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Government delegation heads north
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
A government delegation led by Prime Minister Mark Brown has taken advantage of a scheduled voyage to the northern group to visit the islands of Palmerston, Suwarrow, Pukapuka and Nassau for a series of consultations on matters regarding Marae Moana, seabed minerals and quarantine-free travel.
Returnees ‘may’ undergo quarantine
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
The mother of a swimmer, who travelled to New Zealand as part of the Puaikura Aquatics team is happy the Cook Islands Government has shown what she calls ‘wisdom’ to protect the people, following the announcement of two new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland yesterday.
Bush fires are an ongoing concern, police say
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
Volunteer Fire Services were yet again called out to contain another bush fire in Tupapa Wednesday afternoon.
Triathlon association hosting season opener
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Triathletes are gearing up for the first event of the year this weekend.
Palmerston ‘could not come to an agreement’ on mayor’s role
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Executive Officers (EO) for eight of the 10 islands of the Pa Enua have been appointed, the islands of Rakahanga and Palmerston have yet to be confirmed.
Green and gold shine for Australia Day
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over 200 people came together to mark the first Australia Day official function in the Cook Islands on Tuesday afternoon.
‘We are a sporting nation that loves the camaraderie and fun’
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Cook Islands Beach Games held over the past couple of weeks were the biggest ever, in spite of only local participants participating in the sports due to Covid-19.
CIFA launches 2021 Beach Football Championship
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
After the success it gained at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021, Cook Islands Football Association has decided to launch a Beach Football Competition for 2021.
OPINION: ‘Without integrity and honour, having everything means nothing’
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
When the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), a powerful government entity breaks its own laws, this must be brought to the attention of the public, writes Tupou Faireka, Co-president of Democratic Party.
LETTER: Nom de plume policy change
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letter writer commends decision by CI News editor to permit non de plume letters.
Driver licencing regulation for seniors ‘harsh and unnecessary’
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Further clarification is being sought on the enforcement of licencing regulation for drivers aged 60 years and older.
Officials in NZ for health talks as community cases affect travel plans to Raro
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
As quarantine-free travel for Cook Islands residents gets off to a sputtering start, the country’s top two health officials are in New Zealand to meet their Kiwi counterparts as part of a broad itinerary.
Deeping their roots in Cook Islands for Australia Day
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Australia Day was observed yesterday morning with intimate tree planting ceremonies at the Constitution Park.
Dengue-like symptoms prompt fears of mosquito-borne illness
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Ministry of Health is resuming mosquito block spraying programme following reports of people presenting with dengue-like symptoms in Rarotonga.
Local airline first in the Cook Islands to sign up for new initiative
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Helping other local businesses while also helping themselves, Air Rarotonga has become the first Cook Islands Business Advisory Service Provider (BASP) to be registered and approved on the Business Link Pacific (BLP) online portal.
Tropical disturbance no threat to Cook Islands
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The two tropical disturbances in the region will pose “no threat”, says the local weather office.
Darts Competition declared overwhelming success
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The darts Competition which started in late December 2020, took place on Saturday and has been deemed a resounding success.
Celebrating bond between Australia and Cook Islands
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This Australia Day, as Australian High Commissioner to Cook Islands Dr Chris Watkins gathers with ‘Cozzies’ for a sausage at Vaiana’s, and to sing the national anthem’s new words, he will be celebrating the mateship between Australia and the Cook Islands.
Cook Islander dancing into her dream
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
An intense and dedicated love of dancing and years of hard work and discipline has paid off for Havana Beal Vogel.
Parliament dress code and attitudes to gender need to move forward with times
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Member of Parliament Selina Napa says parliament has outdated rules on how female lawmakers should dress.
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