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Complaint
Wednesday 25 January 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read with interest the letter of complaint by Vanessa Pringle and Sarah Henley regarding their treatment at The Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa. Their complaint seemed to me rather clear they had dined at the hotel, went to use a beach lounger and were told to leave or pay $100. They thought […]
Please clarify the key issues
Wednesday 25 January 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In the long and informative response on the exploratory fishing licence issue in Saturdays paper, there is a lack of clarification on several key issues which TIS has raised in the recent past, for which we would appreciate a response. 1. What provisions are there in these exploratory licences which will minimise catching […]
Pet clinic volunteers clean up as well
Wednesday 25 January 2012 | Published in National
Local kids are helping out at Esther Honey Foundation this week feeding, cleaning, walking dogs and socialising kittens, but also helping in the neighbourhood by picking up garbage at the local beach. With the amount of youth and volunteers at the clinic that have come to help us in the past few weeks, we thought […]
PR ceremony rehearsal today
Wednesday 25 January 2012 | Published in National
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister yesterday distributed the last lot of notices to those people receiving permanent residency (PR) this week. Chief executive officer Patrick Arioka said that the people on the original list, which contained 74 names, were notified last week. But the amended list contains 93 names, and the remaining 19 […]
Hidden talent emerges in talent quest
Wednesday 25 January 2012 | Published in National
The wait is on for the H Factors top 10 singers selected from auditions held over the weekend. There is a gap of two weeks between auditions and the beginning of the main competition. Contestants will return to the stage at Hidies Bar on Saturday, February 4, for the first of three live shows. From […]
First kiteboarding classes for 2012
Wednesday 25 January 2012 | Published in National
The first Aitutaki kiteboarding classes for 2012 were held this month. Cook Islands senior instructor Ianis Boaza and Cook Islands Kiteboarding Association President Paka Worthington were assisted by up-and-coming kiter Alfred Story in delivering the classes. After just two days of lessons all boys were able to get up on the boards with some making […]
Korea gifts vehicles, computers
Wednesday 25 January 2012 | Published in National
Three motor vehicles and 16 desktop computers have been donated to the Cook Islands by Korea. Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tom Marsters said yesterday he was pleased to announce that the Government of the Republic of Korea has gifted the Cook Islands Government the vehicles and computers. The […]
Media group revived and re-formed
Wednesday 25 January 2012 | Published in National
Revived in December after a long hiatus, the Cook Islands Media Association (CiMedia) is finding its feet. The organisation had its annual general meeting yesterday it was a productive hour during which the 11 people present took care of administrative business and discussed CiMedias future projects, the re-forming of the Cook Islands Media Council and […]
Planning ahead for the future: Yeah right!
Wednesday 25 January 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller writes: I see New Zealands Prime Minister John Key is warning New Zealanders of tougher economic times ahead, where careful expenditure will be the order of the day. Now the Hon. Henry Puna, and Hon. Mark Brown might be smarter than their NZ counterparts, but they have yet to show where they […]
Tourism accreditation a serious business
Tuesday 24 January 2012 | Published in Environment
Tourism officials will soon have more powers to penalise businesses that flout the rules and regulations governing the Cook Islands tourism accreditation system. Currently, the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation relies on the cooperation of businesses involved in its tourism accreditation programme. If a business is stripped of its accreditation, but refuses to remove stickers and […]
Agency to fund Pacific energy initiatives
Tuesday 24 January 2012 | Published in Environment
The International Renewable Energy Agency will provide US$50 million towards supporting Pacific island countries to help the region shift from its reliance on fossil fuels as an energy source. The agency, known as IRENA, has recently hosted a Pacific leaders meeting in Abu Dhabi to find ways in which it can help the region accelerate […]
Nukutere College opens for new term
Tuesday 24 January 2012 | Published in Local
Nukutere College will focus on establishing its new technology laboratory and integrating more IT-based learning in its classrooms during 2012, says principal Donna Nahu. The school will also continue to work on improving the literacy and numeracy of its students through introducing a new timetable and teaching method for the year. Nukutere officially opened for […]
93 to receive PR
Tuesday 24 January 2012 | Published in Local
There are 93 names on the finalised list of people who will be granted permanent residency (PR) on Thursday. All are spouses of Cook Islanders or permanent residents. Cook Islands News printed a story earlier this month about this weeks PR ceremony, urging those who believed they were eligible to double-check the status of their […]
Savings to go toward education: Bishop
Tuesday 24 January 2012 | Published in Local
Minister of Education Teina Bishop is pushing for any money saved through the merger of the education ministry and the Department of National Human Resource Development to be re-invested into education, the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) reports. Earlier this month, Bishop attended a meeting of the steering committee that is overseeing the […]
Referral system warrants review
Tuesday 24 January 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I couldnt help but write in about the issue of patient transfer to NZ. It really sickens me to know that there are some patients being transferred over because they were intoxicated and never had respect for others around them. They defied the law of this country and decided to drive a motor […]
What could be more important?
Tuesday 24 January 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Seems TIS (and Andy Olah) is getting all hot and bothered with the suggestion that, maybe, just maybe, it should focus more of its energies on the matter likely to most affect our country and its people in coming years. TIS was set up by people of like minds to promote and educate, […]
Manure is different from NPK
Tuesday 24 January 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It worries us to hear MPs talking on the radio about wanting subsidies for manure from the New Zealand High Commission. Firstly, NPK is not manure. There is a critical point of difference that can mean the difference between life and death for our soil biology; sustainable or short term agriculture. Manure is […]
D-league just around the corner
Tuesday 24 January 2012 | Published in League
The highly anticipated Turtles Domestic League Cricket Tournament, known as the D-league, is just around the corner and expected to be a top level cricket tournament with a boomtown party atmosphere. In its third year this years D-league III competition is going to take things to a whole new level including double-headers and under light […]
Students explore Rarotonga environment
Tuesday 24 January 2012 | Published in National
A group of 23 students from the top earth and environmental science universities in the United States has its sights set on Rarotonga this week. The students were selected to be part Frontiers Abroad, a study abroad programme that allows them to earn course credit through rigorous study in both the Cook Islands and New […]
Marumaru Atua off to Cabo
Tuesday 24 January 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua leaves San Diego in California for Cabo San Lucas in Mexico today. After winterising with its sister vaka, the Cook Islands vaka is off on the next leg of its journey. At the weekend San Diegos Pacific Islander and indigenous Native American communities hosted a traditional Polynesian farewell ceremony at […]
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