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Pacific pushes to reduce global warming by 2100
Tuesday 9 December 2014 | Published in Environment
The latest scientific evidence being presented to delegates at the UN Climate Conference in Peru is adding weight to a push from the Pacific Islands for a 1.5 degree limit to global warming by 2100.
Pacific tuna management a void
Tuesday 9 December 2014 | Published in Environment
Greenpeace is urging tuna traders and investors to fill the void created by the Western and Central Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)’s failure to manage Pacific tuna fisheries.
Close to Christmas, Cabinet staying home
Tuesday 9 December 2014 | Published in Politics
Most of Cabinet is sitting tight in Rarotonga this week with business as usual as the Christmas wrap up draws near.
QR gives back to elderly, pakipakitai
Tuesday 9 December 2014 | Published in Local
Government House took on a new lease of life this week with a special Christmas party of Creative Centre guests.
Virtues for the festive season
Monday 8 December 2014 | Published in Local
Virtues Cook Islands (VCI) is holding its regular Virtues At Work morning tea event this coming Wednesday 10 December at Leadership House, Te Ipukarea Society.
TIS busy creating environmental awareness
Monday 8 December 2014 | Published in Environment
It has been a busy time for Te Ipukarea Society with many events activities, continuing their strong determination to create awareness of the environment.
Government anti-corruption processes in place
Monday 8 December 2014 | Published in Politics
Financial Secretary Richard Neves says government agencies in the Cook Islands are not resting on their laurels when it comes to preventing corruption around procurement. Neves was speaking on International Anti-Corruption Day – a United Nations initiative which supports the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. “Corruption is a problem in all countries, some more so than others. We have a good reputation internationally and we work hard to maintain that reputation. “But by ensuring we have robust systems and processes in place we reduce opportunities for corruption. “If there is any sign of corruption it is imperative that it is handled appropriately, sending a clear message that such behaviour is just unacceptable.” Neves cited the government’s procurement portal (procurement.gov.ck) as a good example of the government’s anti-corruption practice. “This website is accessible to all, and has been updated to allow people to easily see what tenders are underway, which ones have just closed, and, once awarded, who the successful tenderer was and for how much. All government agencies are required to put their tenders on the procurement portal. “Often I get complaints that procurement processes take time and hold up work. Yes the process is probably not as quick as what would happen in the private sector where people sit down and work it out quickly between them. “But we don’t manage our own money, we manage public money and the public needs to be confident that value for money is being obtained by government with their money.” Neves said the government had put a complaints procedure in place so members of the public could raise any concerns about procurement directly. The procurement guidelines outlined the process and easy to fill out forms that would enable the public to raise their concerns.
Government to educate public on 'anti-corruption'
Monday 8 December 2014 | Published in Politics
The Government is using today’s International Anti-Corruption Day to help the public understand how they can help keep the Cook Islands to be corruption-free.
'It is about time some action was taken'
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Thanks Tim Arnold for clearing up Pa Ariki's intentions and actions in your very long worded letter in the paper.
'An opportunity to fix our broke house'
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Elections are a lot of fuss, and expensive. They can be a pain in the proverbial back side for everyone.
Semi final football at CIFA complex
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Football
The 2014 soccer semi-finals continues at the CIFA Complex in Matavera, kicking off at 1pm with the under 14 girls between Tupapa Maraerenga and Titikaveka, followed by the Under 14 boys, Puaikura going head to head with Nikao Sokattak.
Japan trip for training
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Local
JICA, Japan are seeking suitable candidates to attend Sustainable Tourism Development Utilising Island Areas Training programme from January 7– February 28 2015, Japan.
Kids Page: St Joseph's grade 5
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Local
Today we share different types of written work shared by grade five students of St. Joseph School.
Lifestyle change to skin care range
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Local
etting up towards a decade ago Susan and Robert Wyllie were thinking about a lifestyle change.
Get on the tropical parade with Santa
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Local
Tropical Santa community group are at it again this year hosting their Santa Parade after a successful stint last year.
Ebenezera history to be commemorated
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Ngatangiia CICC congregation today plans to Celebrate 80-years of Ebenezera in December 2015.
Tuna fishing progress “too slow”
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Environment
Pacific island states expressed frustration on Wednesday at a lack of progress in talks aimed at protecting the region’s valuable tuna resources, accusing powerful faraway fishing nations of stalling on conservation measures.
Harbourmaster learns in the Bay of Plenty
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s harbour master Saungaki Rasmussen got a first hand look at Tauranga’s port operations on a study visit to the Bay of Plenty earlier this year.
Customers warned against spam texts
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Local
Telecom Cook Islands customers are advised to ignore spam text messages, such as promotions or prizes from overseas companies or from any unknown senders.
Elves play in tropical Christmas rain
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Local
Rotaract’s Tropical Christmas in the market turned out to be a fun and family friendly event, despite the rainy weather.
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