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Trade policy framework revised after nearly a decade
The Cook Islands Trade Policy Framework (TPF), last reviewed in 2015, is undergoing a revision to reflect the country’s evolving economic priorities.
Cook Islands and French Polynesia form an air services agreement
During regional meetings in French Polynesia, Foreign Secretary Tepaeru Herrmann, accompanied by Senior Foreign Service Officer Eden Brown, met with their French Polynesian government counterparts to advance negotiations on a bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA).
Round two in Murienua set for February
Dates have been set for the by-election re-run set for the constituency of Murienua. Chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua has confirmed February 19 as the by-election date, and both Kaota Tuariki of the Cook Islands Party and James Beer of the Democratic Party have signalled their intention to run. Nominations close on January 9 at […]
Trailer donated to Aitutaki youth
A multipurpose trailer on Aitutaki will remain as a tool to help support youth and youth projects on the outer island. Last year Kea trailers chief executive officer Tony Head met with principal of Araura Primary School Gene Bartlett to look at how the company could support some of the various building projects at the […]
Alcohol-fuelled parties out of hand
It’s the season to be jolly but a number of parties became a little too jolly at the weekend, resulting in noise complaints to the police. Detective inspector Areumu Ingaua said police received five complaints about loud parties on Friday night and Saturday night. “I know most of those incidents will be fuelled by alcohol […]
Telecom considers purchase offer
Telecom New Zealand is officially considering a sale of its 60 per cent stake in Telecom Cook Islands. The Auckland-based company released a statement to the New Zealand Stock Exchange yesterday, notifying its shareholders. “No decision has been made whether or not to proceed. Telecom will be making no further comment during these considerations,” the […]
Masters rally for final showdown
The masters of rugby league games played at Tupapa’s Victoria Park last Friday were physical and evenly contested. The Takuvaine Koura Vai was first up against the master Panthers, in a game where the minister of sport Mark Brown came head to head, physically, with the leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen. While Rasmussen was […]
Fishing comp becomes annual holiday event
The junior fishing competition sponsored by CITC and Coca Cola is set to become an annual event, kick-starting Christmas holidays for Rarotonga kids. Over 80 young anglers gathered at Avana coast last Saturday for the fishing competition which also happened to be the first day of the Christmas school holidays. Youngsters and their parents made […]
MP visits Mangaia's community Telecentre
Tamarua Member of Parliament Tetangi Matapo made a striking impression as she reflected on technology both past and present. Tetangi was among the first to view the new Telecentre equipment in the newly renovated Community Tourism and Information Centre surrounded by large photographs of times past on Mangaia. At the opening ceremony, Tetangi spoke of […]
Communication steps up on Mangaia
Mangaia residents recently celebrated the opening of the island’s new Community Centre, dedicated to the advancement of the people. The mayor of the Mangaia island council Teremoana Atariki took great delight in applauding the persistence of the island’s tourism officer Taoi Nooroa to do something with the old resident agent’s residence that had been sitting […]
French naval vessel visits Rarotonga
French naval vessel Prairial was recently in Rarotonga as part of a routine visit to the Cook Islands. The vessel’s presence coincided with visit of French Ambassador designate Laurent Contini to the Cook Islands, who presented his credentials to Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters on Monday during a morning event at Government House. The 93.5 metre […]
Telecom offers a taste of O3b internet
Telecom is giving customers a taste of its new high speed internet service ahead of the official launch of O3b next year. The company has been testing the O3b global satellite service since late last month, initially switching it on at few WiFi Hotspots to iron out any issues. It has now been rolled out […]
Burglary accused reoffends immediately after bail release
A man released on bail after being charged with burglary is back in jail for committing another offence the day he was released. Teremoana Saddler, 23, after being arrested for a spate of burglaries, was supposed to appear in last Thursday’s criminal court for a call-over. When the matter was called he was not present; […]
Arorangi passage dangerous before building jetty – Ports
Arorangi passage had strong underwater currents and was a dangerous place to swim long before the new jetty was built, says the Ports Authority. Construction of the $2 million jetty, which opened with much fanfare in November last year, involved deepening and widening the nearby passage. A letter published in the CINews yesterday said the […]
Open letter to the Mangaia council
I am a former resident of Rarotonga who lived there from mid-2007 until medical problems forced us to move back to Canada in late 2011. My medical concerns now behind us I have recently read the story in the Cook Island News Saturday December 7, entitled “Parliament discusses pine trees on Mangaia”. I wanted to […]
Sweat and grit at Tumuora crossfit challenge
First timers and experienced Crossfit athletes sweated out a storm yesterday afternoon showing true grit through two tough workouts and soaring temperatures. Members of Rarotonga’s very own crossfit club – Tumuora Fit Club Cook Islands in Arorangi – along with first timers gathered opposite the Banana Court for a show of mental and physical strength. […]
Fairytale Christmas with Rotaract
Members of the Rotaract Club of Rarotonga are calling out to everyone on the island – locals, visiting families from overseas and our tourist friends – to join them today at Punanga Nui market to celebrate Christmas Cook Islands style. Rotaract’s annual ‘Christmas in the Market’ event is scheduled to start at 4.30pm and is […]
Fuel tender announcement delayed
Companies competing for a major fuel storage contract in Rarotonga will have to wait a little longer to find out who the winning bidder is. Crown-owned power authority Te Aponga Uira (TAU) was supposed to announce the winning tender yesterday but said it needs more time. “With regards to the fuel hosting tender, the Fuel […]
Christmas lights brighten up the island
There were smiles as bright as the Christmas light displays in stores across Rarotonga when ‘Tropical Santa’ dished out prizes for the best lit up window competition. The competition initiated by the Tropical Christmas campaign saw businesses through Avarua light up their windows with colourful Christmas lights, further brightened up with Christmas decorations. The window […]
Five awarded honourary permanent residency
Five distinguished individuals were given honourary permanent residency in the Cook Islands during a special ceremony earlier this month. Held at Government House, the event saw Richard Fisher, Shaun Peter Michael Gallagher, couple David Merrilles and Amanda Dawson, and Richard Reid bestowed with the honour by Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters. Richard Fisher and Shaun Gallagher […]
Mangaia school goes high-tech for 2014
Minister of Education Teina Bishop recently accompanied ministry head Sharyn Paio to Mangaia to present certificates and awards as part of the school’s 2013 prize giving. Early childhood teachers Judy Ruatoe, Louise Tangatakino, Barbara Harry and Nanny Atetu were also honoured with their USP early childhood certificates at this event. Adding to this event, Bishop […]
Enforcement key for shark sanctuary
One year on from the creation of a shark sanctuary in the Cook Islands, questions remain as to how effective it has been in protecting the majestic predators. With much fanfare on December 12, 2012, local citizens celebrated the establishment of the 1.9 million square kilometre zone, which sees a ban on shark fishing and […]
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