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Women's council chief heads north
Thursday 22 March 2018 | Published in Local
Vaine Wichman is visiting National Council of Women members in the northern Cook Islands and has already held a meeting with the Pukapuka Island Women’s Council.
Working to improve Tamarua water supply
Tuesday 20 March 2018 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is involved in a project to solve issues with the water supply at Tamarua village in Mangaia.
Vaka project short by $100,000
Tuesday 20 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Voyaging Society have said that they desperately need $100,000 if there is any hope for repair work to start on damaged vaka Marumaru Atua this year.
Grinna almost ready for trip to Cook Islands
Monday 19 March 2018 | Published in Local
Taio Shipping owner Tapi Taio says the company’s new vessel “Grinna” is all set to sail from the port of Denmark and the only thing holding it up is the insurance.
Resort extension open for business in May
Monday 19 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The addition of 16 rooms to Club Raro is expected to be completed by May.
Aussie puts his stamp on local museum display
Monday 19 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Visiting Australian philatelist Robert Rex has made a significant contribution to the Te Ara Cultural Museum.
Submarine cable tenders open
Monday 19 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Manatua submarine cable consortium opened tenders for construction in Wellington, New Zealand yesterday (CI time).
A conversation with Marjorie Crocombe
Friday 16 March 2018 | Published in Local
“Fierce, formidable, strong, unstoppable…” Those are just some of the words used to describe Dr Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe at a special event held at USP on Wednesday night.
Lawyers celebrate landmark day
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Published in Local
There was plenty of cause for celebration on Monday morning when two local lawyers were admitted as barristers and solicitors of the High Court of the Cook Islands.
PSL sets date for resuming service
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Tiare Taporo may be facing ongoing legal strife regarding the trespass notice served against it by the Ports Authority last month, but owners Pacific Schooners Limited (PSL) are still forging ahead with plans to prepare the vessel for trade by March 31.
Creative Centre fundraiser
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
A Rotary-hosted quiz tomorrow night will be raising funds for the Creative Centre in Tupapa.
Fire brigade seeks donors, volunteers
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Rescue Brigade (TVFRB) is seeking assistance from businesses in the Takitumu area for the construction of two new bays at their fire station in Titikaveka to house new firefighting vehicles due to arrive next month.
Rarotonga expansion trims fire engines
Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Published in Local
A volunteer fire brigade is adding two compact four-wheel drive fire engines to its fleet to allow crews to get closer to fires, as development on Rarotonga sees houses built higher into the hills and along tighter roads.
Equality message reaches prime target
Tuesday 13 March 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Council of Women president Vaine Wichman last week had the opportunity to reflect on the country’s progress in gender equality before an important audience: New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and her high-powered delegation, including deputy prime minister Winston Peters.
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.
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