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LETTER TO EDITOR: Cannabis confusion ‘falls squarely on the shoulders of Customs’
Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I write in regards to Thursday’s front page article about “Border confusion continues: Police, Customs at odds over cannabis importation”. The reason for all the confusion falls squarely on the shoulders of Customs because in our Narcotics Act it states on page 49 that, “This Act is administered by the Ministry of Health”. And there is a provision in the MOH Act, Part 5,23- # (7) that as long as all the criteria is met it is legal to import personally prescribed medicinal cannabis products.
Acting High Commissioner signs off
Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Departing acting Australian High Commissioner Ruth Baird says she will miss immersing herself in the culture of Cook Islands.
Williams declared Titikaveka MP
Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Local, National, Politics
Cook Islands Party member Sonny Williams has been confirmed as the new MP for Titikaveka.
Biden budget aims at China with billions for Pacific Is.
Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional
Alarmed by China’s success in wooing Pacific island nations, the Biden administration is proposing to spend billions to keep three of those countries in the U.S orbit.
A dream to have people write their own history
Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Culture, Local, National
Artist Mike Tavioni set out to tell a story of five brave men and made some startling discoveries along the way.
Prime Minister cranks it up with nightclub celebration ahead of ‘golden years’
Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has celebrated a milestone birthday in style and collected his pension at the same time.
‘A more inclusive, just, and fair world for everyone, everywhere’
Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Equity for women was on the minds of five speakers at Tamarind House this week.
‘Where I’m meant to be’: Cook Islands boxer eyes World Championships
Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Boxing, Sports
Cook Islands boxer Teremoana Jr Teremoana is confident he will be representing Australia in the upcoming World Boxing Championships, considered the highest level of competition for amateur boxers alongside the Olympic Games.
Mitiaro Fan Palm Iniao making a come back
Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National
A simple search in the Cook Islands Biodiversity database shows the Cook Islands has 16 different types of Palms, with the majority being introduced for ornamental purposes. Two of the 16 have been identified as native. These are the common coconut palm, and the other, once thought to only be found on Mitiaro, the Mitiaro Fan Palm Pritchardia mitiaroana,locally known as the Iniao.
Focus on equity at women’s event
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
Equity was on the minds of women at Tamarind House as part of a special event to commemorate International Women’s Day on Wednesday night.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Some questions for CIIC …
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I have some questions for CIIC (Cook Islands Investment Corporation), regarding the new plan for the market, and thought a public forum like the paper would a good format to do this, so everyone concerned can get the answers they need. I understand all stallholders (arts, crafts, and advertising for tourism) are being moved to the new location, past the current huts into the park, and all food vendors are heading to the old playground.
Cook Islander set for NRL debut
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Maruariki family in Rarotonga, New Zealand and Australia will be glued to their television sets this evening when one of their own makes his NRL debut for the Dolphins against Canberra Raiders at 8.30pm (Cook Islands time).
Lawyer points JP in right direction over suppression
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Justice of the Peace John Whitta entered into a debate over name suppression at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Religion and science: World in fear, turmoil, confusion and uncertainty
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Opinion
We can only save our world full of fear, turmoil, confusion and uncertainty when the union between the Bible and Science is strongly intact, integral and intimate, writes Apostolic Church head Bishop Tutai Pere, BA, LTh, M.B.E.
Atiu celebrates fifty years of Girls’ Brigade
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
Today marks 50 years since the first Cook Islands branch of international Christian youth organisation Girls’ Brigade was established in Atiu.
Weather system approaching Rarotonga to bring more rain
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Weather
A heavy weather system is making its way towards Rarotonga, bringing with it torrential rain.
Petition decision ‘ASAP’
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics
The decision on whether to rule out four voters in the Titikaveka electorate as ineligible has been reserved.
Cook Islands family recipe proves to be the winning ticket for two decades
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National
Paper plates piled with barbequed chicken, chopsuey, a Raro donut and that famous pink potato salad make up the perfect hot plate at this year’s Polyfest which concludes today in New Zealand.
Education crucial to curbing growing numbers of diseases
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
The occurrence of vector-borne disease in the Pacific is growing and people are being asked to do more to counter it.
Frank Bainimarama spends night in police cell, due in court today
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Former Fijian prime minister Frank Bainimarama is due to appear for a special hearing in a Suva court this morning after spending the night in a police cell alongside the suspended police chief Sitiveni Qiliho.
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