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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.
Dengue prevention spraying
In response to recent reports of dengue outbreaks in French Polynesia, the Ministry of Health this week sprayed mosquito sites in Rarotongas public areas. Director of community health services Dr Rangi Fariu says that given the weekly flight from Tahiti, Rarotonga needs to step up its efforts to combat dengue fever. Weve been lucky, but […]
Police working round the clock
Cook Islands police are taking no time off for holidays this festive season. In fact, they are putting in more effort than ever in their work over the period. Police will be targeting crimes on and off the roads from now until the New Year, with virtually every police officer on duty in a roster […]
Christmas bonus reaches almost 6000
Almost 6000 people will benefit from the Cook Islands governments Christmas Bonus scheme this year, which will deliver $50 to every eligible welfare recipient in the country. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has already begun paying the Christmas bonus directly into the accounts of people who receive the old age pension, child benefit, caregivers benefit […]
Travel over for ministers
Cabinet ministers are at home for the holidays, having finished their international travel for the year. Prime Minister Henry Punas trip to Abu Dhabi for an environmental conference earlier this month was the last of all overseas ministerial jaunts. Now all cabinet ministers are preparing to spend Christmas and New Year celebrations with their family […]
Career over 40 years comes to close
After more than 40 years in the public sector, the Cook Islands first accredited librarian and dedicated public servant Carmen Temata will bid farewell to full-time work. Prime Minister Henry Puna was among the crowd gathered at the Office of the Public Service Commissioner yesterday to thank Temata for her years of work in the […]
Christmas gift for pet clinic
Christmas arrived early at the islands only veterinarian clinic in Nikao when CITC Building centre manager Anthony Francis donned his Santa hat to deliver a water tank and pump to the Esther Honey Foundation. As part of the CITC companys giving back to the community scheme and with support from Galloway International and Argon Distributors […]
Christmas sales up on last year
Christmas sales seem to be up from last year, and store managers are optimistic that the figures indicate a healthier economy. While none has been able to confirm specifics noting that the time for analysing sales figures is after the great Christmas rush all seem to agree that this year certainly seems busier. CITC manager […]
Stench problem baffles authorities
The smell wafting from Scotts Farm has in recent weeks prompted some Muri residents to lodge official complaints with the Ministry of Health. They claim that for too many years they have tolerated the odour, which they say varies in intensity throughout the year. Muri spokesperson Mann Short believes Scott is in breach of the […]
$1.5m budget may go with NHRD
The Ministry of Education is set to receive a boost of up to $1.5 million in its coffers for the 2012-13 financial year following its merger with the Department of National Human Resources Development. But before it can, ministry staff will have to justify why it deserves to take the whole of the Department of […]
Net loss
Prime Minister Henry Puna says the problem of population decline is evident in the preliminary census results. The population loss is one (issue) that stands out. That is a concern, he said. We are trying to build up our economy so that people can find a good reason to stay here, but theres still some […]
Population down 8.1% to 17,791
The financial secretary has released the preliminary results of the population and dwelling census taken on December 1. Chief statistician Taggy Tangimetua has advised that results are strictly provisional and subject to change, and says a full census report will be available on a rolling basis in the first half of 2012. The census was […]
Perth gift goes to meals on wheels
The Cook Islands community of Western Australia (Perth) has donated $2535.30 to the Creative Centre ahead of the holidays. Lydia Framhein, who used to live in Perth and still has family there, this week handed over the donation cheque to Creative Centre director Bob Kimiangatau on behalf of those who made the contribution. Months ago […]
Wharf work takes a break
Construction work in the Avatiu harbour redevelopment project will halt over the Christmas break, before re-launching early in the New Year. The workforce will carry out its final day of work today and be back to work around January 4, said Ports Authority general manager Nooroa Bim Tou. The $25 million project is expected to […]
Harmonies at the hospital
The Hospital Comforts group has been providing comfort for one of its own among the hospital wards this week. The group set out on its annual Christmas carolling and present-giving tour of the Rarotonga Hospital on Tues- day afternoon, delivering songs, sweets, food, fun, gifts and goodwill to patients and staff. As the tour moved […]
Cooks support for Unesco bid
Travel Tou Ariki, Pa Marie Ariki and Justina Nicholas are signatories to a memorandum of understanding in support of having Raiateas Taputapuatea declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tou Ariki signed the memorandum on behalf of the ui ariki of the Cook Islands, Pa Marie Ariki on behalf of vaka Takitumu and Nicholas on behalf […]
Crisis poses limited threat
The eurozone crisis is expected to have limited impact on the Pacific, given its economic fortunes are more closely tied to New Zealand and Australia, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reports. That claim is the focus of an article in the tri-annual Pacific Economic Monitor an ADB publication. The assessment of the economic growth prospects […]
Christmas gifts to jail
Inmates at the Arorangi Prison received a dose of Christmas cheer last week, with Santas elves making a visit with practical presents and kai in hand. Prison chaplain Sister Margaret Dwyer helped organise the event for the 24 inmates at the prison and the CITC Supermarket helped supply the gifts handed over on Thursday. Christmas […]
Divine inspiration guided rescue
With some reminiscing over the old Ravakai vessel in Cook Islands News recently and its wretched end well and truly covered, maritime stalwart Don Silk also got to thinking of some of the positives about the vessel. The Ravakai was used in a number of rescue attempts during its lifespan and came under the control […]
Australia claims 20% of visitors
One In five visitors to the Cook Islands during November this year has come from Australia. The nation has for the first time this year claimed 20 percent of the Cook Islands inbound tourist numbers for the month, making headways into New Zealands share of the market. Australia sent 1800 individuals for the month, a […]
Triad fuel prices rise
Triad Pacific Petroleums maximum fuel prices have risen by five and six cents in line with a new price order, replacing the companys last order issued one month ago. It brings Triads maximum prices a little closer to those of rival firm Toa Petroleum, although Toa is still able to sell its petrol for up […]
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