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Aussie students help draft CI law
Wednesday 25 July 2018 | Published in Local
A group of 10 law students from the University of Newcastle in Australia have spent the past three weeks performing legal internships in various government departments around Rarotonga.
USP graduate guest speaker
Tuesday 24 July 2018 | Published in Local
Rarotonga identity Noeline Browne will be guest speaker at next month’s USP-Plus evening.
BSP improving banking service
Monday 23 July 2018 | Published in Local
BSP Cook Islands has taken a big step forward in improving banking services with the Postilion system upgrade which took place on July 13.
Fix for airport carpark issues
Monday 23 July 2018 | Published in Local
While the Rarotonga International Airport’s automated carpark entry system has faced a few teething problems since first being installed last July, a fix is on the horizon.
Fire engine fleet best in the Pacific
Monday 23 July 2018 | Published in Local
Rarotonga International Airport’s fleet of fire engines has recently been restored to its full contingent of four with the arrival of a fully refurbished truck from New Zealand.
Father Damian celebrates 89th year
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Local
When veteran Catholic priest Father Damian Marinus, celebrated his 89th birthday last Saturday it gave Cook Islands Bishop Paul Donoghue an opportunity to highlight the achievements of a remarkable life.
Avarua ramp on track for completion
Friday 20 July 2018 | Published in Local
The three-week plan to rebuild the boat ramp at Avarua harbour is still on track, weather permitting.
Participants set for Kia Orana graduation
Friday 20 July 2018 | Published in Local
Participants in the popular Kia Orana Customer Service (KOCS) course will be celebrating their graduation today at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) campus in Ngatangiia from 3pm.
Breakfast at the market
Friday 20 July 2018 | Published in Local
This week I visited a hut which serves up delicious breakfast rolls.
Quality justice aim of JP workshop
Friday 20 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Delivery of quality justice has been one of the major focuses of a “Fundamentals of Judging - Decision Formulation” workshop run by two former judges.
Muri road in for some major work
Friday 20 July 2018 | Published in Local
Concept master planning works to identify options for the development of Muri Village area have been completed, Infrastructure Cook Islands has announced.
French navy visiting Rarotonga
Thursday 19 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
In amongst many different vessels of all shapes and sizes coming and going at Avatiu Wharf this week, the French naval vessel Bougainville has called into port for a goodwill visit to the Cook Islands.
Taio has big plans for Grinna
Thursday 19 July 2018 | Published in Local
After a journey lasting exactly three months and covering almost 12,000 nautical miles of ocean, Taio Shipping Ltd’s new vessel the Grinna has now arrived in Rarotonga.
Raromart getting back in business
Thursday 19 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Raromart will be opening a new shop in Avatiu after its store in Teotue, Tutakimoa, was razed to the ground in a fire more than a week ago.
New manager for Tower
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Published in Local
Tower Insurance and National Pacific Insurance (NPI) have announced the appointment of Faalepo Solofa-Isitolo as country manager for the Cook Islands.
Freight costs set to rise
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Published in Local
The price of diesel, petrol and LPG has risen throughout the country – bringing with it the possibility of an accompanying increase in freight costs, the price tribunal says.
Regional tourism head visits island
Wednesday 18 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The head of the regional tourism body is in the Cook Islands as part of his visitation programme to the organisation’s 18 government members.
UB40 featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey concert years in the making
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Published in Local
The worst-kept secret in the Cook Islands is now finally official: UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey are coming to Rarotonga for the first time ever next January 29.
Proposal abhorrent: Mataiapo
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Published in Local
Manavaroa Mataiapo Tutara, Philip Marama Nicholas, traditional chief of Avana Nui, and his Ui Rangatira, - Koropuaka Rangatira Tutara Tinirau Tamarua, Koroponga Ki Aua Mata Nooroa, Koroponga Ki Runga, Kiri A Ta Unga Ierei Ama, and Tupakau Pauline Maoate Kirikava, says that to allow a building to cast a shadow on Marae Vaerota is abhorrent to the mana, and spirituality for Ngati Kainuku and Ngati Manavaroa.
Visitors repay warm welcome to Raro
Monday 16 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Visitors Charlotte Ticquet and Hayley Rose are so overwhelmed with the warmth and hospitality they are receiving in Rarotonga that they want to give some love back to the local community.
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