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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Big night for sports awards
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has received an overwhelming number of nominations for the 2019 National Sports Awards that will be held on April 28 at the Edgewater Resort and Spa.
Committee MPs chosen
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament last week endorsed new members for various committees looking into the Bills, Standing Orders and the public accounts.
Brown clears air on sanitation
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Finance minister Mark Brown says no decisions have been made on the national sanitation project for Rarotonga – Mei Te Vai Kite Vai.
Sea Eagles on the brink of creating history
Tuesday 16 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles are two wins away from creating major history in the domestic rugby league competition.
CIRU releases Sevens squad for Pac Games
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has named a 20 member national Sevens squad for the upcoming Pacific Games and the Oceania (Olympic) Qualifiers.
Nicholas free to carry on as MP
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere says Albert Nicholas is free to carry on as an MP as he has not been convicted of any crime.
'Sabotage': Demos slam Govt
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Browne says the government deliberately rushed through the Parliamentary sitting to sabotage an Opposition move to put through an important motion on Thursday.
Stage set for Tinman Triathlon
Saturday 13 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Roland Neururer will be the one to beat in the 36th Tinman Triathlon which will be held today at the Tikioki Tri Site in Titikaveka.
Gearing up for corporate race
Friday 12 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports
Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) will be holding its first Oe Vaka Corporate Race Day for 2019 tomorrow at Nikao Beach – Vaiana’s.
Avatiu to host the Sharks this afternoon
Friday 12 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League
Avatiu Eels will be hosting Aitutaki Sharks in round 10 clash this afternoon.
MPs deserve more pay, says Brown
Friday 12 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown says he believes the remuneration of the Members of Parliaments (MPs) needs to be upgraded.
Seventh minister to 'share load'
Friday 12 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Prime minister Henry Puna says the seventh minister appointed by the government will help in sharing the workload currently faced by the six Cabinet members.
Cooks' growth 'beats China'
Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Cook Islands’ economic growth last year was higher than that recorded by China in 2018, says finance minister Mark Brown.
Prayers for massacre victims
Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
A prayer service will be held this Sunday in remembrance of the Christchurch shooting victims and their families, prime minister Henry Puna announced in Parliament on Tuesday.
Parliament in Briefs
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Govt retains Bluesky share
Surplus for resilience: Brown
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown says the surplus government is making on a quarterly and annual basis is used for strengthening the financial resilience of the country.
$5.3m top up to Budget
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The government is proposing topping up the current 2018/19 Budget by $5.3 million in an Appropriation Amendment Bill that was tabled by finance minister Mark Brown in Parliament on Monday.
'Inspired' Nicholas returns
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
With a reignited desire to help his community and people, Albert Nicholas took the oath of allegiance in Parliament yesterday, pledging to bring more good changes in his second term as Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston MP.
Tura appointed deputy Speaker
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tai Tura, Member of Parliament for Mauke, has been appointed the new deputy Speaker of Parliament.
Govt in no hurry on poll
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna said they do not want to jump to conclusions regarding the issue of a snap election.