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MOT seeks help with quality management
Tuesday 13 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The Ministry of Transport is looking at improving a number of its services and is seeking technical assistance to develop and implement its Quality Management System (QMS) and supporting policy and procedures for its maritime, aviation and corporate divisions.
Cable-laying work goes west
Tuesday 13 March 2018 | Published in Local
Motorists are being reminded that movement around the west side of Rarotonga will be affected by a major cable replacement project being undertaken by Te Aponga Uira at the end of the month.
Hosking part of UN team in PNG
Tuesday 13 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islander Elizabeth Hosking is part of the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team in Papua New Guinea for response to the recent earthquake.
Police to inspect WOF issuers
Tuesday 13 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police yesterday began and auditing all business operators who have been licensed to issue Warrants of Fitness (WOF) for vehicles since July 2015.
Law society starts lecture series
Monday 12 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Law Society (CILS) began its lecture series with a lecture by Doctor Alex Frame, a renowned law professor who specialises in Pacific islands constitutional law, last week.
Iconic Cook Islander guest speaker at USP
Monday 12 March 2018 | Published in Local
One of the first female Cook Island graduates from the University of South Pacific will host a talk at the USP on Wednesday.
VSA volunteers share their knowledge
Monday 12 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The Volunteer Service Abroad programme manager for Polynesia and Kiribati, Diane Thorne-George has completed a week-long visit to check in with the latest group of volunteers in the Cook Islands.
Tuavera wants hot mix road in Muri
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Concerns have been raised regarding Infrastructure Cook Islands’ plan to use two coat chip seal for pavement surfacing in the Rarotonga Road Improvement Project.
Mentors programme of huge benefit
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Published in Local
Of the total number of mentees that took part in last week’s Mentors Programme, 82 per cent were indigenous Cook Islanders, up from 77 per cent a year ago.
Te Mato Vai makes steady progress
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Te Mato Vai project has been advancing at a rapid pace, with the second stage of the project well underway.
Music in a tree, for free
Tuesday 6 March 2018 | Published in Local
Beach-goers braving a breezy Muri beach on Sunday afternoon were treated to some excellent free entertainment from two locals perched on a platform in an ironwood tree.
Familiar name back on Panama building
Tuesday 6 March 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Building Supplies managing director Arama Wichman has made the decision to revert the signage back to the original brand.
Fundraiser will help fire victim
Tuesday 6 March 2018 | Published in Local
Members of the Cook Islands community have organised a fundraiser this Friday for Mama Ake Lewis, whose Atupa house was consumed by fire two Fridays ago.
Pastry chef wins award second year running
Monday 5 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Edgewater Resort pastry chef Noel Minimo has been named as the resort’s employee of the year for 2017.
Chef's love for photography pays off
Monday 5 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Jomel Bartolome says his second place win in the Memories of Summer competition will boost his passion for photography.
Youth council excited about workshop
Monday 5 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) was excited when they received an expression of interest to host a confidence boosting workshop on Rarotonga from a United States based couple.
Water experts build capacity
Monday 5 March 2018 | Published in Local
Not only is the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project focused on improving the water quality of the lagoons in Rarotonga and Aitutaki – but on also building local capacity to contribute to the sustainability of the project.
Water works running from Tupapa to Avana
Monday 5 March 2018 | Published in Local
The WATSAN Division of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will be undertaking work to replace underground galvanised service lines along the Ara Tapu mainroad, from the water supply sub main to the homes across the road in the Tupapa area before moving through to Avana in the coming weeks.
Who are the real Cook Islanders?
Monday 5 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islanders are people who belong to the part of the Polynesian race indigenous to the Cook Islands, says Koutu Nui president Terea Mataiapo Paul Allsworth.
Waste management expert appointed
Monday 5 March 2018 | Published in Local
New Zealander Hilary Boyes is the latest addition to the WATSAN team, bringing an international experience to tackle the waste issues in the Cook Islands.
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