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Parliament’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
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21 September 2024
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21 September 2024
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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Inflation eases but concerns remain
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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Local women outshine global peers in business leadership
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National
Shared Cook Islands and France legacy honoured
Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Secretary, Tepaeru Herrmann, met with Her Excellency Laurence Beau, Ambassador of the French Republic to the Cook Islands, at MFAI offices yesterday.
Cooks to receive $500k for Pa Enua projects
Prime Minister Mark Brown hit the ground running on Monday upon arrival at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, COP29 signing an agreement for pilot projects in the Pa Enua.
Frequently asked questions about voting:
What if my name does not appear on the roll? If your name does not appear on the roll, even though you have registered, you may still vote. You must complete a special form for a “Vote by Declaration”. Your completed ballot paper will be placed in an envelope, the declaration attached and sent to […]
Who is eligible to vote today?
To vote in the Cook Islands an elector must have lived in the country for 12 months continuously at any time in their life and meet the three month residency requirement to vote in an electorate. New Zealand citizens and permanent residents who meet the criteria are also eligible to vote. The Electoral Office headquarters […]
Vakatini Ariki apologises for proclamation
Makea Joseph Vakatini Ariki officially apologised yesterday for the sovereignty proclamation of June 12, 2008, reaffirming his allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II in order to be reinstated as a member of the House of Ariki. Vakatini led the group of ariki which issued the proclamation in defiance of the government, an act which at the […]
A thought for the general election
In the past week or so, it has become obvious that there has been some quiet but hard door-to-door campaigning by political parties and independent candidates alike. As would be expected in Cook Islands politics, there would be some high transient emotions demonstrated as traditional approaches clash with those who desire change and innovative ideas. […]
33 Cook Islanders earn MBAs
Thirty-three Cook Islanders recently finished a USP Master’s course and are now have Master’s degrees in Business Administration. They will graduate with a group of about 110 graduates in August next year at the National Auditorium – the delay is to ensure that the whole lot of USP students can formally walk together. Class captain […]
Forum team to observe election
A team of six observers representing the Pacific Islands Forum is in the country to observe today’s General Election. The team arrived in the country last Thursday and has been talking to a number of relevant people and stakeholders. The team has already met with senior government officials from the Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign […]
Tackle the basics first, please
Dear Editor, Whatever the makeup of the new government once the country’s general elections are held tomorrow, I just hope that more attention and effort will be placed on developing and improving the country’s basic infrastructure. For far too long the country’s basic infrastructure has been ignored and neglected by successive governments, leading to a […]
French navy in town
La Railleuse, the French naval vessel currently berthed at Avatiu, is scheduled to leave this weekend – but on the heels of her visit comes Le Prairial, another French naval vessel with the capacity to store a helicopter. Le Prairial (F 731) is a 93-metre light monitoring frigate of the French Marine Nationale that is […]
Report provides snapshot of economy
The pre-election economic and fiscal update report released by the Ministry of Finance recently gives the public a snapshot of the state of the economy. Tourism is still the best indicator of how well the economy is performing and predictions are that visitor numbers will continue to grow steadily each year. The document is a […]
Life Voyage theme in exhibition
A detail of an ume or unicorn fish from one the paintings in Varu Samuel’s upcoming exhibition. It will be Samuel’s first solo show and it opens at the Beachcomber Gallery on Friday. This local artist will be showing 11 new paintings and a sculpture with his trademark environmental theme running through the exhibits. In […]
Te Kukupa back soon
Cook Islands Police Patrol Boat Te Kukupa is nearing the end of her biennial slipping and will be back patrolling our waters very soon. The vessel is currently on the slipway at the MYD ship yard in American Samoa undergoing planned maintenance which will keep her seaworthy for the next two to three years. The […]
Free IT waste collection
A shipment taking IT waste off Rarotonga for free is planned for early December. Pua Hunter from the office of the Prime Minister has been working with government staff to make sure all ministries take the chance to get all their old computers hauled off the island and disposed of. But individuals will also have […]
$300,000 sum fictional: Sir Geoffrey
CISNOC president says not enough being done to resolve dispute Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president, Sir Geoffrey Henry, says that the sum of $300,000, which CISNOC is alleged to hold in per diem money from the Pacific Mini Games, is ‘fictional’. He also said that not enough is being done to […]
Election petitions likely
Allegations of bribery and treating could be directed at candidates after the election, especially with predictions of tighter winning margins. Those who win their seats by just a handful of votes are often fair game for election petitions. Already the two political parties are keeping close tabs on rumours of bribery by candidates – this […]
CIP will unite says traditional leader
Traditional leader and Matavera resident Tupe Short believes a Cook Islands Party government will work side by side with the people. He says he challenged both parties to give more recognition to the House of Ariki and all aronga mana and other groups by working with them in partnership. Short holds the title of Tairi-te-Rangi […]
Eggelton says baby bonus will help
Matavera Democratic Party candidate and cabinet minister Cassey Eggelton says the $1500 baby bonus pledge has been blown out of proportion and taken out of context. The party proposes to increase the new born allowance, which is currently $300, to help families better cope with the costs of a new baby. The pledge and the […]
Coalition government a likely scenario: Francis
A coalition government after Wednesday’s general election is predicted by lawyer and Public Review and Expenditure Committee (PERC) chair, Marie Francis. “I think there will be a change (in who holds power). There are many options for voters to consider and if they exercise their right to vote there will be a shift. I think […]
From conviction to conversion
Maggie out to prove his critics wrong at election Tupapa-Maraerenga CIP candidate George Maggie Angene is counting on winning the approval of the largest voting population in the country this week. There’s been a lot of talk about the character and personality of the former convict now born again Christian. Angene has struggled against the […]
Will you vote? Should you vote?
Dear Editor, People have such high emotions linked to their opinions on the topic of voting, especially when provoked about why they should vote, and more so if they refuse to accept the fact that they should vote. As I look around me and hear people talking about this subject, I wanted to know if […]
Farewell to a dear brother
Dear Editor, It is unfortunate to write this letter of condolence regarding our late dear brother Tepure Tapaitau. He passed away on November 14 at 8pm in the Cairns Base Hospital. It was a shock to the Penrhyn community here in Cairns after realising what happened. It is a usual custom for the Penrhyn community […]
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