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Ship strikes it lucky with a sunny day
Friday 5 August 2016 | Published in Local
AROUND 267 tourists arrived in Rarotonga on board the cruise ship Paul Gauguin on Wednesday.
'Be here next time,' DPM warns
Friday 5 August 2016 | Published in Local
CIVIL servants in the Cook Islands will need to attend future Constitution Day celebrations to show their support to the nation.
Tourism eyes massive growth
Friday 5 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS Tourism is projecting record growth of about 10 to 15 per cent in visitor arrivals by the end of the year.
Local bands feeling left out
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Local
Local bands have complained that they are not being included in BCI Trade Day events at Constitution Park and have been left out in favour of visiting bands from New Zealand.
Food course proves popular
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Local
20 PARTICIPANTS from Rarotonga and the outer islands have completed a week-long food processing workshop at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute.
Support appreciated
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Local
Culture secretary Anthony Turua says he is extremely happy to see the level of support Bluesky is giving towards this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Early surprise for island hostels
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Published in Local
There was some energetic early morning entertainment and a pleasant surprise for visitors staying at the outer islands hostels when Bluesky staff turned up with donations of food items.
Rainy weather 'blessing in disguise for the police
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Last weekend was a quiet one for the Cook Islands Police who are keen to maintain law and order during this busy week of the year.
Country aims to access $300m
Wednesday 3 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS is preparing proposals to access $300 million for climate change mitigation projects from the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Celebrations start on a high note
Tuesday 2 August 2016 | Published in Local
The 2016 Te Maeva Nui celebrations began literally on a wonderful high note on Sunday night with choir and imene tuki performances at the Are Karioi Nui (National Auditorium).
Cook Islands products on show at the park
Tuesday 2 August 2016 | Published in Local
Many turned up to be part of the BCI (Bank of the Cook Islands) Trade Day at the Constitution Park yesterday.
Funds needed for injured man
Tuesday 2 August 2016 | Published in Local
Families and friends of a man who sustained critical injuries from a tragic bike accident in Rarotonga last week are holding fundraising drives to fund for medical expenses.
Seabed mineral exploration gains momentum
Tuesday 2 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS’ effort to explore the potential mineral resources on the seabed floor within its EEZ is gaining momentum following interest from a second company to be part of the exploration phase.
Justice tackles record problems
Tuesday 2 August 2016 | Published in Local
Getting the money to pay for five extra staff for a term of two years has been a godsend for the Ministry of Justice, whose records are in a critical state of incompletion and contain numerous errors.
Breast-screening team marks 10 years
Monday 1 August 2016 | Published in Local
A SPECIALIST mammography team’s annual visit to Rarotonga ended a week ago.
Helping hand for pre-school
Monday 1 August 2016 | Published in Local
Children of St Joseph School’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) centre will have much-improved learning opportunities thanks to the Holt Family from New South Wales in Australia.
Brown back to Fiji for regional forum
Monday 1 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
FINANCE minister Mark Brown is in Fiji this week to attend another regional meeting in Suva.
Public service launches manual
Monday 1 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE OFFICE of the Public Service Commissioner has launched the Cook Islands Government Public Service Manual as a resource guide for public servants.
Motorised chilly bin a real hit with winner
Monday 1 August 2016 | Published in Local
MARGARET Tangimetua was extremely happy last week after receiving her somewhat unusual prize – a motorised chilly bin, after taking part in the Cook Islands Trading Company’s (CITC) 125th year celebrations draw.
Ariki influence events
Monday 1 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE HOUSE of Ariki has been working closely with the Ministry of Cultural Development to ensure cultural events held during Te Maeva Nui celebrations are successful.
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