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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.
Muri speed limit reduced
The speed limit through Muri has been dropped to 30km/h from today. Prime Minister Henry Puna, who is also minister for police, announced a reduced speed zone to take effect immediately covering the main road between Avana Bridge in Ngatangiia and Parengaru Bridge in Titikaveka. Puna said the 30km/h speed zone restriction complemented a wider […]
Job conditions border slavery: lawyer
Some cases of Fijians being employed by Cook Islanders in Rarotonga resemble slavery, Fijian lawyer Lavenia Rokoika says. She adds to comments made by deputy opposition leader and fellow lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen, who is calling on government to review immigration and recruitment policies. Rokoika says she has had discussions recently with Fijians working in Rarotonga. […]
Rasmussen supports foreign workers
Government needs to seriously review its policy on the recruitment of foreign workers, particularly those from Fiji, deputy opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen says. Rasmussen says there are far too many instances where disputes arise because of poor contractual terms and conditions, or inadequate immigration rules, involving Cook Islands employers and foreign workers. Many such cases […]
Mangaia ready to host Manea Games
The outer island of Mangaia is ready to host over 500 athletes and officials for the Manea Games which will run from October 3 to 13. The host island is expected to have around 130 athletes while competing islands Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke and Mitiaro will have between 40 and 100 athletes taking part. Aitutaki will […]
Travel cost disclosure still a promise
Finance minister Mark Brown and financial secretary Richard Neves are preparing a breakdown of governments Civil List, detailing how much money has been spent to date on ministerial travel, allowances and incidental costs. This follows repeated requests for Civil List disclosure and a special meeting of cabinet yesterday morning at which Prime Minister Henry Puna […]
PM sees huge benefits in Forum
Next years Pacific Leaders Forum, hosted by the Cook Islands, is likely to revolve around an environmental theme, Prime Minister Henry Puna says. He is already planning the event, dates for which have yet to be finalised. Puna says it is likely the governments of China, Japan and Israel will showcase their countries renewable energy […]
Buddy readers celebrate literacy
Aitutaki schools tackled reading on World Literacy Day with a buddy reading programme between Araura Primary and the neighbouring Araura College. The students of both schools took turns reading to each other on the heels of its success, they all agreed to have a monthly session. A book cover competition was also held during the […]
She did us proud
The Cook Islands choice for Miss Universe, Miss New Zealand Priyani Puketapu, did not make the top 16 in Mondays pageant but she still did Oceania and Maori people proud. Puketapu has Cook Islands connections she is the granddaughter of Tapaeru (Utia) Puketapu, who lives in Waiwhetu, and the grandniece of Hinarere Tupangaia. For the […]
No gold medal for winning the Forum race
We are all looking forward to the individual tourists summaries of what, other than socialising, and watching the rugby, went on in Auckland, a smoke signaller writes in respect of the 20-strong Cook Islands delegation that headed to New Zealand last week. The South Pacific forum was only a three day affair so aside from […]
New grant funding for education
Education within the Cook Islands will be improved and expanded through a half billion-dollar Pacific grant offered by the New Zealand and Australia governments. Prime Minister Henry Puna says the $500 million will be rolled out over the next four years, to 13 Pacific nations. He is not sure just how much the Cook Islands […]
Special meeting to look at Civil List
Finance minister Mark Brown has concerns about governments Civil List, which has reportedly received a bashing in the three months of this financial year. Money for ministerial travel, of which there has been a lot lately, is drawn from the Civil List. A special cabinet meeting is being held this morning to allow Prime Minister […]
China state visit going ahead
Prime Minister Henry Puna will lead a delegation to China, departing Rarotonga early on Friday. The state visit, at the invitation of Chinas government, will see either six or seven delegates travel business class on Air New Zealand flights between Auckland and Beijing. Puna says the Chinese government is paying the way of all Cook […]
Bishop withdraws from trip
Cabinet minister Teina Bishop has opted out of a trip to China this week because he might be visiting the country for a tourism conference next month. Bishop was part of governments delegation (of six or seven) to Beijing, departing Rarotonga early Friday. Instead he has chosen to stay behind in the Cook Islands. Bishop […]
New shipping deal for north
Northern group islands shipping woes are over, Prime Minister Henry Puna says. He announced a new shipping service to the northern Cook Islands community, which starts in November, at a post-cabinet media conference yesterday. Puna says his government has struck a deal with the Samoan Shipping Corporation for a cargo vessel to service northern group […]
Pacific pride
Kafo Tuteru yesterday donned her reds and put up her Tongan flags in preparation for last nights Tonga v Canada match. Shes been in Rarotonga for 36 years but her heart remains with her homeland. My greatest joy was seeing them (Tonga) play in the opening game, she said. While Tuteru is a staunch Tonga […]
Last call for yellow ribbons
If you havent yet purchased a yellow ribbon in honour of Suicide Prevention Awareness Week, stop by Te Kaingas booth in front of Westpac this morning. Today is the last day Mereana Taikoko will be hawking ribbons from her booth, as Suicide Prevention Awareness Day came and went last weekend. Shell also be selling Suicide […]
George says forum should exclude Fiji
Independent member of parliament Norman George says Fijis government should not be allowed to participate in next years Pacific Leaders Forum, which will be hosted by the Cook Islands. George opposes comments by deputy opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen, who says the Cook Islands government should consider allowing dialogue at the forum in relation to Fiji […]
Regional bank recommended
Private sector representatives from around the Pacific met in Auckland recently for a private sector dialogue, to recommend to delegates of the 2011 Pacific Leaders Forum policies to promote business in the Pacific. The forums theme was converting potential to prosperity and the private sector group focused on its own theme of supporting business growth […]
Fishing, organics, renewables discussed
Cook Islands delegates to the 2011 Pacific Leaders Forum in New Zealand have engaged in top-level discussions with political partners including those from Japan, China and Samoa. Delegates also attended a United States event on Pacific fisheries before engaging in post-forum dialogue. This was followed by an hour-long lunch with dialogue partners, at which Pacific […]
Tongareva dangerously low on essential supplies
Penrhyn islanders are resorting to extreme methods of survival as food and fuel supplies on the northern island continue to dwindle. Tongareva member of parliament Wilkie Rasmussen says there is no fuel for fishing boats or cooking left on the island and no scheduled shipment for replacement supplies. To cook, residents are cutting down ironwood […]
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