312 Expressions of Interest
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) is currently reviewing the Expressions of interest (EOI) for Cook Islands Permanent Residence (PR) which closed on Thursday last week.
Budget 2022/23 Passed
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Members of the Parliament and staff worked overtime on Thursday to pass the 2022 Appropriation Bill (Budget) through its third reading at 7.30pm.
Browne backs cannabis referendum
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The support for a proposed referendum on cannabis laws is gaining momentum with the leader of the Opposition Democratic Party backing the idea.
Opposition leader calls for caution ahead of PM's phone call with China's foreign Minister
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Opposition leader Tina Browne has called for caution ahead of the Prime Minister’s phone call on Saturday with China foreign minister Wang Yi.
