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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).
Work together for a safer community urges police
Cook Islands Police are calling on the community to do their part in ensuring all visitors to the island be vigilant in safeguarding their belongings. Three separate incidents of theft by visitors to the island were reported to police over the weekend. All three complaints were theft of property from under the seat compartments of […]
Depopulation and debt discussed with peer review team
The Cook Islands recently underwent a two-week peer review – organised by the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat – focusing on monitoring and evaluation of national development. At the invitation of the Cook Islands government, the peer review team held consultations and discussions with health, education, private sector, employment, climate change, culture, and environment officials. The […]
Filipino community appeals to Cook Islands generosity
In the Cook Islands there are about 200 Filipino workers and out of those at least 10 people have families in the region affected by the super typhoon Yolanda. Yolanda, a super typhoon that left over 4000 people – and counting – dead in the central Philippine region of Visayan on November 8, has sprung […]
Prison escapee released on bail
It has been decided that prison escapee and repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois will be released from prison and is no longer regarded as a danger to the community. Tahitian man Dauvois, 34, appeared in court on Thursday for a call-over where his lawyer, Norman George, maintained that his client had a medical condition possibly brought […]
Neighbourly gesture
Nikao Maori School raised $1070 and donated it to neighbouring school Apii Avatea on November 8. The funds were raised through a quick raffle and are in aid of the Avatea School rebuilding process after an act of arson on October 20 destroyed six classrooms and its library in the blaze. “Everyone was very supportive […]
Dietary supplements versus nu
Barbara Allpress is a registered practitioner and life member of the New Zealand Register of Holistic Aromatherapists (NZRHA), who spends up to six months of each year living in Rarotonga. She has published articles relating to health issues for magazines and for the NZRHA journal, and has presented at two of the Cook Islands Annual […]
Chlamydia mass treatment campaign
The rate of chlamydia in the Cook Islands has been reduced by 50 per cent since 2011. It has gone down from 22 per cent to 11 per cent and the aim of the Ministry of Health is to reduce it further by conducting a mass treatment campaign. The chlamydia mass treatment campaign held from […]
Shuttle time badminton
A goal to have Cook Islands badminton players competing at the Olympics in four years’ time is spurring on the local badminton association in its development drive. Under the presidency of Hugh Graham, also the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) – there has been renewed interest and drive in reviving the sport […]
Free diabetes health checks offered
Over 270 people were seen by representatives of the ministry of health for free diabetes medical checks on November 14 to celebrate World Diabetes Day. The ministry of health conducted the free diabetes health checks from 9am-1.30pm. “We checked height, weight, blood sugar level and cholesterol and we had three doctors for advice in case […]
A boutique experience at Blackrock Villas
It was the opportunity to create something special that has brought a New Zealand couple to the tropical shores of the Cook Islands. Michelle and Andy McFarlane are the new owners of Blackrock Villas Boutique Resort, having moved from Whitianga four months ago. For Michelle, the villas immediately struck her as a very special place […]
Visitor donates 45 moonboots to the hospital
Local non-government organisation Hospital Comforts is well-stocked thanks to a regular visitor to Rarotonga. Jenny Taylor, who resides in Hastings, New Zealand, has brought an impressive list of equipment for the sick or injured on her most recent visit, including 66 braces for legs, knees and ankles, 45 moonboots, 17 walking sticks, 11 shoulder slings, […]
Crazy hair at Te Uki Ou
Crazy hair and a few crazy faces made for a fun day of learning at Apii Te Uki Ou yesterday. The school held their third weekly fundraiser in support of those who have been affected by the recent arson attacks, with this week all about raising funds for Turoa Bakery. Students made a donation and […]
Te Mato Vai to include water treatment
The $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project will be including water treatment as part of its host of initiatives to improve Rarotonga’s water supply. The method of water filtration to be utilised is still in the process of being worked out – with both physical and chemical treatment under consideration – and will […]
'Clean up the world' in Manihiki
Manihiki held its ‘Clean Up the World’ campaign on November 14. The annual clean-up campaign is co-ordinated by the National Environment Service (NES) and was led by senior education officer Matthew Rima and runs on September 13, but delays caused the Manihiki campaign to be run late. It saw Manihiki volunteers focusing their efforts on […]
Government delivering water due to shortages
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning has been delivering water to households adversely affected by the ongoing dry conditions being experienced in Rarotonga. “There’s a huge demand,” said secretary Mac Mokoroa with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP). Mokoroa said over 50 trips to households around the islands have occurred since shortages were first […]
Youth taught 'discipline' in military course
Discipline, leadership and organisational skills are the main focus of a three-week military-style youth leadership programme being conducted at the Mitiaro Hostel. Thirty-two young men aged 13-20 are taking part in the programme that started on November 11. The men will be put through their paces in leadership exercises, physical training and fitness tests. The […]
Cheaper fees for USP students
Cash-strapped students at the University of the South Pacific will be pleased to hear that course fees are being slashed by 10 per cent next year. The USP council gave the green light for a fee reduction and other new initiatives while meeting in Suva last weekend. Education secretary Sharon Paio, who represented the Cook […]
Cooks culture is not dying: government
The Cook Islands government says that its culture and values are not dying and its people maintain an interest in the country’s heritage. This follows international media reports suggesting leaders in Rarotonga had expressed concerns about their culture and heritage dying. Secretary for the ministry of culture Sonny Williams has told Pacific Beat that such […]
Kiwi youth workers hit by robbery
Five Kiwi presenters who came to Rarotonga with a positive message for young people had their house broken into and valuable belongings stolen last night. They have been left saddened by the incident but say it won’t change their high opinion of the Cook Islands and its people. The presenters are from youth education programme […]
High praise for Attitude team
School principals in Rarotonga have given the unanimous thumbs up to a team of young New Zealanders who were on the island all week speaking to students. Presenters from the Attitude programme visited all but three schools during their stay in Rarotonga, delivering punchy presentations to intermediate and senior students. Tackling everything from sex to […]
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