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Prime minister closes SPTO meeting
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
PRIME MINISTER Henry Puna has acknowledged the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) meeting that has brought together tourism ministers from around the Pacific region including China.
Fijians celebrate independence
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Fijian community is holding Fiji Independence Day celebration today.
No shortage of fun for the children
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
IF YOU are looking to take the children somewhere for some enjoyable and productive entertainment, Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is holding a variety of activities during the school holidays.
No justice in fee criticism
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
CRITICISM of his department’s new fees and charges irks the Justice Ministry’s Tingika Elikana.
Well-deserved picnic a fitting end to big week
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
IT HAS been a long week for the pupils at Avarua Primary School but they were well rewarded with a day at Social Centre to mark the end of their participation in the school’s 100 year centennial celebrations.
Hats off to a great venture
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
TEREORA College Year 13 Business Academy group “Selt Design” launched their very own product on Wednesday this week.
Girl Guides celebrate 88 years
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
TODAY’S a big day for the Girl Guides Association Cook Islands: they are celebrating 88 years of Guiding in the Cook Islands today.
Sunshine and fabulous food
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
There was a large public turnout at the Punanga Nui Market site yesterday to celebrate World Food Day.
Computers a boost for island school
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
ANZ has donated 10 computers to students of Imanuela Akatemia in Rarotonga.
UN consultation works on strategy
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
A CONSULTATION was held at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Avarua this week to work on a joint priority strategy for UN support in the Cook Islands for 2018 – 2022.
Country faces aid uncertainty
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE BIGGEST challenge the Cook Islands faces is the uncertainty of its Official Development Assistance (ODA) graduation in 2017.
Farmers urged to get busy
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
Minister of Agriculture Kiriau Turepu has urged farmers to increase agricultural production in the Cook Islands in an effort to counter the effects of climate change and improve peoples’ health.
OCI in 'historic' victory
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
The OPPOSITION coalition has had a “historic” victory and held on to the seat of Arutanga/Reureu/Nikaupara by a small margin.
Whale of a way to celebrate cetaceans
Friday 14 October 2016 | Published in Local
Those who attended the 2016 whale celebration are likely to remember it for a very long time.
Junior ball a great time for everyone
Friday 14 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The ROTARACT Superhero Junior Spring Ball has been hailed a massive success with over 100 children attending the event on Saturday last week at the Aotearoa Centre in Tupapa.
Day full of blessings for school centennial
Friday 14 October 2016 | Published in Local
APII AVARUA’S week-long centennial celebration is coming to an end and many who have attended have given their support to the school’s teachers, students and the school committee.
Small scale fishermen get support from MMR
Friday 14 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Marine Resources has put significant effort into monitoring the catch of local fishermen to ensure that purse seining does not impact their catches.
Helmet response pleases police
Friday 14 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police are generally happy with the way the public has responded to the new law requiring motorbike riders between 16 and 25 to wear helmets.
Airport security at issue
Friday 14 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Concerns have been raised regarding safety standards at the Rarotonga International Airport following an incident involving two dogs that got on the runway last Sunday evening.
Cooking up a storm to celebrate
Thursday 13 October 2016 | Published in Local
World Food Day will be celebrated tomorrow at the Punanga Nui Market in Avarua with the theme “Climate is changing, so must agriculture.’’
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