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Letter: More MOE swanning around

Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Can anyone explain why the director of finance at MoE would be attending an early childhood education meeting in Fiji focussing on strengthening the provision of pre- and in-service professional development for early childhood educators recently?

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Love and respect

Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

At last. It is with the greatest of love and respect that we wish to congratulate President Donald J. Trump elect on his timely return.

Letters to the Editor

Outdated Compensation Ordinance still under review

Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The outdated Workers Compensation Ordinance 1964 is still in its reviewing process with the National Workers’ Compensation Policy (including Employers’ Liability Insurance) final draft 2019, also calling for the ordinance to be updated.

Local

Remembrance Day, honour the sacrifices in war and conflict

Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National

The Cook Islands Returned Services Association (CIRSA) commemorated Remembrance Day yesterday, November 11, to honour and remember the sacrifices made by brave servicemen and women.

Features

Government and private sector targets growing cyber threats

Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Technology

The government, businesses and the private sector are preparing and gearing up to tackle the increasing risks posed by cybercrime which has victimised many locals while some do not even realise these risks.

National

Brown and team at COP29

Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown is in Baku, Azerbaijan, with his climate change team to advocate for climate finance, keeping 1.5 degrees alive and transparency in negotiations at COP29.

Environment

Health pledges USD5700 for investment

Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health has pledged US$5700 to the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support new investment strategies set by the new regional director for the organisation.

Health

Religious cults incompatible with Christianity, says local pastor

Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

Pastor Johnathan Cargill of Celebration Church Rarotonga is cautioning Cook Islanders about the activities of two alleged cults in the country, urging the community not to confuse their doctrines with Christianity.

Church Talk

New CITC Patai Store provides services to residents and visitors

Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National

CITC is opening a new store in Titikaveka aimed at easing the increasing traffic congestion in the town centre, and to cater for the increasing number of tourists.

Business

Visa approval letters criticised

Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A foreign workers group is challenging Immigration Cook Islands why foreign workers who already hold valid work permits stamped in their passports, need to carry an additional visa letter for travel purposes.

Local

Tupapa Panthers are Raro 7s champs

Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Tupapa Panthers showcased their dominance once again, reclaiming the 2024 Rarotonga Sevens title in a thrilling final against Veilomani.

Rugby Union

Ruta Mave: A mixture of mad, sad and glad

Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Red White and Blue Americans have voted and there was a mixture of mad sad and glad reactions within and outside of the ‘land of the free’ - unless you are an immigrant, coloured or pregnant or so it appears from the outside looking in.

Editorials

Polynesian leader’s group senior officials gather to progress Polynesian cooperation

Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Senior Officials of the Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) met in French Polynesia last week to advance discussions on formalising governance arrangements through the development of a PLG Charter.

Pacific Islands

Teacher turnover a challenge

Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National

Tereora College is reportedly seeing an increase in teacher departures, with suggestions that as many as nine teachers are set to leave the school this year.

Education

$1.4m bridge works in progress

Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has been appropriated $1.4million for bridge and structure improvement in the 2024/25 financial year and work on most of the bridges hasbeen completed.

Local

Cook Islands deepens commitment to global nuclear safety by joining IAEA

Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands has officially joined the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), underscoring its commitment to global nuclear safety and amplifying the Pacific voice on nuclear issues.

Environment

Cook Islands host visits from Chile and Cuba

Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Chile and Cuba share longstanding ties with the Pacific region, and an accreditation ceremony for both countries was held last week reflecting the Cook Islands’ commitment to enhancing its diplomatic and cooperative relations with both nations.