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Wrecked vehicles a concern
Tuesday 12 February 2019 | Published in Local
More than 1000 wrecked or abandoned vehicles on Rarotonga are waiting to be scrapped.
Touch season starts today
Monday 11 February 2019 | Published in Touch Rugby
Six mixed teams braved the wet weather to have a hit out at last weeks mixed muster touch games.
Support for burials at sea
Monday 11 February 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wish to refer to the Clerk of the House of Ariki’s comments on TV where he says the House of Ariki disapproves of burials at sea because it goes against Cook Islands custom and that government should move to block this by legislation.
Licence cards now available
Monday 11 February 2019 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Services has confirmed that the photo driver’s licence cards are now being issued.
Fear over seabed minerals law
Sunday 10 February 2019 | Published in Environment
The perception that too much authority may be vested in the minister responsible is among wide-ranging public concerns raised over the controversial draft seabed minerals law.
A month in the life of a TIS intern
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Published in Environment
Jessie Nicholson has been with Te Ipukarea Society for a month and tells us about her experiences.
Probe into bunker vessel
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources has started an investigation into an incident involving a Cook Islands-flagged bunker vessel that provided assistance to a fish factory vessel on a list of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing vessels. Director of Offshore Fisheries Tim Costelloe says the ministry was notified in December by the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) that the bunker vessel had breached regulations. He says the Cook Islands has been working closely with the organisation to resolve the issue, as one of its 15 member countries. The bunker vessel, Hai Soon 26 – an oil tanker that refuels other vessels at sea - is one of only six of the Singaporean Hai Soon company’s large fleet registered to the Cook Islands. “We were advised of the breach of SPRFMO regulations resulting from the transfer of fuel to the fishing vessel. As a result, the ministry undertook an investigation into the matter, and must now provide a compliance plan to SPRFMO outlining how it will ensure this breach does not occur again.” The ministry has advised the Hai Soon company of updated requirements to ensure incidents of this type do not re-occur. “Hai Soon followed procedure in providing prior notification to MMR of the fuel transfer which took place just outside Peru’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in July last year. “It appears the Hai Soon company may have been unaware of the fishing vessel’s IUU listing at the time the fuel order was made. A vessel name change also appears to have added to the operator’s confusion. “As far as the ministry is aware, the vessel is operating under a new name and new ownership and had applied to be removed from the IUU list.” The refuelling event took place during a trip where the fishing vessel was not conducting any fishing activities, but navigating with a skeleton crew from Peru to China, after being cleared by the USA, Belize and Peruvian authorities through due legal process. MMR Secretary, Pamela Maru, welcomes the requirement to submit a plan to SPRFMO using it as “an opportunity to review management measures we have in place, and to identify how we can further strengthen these. “The Cook Islands has a robust regulatory framework for managing offshore fishery resources, including a highly skilled and dedicated fisheries monitoring, surveillance and enforcement team to track and control fishing vessel activities and ensure compliance.” The ministry uses a suite of tools and technology such as the satellite-based vessel monitoring system, electronic reporting of catch, fisheries observers, boarding and inspections as well as a network of compliance officers around the region that aid in the management of fishing vessels. - MMR
Leading the way in UAE
Friday 8 February 2019 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna will be attending the World Government Congress in Abu Dhabi this week after an invitation by His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates.
Dutch national to coach Cooks
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Published in Football
A Dutch national has been announced as the new head coach of the Cook Islands national women’s football team.
Tupapa ready to step up
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga are bracing themselves for a big step up when they compete in the main draw of football's OFC Champions League.
Beautiful letter to fallen CI son
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am very honored to send you the letter to Kiro that I wrote myself and that I read during the special remembrance for Kiro Adam. I am very grateful to get to know the beautiful people of the Cook Islands better and that I have become a small part of this beautiful chain of remembrance. Love from Flanders! - Marijke Vandevyvere
Traditional No'oanga in memory of fallen soldier
Thursday 7 February 2019 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands traditional chair was presented to the In Flanders Fields Museum in Belgium in remembrance of Kiro Luke Adam, the only Cook islander to be buried in Belgium during World War I.
Toxic materials – burn or dump?
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, For some years I have argued the merits of burning or dumping toxic materials, as have a number of other concerned residents – especially our esteemed Dr George Ngaei.
Absence of integrity in Govt
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Re: CINews letter by Truth Seeka last week “Integrity has no place in politics”. It openly and clearly spells out and reinforces the problem with our country’s social, financial and political conscience under this government.
Rain fails to deter Touch fans
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Published in Touch Rugby
Despite the torrential rain a good number turned out to the Open mens and womens touch muster games for a hit out.
Ocean training opportunity
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Published in Environment
A sea training opportunity for Cook Islanders on board exploration vessels in international waters has been confirmed by the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA).
Areai gets Phoenix chance
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Published in Football
Daryl Areai from the Matavera-Ngatangiia Football Club (MNFC) has the chance to achieve a childhood dream of becoming a professional football player. Daryl will next week begin a training attachment with the Wellington Phoenix Football Academy.
First Impressions …
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Published in Opinion
Soft touch of an ei on tired skin It’s waxy scent rising through the fog of airline sleep
Belgian service to honour fallen soldier
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Published in Local
A remembrance service for the only Cook Island soldier to be buried in Belgium - Kiro Luke Adam will be held at the New Irish Farm Cemetery there today.
Updating e-contacts
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Published in Politics
The Labour and Consumer Services division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is in the process of updating its e-database that provides a contact list for all businesses situated in Rarotonga and the Outer Islands.