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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.
MOIP addressing weak procedures
Weak internal procedures at the former Office for the Ministry of Island Administrations (OMIA), now Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP), have affected projects but are being addressed, a special audit report has found. Audit director Paul Allsworth comments on infrastructure implementation procedures in his report on the MOIP management of projects on Mangaia between […]
Say hello to the Kia Orana market
The Ngatangiia/Muri football field will undergo a bright and bold transformation for one night this month when it hosts the Kia Orana night market. The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is organising the food and craft market at the beach-side field, and warns anyone interested in taking part should get in quickly its filling […]
No conflict of interest at hospital
A special audit report has found no evidence to suggest conflicts of interest and conspiracy in the increasing of three doctors salaries at the Rarotonga hospital last year. Audit director Paul Allsworth has completed a report prompted by a public complaint alleging that health secretary Tupou Faireka and hospital clinic director Dr Zaw Aung conspired […]
Vanilla and nono in focus on Atiu
The growers of Enuamanu have agreed to focus on vanilla and nono as their two most profitable export crops. Minister of agriculture Nandi Glassie, assistant minister of agriculture Kiriau Turepu and ministry field officer Patu Katu returned last week to Rarotonga from Atiu, where they met with local growers to discuss the forthcoming launch of […]
Cooks at The Cloud
The Cook Islands delegation has arrived at Aucklands The Cloud for the Pacific Showcase, which begins today. Matutu Breweries, Cook Islands Tourism and Avaiki Pearls are on display, as are paintings (like the one pictured) by Cook Islands artist Sylvia Marsters. 11090408
Suicide prevention week
The Ministry of Health and Te Kainga are acknowledging World Suicide Prevention Day, which falls on September 10, with a week-long campaign commencing today. The purpose of World Suicide Prevention Day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. Disseminating information, improving education and training, and decreasing stigmatization are important tasks […]
2 vessels join Aitutaki fishing fleet
Two new vessels are ensuring the development of Aitutakis fishing industry, providing opportunities in fishing tourism as well as commercial catch operations. The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and Aitutakis community are celebrating the launch of FV Mary Jane and Kiokio respectively Aitutakis first locally-owned and based commercial longline fishing vessel and purpose-built bonefish guide […]
Akatokamanava gets cell phone coverage
Thumbs at the ready, the people of Mauke eagerly embraced mobile service earlier this month. Maukeans have caught the text-message fever and are reportedly thrilled by the prospect of being able to contact friends and family both down the road and overseas with greater ease than they could previously. Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) chief technology […]
Finsec attending London, Korea meetings
About $42 million in donor assistance is coming the Cook Islands way this financial year and to ensure it is administered according to international principles financial secretary Richard Neves is taking part in a London conference this month. Neves is the sole Cook Islands representative funded through the Commonwealth Secretariat to attend the Commonwealth Preparatory […]
Audit clears MOIP minister
An audit report has found that although the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) has shown a clear bias towards T & M Heather Ltd, majority shareholder and infrastructure minister Teariki Heather has not abused his position as a politician. The special audit report was prompted by alleged conflict of interest and political interference in […]
Resort honours Te Tikas legacy
The Little Polynesian has welcomed aboard a new manager who is firmly committed to managing the resort according to the vision of its former manager, the late Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid. Alex Wilson has been managing the Titikaveka property for two months. Upon hearing the news of Reids death, he abruptly left both his […]
Sentencing adjourned
The sentencing of Corey Nicholas on seven charges has been adjourned for a week to allow police and crown prosecutors to further investigate matters in the case. Chief Justice Tom Weston was due to sentence Nicholas in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday morning. Crown prosecutor Catherine Evans says she sought an adjournment […]
3500 People treated
About 3500 people on Rarotonga received treatment for chlamydia through the government-organised mass treatment programme. The Ministry of Health dispensed the drug for free through its outpatient clinics on Rarotonga during the final two weeks of August. The programme, which is being run by the ministry with drugs supplied by the Secretariat of the Pacific […]
Preparations begin for tsunami dry run
The Cook Islands will develop a national, coordinated response to natural disasters ahead of a tsunami response dress rehearsal planned for November. The disaster drill will give authorities the chance to test response plans and warning systems at Rarotonga on a large scale. The islands warning sirens and broadcasting systems will go through a trial […]
Kids sing for peace
Tereora Colleges Princess Anne Hall was buzzing with the energy of Rarotongas budding performing artists on Wednesday night. A number of as yet undiscovered talents took the stage at the Peace Song Quest. In the primary division, St Josephs students won first with Oh Peaceful Dove composed by Tupa Tupa whose Peace in the World […]
20 delegates asked for feedback on return
Cook Islands delegates to next weeks Pacific Leaders Forum in New Zealand are being asked to provide feedback to the general public on their return to Rarotonga. Cook Islands News has invited all delegates to share their experience with readers and accordingly newspaper space will be allocated to those who offer information about the sessions […]
CITC had significant financial advantage
An arrangement between the Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC) and Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has prevented government from receiving an estimated $1.2 million of taxation revenue over three years. CITC had an arrangement with MFEMs customs division which allowed it to separate contents and packaging on imported products supplied by Coca Cola […]
Price moratorium warranted
There is enough market competition and variety of product to warrant the revocation of a price order on general grocery and laundry goods, Price Tribunal chairman Terry Hagan says. This week the tribunal formally revoked a 2005 order setting maximum prices on such consumables, for a trial 12 month period. Hagan and fellow tribunal members […]
Allsworth responds to Ivaiti vendetta
A report by the Public Expenditure Review Committee (PERC) states audit director Paul Allsworth has obtained more than $6176.75 to which he was not entitled. The report, executed following complaints about Allsworth by former financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti, is itself condemned by Allsworth, former finance minister Wilkie Rasmussen and lawyer Tim Arnold. They each say […]
Mataiapo title returns to Mama Ngametua
Mama Ngametua Enuake Kaota celebrated her 76th birthday yesterday with a peaceful, uncontested investiture ceremony at Marae Patai in Rutaki. She was invested with the Kaimarama Mataiapo title following the death of her late nephew Tuariki the former titleholder earlier this year. Taunga Tangianau Tuaputa cleared kuru trees to construct the 17 by 14 metre […]
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