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Pupils keen to learn cemetery history
Thursday 18 August 2016 | Published in Local
FIFTY STUDENTS from Apii Te Uki Ou learned about the importance of the Nikao cemetery next to the Cook Islands Returned Service Association, when they visited the site on Tuesday. And the group, made up 25 students from grade two and 23 students from grade four learned plenty from their visit.
Battery system to ease burden on power grid
Thursday 18 August 2016 | Published in Local
Te APONGA Uira is working with the Asian Development Bank on the installation of a utility scale battery storage system to ease pressure on Rarotonga’s electricity grid, says TAU’s chief executive, Apii Timoti.
Wanted: A market manager with the right skills...
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Agriculture is still looking for someone to fill the position of market manager at the famous Punanga Nui Market in Avarua.
New developments add pressure
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Published in Local
The completion of a new high speed submarine data cable linking the Cook Islands with other countries may seem a positive project for the country but it also means more work and pressure on border control agents.
Job loss opens bright future
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Published in Local
Since early 2010 nearly 300 Cook Islands businesses have had help from a mentoring programme organised through the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce.
No word from clinic on alleged poisonings
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Published in Local
The MINISTRY of Agriculture is yet to receive evidence from Esther Honey Foundation regarding the alleged use of the herbicide paraquat to deliberately poison animals on Rarotonga.
Special day vital reminder
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Published in Local
World Humanitarian Day, commemorated on August 19, is an annual reminder of the need to act to alleviate suffering.
Bishop up for sentencing next week
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Published in Local
The HIGH profile sentencing of One Cook Islands leader Teina Bishop will take place in the Cook Islands High Court on August 25.
Ministers pave way for leaders' forum
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
PRIME Minister Henry Puna says the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting which he attended in Fiji last week has paved way for the Pacific Leaders Meeting to be held early next month.
Burned-out houses were not insured
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE RESCUE Fire Service has confirmed the properties destroyed by fire on Sunday night were not insured.
New pharmacist loves being here
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Published in Local
IT WAS all decided after a visit to the beautiful island of Rarotonga in 2006, when Andrew Orange planned that one day he would work in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands makes bid for UNESCO board seat
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook ISLANDS is the only nation from the region putting forward a bid for a seat on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) executive board.
The 'ambassador' who isn't...
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Published in Local
A MAN who has claimed he is running diplomatic missions for the Cook Islands in Britain has not been verified as an ambassador.
Passionate teacher relishes new role
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Published in Local
June Hosea has been appointed to head Apii Rutaki as its new school principal after working for the Ministry of Education in various capacities over the last five years.
Picnic day success despite rain
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Published in Local
Despite the heavy downpour which drenched the island on Saturday, the Cook Islands Fijian Community Association (CIFCA) still went ahead with their planned family picnic day at Black Rock Beach in Nikao.
Growers look into alternative fuels
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE TITIKAVEKA Growers Association has made progress with its experiment using recycled canola oil as fuel in its bid to promote a much cleaner environment.
Better sales through digital tourism
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
IN A bid to improve their presence in the digital world, representatives of the local tourism industry took part in a day-long workshop on “digital tourism” at Crown Beach Resort in Arorangi yesterday.
College building was on asbestos register
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Published in Local
The TEREORA College buildings damaged in last week’s fire had already been registered as containing highly dangerous asbestos material.
Wiring may be fire cause
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The RESCUE Fire Service is calling on the owners of old buildings in Rarotonga to check their properties’ electrical wiring systems.
Show focuses on local artists
Tuesday 16 August 2016 | Published in Local
DESPITE the day’s persistent rain there was a good turnout of both artists and art lovers at the re-opening of The Art Studio in Arorangi on Saturday afternoon.
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