Features
USP's MBA course ranked 15th for quality
Saturday 4 February 2012 | Published in Features
The Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) programme at the University of the South Pacific has been ranked 15th in the region for quality. International rating agency Eduniversal recently published its 1000 choices for best business schools in the world. Their ranking is based on three criterias – the programme’s reputation, career prospects and salary levels […]
'It's okay to be soft and hard'
Saturday 4 February 2012 | Published in Features
Dr Peter Faga Loresio Mario is in Rarotonga for the next four weeks, with a double-pronged goal – his primary purpose is to teach a human resources course to Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) students, but he’s also trying to sell his students on the benefits of going further and earning a doctorate of business […]
Swiss chef starts mobile service
Saturday 4 February 2012 | Published in Features
For those who can’t decide whether to eat out or dine in, there’s a happy medium – a new service provided by Swiss chef Alberto Bachmann. Bachmann is Rarotonga’s resident ‘Dial-A-Chef’ – available for house calls and private parties. The idea is that the host provides plates, cutlery and a place to eat, and Bachmann […]
Healthy shakes, salads and smoothies
Saturday 4 February 2012 | Published in Features
People who have been swept up in the Fitness Revolution – and those who are looking for something to take the edge off the summer heat – are welcoming Rarotonga’s newest juice and salad bar at Manu Manor. Located on the Tupapa side of town, Juicee offers fresh, healthy alternatives to heavy, greasy takeaway lunches. […]
Pohnpei fishery body recruits Cook Islander
Saturday 4 February 2012 | Published in Features
The appointment of Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott as compliance manager for the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) in Pohnpei continues the tradition of Cook Islanders being well represented at regional fisheries management organisations. A home-grown girl, Lara is the daughter of Owen and Teresa Manarangi-Trott, current president of the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce. Lara […]
A Day Made Better by Mrs K
Saturday 4 February 2012 | Published in Features
She’s too humble to talk much about it, but just last year Te Uki Ou’s newest teacher won a national award in New Zealand for demonstrating passion and dedication to education. Amy Koekemoer (nee Holder) – ‘Mrs K’ to her year four and five students – was recognised by OfficeMax’s A Day Made Better programme […]
Summer photo competition - 3
Saturday 4 February 2012 | Published in Features
These images are a selection from over 60 photos received over the last seven days – the last week of the Cook Islands News Memories of Summer Photo Competition sponsored by CIPS Image & Copy Centre. Next Saturday we’ll announce the overall winner of the major prize – a brand new Nikon1 J1 camera. We […]
Summer photo competition - 2
Friday 3 February 2012 | Published in Features
This is the second to last selection of photo entries from our first Memories of Summer photo competition sponsored by CIPS Image & Copy Centre. Next Saturday we’ll announce the overall winner and publish the ‘best of the best’. Thanks to all who have taken the time and interest to enter. Summer photo competition – […]
Let's do more than just talk Rave kare ka tuatua ua
Friday 3 February 2012 | Published in Church Talk
“But be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves Ei aronga rave oki kotou i te tuatua nei, auraka ei aronga akarongo ua, i te pikikaa ua anga ia kotou uaorai”–James/Iakobo 1:22 We are barely over our concern with crimes, road death tolls and domestic violence and now suicide […]
Pastor says it's a spiritual war
Friday 3 February 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Pastor Ngarima George applauds Cook Islands National Youth Council president Nukutau Pokura’s intention to form a suicide task force, but believes it is vital that the panel include people who know the word of God. The reason for that, he says, is we are “not fighting a physical war against suicide – it’s a spiritual […]
Summer photo competition - 1
Thursday 2 February 2012 | Published in Features
We’ve been inundated with nearly 200 images of children, pets and family fun in our first ever Memories of Summer photo competition sponsored by CIPS Image & Copy Centre. This selection of pictures were received in the first few weeks. Summer photo competition – 3; Summer photo competition – 2 Previous weeks: (Week 1 – […]
Keep yourself for the very best, not for second best
Saturday 28 January 2012 | Published in Church Talk
It is absolutely gut-wrenching and cruelly heartbreaking to hear far too many of our teenage suicide cases as resulting or involving some kind of a boyfriend and girlfriend relationship. Where in the world did we ever get this concept or notion of a boyfriend and girlfriend relationship? It certainly did not and does not come […]
Skin care line named Te Tika
Saturday 28 January 2012 | Published in Features
Sydney-based company Cook Islands Medical Technologies (CIMTECH) is planning an August launch for a new line of skin care products made from Cook Islands plants. CIMTECH research director Dr Graham Matheson confirmed that the company will be staging its first product launch in Rarotonga. Scheduled to precede the Pacific Islands Forum in August, it will […]
What to do when someone you love is making poor choices
Friday 27 January 2012 | Published in Church Talk
This article is actually Part 1 of a teaching series by Pastor Tevai Matapo. Last weeks article was Part 2 and was supplied and printed inadvertently. (See How to correct someone, part two) Today I want to explore an issue which I believe many of us have difficulty with and that is, what to do […]
Opera in Paradise acts confirmed
Saturday 21 January 2012 | Published in Features
Motone has confirmed its two talents for this years Opera in Paradise event. Last year, tenors Benjamin Makisi and Cook Islander Bonaventure Allan Moetaua put on an encore performance at Crown Beach. This year, its time for the fairer sex to shine. The stars that will take the stage are Mere Boynton and Deborah Waikapohe. […]
The moon is a bowl of milk
Saturday 21 January 2012 | Published in Features
What is the moon? The moon is a bowl of milk, Floating in the night sky. It is a silver ball, Hanging out with the stars. It is a white thumb print, On a black sheet of paper. It is a white orb, Sailing on the ocean. It is a white blob, Sleeping in the […]
Engara starting a new chapter
Saturday 21 January 2012 | Published in Features
Miss Cook Islands Engara Gosselin is preparing to start a new chapter in her life. Next month she moves to Sydney to take up a position as assistant general manager of Pure Fiji Australia, a shift that both scares and excites her. It means Ill be acting general manager when the general manager is away, […]
Hori Signs leaves its mark
Saturday 21 January 2012 | Published in Features
Signwriter Glenn Hori Miller has already left his mark on Rarotonga his work evident in colourful signs advertising businesses around the island, and even in the large hand-painted lettering atop the roof of Trader Jacks. All are a testament to his skill and experience, around which he has recently formed a new business venture. His […]
Motone entertaining Rarotonga in 2012
Saturday 21 January 2012 | Published in Features
Motone Productions the company responsible for bringing some of the regions biggest performing artists to Rarotonga last year has some exciting plans for 2012 up its sleeve. The companys directors, Mo Newport and Glenda Tuaine, will be attending a number of festivals this year to meet festival directors and organisers and to promote Cook Islands […]
Give me an H
Saturday 21 January 2012 | Published in Features
Cook Islands singers are amped up and ready for the first round of auditions in all singing and more singing talent contest known as The H Factor. The contest, which is based on the TV series the X Factor, will launch today at Hidies Bar in Avarua. The first round of auditions begins this afternoon […]
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