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Articles by Utopia Support
Muri algal bloom bad for business
Monday 8 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Muri lagoon algae problem is affecting commercial businesses along the foreshore with hoteliers losing bookings from its spreading dark presence on the inshore sea bed.
FP Insurance positive about Cook Islands
Monday 8 February 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands consumers have a choice when it comes to insurance now that Federal Pacific Insurance (FPI) have started signing up local clients.
BSP kids squash programme launched
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Local
BSP have proudly announced a new partnership with the Cook Islands Rarotonga Squash Club to sponsor a ‘BSP Kids Squash’ coaching programme.
New employment agency with Filipino emphasis
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Hot on the Rock
A new agency called Raro Magic Services Limited has launched its services to the Cook Islands public after receiving its official recruitment licence from the POEA – Philippines Overseas Employment Agency in Manila, Philippines, late last month.
Turuia te DPM Etita,
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
E tama kia tika iakoe kia tuku atu toku au manako na roto i taau nuti pepa no runga i te akaapaanga a te Demo ia Teariki Heather no te Bob Cat tei tuku ia atu ki te Waste Management i te mataiti i toku manako 2013.
Mollycoddling of children
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Opinion
I was reading an article recently regarding how we are not bringing up our children to have ‘resilience’. It reminded me of a number of references I have made on how parents in the Cook Islands are raising their children. One of those articles dealt with child abuse and the risk that this poses for us going forward.
Positive effects for Cooks from TPPA
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is expected to be affected positively under the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, says the chief executive officer for Business Trade and Investment Board Teariki Vakalalabure.
Benefits of zoning marine parks
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Local
Zoning is a management strategy for protecting marine areas. A healthy, thriving marine ecosystem not only improves environmental health but also boosts tourism and reinforces the Cook Islands’ commitment to sustainable development. Zoning is currently being practiced in major marine protected areas around the world and represents a commitment to preserve marine biodiversity.
Patito return to Muri lagoon
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Local
Excavation by scraping algae off the Muri lagoon floor will be delayed until Thursday next week to allow the harvest of the highly sought after patito sea snail, which has returned to the area for the first time in four years.
DPM calls emergency cabinet, caucus meeting
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Local
In an unusual move, a cabinet and Cook Islands Party caucus meeting was held at the home of deputy prime minister Teariki Heather yesterday lasting several hours.
Immigration decision will be appealed
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Local
Immigration officials are expected to release by Wednesday next week a decision on the future of Samoan sportsman Afereti Iona who was convicted of common assault in the high court recently.
What marriage Is and is not
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Church Talk
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave unto his wife; and they shall be one flesh” – Genesis 2: 24; Ephesians 5: 31.
Lillies are okay
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We in the Cook Islands are lucky to have the Natural Heritage Trust where we can get scientific information on our natural environment.
Time for new habits around rubbish
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It has been a while since I have written about rubbish in Paradise but thankfully a movement of comment and awareness has been evident since my first protest against the six tonnes of rubbish buried by ICI at the old Turangi recycle centre, (which still has not been removed).
Begging plea on NZ television 'was embarrassing'
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is interesting to see the emotional support for our PM Henry Puna’s nephew for his student loan debt, considering we attended a family meeting for him to acquire land to build units on so he could rent them out.
'Trees must be protected'
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Environment
Historic trees in the Cook Islands will need to be preserved and protected as they are diminishing, states a concerned citizen.
Captain receives lifetime achievement award
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands certified and registered tall ship has won a prestigious award from Tall Ships America.
Bluesky adds Disney to Moana TV
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Local
Bluesky Cook Islands have announced the inclusion of the Disney channel to the line-up of programming on Moana TV.
Kukis in command
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Local
As kids in Avatea Primary school they would get into trouble for making paper planes and ‘flying’ these in the classroom.
Tiare Taporo licensed to trade
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Local
After sitting idle in Avatiu Harbour since November last year, Tiare Taporo has been issued a domestic shipping licence to begin carrying cargo and passengers in the Cook Islands.
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