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Youngsters learn from the best at Junior Rugby League Clinic
More than 100 children gathered at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday to learn from the best of Cook Islands Rugby League international stars as part of the Cook Islands Athletic Development Junior Rugby League Clinic.
Tropical Cyclone Pita downgraded to a low pressure, strong winds and heavy rain continue
Cook Islands Meteorological Service has confirmed this morning that Tropical Cyclone Pita has now been downgraded to a low pressure.
Rasmussen blasts PM travel after weekend fire
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen has lashed out against Prime Minister Henry Puna over his current trip to China in wake of the latest fire over the weekend. “I am bitterly disappointed that the prime minister has again left the country,” said Rasmussen, speaking in his capacity as the opposition leader and Democratic Party spokesperson of […]
Maths competition fun for all
Students from across the Cook Islands had the opportunity to show off their fantastic maths abilities on Wednesday night, at the national maths quiz run by the Ministry of Education. With 16 schools participating, the Ministry of Education says it was a frantic yet exhilarating experience for the crowds of spectators who cheered on their […]
Cooks assessed on capacity for gender equality
Discrimination and under-representation of women in the community and in leadership roles are areas that need to be highlighted. This was the main focus of an assessment of Cook Islands’ capacity for ‘gender mainstreaming’. ‘Gender mainstreaming’ is including women in planned actions, legislation, policy or programmes and looking at the implications for women and men. […]
Mangaia forced to rely on own resources for development
Members of the Mangaia Island Council highlighted their efforts to generate their own resources and be less dependent on outside assistance during a recent meeting by the Cook Islands aid peer review team. This was noted by the team during their recent consultation on the island. "We have had various donors and groups visit the […]
'Cultural values are at risk of dying'
Last week the Pacific Islands Forum Peer Review team met with the culture and tradition group in Rarotonga. The group was led by the president of the House of Ariki Ui Ariki Kaumaiti Tou Ariki and secretary of the Ministry of Culture Sonny Williams. Traditional leaders expressed the need for support to maintain their culture […]
PM confronts Grey Power
A more boisterous and visible Grey Power marched on the offices of Prime Minister Henry Puna yesterday. After gathering at Atukura grounds – the area adjacent to the PM’s offices – members of the pensioner activist group made their way for a meeting with the nation’s leader. Seats for the group were arranged and waiting […]
Bishop in Paris for UNESCO conference
Education and tourism minister Teina Bishop arrives in Paris today for the 37th UNESCO General Conference. The conference – which deals with education, health, and gender issues – is described as a historic occasion for the Cook Islands by ministerial staff at Bishop’s office. “The Minster for Education will be attending the 37th General Conference […]
Linguist researches unique Palmerston English
Kiwi linguist Dr Rachel Hendery is currently in the Cook Islands for her research on Palmerston Island and the Marsters family. Based at the Australian National University in Canberra, Hendery is now working on a book called ‘One man is an island’. Hendery first came to the Cooks for her 2002 honeymoon and returned in […]
Grey Power to meet with Prime Minister today
A leader with pensioner activist group Grey Power says the group has received an invitation to meet directly with Prime Minister Henry Puna today. Earlier this week, Grey Power announced plans for a march to the office of the prime minister – their second march in just over a week. Grey Power vice-president Dennis Tunui […]
Opposition wants Cooks-EU deal scrapped
The Democratic Party is saying the proposed Cook Islands- European Union fisheries partnership agreement is lacking support in some areas of the European government and hopes to see the deal scrapped. Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen, who also acts as the demo party spokesperson on marine resources, said the European Commission (EC) does not necessarily support […]
Cyclone Martin victims remembered
Friday November 1in 1997 is a day that the people of Manihiki and Rakahanga will never forget. It was the day the most horrific and devastating natural event occurred – cyclone Martin struck the islands causing loss of lives and destruction never seen before. Every year since this devastation, the Manihiki and Rakahanga communities come […]
Govt stats released on energy, climate
Building approvals continue to drop, energy consumption remains stable, and Rarotonga is seeing more sunshine, according to recently-released government statistics. The data was compiled and released by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s (MFEM) Statistics office. Building approvals continue to follow a downward trend over a year horizon. The total number of buildings approved […]
Parliament likely sit in early December
The Cook Islands government is currently eyeing an early December start date for the next session of parliament. Yesterday, parliamentary speaker Niki Rattle said on-going discussions within government are working towards setting up a firm date. “We are actually waiting for a confirmation from the Prime Minister’s office,” she said. Parliamentary clerk John Tangi – […]
Mou Piri to screen at Melbourne festival
FilmRaro documentary ‘Mou Piri: A Rarotongan Love Song’ will be screened at the inaugural Aperture Asia Pacific International Ethnographic Documentary Festival held in Melbourne, Australia from November 21 to 23. ‘Mou Piri,’ is a short film based on the Cook Islands song by the same name directed by NZ-based Karin Williams. The documentary explores the […]
USP exchange students go to Japan
Four Cook Islands ambassadors went to Japan as part of a Japanese economy revitalisation project recently. The Jenesys 2.0 Project 5- Mie, from September 26 to October 5 introduced Japanese attractions to foreign tourists and consumers in a bid to reinvigorate the economy. The ambassadors from the Cook Islands were Marjorie Boaza, Maxine Nubono, Matangaro […]
Hula Mania arrives this December
Hula Mania – a duo dance competition is just around the corner. The event – held over two nights Friday December 20 and Saturday December 21 – is to crown the greatest duo hula dancers, known as the King and Queen of Hula. The dance style of competition is unique to the of Cook Islands […]
40 years of service commemorated
The extended fire fighting community of Rarotonga gathered yesterday to celebrate four decades of service contributed by two standout fire officers. The careers of John Wigmore and Joseph Manuel were put to the forefront yesterday in a commemorative ceremony at Rarotonga International Airport. After introductory prayers by Reverend Papa Aratangi, speeches were made by Rescue […]
Nikao students learn to grow
Feeding fish and learning about plants was a good distraction from the recent school fires for Nikao Maori School students on Thursday last week. As the school is located next to Apii Avatea – which lost six classrooms and the library to one of two school fires on October 20 –Nikao Maori School was closed […]
Pa Enua to supply coconut oil to Raro
Mauke will be trialling a coconut cold press, as part of a programme to improve resilience to climate change. The Strengthening the Resilience of our Islands and our Communities to Climate Change (SRIC CC) programme co-ordinated by the Office of the Prime Minister, is funding $5 million worth of development projects in the outer islands […]
Pacific development finance meeting begins
The 28th annual general meeting of the Association of Development Finance Institutes (ADFIP) is officially underway.
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