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Leading the way in biodiversity control
Friday 13 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is at the forefront of the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) project to strengthen implementation of the Nagoya Protocol Access.
Report shows accelerated inflation rise
Friday 13 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The inflation rate in the Cook Islands accelerated to three per cent in the financial year 2015, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Hydroponic products in demand
Friday 13 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture is encouraging more farmers to consider hydroponic growing.
Bigger jet boost for tourist markets
Friday 13 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s efforts to diversify source markets in North America and Europe have received a timely boost following the announcement of increased capacity on direct services between Rarotonga and Los Angeles.
New agency will cost up to $1.4m
Friday 13 May 2016 | Published in Local
The annual price tag for maintaining what will become the 53rd government agency, the Rarotonga Water Authority, has been estimated by the Ministry of Finance at $1.2 million to $1.4 million.
Full house for Guam show preview
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Published in Local
There was a full house at the National Auditorium on Monday night when a large crowd turned up to preview the Cook Islands National Art’s Theatre (CINAT) show which will be showcased at this year’s Pacific Festival of Arts in Guam, Micronesia.
Chicken back on the menu
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders’ favourite meat, chicken quarters are now back in supermarket deep freezers.
Tongareva farewells health team
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Published in Local
On Saturday May 7, Tongareva Island Government and the people farewelled Te Marae Ora Health Specialists Team visit to Tongareva. Tongareva was the final island in the Ministry of Health’s Northern Group Medical Consultations.
Young recruits bring energy to Red Cross
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Published in Local
There’s new energy at the Cook Islands Red Cross Society headquarters in Tupapa, with the recruitment of two bright young Cook Islanders to the team.
Lawyer got it wrong, says top cop
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Published in Local
Claims by lawyer Norman George that Cook Islands drink-driving laws are too strict and that this country’s laws dish out “the strictest punishment anyone could get in the world,” are wrong, says Police Commissioner Maara Tetava.
MFEM ducks direct answers on budget
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) is being coy about claims it has told government agencies they must slash their proposed spending in the 2016/17 budget.
Sea takes toll on Penrhyn cargo
Thursday 12 May 2016 | Published in Local
Over 60 per cent of the cargo delivered to Penrhyn (Tongareva) by the Pacific Schooners Ltd vessel Tiare Taporo arrived on April 29 suffering water damage.
Tradition art creates successful business
Wednesday 11 May 2016 | Published in Local
THE TRADITIONAL Cook Islands art of tivaevae, has helped a local family realise their dream of establishing a successful art business known as “Tivaevae Collectables.”
War veteran survives stress disorder
Wednesday 11 May 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islander Lance Corporal John Urumakea Henry has first-hand knowledge of the problems post-traumatic stress disorder can cause.
They're saying no to plastic packaging
Wednesday 11 May 2016 | Published in Local
In a bid to reduce the use of non-biodegradable food packaging ending up in landfills in the Cook Islands, Te Ipukarea Society invited Cook Islanders to attend a presentation held at their office in Upper Tupapa yesterday.
Fighting the battle against 'sextortion'
Wednesday 11 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Punanga Tauturu Inc, the Cook Islands Women’s Counselling Centre, has joined the global fight against the abuse of authority through sexual exploitation, known as “sextortion.”
New twist in water story...
Wednesday 11 May 2016 | Published in Local
While a decision may have been taken not to charge domestic users for water on Rarotonga, that does not mean that the burden of paying for the new water supply will fall on commercial users alone, says Financial secretary Garth Henderson.
Photos recall travelling dance group
Wednesday 11 May 2016 | Published in Local
AT the age 78, Ingrid Caffery can say she has accomplished just about everything she set out to do and can sit back and say that she has done her part.
'Fraud mecca' claims denied
Wednesday 11 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands government has hit back at the statement from the anonymous leaker of the “Panama Papers,” who claims the country is a “financial fraud mecca.”
Senior finals draw big crowd
Tuesday 10 May 2016 | Published in Local
The 12 finalists in the Senior National Dancer of the Year finals provided a large and appreciative crowd with a sensational night of entertainment at the Senior National Dancer of the Year finals, held at the National Auditorium last Thursday.
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