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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
Business Trade Investment Board undergoes functional review
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) underwent a functional review conducted by the Office of the Public Service Commissioner following resignations of senior staff.
Crypto group thrives on ‘an element of trust’
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A new local Facebook group set up for Cook Islanders to share ideas and advice on cryptocurrency has close to 400 people join since it started four days ago.
Preparing for Omicron
Saturday 5 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 long-hauler, Luke MacLean-McMahon walks 32km around Rarotonga in a bid to get better and prepare himself for being re-infected with the Omicron variant.
One third vaccinated
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Just over a third of Rarotonga’s eligible population of 5 to 11-year-olds received the first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine on day one of the paediatric rollout yesterday.
Concerns mount over household rubbish dumped in public bins
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
There is ongoing concern over household rubbish being dumped in public bins particularly at Nikao Social Centre which is a hotspot for the issue.
Over 1100 Kiwi tourists visited Cooks in a week
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Since the country reopened its border to travellers from New Zealand the flow of visitors into the country has run smoothly, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Measured approach for start of new school term
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Parents have mixed feelings about the new academic year starting on Monday, following an extension of the school holidays to allow children aged five and over to get vaccinated.
Beach games memorable despite challenges
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The beach games were memorable despite the challenges, says Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) secretary Owen Lewis.
High-risk and unvaccinated managed separately
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
High-risk and unvaccinated people who contract Covid-19 will be managed separately from the rest of the population to make sure they remain safe.
Concern over simultaneous dengue and Omicron outbreak
Wednesday 2 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
There is concern over a combined dengue fever and Covid-19 outbreak, says the Ministry of Health boss.
‘We will be ready’: TMO
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Tupapa-based Kiikii Motel has been set aside as an isolation facility for tourists who get Covid-19 and locals with moderate virus symptoms in need of oxygen as Cook Islands prepares for Omicron invasion.
Unmasking the emotions
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Store workers having to wear masks at all times are having mixed feelings, some are feeling safer while others just find them annoying.
R.A.D! sets new triathlon record
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Sports, Triathlon
A new team triathlon record was set at the 2022 Team Triathlon Challenge on Saturday by team R.A.D! representing Little Oneroa Villas who crossed the finish line after one hour and 14 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the previous team record by over three minutes.
Our $3 among world’s finest
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend
The Cook Islands three dollar note with the iconic image of Ina and the shark is one of 23 notes around the world running for the banknote of the year.
Tropical depression leaves growers empty-handed
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local
Vegetable shortages are expected for Rarotonga as last week’s tropical depression wiped out farmers crops causing thousands of dollars’ worth of damage.
Extended school holidays but not extended school year
Friday 28 January 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
The extension of the school holiday period for an additional two weeks does not require schools to make up the days, says the Ministry of Education.
Court full with people failing to pay fines
Friday 28 January 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Twenty-eight people were summoned to court yesterday for failing to pay a fine.
Omicron ‘less lethal’
Friday 28 January 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Unlike the previous Covid-19 variants, Omicron is regarded less severe but highly transmissible and can result in a large number of cases putting pressure on the local health system.
Runway repairs project reaches halfway mark
Thursday 27 January 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Thirty-two concrete slabs were replaced on the Rarotonga International Airport runway at a cost of $6.5 million.
CookSafe tag-ins increase
Thursday 27 January 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
CookSafe averaged more than 19,000 “unique” tag-ins a week for the month of December, says the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce.