Articles by Supplied

New Caledonia separatists defy French efforts to unblock roads

Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

Separatists in riot-hit New Caledonia have refused to abandon roadblocks that have paralysed much of the Pacific archipelago and halted commercial air traffic, defying a major security operation by French forces.

Cook Islands showcases wealth management expertise at US investment summit

Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands financial services industry recently featured at the prestigious America Outbound Investment Summit, held on May 7 in Los Angeles and May 9 in San Francisco.

Letter: ‘Decriminalise weed and grow your own’

Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Our inflation rate is increasingly high and the economic growth rate is slow for the vast majority of the Cook Islands people.

Letter: CISNOC Sports Awards ‘lacklustre’

Tuesday 21 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Just some feedback on the Cook Islands National Sports Awards held on Sunday night. Can we please bring back the pizzazz of yesteryears.

Kata: Vapes

Monday 20 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Law and order at risk

Monday 20 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, With 30 to 40 vacancies for new Police officers, what is needed now is new Police staffing infrastructure, not more buildings and non-urgent infrastructure.

Kata: Power cut

Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Graham appointed new Secretary of Cook Islands Ministry of Justice

Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend

Peter William Graham has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), effective June 4, 2024, for a term of three years, replacing Tamatoa Jonassen.

Kata: Burial at sea

Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: Justice and righteousness

Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In the calendar of my phone, I have saved an item that shows up every day as a constant reminder. Truth be told, I have a few of these on my phone, two of them are prayer notes, one is something The Lord spoke to me, and this particular one I speak of is out of conviction, writes Pastor Paul Kauri, the General Superintendent of Cook Islands Assemblies of God Church.

Letter: ‘Ugly’ artist impression

Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

CI News ran a story on 9 May headlined, ‘Exciting times ahead as market makeover begins’.

Letters: Just a figure?

Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Last Saturday, my wife purchased a particular food line which had increased by 40 cents from the last time she bought this product about two months ago. I calculated this increase to be around 3.5 per cent.

Day 6: Rough seas can’t dampen vaka voyage spirits

Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Vaka Marumaru Atua left Rarotonga for Hawaii, to attend the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture from June 6-16, on Friday morning.

Kata: Penrhyn MP

Thursday 16 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Public sector orientation enhances and equips new officials

Thursday 16 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Twenty-four public service officials participated in a one-day Public Sector Orientation (PSO) session delivered by the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) last month, as part of standard onboarding and recruitment.

Cook Islands seeks lessons from Kosovo’s path to IMF

Thursday 16 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National

Officials within the Cook Islands Foreign Service were able to engage with Kosovo’s recently accredited Ambassador to the Cook Islands, Jetmira Berdynah-Shala, as part of her programme of engagements in Rarotonga last week.

Kata: Minimum wage

Wednesday 15 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Imanuela Akatemia celebrates new roof and water tank

Wednesday 15 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The Imanuela Akatemia School celebrated the handover of its newly renovated roof and installed water tank, all made possible by generous grants from the Japanese government

Immigration Cook Islands consolidate workforce forward priorities and effort

Wednesday 15 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Immigration Cook Islands closed their offices for one day earlier this month to convene an all staff gathering to reflect on the work of the last three years and consolidate forward priorities and effort for the three years ahead.

Young referees Katuke and Tuariki shine on international stage

Tuesday 14 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands referees Penina Katuke and Te Upoko Tuariki have made their mark on the Oceania football scene at the recent OFC Under 15 Girls Development Tournament.