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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Aitutaki Covid-19 related death not TMO’s fault: PM
Monday 2 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands first Covid-19 related death was not a failure of Te Marae Ora (TMO) says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Eco-tourism growth in the Cook Islands
Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend
Two years ago Rainbow Villas section was orange and bare, today it’s wild, beautiful and teeming with life.
Isolation income support system issues smoothed out
Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The new isolation and income support system is up and running says Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) macroeconomist Tristan Metcalfe.
Talking and teaching taxes
Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) helped sole traders conquer their fear of taxes by giving them the knowledge to comply.
Tourist numbers gradually rising
Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands tourism numbers slowly increased by just over 400 in March compared to February.
National Environment Service rolls out online survey
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
National Environment Service (NES) has launched its first survey a precursor to its upcoming public awareness overhaul in July.
Creative Centre receives helping hand with facility development
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Construction of a much needed driveway and soak pit funded by the Australian High Commission at the Creative Centre is underway.
NES to provide update on Sheraton complaint
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
National Environment Service (NES) evaluated the abandoned Sheraton Hotel site on Wednesday after an anonymous complaint was made on Tuesday.
PR application rules ‘discriminatory’: Fiji NGO head
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Head of NGO Friends of Fiji Tangaroa Vakalalabure says the organisation will take the Cook Islands Government to court if it does not change its “racist” permanent residency (PR) application rules.
Former deputy NES director handed jail term for theft
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
A former deputy National Environment Service director has been given four-months jail for stealing more than $12,000 from the public purse.
Drink driving accused given extra time to seek advice
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A 17-year-old man charged with excess blood alcohol and careless driving has been given more time to find a lawyer.
‘Huge’ mudflows at the abandoned Sheraton Hotel site cause concern
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
A man who lives close to the Sheraton Hotel says there have been massive mudflows through the creeks on either end of the abandoned site.
‘Striking was a very foolish thing to do’
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The Cook Islands Chief Justice has ordered a high profile sporting executive who slapped three women on the buttocks with a machete to pay $1500 to a local charity which combats violence against females.
Aussies planning to visit Cook Islands again
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Australians are visiting the Cook Islands after the border reopened to them on April 14. But with direct flights not yet an option, travellers need to transit through Auckland.
Rasmussen struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Former Cabinet Minister and prominent lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen can no longer be admitted to the High Court after his name was struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors by Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC.
In brief: Court news
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Police have received a letter of withdrawal from the partner of a man charged with assault on a female.
Mangaia out of petrol
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
Mangaia’s gas stations have run dry of petrol with some workers deciding to go on ‘petrol leave’ because they don’t have enough fuel to get to work.
Cook Islands considers new sea container cleaning system
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Sea Container Hygiene System used by Australia and New Zealand as a strategy designed to manage the biosecurity risks associated with sea containers at the port of loading and implementation is being considered in Rarotonga.
Businesses ‘pay above minimum wage’
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
There is a need to protect low-income earners but the removal of government work subsidies timed with the slow return of tourism is not ideal for minimum wage reviews, says Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce.
Autism Cook Islands holiday programme kicks off
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands holiday programme got underway with a drawing class hosted by local artist Hori Miller on Tuesday at Avarua School Hall.
