Articles by Supplied

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.

Puna’s final mission as head of PIF

Tuesday 14 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Henry Puna is on his final mission as the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General in the country where it all began – his homeland, the Cook Islands.

Kata: BCI delay

Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: ‘Unfair coverage’

Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

It’s absurd how the Cook Islands News can take such a significant milestone, like a female national athlete becoming the secretary general of our National Sports Organisation, and twist it to include irrelevant personal jabs. Kez earned her position on her own merits, regardless of who her father is.

Letter: Nepotism at CISNOC?

Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I saw the Cook Islands News article on new CISNOC secretary this morning (Thursday). The appointment seems like an “inside job”. It’s so easy to put unjustified descriptions on a preferred applicant with a “wink wink say no more” approach and “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine”. Owen Lewis’ daughter is […]

Day 2: Vaka Marumaru Atua crew sends Mother’s Day wishes

Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

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: Turtles behaviour noticed

Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Te Uki Ou, Imanuela wins U13 Quick Rip tournament

Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union hosted the U13 Vaka Takitumu Quick Rip Tournament on Thursday at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka.

Virtues in Paradise: Celebrating the women who shape us

Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

A seven-year-old was talking about her mother one day as we walked and she skipped down the beach. I asked her mother’s name. “Which one?” she answered with a big grin. “I have three mothers," writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

A feast for the eyes: Umukai transports viewers to the Cook Islands

Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Three walls of paintings, Bergman Gallery at the Aotearoa Art Fair was a multiplicity of colours, forms, practices and voices that told stories from across the Pacific region, writes Rachel Smith.

Kata: Vaka to Hawaii

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Former Fiji PM Bainimarama sentenced to year in jail

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year in prison.

Church Talk: Glorify God in serving others

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

God has graced us with spiritual gifts so we may use these to edify each other for humble service in the Body of Christ, writes Tangata Vainerere, historian at CICC Heritage Centre.

Cook Islands reiterates commitment to ocean conservation

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Cook Islands’ efforts and ongoing commitment to ocean conservation and sustainable ocean management was highlighted by Prime Minister Mark Brown at a global conference.

Letter: ‘Failure of Govt to be fair to all’

Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The claim by Tupapa MP he has obtained an excavator for his village for those that voted him is a slap against the government that he represents as a Minister. Maggie said “So, I look after those who help me, I have to be fair with them and help them first.” Oh, really.