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Health secretary to vacate position on Christmas Day
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas has announced Dr Josephine Aumea Herman will be standing down as Secretary of Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health on Friday.
Christmas church services for Rarotonga
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Your guide for Christmas church services in Rarotonga.
Providing access for people with disabilities
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Nikao Tepuka Health Clinic now features a wheelchair access ramp that enables the centre to be easily accessible to the elderly, persons with a disability and children.
Christmas stock arrives in time
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cargo vessel Liloa II arrived in Rarotonga this week, bringing joy to businesses and customers who were worried about meat and other supplies being in short supply for the Christmas weekend.
Cut-throat discounting among tourism operators discouraged
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Tourism operators are being advised not to compete against each other if an expected travel bubble with New Zealand comes to fruition in the first quarter of 2021.
Bringing smiles to the less fortunate during the holiday season
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Movember Cook Islands used the funds raised through various activities it ran last month to buy some essential equipment for Rarotonga’s Creative Centre.
Flight with returning Fijians ‘will go ahead’
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Fijian nationals living in the Cook Islands who are scheduled to board a charter flight from Auckland to Fiji on Friday will still be allowed to travel.
Cooks man facing deportation freed after landmark ruling
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands-born man, who was held in Australian immigration detention facing deportation despite living in the country for more than 40 years, has been set free.
The hunt continues for new elderly care premises
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
With Christmas approaching, the Are Pa Metua Centre have until December 31st to move out of their present premises located in Nikao.
Popular local market to take a holiday break
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Punanga Nui Market will be closed on the coming Saturdays so workers can join their families to celebrate the festive season
Shop local this Christmas
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Still looking for gifts for Christmas? Until Thursday shoppers can support vendors at the Punanga Nui Market and purchase locally made crafts, products, and home-grown vegetables and fruits.
Birthday dreams come true for Rarotongan youngster
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
This month young Maiata MacLean-McMahon was given a birthday surprise like no other.
'Action man' delivers clean water for the people
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Minister for Punanga Nui Market and Tupapa-Maraerenga Member of Parliament George “Maggie” Angene hasn’t been given the name “Action Man” for nothing. Angene didn’t waste any time getting to work on a second water station at the market, which was officially opened on Friday last week by Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau. “I want to […]
Papa Kaina laid to rest
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A humble and quiet man, Papa Kaina Taepae Ripata from the island of Manihiki passed away peacefully with his wife Mama Marii and children by his side on December 12.
Employment survey to inform policy making
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
In light of Covid-19, the Cook Islands Labour Force Survey 2019 results serve as important baseline data, informing policy-making in post-Covid-19 socio-economic recovery.
Shipping delays impact supermarket supplies
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Despite cargo vessel delays, supermarkets say they will make sure their valued customers have all the supplies needed to celebrate Christmas.
Fijians head home on Christmas day
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Almost 30 Fijians in the Cook Islands are expected to fly to Fiji this Christmas.
Smiling in the face of adversity
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The tourism industry gathered for a celebration of the 2018-2019 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards 2020 held on Tuesday.
Vodafone explains outage
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
A total power disruption at the main offices of Vodafone Cook Islands in Avarua caused the nationwide telecommunication services outage on Thursday, the company says.
Man injured in workplace accident
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
An investigation is underway to determine the facts surrounding an incident that left a truck driver seriously injured.
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