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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Marine Bill before select committee
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Marine Resources Bill 2017 which is aimed at providing sustainable use of the living marine resources in and around the Cook Islands for the benefit of the people is now before a select committee.
Govt allocates $50,000 for Cyclone Gita
Friday 16 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands government has pledged $50,000 to support in the recovery efforts for the neighbouring Pacific countries affected by Cyclone Gita.
Purse seine appeal to be heard in April
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The High Court has denied government’s bid to prolong the hearing of the appeal against the ruling of the development of purse seine fishery in the Cook Islands.
PM Ardern visiting Cooks next month
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern will be paying an official visit to the Cook Islands from March 6 to 8, PM Henry Puna confirmed yesterday
Entities benefit from write-off
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown on Monday confirmed the massive tax write-off as part of the ongoing tax amnesty will ease the burden off 1433 entities.
Survey shows difference in airline passenger spend
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Visitors coming to the Cook Islands from New Zealand on Jetstar flights tend to spend less than those flying in with Air New Zealand.
Ports Authority has the power: PM
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime minister Henry Puna says he has no authority to intervene in matters relating to the running of the Ports Authority.
Migrant population size alarms Koutu Nui
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Koutu Nui organisation has expressed alarm at the increasing numbers of foreigners and migrant workers who decide to stay in the Cook Islands permanently.
PM probed about Tiare Taporo
Tuesday 13 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna had a busy day yesterday at the opening session of the first Parliament sitting for this year.
Winning start for top league teams
Monday 12 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The top guns were off to a blazing start in the opening round of the Cook Islands rugby league club competition over the weekend.
Gita moves off, but bad weather stays
Monday 12 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The intensifying Tropical Cyclone Gita which was yesterday classed a category four cyclone is moving away from the Cook Islands.
Fitness a key factor in league
Monday 12 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Expect a bit of rust in the performances of teams in round one of the Cook Islands rugby league club competition today.
Tax issue to the fore on Monday
Monday 12 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Questions regarding the $18 million tax write-off are expected to take centre stage when the opening Parliament sitting of the year starts on Monday next week.
Five metre swell could hit island by noon
Monday 12 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
A significant five metre swell generated by a storm surge caused by Tropical Cyclone Gita could hit Rarotonga by midday today.
League season set to start
Friday 9 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The stage is set for the opening round of the 2018 domestic rugby league club competition, kicking off today from 5pm at The Swamp.
Japan visit a learning experience
Friday 9 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Seven Cook Islands youth have attended a student and youth exchange programme under the topics of trade, investments, tourism (Group 4A) and sports (Group 4B) in Japan.
Swedish visitors in love with our country
Friday 9 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Freja Ahlén and Agnes Ljung did not believe in love at first sight until they saw pictures of the Cook Islands.
U19s finish tour on a high
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
The Cook Islands Cricket Under-19 side returned home a week ago after a successful tour of New Zealand tour.
Looking good on Pukapuka
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Expat teacher Robert Collie left for Pukapuka yesterday for another exciting academic year at Apii Niua.
Recycling bins head to northern islands
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Cook Islands Trading Corporation Limited (CITC) handed over two recycle centres for two schools in the northern islands group earlier this week.
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