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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Weightlifters to compete on Gold Coast
Tuesday 5 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Three Cook Islands weightlifters will compete at the 2017 Commonwealth and Oceania Championships this week.
Labour mobility on meeting agenda
Tuesday 5 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime minister Henry Puna took part in the Small Island States (SIS) Leaders Meeting on Sunday as the outgoing chairman.
Plant volume labour of love for NZ writer
Tuesday 5 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A book detailing all the plants found wild in the Cook Islands was launched last week at the University of the South Pacific Rarotonga campus.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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