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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Kukis ready for the test
Friday 6 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Despite the setbacks it has faced, the Cook Islands national rugby league side is all set for the Test match against Lebanon tomorrow in Sydney.
Beauty products off to Japan
Friday 6 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Trade between Japan and Cook Islands is set to grow following successful negotiations between a local health and beauty business and its Japanese counterpart this week.
Kukis minus their NRL stars
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Cook Islands rugby league’s future is once again being jeopardised by the National Rugby League (NRL) after it failed to release top players for the Kukis Test match against Lebanon this weekend.
Tupapa's great run continues
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Tupapa Panthers is two matches away from an unbeaten feat in the 2016 Basketball Cook Islands club competition.
More potential in tourism, economist says
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Tourism can be a bigger driver of the Cook Islands economy than it is now, says tourism economist Albert Stafford.
New access to voluntary account funds
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) members can now access their contribution from their voluntary superannuation accounts.
Statutes change tops CIFA agenda
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football
Some interesting debate regarding proposed amendments to the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) Statutes and scrutiny of the 2015 financial report is expected at today’s annual general meeting (AGM).
Unity needed to drive tourism
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
There is a clear divide between Government, the tourism business community and the “spiritual estate,” says local businessman Rohan Ellis.
Tourism faces likely budget cut
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna’s commitment to boost tourism in the country has been greeted by some scepticism following indications that Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is set to take a budget cut for the 2016/17 financial year.
Foxes' historic win an inspiration to Cook Islands
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
From the brink of getting demoted last season to English Premier League title win, Leicester City have completed a fairytale run in what is arguably the greatest achievement in sporting history.
Local police officer attends regional workshop
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Police Domestic Violence Unit coordinator Sharon Kareroa is in Federated States of Micronesia attending a workshop on gender, violence against women and human rights.
Tourism all set for Rarotonga summit
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
After a successful meeting in Aitutaki, the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is all set to stage its 2016 Tourism Stakeholders Summit which begins today.
Tourism issues should top political agenda
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Issues relating to tourism should be the highest priority in the mindset of the Cook Islands leaders, says Aitutaki-based hotelier Thomas Koteka.
Local league battle intensifies
Monday 2 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
The domestic rugby league battle has become more interesting following premier defending champions’ Avatiu Nikao Eels’ first loss of the season over the weekend.
Tourism project launched on Aitutaki
Monday 2 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki was buzzing with excitement on Friday during the launch of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s Kia Orana Values Project.
Brown in Germany with ADB
Monday 2 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Finance Minister Mark Brown will be chairing the Pacific developing member countries discussion with Asian Development Bank (ADB) management.
Sailor sets sights on Rio Olympics
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Teau McKenzie is leaving no stone unturned in her bid to ensure she makes the most of her childhood dream of competing at the Olympic Games.
Superhero battle moves up a notch
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
First it was the Batman up against the Superman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. And now, it’s Captain American against Iron Man.
New eatery brings taste of France to Rarotonga
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
After two and a half months of renovation works, the newest eatery in town Le Rendez-Vous is open for business.
Aitutaki a big player in tourism market
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki contributes about a quarter of the total tourism earnings in the Cook Islands.
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