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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
Tatiana Kautai, a Cook Islander Muslim, has shared her personal journey into Islam and her experiences living as a Muslim in the Cook Islands. Talaia Mika reports.
TAU board appoints engineering professional
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has gained an expert described strong new asset with the appointment of Barbara Elliston, an experienced electrical engineer and corporate governance professional, by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.
New Empire market hangout planned
Organisers of a new night market are hoping to turn the carpark at Empire Theatre into a Friday night hang-out, where both locals and tourists can mingle and pick up a steak and mushroom roll. Coordinator Piltz Napa says the idea is to give food vendors the opportunity to operate on a weekday and the […]
It should never get to that point
Suicide is a symptom of a deeper affliction, says youth leader Tony Feao. Feao addressed the issue and explained that suicide is a reaction to life a cry for help that comes too late. Feao, 32, and his wife Simone are leaders of 412, a youth ministry at Celebration on the Rock, and run their […]
Teenage boys death not suspicious
The body of an Avarua youth has been returned to his family with police and the coroner ruling out foul play in his death. The 16-year-old male was found dead at his Avarua home on Saturday. Cook Islands Police inspector John Strickland said police had closed the case and the coroner had released the youths […]
Second Christmas!
Some CITC shoppers were lucky enough to enjoy a second Christmas last week. The term was coined by shopper Tepori Rongokea, who likened receiving a $1000 prize pack from the CITC Avarua Christmas Campaign to celebrating a second Christmas. We felt it was important to have all the winners receive their prizes personally before the […]
Church service for start of Avarua school year
The Avarua School community welcomed in the new school year with a packed-out church service on Monday. Young students filled the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church, sitting alongside their teachers and parents from the school community.
Swing set donated to Blackrock
Sharing is caring that was the message for students of Blackrock Apii Potiki on their first day back at school on Monday. Students arrived back at school to find a new swing and climbing set donated to the school by Donal and Rachel Campbell of Pacific Cars. The couple rigged up the new plastic swing […]
Graduates and scholars named
Cook Islands Hospitality Tourism Training Centre (HTTC) graduates Mii Mataio, Witamahame Metuakore certificate in food and beverage level 3, diploma in food and beverage level 4 Xenia Tamara Art Kae, Marthalayne Tuaputa, Deana Paiti – certificate in food and beverage level 1, diploma in food and beverage level 2 Janine Sally Nookura, Rhys Munro-Manu, Gemma […]
Bilateral discussions explained
Members of the Cook Islands government and representatives from its most important development partners will gather at a roundtable meeting today. The meeting will build on bilateral discussions held one on one yesterday between the government and these organisations. The Office of the Prime Minister today offers a break-down of all the terms and jargon […]
EU funding signed over
The European Union and the Cook Islands government signed a deal yesterday that has guaranteed the EUs 600,000 euro (NZ$920,000) commitment to the Pukapuka Cyclone Management Centre project. Until now, contractors have been working with a guarantee from the Cook Islands government that underpinned funding for the project, which is 85 percent funded by the […]
139 graduates, 28 scholarships
One hundred thirty nine graduates who last year studied under Department of National Human Resources (DNHRD) schemes and 28 new scholarship students were the guests of honour at a ceremony held in the National Auditorium on Friday afternoon. The DNHRD runs the ceremony annually to acknowledge those Cook Islanders who successfully graduate under DNHRD-arranged scholarships, […]
Rousing speech at graduation
Dr Teina Rongo gave a powerful, rousing speech at Fridays Department of National Human Resource Development (DNHRD) graduation ceremony. Dr Rongo, who recently earned his PhD in marine biology from the Florida Institute of Technology was chosen to be the ceremonys keynote speaker. He began by thanking DNHRD and other funding organisations for sponsoring his […]
Moana Herman returns home to Avarua
For Teremoana Herman, becoming principal of Avarua School wasnt like taking on a new job it was more like coming home. Herman has moved from the deputy principals job at Tereora College to replace Gelling Jack as Avaruas principal. Jack worked in the role for 17 years, bridging the gap from when Herman last worked […]
Mato lands Pacific trade role
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs bids farewell to its trade policy officer and the country to a prominent community personality next week. Teremoana Mona Mato has been offered a job as a trade and export promotions officer with Pacific Islands Trade & Invest, an Auckland-based agency that facilitates exports, investment and tourism promotion within the […]
Double meaning
Australia Day is the most popular day for new nationals of the country to undertake their citizenship ceremonies. So for Australians who lined up to receive their certificates permanent residency at the National Auditorium on Thursday, the ceremony held an extra special meaning. Six Australians were listed among the 74 spouses of Cook Islanders and […]
Cricket captain given PR
Glen Hori Miller is the celebrated Cook Islands national cricket captain but it wasnt until Thursday that Miller could truly call himself a Cook Islander. Married to Cook Islander Maryanne of the Te Makeu clan, Miller and his family have been living and working back in the Cooks for the past five years. Miller is […]
Boxer flies CI colours
After representing the Cook Islands in boxing and sevens at a number of international events including the Commonwealth Games Samoan born boxer Mathew Titoa can finally represent the Cook Islands at a Pacific Games. As a Samoan passport holder, Titoa, who has lived and worked in the Cooks since 2006, has never been able to […]
Irelands islander takes his time
Paddy Lynchs claim to permanent residency in the Cook Islands has been 55 years in the making and this week it finally occurred. The question of why it took so long is pretty straight forward, though Lynch hadnt thought to apply until recently. I dont know why it took so long for me to apply, […]
PR the greatest honour
By awarding 74 spouses of Cook Islanders with permanent residency this week, the government has not only reassured those receiving the status of their future here but given hope to Cook Islanders who may be considering returning home. Thats the message given to the Cook Islands leaders at Thursdays permanent residency ceremony by Sharyn Paio, […]
Email crank named today
Business people in the Cook Islands have slammed one mans plans to ruin the countrys tourism industry and overthrow its government through an online crusade, describing him as yet another angry, anonymous internet user with a personal grudge. The man whom Cook Islands News believes to be an American author named Rick Johnston who writes […]
74 spouses awarded permanent residency
Seventy-four spouses of Cook Islanders and permanent residents of the Cook Islands received their permanent residency status this week. People of 12 nationalities were represented in the list, with some married to their partners for more than 40 years and others for a minimum of five. Today, Cook Islands News publishes the names of all […]
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