Articles by Utopia Support

Money not allocated

Wednesday 13 October 2010 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee’s newly founded All Sports Committee has still not decided where All Sports money will go. The committee is still working through the 36 applications and no funding has yet been released. The committee was formed after it was found that money given to CISNOC to distribute to […]

Candidate wanted

Wednesday 13 October 2010 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Party is making a last ditch attempt this week to find a candidate for Mangaia’s Ivirua seat to stand against PM Jim Marurai at next month’s election. The party is in a race against time to name its 24th candidate as election candidates must register by noon on Friday. CIP leader Henry […]

Urgent call to Kwai

Wednesday 13 October 2010 | Published in Local

Government is looking to the Hawaiian shipping vessel Kwai to provide short term relief to supply fuel and food to the northern group as Taio Shipping’s MV Te Kou Maru II remains grounded on the reef in Mauke. Minister for shipping, William ‘Smiley’ Heather took an information paper to Cabinet yesterday to outline some of […]

Let upgrade process begin

Wednesday 13 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Tim Arnold’s upgrade campaign messages are bold and simple and strike at the very roots of our country’s current state of affairs. If I was living in Tupapa I would have no hesitation in voting for him in the coming elections. Congratulations Tim, I am hoping that the voters in Tupapa can see […]

Bishop missing the mark

Wednesday 13 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Bishop Pere says in Saturday’s Newspaper that “the one and only Bible baptism” involves water and is always in “Jesus’ name”, by which the Holy Spirit is received, an unlearned language is supernaturally spoken, and salvation is achieved. In Bible times, dishes were washed (baptizo) in water. Cloth was dipped (baptizo) in dye. […]

Hospital seeks the best applicants

Wednesday 13 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, ‘Makes Sense’ and Danny Mataroa have written about the advertisement for Director of Hospital Health Services. Their letters comment on improvements in our health services over recent years; improvements that have been achieved thanks to the hard work and dedication of many people – our staff first and foremost, led and supported by […]

Outbreak of Aitutaki fish poisoning

Wednesday 13 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am writing to share some information about my research on ciguatera fish poisoning in the southern Cooks, with particular reference to Aitutaki which is currently experiencing an outbreak. The Aitutaki outbreak is caused by Cyclone Pat that devastated the island earlier this year. In support, my research has shown that ciguatera in […]

Kata - October 13, 2010

Wednesday 13 October 2010 | Published in Kata

Same old, same old promises

Wednesday 13 October 2010 | Published in Smoke Signals

“Here we go again, promises, promises, we will, we can,” complains a smoke signaller. “People are not stupid listening to all this garbage each time they read the newspapers or listen to the radio. It’s like we already know what each party is going to say to us – after 10 years they are still […]

Matavera leads in U17 soccer

Wednesday 13 October 2010 | Published in Football

The Under 17 Boys Round Cup competition heads into the second round with Matavera in the lead. Nikao will face Tupapa today at the CIFA complex in the Under 17 Boys division while Matavera take on Titikaveka straight after that. Tupapa will look to dominate this match against Nikao with the array of talented players […]

Tourist escapes charge

Tuesday 12 October 2010 | Published in Local

A tourist escaped a charge of common assault after the person he punched withdrew his complaint. The tourist was reportedly drunk when he walked into the wrong apartment, and proceeded to cause trouble. Police say he punched the victim, who had tried to calm him down, but later apologised for his bad behaviour. He will […]

Candidates put to the test

Tuesday 12 October 2010 | Published in Local

Election candidates will be put to the test to provide the public with their positions on key issues. Each week, from now until the election, Cook Islands News will be inviting all election candidates – from both major parties, other parties and independents – to state their personal stance on the issues. The questions and […]

'Metamorphosis' for Demos

Tuesday 12 October 2010 | Published in Local

Rasmussen says they have injected new life into Cook Islands politics Deputy leader of the Democratic Party Wilkie Rasmussen says he believes the party has undergone a dramatic metamorphosis, signalling that if elected, it would form one of the best governments to date. He points to fresh faces in the party’s candidate list, the overhauling […]

Wonderful Hash memories

Tuesday 12 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am delighted to read that the Hash House Harriers has continued to flourish after 30 years. I lived in Rarotonga from 1980 to 1982 as a staff member of the then National Bank, and enjoyed the weekly gatherings and exploits of the HHH around the island and the camaraderie of its members. […]

Good management more important

Tuesday 12 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am writing with regards to “Top job criteria changed” in which the reporter outlines the new job description for the Director of the Rarotongan Hospital. 1. Applicant must be a registered medical officer. I will admit I do not know exactly what the position as Director of a hospital entails, however one […]

Don't change what's working at hospital

Tuesday 12 October 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The post of the Director of Hospital Services should not be given to doctors and nurses unless they have had general management experience and qualifications. This position requires people management skills. The criteria of appointment for the above position should not be changed. If the Secretary of Health feels that the appointment should […]

Kata - October 12, 2010

Tuesday 12 October 2010 | Published in Kata

CI league side faces NSW

Tuesday 12 October 2010 | Published in League

Cook Islands will play a one off rugby league test against New South Wales (country) this Saturday to kick start their preparation to the Rugby League World Cup 2013 campaign. The Cook Islands will field a top national squad featuring four full time NRL players and five Toyota Cup players. The rest of the team […]

Netballers struggle to find form

Tuesday 12 October 2010 | Published in Netball

The heartbreak of bombing out of the Delhi Commonwealth Games netball competition will be felt far and wide across the netball community. But the pain is greatest for the 12 member squad that just couldn’t find their A game in India. The team were outclassed by Pacific sisters Samoa, in what was a gritty match […]

Together we can...

Tuesday 12 October 2010 | Published in Smoke Signals

“The Cook Islands Party election campaign slogan hasn’t changed much from 2006,” a smoke signaller notes. “Back then it was ‘Together we can make it better’ and now it’s just ‘Together we can’. Are they hoping the success of US president Barack Obama’s campaign slogan will win them this election? Has the CIP given up […]