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Diaspora concerns addressed in NZ seabed mining talks, says PM
Cook Islands Government’s recent consultation tour in New Zealand was a significant success, effectively addressing numerous concerns held by the diaspora regarding seabed mining, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
PM urges Cook Islanders to consider passport proposal despite opposition
Prime Minister Mark Brown is urging Cook Islanders to ‘not be afraid of the discussions that may need to be had’ regarding the proposal for a Cook Islands passport.
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 […]
Media association to be revived
Media workers met yesterday to discuss re-establishing the Cook Islands Media Association, which has for years lain dormant. At present the Cook Islands is one of the only Pacific nations without a national media association. The impetus to re-form the association was a collective opinion on the part of Cook Islands journalists that the Official […]
WSBC lessons applied in new law
The postscript to the long-running WSBC Bank case finally closed with the enactment of the Banking Act 2011 by parliament early last week. Although the bank had its licence formally revoked back in July 2011, the lessons learnt in fighting that case provided the impetus for the newly enacted legislation. Much of the significant cost […]
Bad timing for Westpac failure
Christmas spending ground to a halt for Westpac Cook Islands customers yesterday when the company experienced a mainframe meltdown. All the banks automatic teller machines (ATMs) were out of service, as well as all its eftpos machines and internet banking. In most cases Westpac customers could not even withdraw money in person from the main […]
New Years party time!
The party-going demographic has a few options come the eve of December 31. Rarotonga can ring in 2012 on the beach at Sails which has declared its intent to turn Muri into the Vegas strip right on the beach or dressed in safari garb, jungle juice in hand, at popular nightclub Rehab. Sails Restaurant is […]
New boulders better than old at harbour
While it was enviable to have the wharf front extended all the way around the Avatiu harbour as part of upgrades currently being carried out at the site, budgetary constraints on the project meant that could not happen, Ports Authority general manager Nooroa Bim Tou said. Tou said that the harbours design meant that boats […]
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