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Celebrate Bastille Day in French style
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in National
Francophiles unite: celebrate the French national day a la Francaise at Avarua’s Le Bon Vivant cafe today (Saturday). Bastille Day is celebrated annually in France to commemorate the bloody French Revolution. In particular, it is held to celebrate the Fete de la Federation, a huge feast that happened at the end of the revolution on […]
New booklet to guide parents
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in National
It can be a difficult time for many families when a child takes their first small steps towards independence. Ina Tamarua, early childhood education (ECE) advisor at the Ministry of Education, is making this easier, with the production of a new information booklet for caregivers. Ikianga I Tetai Apii Potiki No Taau Tama (Choosing an […]
Local knowledge is just as useful
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in National
An Aitutaki gardener says the two agriculture officers and growers from Mauke who recently visited China could have learned just as much by visiting their own backyard. Tereapii Vaine Keu and Archie Taripo joined Hugh Graham in attending a training course in Haikou City which touched on the harvesting and processing of tropical fruits and […]
CITC Liquor gets a makeover
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in National
With its distinctive pink exterior paint detailing, it has been difficult to miss that changes have been made at CITC Liquor. The new look store officially opens its doors today for its ‘Renovation Celebration.’ Staff are celebrating with a new uniform, and a range of giveaways for customers. This includes the chance to win a […]
Card a 'win-win' for Cooks
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in National
A new debit card which entices visitors to the Cooks then gives them money to spend in local stores was launched on Wednesday. The Mataora Visitor Card is a collaborative project between the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation and Westpac bank, and aims to provide an incentive for travellers to choose the Cook Islands as their […]
We should all be fighting diabetes
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in National
Diabetes affects not only its victim, but also her unborn baby. Over eight percent of Dr May Aung’s patients over the last five years have tested positive for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). GDM is a condition that causes women – who have not previously been diagnosed with diabetes – to exhibit high blood sugar levels […]
Obese children need urgent help
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in National
The World Health Organisation has deemed childhood obesity one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. This was the crux of a presentation delivered by Dr Voi Solomone of Rarotonga Hospital at the annual health conference. He explained that obese children are more likely to die earlier and develop disability in […]
Egg cuts due to 'survival'
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in National
The owner of Scott’s Farms says he is just going to ”try to survive“ after voluntarily cutting off egg supplies to select stores around Rarotonga. John Scott placed a half-page advert in Monday’s CINews explaining his reasons for ceasing egg supplies to island businesses with the exception of 13. It was due to government refusal […]
Wound care needs attention
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in National
Diabetics have to deal with the day-to-day challenge of maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, but also have to be mindful of myriad other health risks. One of the unexpected risks is a minor wound becoming a fairly major disaster. A diabetic with an injured foot can feel no pain and the wound can become dry […]
Marine park 'poster boy'
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands’ proposed marine park could be at the forefront of a major international move towards more sustainable fishing in the world’s oceans, according to a development expert. Lelei LeLaulu, an advisor for the World Bank on the Global Partnership for Oceans (GPO) programme, is in the Cook Islands this week for various meetings […]
Aitutaki to go international?
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in National
Plans are being made to investigate whether Aitutaki International Airport can live up to the name. One month after the completion of the $3.8 million re-seal of the runway, the Airport Authority is preparing a tender for a feasibility study into whether the costs, predicted airport passengers and necessary aircraft will warrant the move for […]
It's not over until the fat lady sings
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in National
A group of independent shippers whose letter of protest was rejected by government yesterday is not going to give up the fight. Richard Barton of Shipping Cook Islands said it was ”absolutely amazing“ that Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters responded in the manner he did. Marsters asked the independent shippers group to retrieve the letter […]
$330,000 for health, not VIP lounge
Saturday 14 July 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals
”In reference to Wednesday’s front page article, all Cook Islanders would commend government for giving recognition to the five medical professionals for their meritorious service to the nation and people of the Cook Islands,“ a smoke signaller writes. ”However, I’d like to comment on the article where the minister is quoted as saying that ‘health […]
Getting unstuck in my family – part 2
Friday 13 July 2012 | Published in Church Talk
The second point is – involve my family in my church. Just like you want to have this private commitment at home, with prayer and Bible study, it’s also critical that you have public times of worship together. You probably have heard the old saying about – people don’t do what you say they should […]
Family 'ski' trip to Rarotonga!
Friday 13 July 2012 | Published in Local
Seventy-eight-year-old Audrey Shirtliff with her eldest grandson Kurt (left), eldest son Keven and great-grandson Blake on their ‘ski trip’ to Rarotonga. 12071206
Lagoon Day postponed
Friday 13 July 2012 | Published in Local
Highlighting the health of the lagoon is still a priority for Lagoon Day organisers who have had to postpone the two-day event until Monday and Tuesday. Consistent heavy rains left organisers with no options but to move the event. Even coordinator June Hosking told Cook Islands News that it wasn’t great weather to have children […]
Punanga Nui management not clear
Friday 13 July 2012 | Published in Local
Punanga Nui manager Elma McBirney hopes the changeover to the Ministry of Agriculture will focus on the vendors and the people. Her statement comes after founding manager and current general secretary for Cook Islands National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) Rosie Blake was reappointed to the role she held between 1996 and 2006. The Punanga Nui market […]
Shipping licence protested
Friday 13 July 2012 | Published in Local
Independent shippers from island businesses are protesting over the second shipping licence being granted to newly-formed company Tai Moana Ltd, and have asked the transport minister to immediately issue a third shipping licence. A letter was sent to Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters, whose portfolio includes transport, signed by 20 independent shippers. This is apparently […]
Ui Ariki genealogy details are wrong
Friday 13 July 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I refer to your Cook Islands News of Saturday July 7, page 10, where old photos of some of our Ui Ariki were displayed. Just to set the record straight, the caption under one of the photos stating that Rangi Makea is the grandfather of Makea Daniela Vakatini is completely incorrect. Makea Daniela […]
Doing the nation a disservice
Friday 13 July 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We are saddened by the lack of vision and foresight of some individuals who have not understood their duties and the broadness of its scope to protect our cultural heritage within the ministry of culture and its attendant governments. The ministry, from its early developmental stage, now has veered from a pathway clearly […]
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