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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.
Careers in science showcased for girls
The 10th Women in Science and Technology workshop for female students will run this evening at the Cook Islands National Council of Womens office in Takuvaine. Organised by the Ministry of Education school support department WISAT provides an opportunity for young women studying science in school to meet with women in the community who have […]
Boys get in the careers zone
Boys from the outer islands will gather in Rarotonga tonight to hear the stories behind the careers of five Cook Islands men. The Boy Zone night, which will act as a taster to Thursdays main Career Expo event, will kick off at the USP campus from 6pm. Boy Zone organiser Strickland Upu, from the ministry […]
Taakoka Villas case charges dropped
A total of 41 charges have been withdrawn in a court case between the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) and Taakoka Island Villas Ltd. The case was called in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday before New Zealand high court judge Justice Colin Nicholson. Crown prosecutor Catherine Evans sought leave to withdraw charges […]
Tax a hard choice: PM
Prime Minister Henry Puna told overseas and local media that negative reactions to the withholding tax are based on ill information. He was asked by an overseas reporter at a media conference on Thursday about the way the Cook Islands people have received the news of the tax on interest. I think its fair to […]
Marine park enthusiasts want more
Takitumu embraced the marine park proposal at a public meeting on Wednesday evening. Any hesitation to support the project stemmed from a belief that the marine park should encompass the entire exclusive economic zone (EEZ), rather than just the proposed one million square kilometres of it. Most also agreed that the boundary should be moved […]
Excellent progress on cyclone shelter
Foundations of a multi million-dollar cyclone management centre in Pukapuka are almost completed in what is being hailed as excellent progress of the development. The contract to construct the centre was awarded to Cook Islands company Landholdings Ltd in March. About $3 million was jointly funded by the Cook Islands Government, New Zealand Aid Programme […]
Yes, Cook Islanders are lazy
Robert Wigmore hit the nail on the head we are lazy! a smoke signaller writes to TXT188 in response to the leader of the oppositions contentious statement in parliament. I am ashamed of it but it is the truth and it hurts. But people writing in and saying Rob is out of his mind for […]
New financial secretary embraces CI
From handling an annual budget of $350 billion to the Cook Islands $172 million, the move to Rarotonga for new financial secretary Richard Neves is arguably a big one. Neves and his partner Jo Roper arrived in the Cook Islands with their two-year-old twins Xavier and Natacha last week from Australias capital Canberra. Neves begins […]
Arorangi jetty project manager named
The Arorangi cruise ship jetty project has found its project manager. The Ports Authority this week announced it would be employing Frame Group Ltd, under company principal Des Eggelton, to manage the $2 million projects construction. Ports Authority general manager Bim Tou said Eggelton and Frame Group was selected for its experience in managing other […]
Plans, problems aired at Arorangi jetty site
Plans for the Arorangi jetty have continued to progress since last weeks memorandum of understanding was signed, but issues surrounding the jetty are still causing headaches for the projects managers. Members of the New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCullys Pacific mission on Thursday stopped by the site of the Arorangi jetty to hear about the […]
Rugby legend Lomus visit delights
Locals of all ages made the most of rugby legend Jonah Lomus visit to Rarotonga last week, taking the chance to meet their hero. In a speech on Thursday, Lomu says he follows the development of rugby in Pacific nations with interest. As a Polynesian its something I hold close and watching the development of […]
Mens health takes a male perspective
Teariki Boaza says one way the Cook Islands can help improve the health of its male population is by following his lead and putting more men in front-line health service roles. The 27-year-old said men were more likely to become shy around female staff and he wanted to see more men in nursing roles and […]
Guard attacked by jail prisoner
An Arorangi prison guard is recovering from a head injury after being attacked by a male inmate. The male guard was hit over the head with a torch by the remand prisoner, who is in his early twenties. Superintendent Metuatini Tangaroa says the unprovoked attack happened about 8am on Thursday. The inmate in question is […]
Community approach needed against theft
A full, community approach is needed to curb the number of thefts against tourists in the Cook Islands, says a New Zealand developmental research director. Family, friends and people from schools and even football clubs are needed to help reduce the level of crime among the Cook Islands youth, according to Professor Richie Poulton of […]
Marine park gets green light
Following a week of public discussions and meetings Prime Minister Henry Puna announced that the Cook Islands marine park has garnered sufficient support to move forward to full design and establishment. The support from the House of Ariki, and the Koutu Nui, the Opposition Democratic Party, non government organisations and the public in Rarotonga gives […]
It might be elusive, but it does exist
Just a handful of people have surfed the perfect Cook Islands wave, but theyve got pictures to prove that the stories arent just the stuff of fantasy. Six years ago, six professional surfers from Hawaii chartered a yacht and travelled throughout the southern Cook Islands in pursuit of a worthy wave. Theyd conquered Teahupoo and […]
Letters to the editor from Avatea
Dear Editor, I would like to tell you how happy I am because we are getting our Reo Maori back. This year I am surprised by the schools. When we had our Maori speech competition our school came 3rd placing but that is still fine. My friend Nomar came 4th placing and I am happy […]
Development Economist
Everyone knows the story of Robin Hood. He took from the rich and gave back to the poor. I am compelled to write this column on the back of a wide audience that has been hassling me to show my colours. I do so now with respect and understanding of the work the current lawmakers […]
More starlings on Rarotonga than thought
After five weeks of studying Rarotongan birds, postgraduate students Pippa Hamshaw and Carly Easby are headed back to the UK. Both are doing Masters degrees in biodiversity at the University of Leeds, and earlier this year contacted Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust director Gerald McCormack to organise fieldwork opportunities on Rarotonga. Between the two of […]
Busy holiday for UK volunteers
Between preparing the Red Cross booth for the Careers Expo and daily lessons with the Cook Islands Sports Academy (CISA) boys, UK medical students Abi Campbell and Louisa Harpur hardly have time for typical holiday pastimes like sunbathing and swimming. But thats the way they like it. We volunteer for the challenge, Louisa said. Its […]
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