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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
A thriller is on the cards
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
Back from the dead, Takuvaine Reds will leave no stone unturned in their bid to spring a major surprise by winning the Rarotonga Club 15s title today.
Govt may pay off some student loans
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown says the government is looking at a possibility of paying off student loans of those Cook Islanders who return and work in the Cook Islands for a certain period.
MPs undergo medical checkups
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliamentarians took the opportunity of the mobile health clinic (health bus) at Parliament yesterday to have a medical checkup before the final sitting, which started at 10am.
Champs get underway with wins
Friday 28 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket
Defending champions Tupapa (men’s) and Turangi (women’s) made an excellent start to the Rarotonga Club Cricket competition on Saturday last week.
Imports and exports show big growth
Friday 28 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The value of goods imported into the Cook Islands grew by 11.5 per cent to $183.8 million in 2017/18 financial year.
Warning on Raro fires
Friday 28 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Four major building blazes over the past eight days has Opposition member Selina Napa worried and she wants to do all she can to protect the community.
'Action Man' content with ministries' funds
Thursday 27 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Minister of the Crown George Maggie is content with the funds given to the ministries under his portfolio.
Govt unfazed by jump in TMV costs
Thursday 27 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
An extra $30 million above its initial budget of $60 million is within the Te Mato Vai (TMV) project proposal design, Finance minister Mark Brown confirmed yesterday.
Agriculture focusses on Pa Enua
Wednesday 26 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Murienua MP Patrick Arioka said the agriculture sector in the country focuses on the Pa Enua, keeping in line with the speech from the throne that emphasised Pa Enua participation in nation building.
Online survey to find out locals' view towards tourism
Wednesday 26 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation yesterday launched the “Cook Islands Community Attitudes towards Tourism Survey” in a bid to get the views of the community on the industry that drives the local economy.
Opposition slams agriculture budget
Wednesday 26 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government’s allocation of close to a million dollars for agriculture has been met with criticism from the Opposition.
MPs raise water shortage issue
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government took a swipe at the Opposition in Parliament yesterday on the water shortage issue that was raised by their leader William “Smiley” Heather.
Dream come true for RRRR winner
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
It was a dream come true for New Zealander Gene Rand, who won the 41st Round Rarotonga Road Race on Saturday.
Growers urged to register for VAT
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown says growers have to register as a VAT (value added tax) registered entity in order to take advantage of the schemes under the tax department.
Nicholas' absence questioned by Opposition
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna told Parliament yesterday to mention rumours in connection with absent Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas “is totally improper”.
Blaze too fast for firefighters to stop
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The blaze that destroyed a building in Arorangi on Sunday evening spread so fast that firefighters were unable to do anything about it.
Govt re-uses part of underspent budget
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The government has confirmed it is only re-appropriating part of the unused $38.4 million – earmarked for capital projects in the past financial year – for this year’s Budget, taking the total capital budget to $44.5 million.
New champion to be crowned
Monday 24 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
A new winner will be crowned in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this weekend after defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels were dumped in the semifinal on Saturday.
Investment and tourists fuel strong CI growth
Monday 24 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Unprecedented tourism arrivals and higher levels of public and private capital investment have generated strong economic growth in the Cook Islands.
Crunch time for top sides
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union
It’s do-or-die for the top-four teams in the Rarotonga Club 15s semifinals today.
