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National
Annual water safety training offers key skills for marine operators
Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) will host its upcoming Annual Water Safety Training, a programme aimed at enhancing the safety skills of water-based operators.
PM Brown confident in Pacific Islands Forum leadership despite political change in Tonga
The sudden resignation of Tonga’s former prime minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni had left a temporary gap in the leadership of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), but Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown remains confident that the situation will soon stabilise.
Experts meet to discuss water network
Water engineering experts are meeting in Rarotonga this week for a technical workshop to discuss and present the optimal option for renewal of the island’s aging water supply network. Minister of Infrastructure and Planning Teariki Heather will open the three-day workshop this morning. “Upgrading water supply on Rarotonga is a key priority for the government […]
Susie and Sam selected
The Edgewater Resort & Spa honoured two of its standout staff last week. The resort selects one or two employees from its staff that have been awarded Employee of the Month for the previous year to become the Employee of the Year. The 2011 employees of the year were announced in a small ceremony at […]
School health checks underway
Checking the health of the students across the country has begun for the year. The Ministry of Health carried out school physical health examinations at Avarua and Arorangi Schools in late February, timed to coincide with the eye screening programme. Child health coordinator Mamatoranga John said overall the health checks were a success and there […]
Call for migration stories
If you’re a Cook Islander and have lived overseas or have a relative who lives overseas – and most Cook Islands residents meet that criteria – Sarina Tahitu wants to hear your story. The 23-year-old is a student of anthropology at Radboud University in Holland, and focusing her postgraduate thesis on family and migration, or […]
Pa wages war on diabetes
Pa Marie Ariki likens the Cook Islands’ battle with diabetes to the Titanic’s legendary encounter with a fatal iceberg. “People thought the Titanic would never sink. It was warned of the iceberg but it kept going – we’ve been warned about diabetes, and we need to make a change in course before it’s too late,” […]
What is Tuberculosis?
What are the symptoms of TB? In general, feelings of sickness or weakness, weight loss, fever, and night sweats. The symptoms of TB disease of the lungs also include coughing, chest pain, and the coughing up of blood. How is TB Spread? TB germs are put into the air when a person with TB disease […]
Today is World Tuberculosis Day
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon has used World Tuberculosis Day to remind the world that the global fight against the tuberculosis is still continuing and that 1.4 million died from the disease in 2010. World Tuberculosis Day is marked every year on March 24 and is used to raise awareness about the global epidemic […]
'Patterns of the Past' comes home
Therese Mangos and John Utanga have brought their book ‘Patterns of the Past: Tattoo Revival in the Cook Islands’ home. The book was formally launched in Auckland last December, but this week about 100 gathered at the Ruatonga meeting house to mark its homecoming. Traditional leaders Pa Marie Ariki and Joe Vakatini and local tattoo […]
Tuna brand design chosen from 155
Three entries from 155 have been selected to provide inspiration to the branding of Cook Island Golden Tuna, with a design created by an Aitutaki student named the top choice of the lot. Tekaaroa Adventist School’s grade five student Dennise Nanai won the competition with a design that combined the 15 stars, a yellow tuna […]
2 ministers abroad
Ministers Tom Marsters and Teina Bishop are the only members of cabinet who will be outside the Cook Islands this week as they attend two different official functions in the Pacific. Deputy Prime Minister Marsters will spend most of the week in Tonga to attend the funeral of King George Tupou V. Marsters and his […]
Student Army organisers relax in the sun
Relaxing at the Pacific Resort seems a world away from the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake for visiting heroes Christopher Duncan and Gina Scandrett. Both Duncan and Scandrett were part of the core team of six students who initiated the Student Army after both the September and February earthquakes. Duncan, who is the official recipient […]
New PSC aims for 'excellence'
For new public service commissioner Russell Thomas, the work he’s doing and the office he’s doing it in are “nothing new”. From 2002 to 2009, Thomas managed the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) as its chief executive officer. “It’s not new for me, only different. Before I was supporting the commissioner and now […]
Golden oldies tackle Hospital hill climb
The Golden Oldies turned out in droves to ascend Hospital Hill on Tuesday evening. Chairman George George initiated the Tuesday Programme, which this week had the Golden Oldies walking, running and jogging up Hospital Hill. Even Cabinet minister Teina Bishop swapped his suit for runners and joined the Golden Oldies’‘Tuesday Programme’–an exercise programme to encourage […]
Public access restricted around port works
Public access to the boat ramp at the Avatiu harbour’s western marina will be restricted as the harbour redevelopment work moves into the area. Repair and restoration work on the breakwater began yesterday and the Ports Authority advises some access restrictions are expected to be put in place while the work is being carried out. […]
Police seek support staff
Cook Islands Police are on the hunt for people who have good listening skills, a knack for communication and are keen to contribute to keeping the community safe. The force needs people to join its communications centre and become part of team that forms the first point of call for the community. Commissioner Maara Tetava […]
King's friend to join mourners
A personal friend to the late Tongan King George Tupou V has remembered him as an eccentric leader and thoughtful man who worked for the betterment of his country until the very end. Rarotonga resident Chris Vaile will next week travel to Tonga to join the mourners marking the life of Siaosi Taufa’ahau Manumataongo Tuku’aho […]
New law enforces debt payment
Amidst public concern over the proposed Judicature Amendment Bill, the Cook Islands Law Society wants to clarify the bill’s objective and share its content with the public. Acting on instructions from the Cook Islands Bankers Association, Little & Matysik P.C. prepared the bill, which was tabled in Parliament in February. Since then, a select committee […]
Colourful beauty on the catwalk
This week in Pukapuka wheelbarrows and motorbikes became floats. The inaugural Miss Niua School Beauty Contest focused on climate change. Students decorated their floats with hand painted posters promoting an environmental message. Weed grass, banana plants, niu, uto, taro, flowers and balloons all became part of the catwalk. A few creative students made their float […]
Aitutaki adopts Earth Hour
Parts of Aitutaki will go dark late this month to shine a light on climate change as part of the worldwide push Earth Hour. Aitutaki will join the global initiative a day after businesses and homes in Rarotonga do, switching off their lights between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Saturday, March 31. Earth Hour will be […]
Extra 30 seconds for 'grab'
The final CITC grocery grab competition winner will get an extra 30 seconds to wreak havoc on the CITC Supermarket this week. In addition to the regular, mad-dash three minutes that the winners receive in the grocery grab, the third and final contestant will get an extra 30 seconds in a special room to make […]
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