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Tiki Tour goes from strength to strength
Thursday 14 July 2016 | Published in Local
JASONS Tiki Tour has recorded excellent growth in the year since Jasons South Pacific was purchased by Cook Islands travel media company TikiTour in June 2015.
Fund explained to vanilla growers
Thursday 14 July 2016 | Published in Local
MINISTRY of Agriculture and Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) are working hard to encourage vanilla farmers and those interested in growing the crop in the future, to make use of the Cook Islands government’s Vanilla Business Support Fund.
Resort buy details revealed
Thursday 14 July 2016 | Published in Local
FORMER Marine Resources minister Teina Bishop and business partner Thomas Koteka had agreed to a 50-50 share in the purchase of the Samade resort on Aitutaki, it was revealed in the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Chemicals plan deemed a must
Wednesday 13 July 2016 | Published in Local
SPECIALISED training in the best way to manage hazardous chemicals has prompted discussion and agreement on the need for a chemical management action plan in Cook Islands.
Expert lauds men's support group
Wednesday 13 July 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE ROTAIANGA Men’s Support Group has won praise from a New Zealand rehabilitation expert for not only its success, but also the way in which it helps men.
Workshop focuses on catastrophe risk assessment
Wednesday 13 July 2016 | Published in Local
GOVERNMENT agencies, non-government organisations and stakeholders gathered at the Cook Islands Police headquarters training room yesterday to discuss the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Assessment and Financing Initiative (PCRAFI) risk resilience programme.
Court hears details of resort loan
Wednesday 13 July 2016 | Published in Local
DETAILS of loan application discussions about the purchase of Aitutaki Resort Samade involving One Cook Islands movement leader Teina Bishop, were revealed in the Cook Islands High Court on Monday.
CIB chief reveals investigation details
Wednesday 13 July 2016 | Published in Local
Criminal Investigation Branch commander, Detective Inspector Areumu Ingaua, was the final state witness in the Teina Bishop case at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Fishing hooks a community
Wednesday 13 July 2016 | Published in Local
THE VAITOKO Fishing Club’s annual competition attracted a large number of participants last week.
Pupils join in 'world's largest lesson'
Wednesday 13 July 2016 | Published in Local
AS PART of the UNESCO Global Citizenship Education programme, the Ministry of Education has begun a pilot programme, incorporating modules created by Rarotonga resident Teina McKenzie and customised to teach the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to schools.
Water problems loom for some
Wednesday 13 July 2016 | Published in Local
INFRASTRUCTURE Cook Islands Water Works manager Wilson Rani says some elevated areas on the island will experience low water pressure in coming weeks and some properties may receive no water at all.
Fear keeps workers silent
Wednesday 13 July 2016 | Published in Local
THE FACT that a high profile Rarotonga lawyer has not been asked to help any foreign workers with employment issues over the last six months is that workers are keeping quiet about their problems, for fear of losing their jobs.
TIS project aims to protect 'paradise'
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
TE IPUKAREA Society launched its new Mana Tiaki programme at the Islander Hotel last Friday.
Bastille Day celebration this week
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
Le BON Vivant is celebrating Bastille Day in style this year, with an afternoon of French food, games and island entertainment.
Local doctors still studying
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
Three Cook Islands doctors are completing the Cook Islands Fellowship in General Practice (CIFGP) training programme.
Help for northern fishermen
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Marine Resources’ fisheries development fund has finally been able to assist the northern group islands as it assists in providing freezers and chillers for local fishermen.
Helmet law on the way
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
POLICE Commissioner Maara Tetava says the Cook Islands Police Service is waiting for the Transport Amendment Bill to get the Queen’s Representative’s official stamp before beginning a campaign toA educate motorcycles about the new helmet laws.
Fishing report set for August
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
THE PURSE seining select committee is expected to report to parliament before the end of August and give their submissions and recommendations.
Fishing fees soar
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
A NEW study has revealed that access fees for foreign fishing in the Pacific almost tripled between 2007-2014.
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