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SPC resource mobilisation and service delivery
The Pacific Community (SPC) recently held its annual meeting in Pape’ete, where 25 member countries, including the Cook Islands, came together to discuss progress and set priorities for the future.
TAU appoints engineering professional
Barbara Elliston has been appointed as an engineering professional for Rarotonga’s power authority Te Aponga Uira (TAUU) by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.
Free chiropractic services on offer
Members of the public are set to benefit yet again from the visit of a number of students from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. Starting today, a total of 50 students from the Auckland-based institution are offering their services for free under the guise of 10 doctors, including the president of the institute, Dr […]
Cooks charter provides revenue boost
A big drop in the number of passengers travelling between Pago Pago and Samoa has forced the Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) to look elsewhere to boost its revenues. According to the Chief Executive Officer of SSC, Papali’i Willie Nelson, that’s why Lady Naomi II has been chartered to the Cook Islands. ”Firstly, the financial crisis […]
The gift of wheels
Papas or mamas will be able to rest easier after the donation of a wheelchair from Raromart to the Te Kainga Mental Health Centre. Raromart manager Teariki Pennycook was in attendance yesterday to hand over the prized possession to the not-for-profit organisation, which recently celebrated its eighth birthday. The group, who do not receive any […]
PAC has first meeting
Since Parliament formally approved the establishment of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) last month, a lot of developments have taken place. The PAC has visited the Western Australia Parliament as part of a twin relationship that goes back some 15 years. The PAC has finalised its Perth study tour report and this will be tabled […]
Seven men on burglary charges
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata presided over the High Court on July 25 and the following judgements were passed relating to defendants appearing on burglary-related charges. Temotu Arioka – appeared in court on a burglary charge. The case was adjourned to August 2 without a plea and he was released on bail with the […]
Gospel Day correction
Rarotonga Gospel Day – not National Gospel Day – was celebrated yesterday. The latter is celebrated on October 26. While there used to be a public holiday to celebrate Rarotonga Gospel Day, this has been cancelled by an Act of Parliament to make way for Ariki Day instead. Yesterday the island’s Christian churches held commemorative […]
Telecom can track down stolen laptops
Telecom is willing to track down stolen laptops if police provide the software needed. Cybercrime expert Professor Marco Gercke was in Rarotonga last week to advise the government on the best way to implement cybercrime legislation. He also met with Telecom’s chief technology officer Rob McFadzien to discuss the possibility of using telecommunications technology to […]
Awards cap big week for NCI
It has been a week of firsts for Netball Cook Islands. First of all there was the inaugural National Age Group Championships held at the Telecom Sports Arena (TSA) on Monday and Tuesday of this week. The competition doubled as a selection tournament for another first – an international invitational tournament later this year that […]
Markets galore for Te Maeva Nui
A week-long market in honour of Te Maeva Nui will be held at the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) grounds next week. The Trade Day markets will run from 10am until 2pm Monday to Friday next week at the National Auditorium at Tupapa. The markets are held each year and are traditionally focused on produce […]
Fire behind cinema yesterday
Two fire engines were called to a fire behind the Empire Cinema yesterday morning. The fire service was called to the blaze at 8.15am, which was caused by burning rubbish. It took half an hour to put out. The man who lit the fire called the fire brigade when he realised the blaze was getting […]
Kwai leaves for northern group
Cook Islands-registered cargo trading vessel Kwai is leaving Avatiu Harbour today to start its Pukapuka trading route journey. The ship will take about nine days to reach Pukapuka, stopping to drop off supplies in Palmerston and Nassau on the way. Kwai has been loaded with fuel, propane gas, one vehicle, freezers, building materials and food […]
Te Maeva Nui sponsors needed
The Business Trade and Investments Board (BTIB) is calling for urgent sponsorship for Te Maeva Nui, which starts today. The annual national cultural event runs until August 6, and the Business, Trade and Investments Board (BTIB) said there is still time for businesses to jump on the sponsorship bandwagon. All money collected from sponsors is […]
Concentrate on local crime
A disgruntled hotelier believes the government should be getting experts in to investigate local crime, not cybercrime. The man, who runs local accommodation but declined to be named, believes it is ”ridiculous“ that two international cybercrime experts came to advise the government last week. ”Cybercrime is hardly relevant here, but there is an obvious need […]
Kids need internet guidance
A visiting cybercrime expert says children must be educated to become responsible internet users. Professor Dr Marco Gercke, a legal expert from the United Nations International Telecommunications Union, says parents often leave children to their own devices on the internet, believing the kids know more than them. ”But just as you wouldn’t give your young […]
Golden Oldies festival running here next year
Fun, friendship and a little bit of sport will highlight the Golden Oldies Mini Tournament to be held in the Cook Islands next year. The tournament, which will run from 13-17 May, features two days of matches spread between ‘rest’ days that will no doubt involve socialising, having fun and exploring Rarotonga before the final […]
Business trainers back for another round
Businesses participating in the Pacific Business Mentoring Programme are getting a fresh perspective and another round of advice this week. Trainers Lorraine George and Robyn Putt are back for a third round of training, which they are conducting with businesses that have registered and been previously mentored. The training week is held every six months. […]
Police change tack
Ryann Daniel Kelly pleaded guilty by letter to an excess breath alcohol charge, rather than pleading guilty to causing a crash while driving with excess blood alcohol, as was reported in yesterday’s newspaper. The charge was correctly reported from last Thursday’s High Court session, but police have now told Kelly it was the other driver […]
Cooks in violence against women study
Five countries in the South Pacific region will soon begin national studies of the prevalence and patterns of violence against women, after technical preparations for core research teams ended in Suva last month. Organised by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the preparations involved the country research co-ordinator and officials from the statistics office and […]
Diplomat impressed
Australia’s new High Commissioner to the Cook Islands says he has ”positive impressions“ of the country on his first trip here. Michael Potts became High Commissioner to New Zealand, the Cooks and Niue on July 16. He is based in Wellington and his visit to Rarotonga has been his first overseas visit in his new […]
Paintball pellets having to be rationed
Paintball has proven so popular that organisers miscalculated the number of paintball pellets needed – meaning they will have to be rationed until more arrive. The next order of 120,000 pellets arrives in the second week of August. Participants will now only be allowed between 100 to 200 paintballs per game. According to the owners […]
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