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Articles by Melina Etches
Donations for Palmerston House
Tuesday 26 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Communities donating food and hosting meals for the workers and volunteers of the Palmerston House construction have been tremendous.
Logistics training for emergency response
Monday 25 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
The first Cook Islands Logistics Cluster Assessment Training seminar held over three days at the USP Centre last week, saw a positive turn out of over 40 participants.
SmartPac insurance for smaller businesses
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
There are times when the unthinkable or preventable happens to your business and you don’t have insurance to cover the expenses.
Forgery complaint against MP
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Police have confirmed they have received a complaint related to a prominent Member of Parliament of the Cook Islands.
And the Golden Ukulele award goes to... Papa Jake
Friday 22 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Iconic musician Jake Numanga also well known as Papa Jake, received the Golden Ukulele Award on Wednesday evening at the National Auditorium.
Youth council's new execs
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Last week on March 13 the Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) elected the 2019 -2021 executive committee at their triennial general meeting held at the Atiu hostel.
Numanga an iconic nominee
Wednesday 20 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Jake Numanga MBE, one of the Golden Ukulele Award nominees, is the face of Cook Islands tourism.
Riki Adamu up for award
Wednesday 20 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Singer, musician, a master ukulele craftsman, Riki Adamu is one of the Golden Ukulele nominees.
Play the ukulele at the auditorium
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Today, the Ukulele Expo will start at the National Auditorium from 9am through to 2pm, bring along your ukulele or purchase a locally made one from vendors at the domes, lessons will start from 10am today.
Heather another Golden Ukulele nominee
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Nia Heather is one of the Golden Ukulele Award nominees and began his introduction to music as a young pupil attending St Joseph’s primary school.
Logo comp winner is …
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Morganne George received her prize for winning the Golden Ukulele Festival logo competition that was held early last year.
Atiu hostel receives photo donation
Monday 18 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
Parua Ariki Upokoina Kea has kindly donated five framed photographs to his home island’s hostel.
EOC opens at Tupapa Centre
Monday 18 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The Tupapa Maraerenga Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is prepared to manage and coordinate procedures in the event of a disaster, with the opening of its control base last Thursday.
Ukuleles feature in prison rehab
Monday 18 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
In the early seventies, Arorangi Prison inmates began making ukuleles as a way to support their rehabilitation.
Tauta is Golden Ukulele nominee
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
At the young age of 8, Aberahama Tauta picked up an ukulele and asked his father to teach him to play, now 19 years old he uses the same cherished musical instrument today.
Women's group donates $3000 to Are Pa Metua
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Are Pa Metua received a gracious donation towards the operational costs of their premises from the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women (CIBPW) on Tuesday morning.
Free customer service training
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Kia Orana customer service training course that is adapted to suit our island lifestyle, people and values, started yesterday.
Seminar to help understand access to green funding
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
What is a climate project and what does it mean? This is the main challenge for proposal writers – to clearly identify the key factors that make the difference between a successful proposal for Green Climate Funds (GCF) and an ineffective one leading to a lengthy wait.
Fundraisers help to bring in more than $32,000
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The campaign to raise funds for Lotu Vaevae Pare and Iotia Atera who are in New Zealand undergoing medical treatment, achieved the substantial amount of $32,716 thanks to the generosity of the Cook Islands community.
Apii Te Uki Ou's 2019 ambassadors
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
It was a wonderful day and a great turn out from parents and families for Apii Te Uki Ou’s ambassadors investiture held on Tuesday morning.
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