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Opposition 'babble' on PM's travel
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
A ministerial statement from the prime minister that included Christmas greetings to the public caused heated debate in the House yesterday.
PM says public previewing of questions unfair
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The first four of Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George’s written questions were put to cabinet members this week – but the prime minister complained public viewing of the questions beforehand was not “fair”.
Minister defends fishing deal
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The first batch of Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George’s 17 pre-released written questions were asked in parliament on Thursday.
PM asks to finish early
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Speaker of the House Niki Rattle told parliament on Wednesday that two half days had been set aside during parliament’s two-week sitting for policy discussions.
PNG to host 2013 and 2015 Oceania tournaments
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions (FORU) this week announced that the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football Union (PNGRFU) will host the 2013 and 2015 Oceania Cup Tournaments to be held in Port Moresby.
2nd job 'to pay for world trips'
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller texts to 188: “Prime Minister Henry Puna’s statement that people should ‘stay in the country and get a second job to make ends meet’ really just angers me more! I’m a single working mother who works two jobs only to be slapped in the face with high tax – for your world trips! How inappropriate it is that with my second job the more hours I clock in, the more tax I pay, so in a week you are taxing me nearly half my pay from my first job. And the second job gets taxed higher. Mr Puna, how do you sleep well at night? You need the boot! Bring John Carter in as PM. And don’t blame the islanders for packing up – life is hard here, and you don’t seem to care about your own people!”
Arorangi take on Tupapa in semis
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Football
The second of the premier men’s semi finals football matches will take place today between the Lotto Premiership champions Tupapa Maraerenga and Arorangi at the CIFA complex in Matavera.
A pricelist gift
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk
When we keep the spirit of Christmas, we keep the Spirit of Christ The Christmas spirit is the Christ Spirit. It will block out all the distractions around us which can diminish Christmas and swallow up its true meaning.
CI votes for climate change education
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Environment
At the end of the first week of United Nations climate change negotiations in Qatar, Cook Islands voted to adopt an eight year plan to improve public awareness on the pressing environmental issue.
Loss and damage a priority for Cooks
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands is working on an agreed text to address future loss and damages from the impacts of climate change.
Smooth sailing for Tiare Moana
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Local
The country’s newest service vessel Tiare Moana arrived two days ahead of schedule into Avarua Harbour on Tuesday evening.
Minister denies shipping secrecy
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Local
Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George asked minister of transport Tom Marsters to come clean on secrecy behind shipping licences during parliamentary question time yesterday.
Pair receive belated Queen's honours
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Local
A community servant and a former teacher have received their Queen’s Birthday honours.
PM has no idea how we make ends meet
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Te Uti tike, Mr Puna, have you ever had a second job, excluding your pearl farm?
Market entertainment started too late
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I just had to say something about the Christmas in the Park/Market this year – echoing what many families have said. While I commend the great guys and gals at Rotaract for all their hard work in putting this great night together, it was really frustrating and annoying that it takes so long for any of the planned entertainment to start!
Absolute bull
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George is quoted as asking “whether the government was going to halt allowing foreign workers into the Cooks” – in light of the fact that 35 percent of our population is made up of foreign workers.
Absolute gall!
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I love the absolute gall of John Scott demanding gullible politicians to place tariffs, duties and levies on imported eggs to protect his monopoly and then blather on about it in the press by taking the high moral ground.
Kata - December 7, 2012
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Kata
Backbencher"s sleep during parliament sessions. December 7
Ship must carry cargo – but refused gas
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Transport minister Tom Marsters confirmed that all three of the country’s internationally licensed freight service vessels must accept cargo from any person or business that wants to use the service.
Aitutaki's splendour on show
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Araura Enua shone in all its splendour on Tuesday for the second Motu to Motu oe vaka teams race.
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