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Police seek public cooperation for festive security
Cook Islands Police are launching a community policing initiative with volunteer support from each vaka in Rarotonga to enhance safety and security during the festive season.
Families navigate inflation, businesses stock up for festive season
As Christmas approaches, local families and businesses in Rarotonga are feeling the seasonal buzz. While the island’s shops are busy preparing for the influx of shoppers, families are making sure they have everything needed for the festive season.
Teens admit to burglary
A couple of 17-year-old boys have admitted burglarising the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club at Kiikii and will be duly sentenced in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. One of the teenagers was seen by a member of the public running from the fishing club while carrying bottles of alcohol on Sunday morning. Police […]
Web seminar explores role of the internet
The Cook Islands has been raising its voice on all things online this week as part of a Pacific Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting. The forum is being held a week before the IGFs annual meeting in Kenyas capital and although the Cook Islands will be taking part in that, the local delegates wont be […]
Mitchell on contract
Former solicitor general, New Zealand high commissioner and foreign affairs secretary Mike Mitchell is assisting the Ministry of Marine Resources with its substantial statutory obligations. Mitchell is on a service contract with the ministry as a legal and trade advisor. Marine resources secretary Ben Ponia says the ministry has substantial obligations in terms of court […]
Rotary looking for good sorts
Do you know anyone who serves the community in a special way? The Rotary Club of Rarotonga is seeking nominations for a person who you think is doing something special in the in the service of others.This is in keeping with the Rotary motto of service above self and also one of the aims of […]
Draft UNDAF document prepared
A Cook Islands draft document has been prepared for inclusion in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). The document is a result of yesterdays consultation on Rarotonga between UN officials and representatives of various government departments and organisations of the Cook Islands. The UN framework will guide the organisations work in the Pacific region […]
Report completed
Audit director Paul Allsworth has completed a report of his investigation into the departure tax exemption awarded to New Zealand foreign affairs minister Murray McCully and his large delegation to the Cook Islands. Allsworths report, which has been released to interested parties for formal response, includes recommendations to financial secretary Richard Neves, foreign affairs and […]
Audit looks into payments on behalf of the crown
A performance audit of the Cook Islands largest payments on behalf of the crown (POBOC) has begun. The audit, of POBOC totalling $12.1 million, will review ways of improving procedures and systems in collaboration with senior government officials including Ministry of Internal Affairs secretary Bredina Drollet. Audit director Paul Allsworth says the review will also […]
Refund coming from CPA
Financial secretary Richard Neves says the $6000 government expects to be refunded, for international travel costs of independent member of parliament Norman George, is likely to be paid by the Commonwealth. In early July George attended a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Sri Lanka, representing speaker of the house Sir Geoffrey Henry. Money taken out […]
Changes to Sydney flight
The direct flight linking Sydney with Rarotonga has undergone some scheduling changes, meaning Australian passengers are now arriving in the Cook Islands on a Saturday. The flights moved from their regular Tuesday departure to the Saturday departure from Sydney this month, with the first Saturday arrival touching down on September 3. Flight NZ60 now departs […]
Rounding up Rarotongas rubbish
The Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative is running a rubbish roundup during the month of September so far, volunteers like this diver have collected over 400kg of rubbish from Avana, Nikao and Avaavaroa. To help out, get down to Avarua harbour this Saturday PICI will be there from 10am providing rubbish bags, gloves, nu and bananas […]
Virtues looking to run workshops with businesses
Non-government organisation Virtues Cook Islands is looking to run a series of in-country workshops with local businesses, the first of which was held at the Chamber of Commerce a few weeks ago. Eight businesspeople turned up for what Virtues hopes will become a regular workshop. Acting on its desire to see a resurgence of respect, […]
Inspiration for agriculture revitalisation
Director of Research at the ministry of agriculture William Wigmores is preparing to present before Cabinet a summary of lessons learnt during a recent growers jaunt to Tahiti. Headed by agriculture minister Nandi Glassie, a delegation of 32 local growers visited Tahitian farms and factories last month to observe the work of their French Polynesian […]
Boatmasters in the making
Would-be boaties have a chance to get comfortable with nautical terminology, sea safety and the Bowline this week and next. Cook Islands Maritime Training Centre tutor Steve Simpson is running a boat masters qualification course in the evenings (from 5pm to 8.30pm). The port redevelopment at Avatiu means some big changes for the boat masters […]
New Manihiki councillor
Justine William is set to be the latest member of the Manihiki Island Council, following her success in a recent by-election. Earlier this year Tauhunu council member Taromi Solomona passed away, leaving his seat vacant. The preliminary results for the by-election favour William over fellow candidate Takairahi Toka 35 votes to 26. Ministry of Infrastructure […]
Peace day celebration
Rarotonga joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Peace Day tomorrow. In recognition of the peace that pervades Cook Islands society, the peace council of the Pan-Pacific and Southeast Asian Womens Association (PPSEAWA) has organised a celebration for 5pm in the Peace Garden tomorrow. The programme includes peace readings and prayers, which will […]
NCW welcomes patron and guests
The Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) has formally welcomed its new patron Te Ariki Rongomatane during an evening function. Last Thursday nights event at Takuvaine marked the councils acknowledgment of Rongomatanes significant support to the development of her island people, to historic and conservation activities, and to women in the Cook Islands through […]
MP proud of Penrhyn islanders abroad
Deputy leader of the opposition and Tongareva MP Wilkie Rasmussen is proud of his people in Australia, who he says are making considerable contributions to their adopted communities. Rasmussen stays in contact with Penrhyn islanders overseas via a Facebook page he set up for that express purpose. The site is called Tongareva Soasoa Club and […]
NGO funding now available
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is calling for applications from non-government organisations (NGO) for crown funding. Financial assistance is provided on a competitive basis to NGOs which deliver assistance to vulnerable members of the community such as elderly, women, youth and people with disabilities. In the 2011-2012 financial year a contestable fund of $75,000 is […]
Penrhyn islanders build landmark
Penrhyn islanders were part of a work crew that recently completed the construction of an historic bridge in Innisfail, Queensland. Foreman Mark Ford, Robert Tapaitau (son of the late QBE Tepure Tapaitau), Tavake Paulo and Petero Mamia all of whom lived on Penrhyn before migrating to Australia were part of the $21.6 million project. Earlier […]
Bail not a penalty: JP
Bail is not a penalty, Cook Islands police officers have been told by the countrys senior Justice of the Peace. JP John Kenning presided over the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on September 15. He questioned the justification of certain bail conditions sought by police prosecutor Senior Sergeant Ruth Hosking-Tane in relation to a […]
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