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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.
Speakers announced for tourism function
Speakers for this years tourism awards function have been announced. Bruce Parton, Air NZ manager for Australasia and Martin Snedden, Rugby World Cup chief executive, will be guest speakers on the November 11 gala night. Air New Zealand is honoured and proud to sponsor the awards which recognise excellence in the tourism industry and encourage […]
Workshop to tackle continental shelf claims
Three representatives from the Cook Islands will travel to Australia this week to further the countrys claims over new continental shelf territory. The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) will host the maritime boundaries workshop in Sydney between July 11 and 18 to help the Cook Islands develop and defend its extended continental shelf claims […]
200 summit points approved
Cabinet has approved all but one of the recommendations made by the economic summit taskforce in a comprehensive report and will approve the other as soon as money is available. In parliament Ftriday Prime Minister Henry Puna praised the taskforce and its report which includes more than 200 recommendations to improve and grow the Cook […]
No bias in pearl support
A $3 million donor grant to the Pearl Authority was put in place by the last government, Prime Minister Henry Puna says. He responded on July 8 in parliament to criticism by fellow member of parliament Norman George about the money being allocated to expand the black pearl industry. George suggested there was a link […]
Atiu infrastructure work to begin
Work on Atius airport will begin before the end of this year, minister and member of parliament Nandi Glassie says. Glassie made the announcement in parliament yesterday when answering a question from fellow MP Norman George. Tar sealing of the airport should begin before the end of this year and water reticulation projects have already […]
Atiu has suffered enough: MP
Atiu members of Parliament are at odds over whether the new budget provides for the people of their island. In his review of the budget, MP Norman George accused the government of favouring Manihiki and its pearl industry to the exclusion of all other outer islands. Is Manhiki the most favoured island, the first amongst […]
Will tax send savings overseas?
In response to Saturdays p8 article Finance minister defends tax a smoke signaller writes: The finance ministers reference to the Bibles parable of the talents omitted to mention that the servant who received the highest praise was the one who increased the original amount most. This obviously means it is better to withdraw savings from […]
Team re-elected for expanded TIS
Ian Karika has been re-elected as the Te Ipukarea Society president and Andy Olah its vice president. The TIS annual general meeting held last week also saw the re-election of committee members Teresa Framhein, Kelvin Passfield, Tamara Suchdolsky, Peter Heays and Jolene Bosanquet, who was also re-elected as the secretary and treasurer. New members of […]
People to be heard on marine park
The government will hold public meetings next week to canvass Cook Islanders views on the proposed marine park. Prime Minister Henry Punas government supports the initiative, and Puna has invited Conservation International Pacific marine director Sue Taei and SPREP coastal and marine director Tim Carruthers to the Cook Islands to inform the public of its […]
Challenge to tackle killer diseases
To celebrate a year of shaping up Cook Islanders, Fitness Revolution will launch new and improved biggest loser mind and body challenge on July 25 which aims to battle the killer diseases of Pacific islanders obesity and diabetes. The 12 week challenge will focus on healthy eating, nutrition, exercise and ongoing maintenance. Obesity is a […]
Family law bill on hold
A proposed family law bill is on hold until the crimes act has been reviewed. During a session of parliament this week deputy opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen asked a question of government about the progress of the family law bill. Rasmussen says the bill is much needed to update current family law issues. Its very […]
Sorry for rebel remark
Speaker of the house Sir Geoffrey Henry has formally apologised to deputy leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen for last week accusing him of being part of a team of rebels. Sir Geoffrey was clear that members of Parliament should treat one another with respect and honour, and admitted that his accusation was disrespectful toward […]
Setting new records in Parliament
For the first time in at least five years, the Cook Islands Parliament is dealing with the annual Budget without rushing and without cutting debate short. The new CIP Government under Prime Minister Henry Puna appears to have started delivering on its promise to sit for at least 100 days this year. In all previous […]
Look at other avenues
Ruaau MP William Smiley Heather said in Parliament yesterday that he supports many of governments plans, but not the proposed withholding tax. In Cook Islands Maori he asked the government to reconsider its proposal. I would like to urge the government to re-look at this issue. Have another look, step back and revisit the matter, […]
Opposition delivers verdict on budget
Deputy leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen believes the new budget is 70 percent good, 30 percent not good. In parliament he commended the government for its financial support of outer islands infrastructure projects, but he lamented the increase in the level of funding to ministerial support offices. This government is not seeing cost-cutting measures […]
More business with China forecast
China is actively scoping investment opportunities in the Cook Islands, particularly in relation to noni juice and black pearls. During a session of parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Henry Puna voiced his approval of a Chinese business delegation from New Zealand in Rarotonga at present. The delegation is determining whether Cook Islands noni juice can be […]
PM calls budget bold
Prime Minister Henry Puna is proud of this financial years budget, which has yet to be formally adopted by parliament. Puna addressed fellow ministers and members of parliament in the debating chamber yesterday to defend the appropriations made for the next 12 months. Although my friend from Mitiaro (MP Tangata Vavia) said theres only three […]
Promise on Arorangi jetty safety
Safety was the word of the day at Arorangi yesterday. Representatives from the government, ports authority and Arorangi Primary School came together to sign a memorandum of understanding, with the school facing the prospect of becoming the Cook Islands unofficial welcoming party once a jetty at the site is completed. The Ports Authority has set […]
New tax to include children
Children will be included among the groups to be slugged by a proposed new tax on interest amassed in Cook Islands banks. The new levy, a proposed 15 percent withholding tax on interest earned in all accounts, will include money earned through primary school saving programmes such as that run by the Bank of the […]
Around 450 sailing from outer islands
A tight schedule means there is no time for fuel to be transported between islands when those from the northern group travel aboard a Samoan vessel to Rarotonga for Te Maeva Nui celebrations at the end of this month. MV Lady Naomi is departing Samoa bound for Pukapuka in the next two weeks. It will […]
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