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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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National
Social Impact Fund awards $199,825 to 14 community projects
The Cook Islands Social Impact Fund approved 14 proposals totalling $199,825.20 from 21 applications, supporting community initiatives across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, with a focus on sports, wellness and youth development.
Christmas in the Park brings festive cheer to Rarotonga
Hundreds of locals, visiting families, and tourists gathered at the National Auditorium and Domes on Thursday evening for the annual Christmas in the Park event, hosted by Rotaract Rarotonga.
Understanding NCEA
Information for parents about NCEA qualifications Students entering NCEA Level 1: To achieve NCEA Level 1 your child needs a total of at least 80 credits from all the subjects he/she is taking. Credits count from Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 standards Minimum Language and Mathematics requirements: Part of your child’s total of […]
Teachers union aims to grow
School teachers are currently holding a four-day workshop to discuss how to strengthen their union. Around 20 members of the Cook Islands Teachers’ Institute (CITI) were based this week at the teachers’ building behind Telecom Stadium Arena. Leading the workshop were Council of Pacific Education (COPE) secretary-general Govind Singh and former secretary general Krsihna Datt. […]
From teaching to auditing
Andrea Panther with her husband Lance and daughters Olivia (7) and Ashley (11). “/> Small communities are where Andrea Panther thrives but the teacher is taking a cautious approach to her new positions as an audit officer within the Ministry of Education. “Mostly I’ll be making sure that teachers are doing the right things and […]
MPs to see reform proposal next week
Prime minister Jim Marurai’s plan for MPs to see the new 12-point political reform proposal is now likely to take place early next week. Marurai had hoped to have the two political parties briefed on the proposal this week after cabinet gave it a thumbs up. He is calling for all MPs to support the […]
New physed teachers on a mission
For Ben Sexton, shifting to Rarotonga is a case of both teaching and learning. He and his partner Rachelle Owen-Cooper, who arrived in Rarotonga last Sunday, are new additions to the Titikaveka College teaching faculty. Ben will teach Science, Rachelle will teach Health and both will teach Physical Education. Both Ben and Rachelle have been […]
19 by-elections?
Dear Editor, The Gang of 19 led by CIP’s Henry Puna is calling for elections. Why do they bother the prime minister and cabinet with this matter when they can have their elections if they want? It’s simple, Henry. All 19 MPs can resign from parliament immediately thereby forcing 19 by-elections. Of course, the remaining […]
New teachers from NZ
The Ministry of Education is proud to welcome its new group of New Zealand teachers keen to take up the challenge of teaching Cook Islands kids. In total nine teachers have arrived on our shores from New Zealand to fill in various teaching positions from English teachers to Performing Arts tutors. MOE have compiled mini […]
Wigmore defends seabed job ad
Dear Editor, With regard to the position of Commissioner of the Seabed Minerals Authority, I believe that we have to walk before we run. The Cook Islands have no mining activity and there won’t be any for several years. However, opportunities can exist for interested companies to apply for an Exploration Licence once the required […]
Optimism abounds for education in 2010
Schools in the Cook Islands re-open on Monday January 25, 2010. All students are expected to be back at school from Day One although in the case of secondary schools, some may have a staggered start with different year levels attending on different days initially. A late start puts students on the back foot from […]
Mou Piri asks for wide access to 1998 report
The group for political reform, Mou Piri, is calling on government to provide better public access to the 1998 Commission of Political Review report. Mou Piri believes the government-commissioned report is an excellent document that provides detailed results from public meetings on all islands, submissions from a broad spectrum of society as well as professionals […]
Dishes donated for prisoners
Prisoners will now have the luxury of eating off plates thanks to the generosity of a couple visiting from Tahiti. Rafeo and Rahiti Tehiva donated 50 plastic mugs, bowls and plates to Arorangi prison yesterday. When visiting the correctional facility on Sunday, they noticed the inmates were relegated to eating and drinking from ice cream […]
Sailing vaka returning to Aitutaki
As soon as the winds are favourable, vaka Te Au O Tonga will set sail for Aitutaki. Cook Islands Voyaging Society president Ian Karika is keen to sail the double hulled vaka to Aitutaki where building materials for renovating the canoe await its arrival. Karika says that they were meant to sail to Aitutaki last […]
4 suggested for Finsec's job
Who could take on the job of financial secretary? As financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti’s future in the role is in doubt following the Toagate scandal, talk has already started about possible replacements. Ivaiti is facing possible suspension over the $2 million-plus scandal and his handling of the fuel farm scheme, and it is possible he […]
Cooks strategy to focus on Australia
Tourism board chairman Tata Crocombe believes the country can tap into the region’s biggest market – Australia – via a new direction in marketing and by taking advantage of the proposed direct Sydney flights. Crocombe told those at the opening cocktail function for this week’s biennial tourism industry forum on Monday night that the focus […]
CIP prepare for election
The Cook Islands Party wants an early election so that the country’s political situation can return to normal. But there will have to be a few things put in place before that should happen. “Since December 24th, we have not had a proper government in place – it is not a good situation for the […]
Ivaiti suspension pending
After raising the issue with cabinet last week, new finance minister Wilkie Rasmussen said he was still considering the suspension of financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti. Rasmussen said that the matter is still subject to ‘various advice’. While Ivaiti’s role in the $2 million-plus ‘Toagate’ fuel farm scandal is being investigated by the audit office, Rasmussen […]
Hospital needs better reporting
Improving the care of hospital patients through better incident reporting is the aim of a recent workshop undertaken by the ministry of health. General quality manager Elizabeth Iro says that poor and incomplete reporting of incidents in the clinical areas of health, results in missed opportunities for quality improvement — an observation she has put […]
No retirement plans says tourism boss
Cook Islands Tourism chief executive John Dean refutes claims that he’s resigned from the corporation to retire. On Monday, tourism board chairman Tata Crocombe said Dean had cited his wish to go into retirement as the reason he was leaving two years into his three year contract. “I want to make it perfectly clear that […]
PM sees Toogood report for first time
Prime minister Jim Marurai only received a copy of the Toogood report on last month’s controversial fuel farm settlement on Monday. The report has been kept under wraps by those in government who had received a copy of the December 22 document. Yesterday Marurai said the new minister of finance Wilkie Rasmussen had provided him […]
'Mum' to masses earns MBE
At 73 she can’t stop thinking about the people – it’s a lifetime habit for Tiriakau Vakapora Nicholls, fondly known as ‘Mum’ by the staff at Aitutaki hospital, and many others who she has cared for over the last 48 years. It is also why she has received an MBE (Most Excellent Order of the […]
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