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Rarotonga crime stats challenged
Cook Islands Police data shows no increasing crime trend, but the Opposition leader and a road safety advocate argue understaffing and passive policing conceal actual crime and safety issues in Rarotonga.
Australian High Commission accepting applications for community grants
The Australian High Commission has announced the opening of the Australia – Cook Islands Community Grants Program.
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 […]
No decision
An environment impact assessment (EIA) report for the upgrade to Rarotonga hospitals septic system is still being considered by the National Environment Service (NES). Despite public concerns about the installation of a new septic system at the Arorangi hospital, no submissions were made to the NES on whether a permit for the work should be […]
World labour organisation embraces Cooks
The Cook Islands might become a member of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), which is a United Nations technical agency devoted to advancing opportunities for workers. ILO is the only tripartite UN agency, in that it brings together representatives of governments, employers and workers to jointly shape policies and programmes. Accordingly, members of the Cook […]
Baby Panthers look for third win
The Tupapa Panthers have been the outright leaders in the under 13 grade all season. They are a very athletic team and possess speed right across the board from their forwards to the backs. Their grand final opponents the Avatiu Eels have been consistent all season and actually finished in 3rd place and under the […]
UN team learns of CI development priorities
Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters will this morning open a conference which aims to include Cook Islands development priorities and aspirations into a United Nations framework document. Marsters will officially welcome participants to the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) conference, being held at the Assembly of God (AOG) church hall in Takuvaine from 8.30am. […]
Mauke harbour redevelopment on track
Work to redevelop Maukes harbour is well on track as the infrastructure ministry looks ahead to subsequent construction on Mitiaro. Both harbour upgrades have been planned since 2005 when the islands received major cyclone damage. Funding through the New Zealand Aid Programme is covering the cost expected to be about $4 million in total. The […]
New college principals
The Ministry of Education has confirmed the appointments of two new principals for the 2012 school year. Secretary of education Sharyn Paio yesterday announced that the current principals of Araura College and Tereora College have submitted resignation letters, and the ministry has appointed their replacements. Tarona Daniela, an Aitutakian currently residing in New Zealand, will […]
New wharf in use by October
Though the project wont be finished until next year, shipping companies will start using the new facilities at the Avatiu harbour by the end of the month. Construction on the southern end of the wharf is just about complete and the Ports Authority expects it will be given full access to the new area by […]
Double honours for elderly Mauke pair
Recently all of Mauke was invited to a special and rare event as Papa Tautara MBE and Mama Tekura Purea BEM celebrated their 80th birthdays and 60th wedding anniversary. Accompanied by two of their grandchildren, the couple were walked into Opetipa Hall in Oiretumu whilst everyone sung Turama te Kuki Airani, a favourite song of […]
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 […]
Puna commits to One China
Top-level discussions in China between the Cook Islands government and that of the Peoples Republic of China are going well. Prime Minister Henry Puna and five other delegates, including immigration and foreign affairs secretary Jim Gosselin, have met with several Chinese officials, including the vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese Peoples Political […]
Ride the rock on Friday
Rarotonga is throwing its support behind the Move Rarotonga campaign, which is scheduled to begin this Friday. Fitness Revolution is keen to support the event and will be sponsoring prizes for the Best Environment Message displayed during the bike rally. Other prizes for best dressed individuals, best dressed groups, best dressed bike and best messages […]
High commissioner praises HTTC
Dear Editor, My wife Leoni and I had a very pleasurable experience when we recently dined for lunch at the Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre. Alongside our host, Frances Topa-Apera, we were treated to a wonderful dining experience by the students at Kai Reka. The meal was first-class, the setting was ideal and the service […]
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