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Biosecurity in new training project
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Local
Biosecurity Cook Islands has begun a new training project for its staff in collaboration with the Ministry of Primary Industries, New Zealand and the Pacific Community (SPC).
CITC staff take part in bank programme
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Local
ANZ has announced a partnership with the Cook Islands Training Corporation (CITC) to deliver the bank’s flagship financial literacy programme, “MoneyMinded”, to CITC staff.
Cruise ship a frequent visitor here
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Local
Paul Gauguin, a cruise ship that frequently visits the Cook Islands, anchored off Avatiu early yesterday morning.
Hawaii storm causes internet outage
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Local
A significant internet outage between 6:10pm on Tuesday and 03:00am yesterday was due to severe weather conditions in Hawaii, Bluesky says.
OPM takes issue with Moana Nui grounding story
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Local
A stern response has been issued by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to a CI News story in which a local shipping company owner stated what he believed to be the reason for his new vessel running aground on Nassau reef in January this year.
Carpark a winner for its owners
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Airport Authority is looking at doubling the revenue it has been collecting in parking fees through the new automated parking control system at the Rarotonga International Airport.
Insurance firms were wary of Cook Islands ships
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Local
A story which appeared in CI News back in 1991 offers an intriguing glimpse into some of the difficulties Cook Islands shipping ventures faced at a time when sinkings were relatively common.
Stranded ship's fate still unclear
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Local
Lady Moana returned to Raronga recently from a mission to investigate the reefed Moana Nui in Nassau.
Womens day of prayer tomorrow
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Women’s World Day of Prayer will be celebrated at the Seventh Day Adventist church in Takuvaine, tomorrow.
Catholics observe 'Ash Wednesday'
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Catholic observance of the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday will be conducted at the five Catholic Parishes on Rarotonga today.
India fund training session for MFEM
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Local
A training session outlining India Grant Fund activities and processes has been held at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management.
Sanitation solution is years away
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Local
Completing the final concept design for a sanitation reticulation system that may be installed first at Muri could take up to two years, says Finance minister Mark Brown who is spearheading the multi-million dollar project.
A whale of a day for research team
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Local
SCREENED NOSE: When a dead whale was sighted in the ocean around 18 kilometres off Rarotonga on February 18, The Cook Islands Whale Research team, which had only recently returned to the island, immediately swung into action.
Fiji election team to visit Cooks
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Local
Eligible Fijians living in the Cook Islands will soon be meeting the Fijian Elections Office (FEO) team to register them for Fijis 2018 elections.
New head for market
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Local
The new manager for the Punanaga Nui Market was officially welcomed last week.
ICI looks to the future in strategy plan
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) launched its first strategic plan at the ICI head office in Arorangi yesterday.
Day of honours for CITTI graduates
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Local
Rain did not hamper the spirits of the graduates and their families as they managed to stay on until the end of the 2017 Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute graduation ceremony.
Creative Centre grateful for generosity
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Local
The Creative Centre in Maraerenga has benefitted from the generosity of a local business, with Island Bike and Hire providing a small car for the use of the manager and staff.
ICI signs roading contract with Triad
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands and Triad Petroleum have signed a contract to improve the road network from Takuvaine to Avatiu.
Koutu Nui to deal with TMV land and EU fishing issues
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Te Mato Vai land issues and the European Union purse seine fishing agreement are among the short-term objectives the Koutu Nui are looking at this year.
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