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Safety warning for grass cutters
Thursday 22 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Acting Police Commissioner John Strickland is sending out a request to people cutting grass on the side of the island’s roads to have some consideration for passing motorists.
New sounds of Fiji to feature at fundraiser
Thursday 22 September 2016 | Published in Local
A MULTI-TALENTED Fijian musician has arrived in the Cook Islands and will perform at Rehab nightclub tonight.
Fake refrigerants a concern
Thursday 22 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Counterfeit refrigerants are on the rise in the Pacific but Cook Islands remain safe, for now, from this illegal substance, usually a fluid, used in a heat pump and refrigeration cycle.
Stonefish pain 'off the scale'
Thursday 22 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE PAIN experienced by someone who has been stung by a stonefish is almost off the scale, according to Dr Voi Solomone.
Fisheries corruption seen as widespread in the Pacific
Thursday 22 September 2016 | Published in Local
Corruption in the fisheries sector in the Pacific Islands region is widely believed to be widespread, but it is difficult to ensure its extent or frequency due to the secretive and underhand nature of the activity.”
Call to change fishing laws
Thursday 22 September 2016 | Published in Local
LONG-HELD suspicions of corruption within the country’s foreign fisheries industry were recently proven correct and the government must take steps to prevent this from happening again, warns the Chamber of Commerce.
Fisheries body 'supportive' of CI's purse seine moves
Wednesday 21 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE PACIFIC Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is highly supportive of the Cook Islands endeavours to increase its participation in the tropical purse seine fishery, according to Deputy Director-General Wez Norris.
Govt to open up telecoms market
Wednesday 21 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
CHEAPER internet and phone services are likely within the next 18 months as the government opens up the Cook Islands to more telecommunications companies.
Agony leads to stonefish warning
Wednesday 21 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THREE people were stung by stonefish over the weekend – two women and a child.
Simple device could help power Pacific communities
Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Local
Two STAFF and a student of the University of the South Pacific’s (USP) School of Engineering and Physics (SEP), have received an official patent for their invention of a portable wave-solar energy harvesting device.
Section 106A of Property Law Act finally vindicates local landowners
Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Local
The COOK Islands Act 1915 is the most important law for landowners of the Cook Islands.
Surfer still alive thanks to 'Eddie'
Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Local
A SPANISH surfer has acknowledged a Cook Islander who he knows only as “Eddie” for saving his life during his one of his surfing days at the dangerous Papua reef in Rutaki.
All you need to know about seabed mining
Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
ON THURSDAY the Natural Heritage Trust will launch its booklet on a precautionary approach to mining our seabed minerals.
New network to be tested on Rarotonga
Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Local
A NEW network aimed at sensing and controlling a variety of electronic devices has been launched in Rarotonga.
Peace wave unites people around the globe
Tuesday 20 September 2016 | Published in Local
Since 2001, PPSEAWA Cook Islands has organised the commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Peace in The Peace Garden at Taputapuatea.
World Food Day celebrations coming up
Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE ANNUAL world Food Day celebration will be commemorated on October 14 this year.
Vaka gift will make difference
Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE LIVES and life experiences of members of the Creative Centre are expected to be greatly enhanced by a six-person vaka gifted to the centre by the New Zealand government.
Tourism boosts nation's fortunes
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The NATIONAL operating balance has risen to a whopping $22.4 million, largely on the back of historic growth in tourist numbers.
Progress on business reform
Monday 19 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE GOVERNMENT, with technical support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative, is making progress on business environment reforms.
Visitors voice fears over road safety
Monday 19 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A NEW ZEALAND pair who annually take a holiday on Rarotonga haves become increasingly concerned at the behaviour of local drivers.
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