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Cook Islands in Jamaica seabed minerals meeting

Monday 4 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Cook Islands took part in the 23rd Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) which was held in Kingston, Jamaica last month.

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Top ministers in Samoa

Monday 4 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Prime Minister Henry Puna and finance minister Mark Brown are in Samoa attending the 48th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting this week.


Half marathon build-up for big race

Friday 1 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Athletes preparing for the 40th Round Rarotonga Road Race will have a perfect build-up opportunity tomorrow in a half marathon event.


Health meeting 'productive,' says Glassie

Friday 1 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

The 12th Pacific Health Ministers meeting on Rarotonga this week proved productive, says chairman and Cook Islands Health minister Nandi Glassie.

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Almost a third have NCDs

Friday 1 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

Almost a third of the Cook Islands population has been diagnosed with non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

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Netballers target Singapore trip

Thursday 31 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

The Rarotonga-based players in the national netball squad to the Nations Cup in Singapore in December is holding a fundraiser this Saturday.

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Health ministers take a field trip

Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

Ministers and chief delegates attending the 12th Pacific Health Ministers meeting took part in a field visit to Rarotonga Hospital and Highland Paradise yesterday.

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Health meeting to hear about climate fund

Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

A representative from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) will make a presentation today during the 12th Pacific Health Ministers meeting at the National Auditorium. Diane McFadzien, country dialogue specialist on the Green Climate Fund, will talk about the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) funding systems, mechanisms and processes. This will be one of the key presentations at the three-day meeting, which will end later this afternoon. Doctor Shin Young-soo, the regional director for the World Health Organisation Western Pacific, s

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Population down just 2 per cent

Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Census shows small decline in population.


Focus on healthy islands at regional meet

Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

“Healthy Islands” is the vision for the 12th Pacific Health Ministers meeting which started yesterday with an official opening ceremony at the National Auditorium.

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Marine geologist on German sea training

Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Cook Islander Thomas Whiddon has been accepted for a Deep Sea Minerals related at-sea training with the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR).

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Ministers urged to work together

Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Pacific health ministers have been urged to work together to overcome serious health issues affecting the region.

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Focus on health meeting

Monday 28 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

All focus will be on the 12th Pacific Health Ministers Biennial Meeting which starts today at the National Auditorium.


All set for health meeting

Monday 28 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

The Ministry of Health is all set to host the 12th Pacific Health Ministers Biennial Meeting which starts at the National Auditorium on Monday.


Engineer returns after successful expedition

Monday 28 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Rarotonga-based engineer Eusenio Fatialofa is back on the island after a successful and historic seabed exploration expedition conducted by Belgium company G-TECH Sea Mineral Resources (GSR).

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France to give police training

Monday 28 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Police Service has committed to a recommendation made in the review of last year’s triple shooting incident by putting officers through a specialised training programme, provided by French Defence Force personnel.

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David versus Goliath battle in football

Friday 25 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football

Tupapa Maraerenga premier men’s side will be hoping to maintain its unbeaten run when it takes on Titikaveka today in the opening round of the Rarotonga Round Cup Competition.


Cooks debut in Asian Indoor Games

Friday 25 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The Cook Islands will make its debut in the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games to be held next month in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.


Education advertises key positions

Friday 25 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Twenty-five positions for qualified and experienced principals, teachers and education specialists have been advertised by the Ministry of Education.

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Plenty of interest in tax amnesty

Friday 25 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The local tax authority is pleased with the response from individuals and businesses regarding the current tax amnesty which ends on December 31.


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