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Multisectoral approach to assess risks towards enhanced health security
In response to the increasing frequency and severity of health emergencies and natural hazards like tropical cyclones becoming more frequent and severe, the Cook Islands is taking proactive measures to safeguard its population by organising a workshop aimed at bolstering the nation’s health security.
CITC opens $4.2 million Patai Store in Titikaveka
The new CITC Patai Store in the village of Titikaveka was blessed yesterday in a modest opening ceremony.
Landowners fight to reclaim gifted land
The landowners of a block of land in Arorangi have revived their longstanding battle with the government regarding the removal of a warrant to reclaim their ancestral land.
Cook Islands celebrates International Women’s Day with ‘Inspire Inclusion’ talks
Today is International Women’s Day and the Cook Islands is celebrating with events featuring prominent women speakers.
$10 million project aims to reduce single-use plastics
A project to reduce the number of plastics entering the country, focused on the food and beverage sector, was discussed during a workshop in Rarotonga this week.
The king of heat: Elvis inspired hot sauce to hit the market
Cook Islands hot sauce businessman and Elvis Presley fan, Paul Lynch, will be launching his latest “hot, hot 10+ Burnin’ Love” sauce this Saturday.
Dangerous driving charge prompts legal advice
A motorist who was charged for dangerous driving and failure to stop has been advised to get a lawyer.
Expats seek minimum wage increase to match rising costs
Foreign workers associations in the Cook Islands are calling for an increase in the minimum wage rate to match the rising cost of living.
Rarotonga teachers explore teaching fractions through art and visualisation
Rarotonga mathematics teachers were introduced to a workshop exploring the teaching of fractions using art and visualisation, instead of formulas, at Apii Nikao yesterday.
Pensioner donates ‘Back to School’ promo winnings to families in need
Recognising the increase in cost of living and the families who are struggling to make ends meet, a kind-hearted pensioner has returned his CITC Back to School Anchor competition $500 cash winnings.
Cook Islands secures $20m grant to build climate-resilient nation
A project aiming to build a healthy and resilient nation in the context of climate change and set to benefit more than 15,000 Cook Islanders, will start to be implemented in the coming months, thanks to an estimated US 12.5 million (NZ$20.3m) Green Climate Fund (GCF) grant.
National Geographic Orion brings tourists to Rarotonga for excursions
About 60 passengers disembarked from the visiting cruise vessel in Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Avaroa Cable remains preferred internet choice due to speed and quality: PM
Avaroa Cable is still the preferred means of internet connection in the Cook Islands “because of its speed and quality of connection”, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
‘Vegetable Planting Evenings’ programme empowers families to grow their own food
The Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA) has launched a new programme to promote healthy living and self-sufficiency among young families.
Public submissions open for national minimum wage review
A panel has been established to determine the Cook Islands’ new minimum wage, which was proposed to increase by $0.30 to $9.30 per hour this year.
Government, private sector team up for successful business training in Mangaia
A team of six individuals from different government agencies and the private sector in Rarotonga visited Mangaia last week to conduct a comprehensive three-day business training session.
Rarotonga schools receive free oral health education kits
Gearing up for World Oral Health Day and committed to promoting oral health awareness and education on the island, CITC has partnered with Colgate to distribute oral health education kits to school students.
NES develops environmental management plan to address unsustainable turtle tours
The National Environment Service is developing an environmental management plan to address concerns about unsustainable tourism practices impacting sea turtles in Rarotonga.
Baby Teeth Matters programme brings oral health care to Cook Islands children
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health’s “Baby Teeth Matters” programme is making its way around the island, aiming to improve the oral health and wellbeing of mothers and young children up to the age of five.
Man on probation seeks passport to visit ill father in Fiji
A 33-year-old Fijian citizen, Semesa Nalalakiwai, recently sentenced to 16 months’ probation with the first six months on community service, applied for his passport release to visit his ill father in Fiji.
Court discharges woman accused of forging receipt in car purchase
A woman accused of forging a receipt for a vehicle purchase that never occurred has been discharged of the charge of obtaining by false pretense.
Te Are Pa Metua welcomes back seniors for activities and socialisation
Te Are Pa Metua centre for the elderly is back in full swing, resuming their usual programmes and activities on February 1.
