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Letter: Constitution Amendment Bill
Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I’m sure that Leader of the Opposition Tina Browne in her observations of Niue’s recent referendum was being sarcastic, when she said: “Sadly the article does not give reasons why more than double the voters voted against increasing the term of Parliament.”
Letter: Only in the Cook Islands
Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, On Monday, September 16, after starting at 1pm, Parliament adjourned around 1.27pm to allow MPs to attend the opening of the netball U20 qualifiers. Maybe you should ask your MP whether s/he attended the opening.
SPC ready for talanoa on minerals
Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The Pacific Community (SPC), an international development organisation serving the Pacific, will review requests from member countries to be addressed through the upcoming Deep Sea Talanoa.
Cook Islands enhancing ecosystem monitoring capabilities
Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands will be able to enhance its ecosystem monitoring capabilities through the Pacific Community’s efforts to develop a land cover model for the country. The Pacific Community (SPC) is holding a workshop at The Edgewater and Spa this week attended by 27 Cook Islanders from several ministries and agencies. The workshop is part of […]
Peaceful protest calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining
Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Hundreds of Cook Islanders and tourists yesterday joined a peaceful protest against seabed mining, calling for a moratorium on deep-sea activities.
Counterfeit $50 notes circulating in Rarotonga, warns local banks
Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Businesses and the public are being warned to remain vigilant after counterfeit notes have been found circulating in Rarotonga.
Parliament Select Committee recommends withdrawal of controversial Cryptocurrency Bill
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Parliament, Technology
The special select committee looking into the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 has recommended that the controversial Bill be withdrawn from Parliament.
Cook Islands students benefit from Rotary Rarotonga’s generosity
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Students across the nation are given a way with words thanks to the Rotary Club of Rarotonga 9920, who continue their legacy of providing dictionaries to every Year 9 student in the Cook Islands.
Rape victim testifies in closed court, witness recounts theft
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A jury trial of a man accused of rape and burglary entered day two yesterday with testimony from a burglary victim and a closed court session to discuss witness details.
Letter: ‘It’s time we listened to the science’
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I write with a heavy heart, disappointed by the narrow-mindedness I see in some of my fellow Cook Islanders when it comes to seabed minerals exploration.
Letter: SBMA ‘losing control’
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I would like to speak as an environmentally concerned Cook Islander, hearing concerns raised by Dr Teina Rongo on Temu Okotai’s radio show yesterday morning (Monday).
Letter: Deep sea treasure or trouble?
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Ocean Ancestors is a home-grown collective deeply rooted in our communities. We’re NGOs, businesses and individuals united by a shared passion for protecting the ocean ... together raising the concerns of our people as the demand for resources, including deep sea minerals, overwhelms.
Cook Islands ‘deepens seabed mining knowledge’ from UMC
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands is set to gain a deeper understanding of seabed mining through expert discussions and knowledge sharing at the 52nd Underwater Minerals Conference held at the National Auditorium.
Punanga Tauturu women’s counselling centre announces new executive board
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The newly appointed executive board of the national women’s counselling centre is committed to strengthening relationships with key agencies to improve support for victims of gender-based violence in the country.
New Mangaia mayor Rani pledges service to community
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Mangaia’s incoming Island Government members were sworn in during a special ceremony last week.
Prime Minister welcomes At Sea, Sail Out Rally, rejects moratorium
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National, Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed the At Sea,Sail Out Rally against deep-sea mining but has expressed reservations about thecall for a moratorium on deep-sea activities.
Excitement looms as Rarotonga football round nine action gets underway
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The excitement builds at the CIFA Complex today as the grassroots teams take the field for their Round 9 fixtures.
Cook Islands falls to Tonga in World Youth Cup Qualifier
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands remains in contention for a spot in the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 despite going down to Tonga on day two of the World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao last night.
Kata: Metallic nodules
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
‘Netball is in our DNA’: Cook Islands hosts Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Pacific Islands, Regional, Sports
Netball Cook Islands is proudly hosting the 2024 Netball World Youth Cup Oceania Qualifier from September 16-21 in collaboration with the Oceania Netball federation.
