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Depopulation a regular 'political football'
Thursday 31 May 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CINews is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today’s question: Depopulation has been an ongoing issue in the Cook Islands for many years. How does your party intend to address this and what do you think can be done to improve the economies of the outer islands so more people will stay?
Residential users will face water charges
Thursday 31 May 2018 | Published in Environment
Water tariffs are to be introduced for both commercial and residential users on Rarotonga.
Nicholas to run despite illness
Thursday 31 May 2018 | Published in Politics
Internal Affairs minister Albert Nicholas will run in the June 14 general elections, despite the fact that he is suffering from a serious medical condition that has required specialised treatment in New Zealand.
Tongan players keen to come home
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Regional
TONGA – Some Tongan rugby players would return from Europe “in a heartbeat” to play for a Pacific Super Rugby team, Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu says.
PNG to ban Facebook for a month
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – The Papua New Guinean government is to ban Facebook for a month in a bid to crack down on “fake users” and study the effects the website is having on the nation’s population.
Samoan language in the spotlight
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – Samoans in New Zealand are celebrating their culture and identity as part of annual efforts to encourage more people to be bilingual.
Village gives up suspects
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – The Salelavalu village council on Samoa’s Savai‘i Island has handed two men to police over a brawl last Saturday with youths from Salelologa village.
Games sues Tonga for millions
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Regional
TONGA – The Pacific Games Council and Tonga’s Olympic Committee (TASANOC) have lodged a claim for millions of dollars of damages against the Tonga government for its late withdrawal from hosting the 2019 event.
Whales wash ashore after being shot
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Regional
TONGA – Four whales have washed up dead on a remote Pacific island, with witnesses claiming all of the whales had been shot in the head.
Beer urges caution with cable project
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Everyone understands that faster connections are always better, but everyone also understands that our capacity to repay loans has limits.
Treasurer takes issue with Scott letter
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Re the article by John Scott, published in CI News on May 8, headlined: “Tax write-off issues still remain.”
Critic doesn't like MPs' billboard
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The slogan used by Tama Tuavera on his newly-erected political billboard, “I am who I am....and I make no excuses”, to me reeks of arrogance.
Night market for Mokoroa
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Party (CIP) candidate for Nikao-Panama, Mac Mokoroa will host a family night market tonight at the Nikao Social Centre.
This sign is for the birds...
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Environment
Safety is paramount when undertaking construction activities on the Te Mato Vai project.
OCI unwilling to budge on policies
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands (OCI) leader Teina Bishop says all five of his party’s national policy priorities will be non-negotiable “bottom lines”, should his party hold the balance of power after June 14.
Policies target corruption issues
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CINews is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today’s question: Allegations of corruption, and particularly conflicts of interest among Cabinet Ministers and MPs are regular sources of complaints to CINews from members of the public. What is your party’s policy on both of these issues?
New vessel set to arrive in early July
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Local
Taio Shipping’s new vessel the Grinna has just left the Caribbean island of Dominica and is currently approaching the Panama Canal.
Aid reliance could lead to future issues
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This letter is in support of the views on the "chronic over-reliance" on foreign aid by the government, as expressed by MP James Beer for the Demo Party on the front page of CINews on Monday, May 21.
Cook Islands vow to bounce back
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands under-19 men’s team has vowed to bounce back after losing in their opener against Tonga but the side faces a tough task against Samoa today at 4.30pm at the CIFA Complex.
Animal clinic doing a great job
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing to congratulate all those involved in running the new Te Are Manu (TAM) veterinary clinic on Rarotonga, and all involved in its fruition.
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