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Target budget towards economic diversification, Demos say
Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
With the 2021-2022 Appropriation Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament next month, the Opposition hopes to set the tone for the debate by calling on Government to prioritise economic diversification in the budget for the coming fiscal year.
CHURCHTALK: God and the Covid-19 vaccine
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk
If your hesitancy toward the vaccine is because you believe it reflects of lack of trust in God for protection, then I hope this article gives you a liberating perspective, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Gateway Church.
Vaccine supply low, new shipment expected to arrive today
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora health ministry is running out of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses following an overwhelming response from the public.
‘No hugs, no kisses’ as Aitutaki welcomes first visitors
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Aitutaki on Wednesday received its first travel bubble tourists from New Zealand, on Air Rarotonga’s day tour.
Another Group of Scientists Calls for Further Inquiry Into Origins of the Coronavirus
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth
A group of 18 scientists stated in a letter published in the journal Science that there is not enough evidence to decide whether a natural origin or an accidental laboratory leak caused the COVID-19 pandemic.
Samoa to shelve China-backed port project under new leader
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa's expected new prime minister has pledged to shelve a $US100 million ($NZ139m) Beijing-backed port development, calling the project excessive for the small Pacific island that is already heavily indebted to China.
League showdown this weekend
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
An intense battle is expected in the age group divisions at this Saturday’s Raro Cars Rugby League Competition finals at the National Stadium in Nikao.
OPINION: Totally reliant on the Golden Goose
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Wilkie Rasmussen | Published in Opinion, Tropical Chronicles
By Jove, like it or not, I was one of those who loved it. I celebrated quietly and sucked in a different air, an air of freedom and lordship over the land and waters, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.
Almost 1500 people vaccinated
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health administered 662 Pfizer Covid-19 vaccinations on Tuesday and 763 yesterday.
Crunch time for netball
Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Premier giants Titikaveka and Avatiu are through to the semi-finals of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition after managing top two finish.
Land laws under scrutiny
Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Landowners are alarmed and disturbed that the occupation right rules of today with respect to succession do not give direct descendants the guarantee to continue occupation of land.
Eleventh year in a row for Neururer
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Roland Neururer retained the Tinman Competition title in the 39th edition of the annual event over the weekend.
Here for ‘peace, quiet and warmth’, first visitors say
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The first tourists in 14 months were welcomed at Rarotonga Airport yesterday by cheering locals, many too excited to contain themselves.
30 receive Covid-19 jabs
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Secretary of Health Bob Williams became the first Cook Islands resident in Rarotonga to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine after the first batch arrived in the country Monday afternoon.
OPINION: Our holiday is over, their holiday begins
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
More bikes and cars driving on once deserted roads; it’s back to life, back to reality – the tourists are coming, writes Ruta Mave.
COURT BRIEFS: Stabbing accused pleads not guilty
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
William Wade, who is accused of a stabbing offence, entered a not guilty plea in Thursday’s High Court sitting.
Welcome back to paradise
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Five staff to one guest is likely the ratio that is going to welcome tourists who arrive into Rarotonga on the first travel bubble flight from Auckland this afternoon.
Fit for a Queen: Cook Islands art in the Royal Collection
Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Art, Features
With the recent passing of Prince Philip, we wondered what official gifts had been presented to Queen Elizabeth II, her consort, and other royals during their Cook Islands visits. This is what we found. By Jean Tekura Mason and Rod Dixon.
Covid-19 support for businesses to end in June
Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Financial support for the private sector during the Covid-19 pandemic winds down at the end of next month, however government says further assistance could be made available in the event of another border closure.
Rarotonga residents recover from floods
Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga residents began dealing with the effects of recent flooding on Thursday after torrential rains hammered down over the whole island this week.
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