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Public service fully cooperates to ensure hosting ‘second to none’

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Cook Islands Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter says the nation has always been renowned for coming together as a people to successfully host major regional and international events.

Pacific region is not a region of competition but of collaboration: PM Brown

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Prime Minister Mark Brown has called for the need to respect and acknowledge Pacific Island countries’ decisions as they mature and assert their independent sovereignty.

A taste of Cook Islands at Pacific Partnerships for Prosperity Pavilion

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features, National, Pacific Islands Forum

The pride and flavour of Cook Islands will be on show at the Pacific Partnerships for Prosperity (PPfP) Pavilion, showcasing the work of 55 registered food and crafts vendors and exhibitors, at the Punanga Nui Market next week.

Pacific leaders welcomed in traditional Cook Islands style

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, National, Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific leaders arriving for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting hosted by the Cook Islands are being welcomed at the Rarotonga International Airport in traditional Cook Islands style, with a traditional chant, riveting drum beats, and enchanting dancers.

Café operators brew-ing up for Pacific Islands Forum

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

Café operators surrounding the venue for a Pacific Islands Forum gathering at the National Auditorium are anticipating patron numbers will reach those of peak tourism season during the event.

Seamstresses sew up a storm for Forum Meeting volunteers

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Go Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting has brought a flurry of activity to the island’s seamstresses as they sew up a storm to diligently produce uniforms for the workers engaged in organising the Forum.

Resort ready to roll out the red carpet (and smiles!)

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Tourism

Nautilus Resort in Muri is ready to welcome Pacific Island leaders who will be attending the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga.

Refurbished rooms ready for Forum guests

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Tourism

The Edgewater Resort and Spa and Club Raro Resort are looking forward to welcoming Pacific Islands Forum delegates to their resorts.

Welcome to the Cook Islands!

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown welcomes our Pacific Islands leaders, partners and guests to the Cook Islands.

Spick and span: Agencies partner to give Rarotonga a facelift for Forum

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Weekend

It’s taken six months to get there as Rarotonga looks set to be spick and span for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

Last minute touches as leaders prepare to meet

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, National, Pacific Islands Forum

Thousands of people are anticipated to converge on the National Auditorium (Are Kariori Nui) over the coming week, with months of planning and preparation behind the scenes.

Kata: Foreign travel

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cecil, Schofield win Aitutaki Golf Open

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Golf, Sports

Maputai Cecil, who is bound for the Pacific Games, put on a good show at the annual Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Golf Open tournament to win the top prize in the senior ladies division.

Church Talk: Testimony of Christ

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

A testimony does not necessarily just happen spontaneously. Gaining a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ requires some effort, and often comes as a result of obedience to the principles of righteousness in the face of challenges or trials, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Airport Workshop focuses on sustainability, connectivity and collaboration

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Sustainability, connectivity, and collaboration are the key topics for representatives from various Pacific Islands airport authorities at the Airport Day workshop hosted by the Airport Authority of Cook Islands.

Letter: A dog and pony show

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The KR’s Prerogative of Mercy and Pardon for Papa Arapati, signed and sealed to be a done deal before the eyes of the southern hemisphere focus on the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting, is certainly a historic event.

Letters: MPs travel: ‘Abusing the system’

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In only three months, MPs have spent 98 per cent or $246,347.03 of the annual $250,000 budget for MPs travel. Election promises by all parties shows that they would cut back on overseas travel, especially after the downturn in the economy from Covid. No, it was the opposite.

Opposition Leader’s $30,000 New York ‘lunch’ draws flak

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

The Leader of the Opposition has copped criticism for spending over $30,000 on a New York trip to celebrate the anniversary of a non-profit foundation that operates as a global network of female political leaders at the national level.

New Zealand to send Brownlee, Sepuloni to Pacific Islands Forum

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

New Zealand Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon will not attend the Pacific Islands Forum on Rarotonga, while his foreign affairs spokesman Gerry Brownlee will be accompanied by outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni at the forum.

‘Refurbished and upgraded’ Health Centre opens today

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

The refurbished and upgraded Tupapa Health Centre outpatient facility has been completed.