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ICI carrying out bridge maintenance
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has now commenced Rarotonga Bridge and Structures Maintenance works as part of the Cook Islands government’s asset management programme, and would like the public to be aware of these works as they travel around the island.
Alanna makes most of Miss CI title
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Local
Having a platform to share her passion for the environment has been one of the most positive outcomes of Alanna Matamaru Smith’s win in the 2017 Miss Cook Islands title.
Winston rips into 'Pacific-blind' media
Saturday 8 September 2018 | Published in Local
Among all the frustration from talking heads and press panels over the ongoing focus by journalists on the refugee question at this week’s Forum meeting in Nauru, it was New Zealand’s deputy prime minister Winston Peters who made the most of his moment.
Umu a hands-on experience
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
It was all hands on deck and no-one was idle, or even wanted to be, when an umu was laid at Sunshine Mata George’s premises on Monday.
Raro trip prize win delights lucky Tracie
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
It was the “unreal” experience of reading an early morning email that brought Tracie Percival the good news that she had won Apii Te Uki Ou’s 2017 Win a Trip to Raro prize.
Jet puts social media in overdrive
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
The sight of an unfamiliar, white and green aircraft at Rarotonga International Airport earlier this week had the coconut wireless and social media humming.
Six months on, still no word on Ponia
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
Despite two reported deadlines for the completion of the investigation into suspended Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) secretary Ben Ponia having already passed, it seems Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas is still unable to comment on Ponia’s current situation or his future as MMR secretary.
New BTIB board mostly women
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) minister George Maggie has appointed a diverse mix of people to the government agency’s new board of directors.
Irinaki event proves a winner
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Purpose Project and Internal Affairs, hosted a highly successful gala charity evening and motivational dinner at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort’s new Laguna Restaurant on Saturday night.
Organic's the way to go say French visitors
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Local
French “wwoofers” (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) Baptiste Castaner and Lucie Willemot are in Rarotonga doing volunteer work at Oasis Hydroponics in Tupapa, for two months as part of their world travels.
Drowning victim well regarded
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Taiwanese national who drowned while kayaking in the lagoon at Atiutaki has been named.
French volunteer helps SPCA
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
SPCA volunteer Gaelle Pion did not know what SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals) stood for when she saw the notice at a backpacker she was staying at in Rarotonga.
Local designers shine at show
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Project Runway Tropicana saw top pacific labels being modelled by this year’s seven contestants.
Fashion a hit with Tropicana audience
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Miss Cook Islands Association event Project Runway Tropicana was a huge hit with the audience at The Islander on Thursday of last week.
Legislation next step in Immigration Act review
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
Legislation proposed as a new “framework” for the Cook Islands immigration system and supported by regulations, will be the next step in a wide-ranging review of the Immigration Act.
Immigration sets out new rules
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
Proposed new immigration legislation and regulations aim to manage the travel, entry, stay and departure from the country of non-Cook Islanders to support the “success, safety and security” of the Cook Islands, says Principal Immigration Officer Kairangi Samuela.
Vaka Pride proceeds to good cause
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
The winners from the last round of the Vaka Pride competition, Oire Takuvaine put their winnings towards a community initiative for the Vaine Tini or women’s groups in their village.
Motivational speakers feature at gala dinner
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
An interesting line up of local and international speakers will be the highlight of a gala charity dinner and motivational evening to be held at the newly-established Laguna Restaurant in Titikaveka tonight.
Traditional baskets come with a “twist”
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Local
Mata George started selling his expertly-woven kikau baskets almost as soon as his display, opposite CITC Liquor was set up last Saturday.
Travelling the world, thumbs out
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Local
Hitchhikers Lena Beier from Germany, Martyna Ksiazek from Poland and Cassandra Martin from London did not know each other before they met at the International Backpackers in Arorangi last week.
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