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Leader's visit excites college students
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local
ABOUT 15 students’ leaders of Tereora College had the chance to meet and talk to Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna during his brief visit to the school yesterday.
Pet owners warned about killer poison
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local
MEMBERS of the public, especially Muri residents, have been warned to keep their pets under close watch after the Esther Honey Foundation reported an increase the number of animals apparently poisoned by the dangerous weed killer paraquat.
Dance finals for fun night
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local
If you’re likely to be in search of some fun this evening then the National Auditorium Centre is the best place to be for you and your family.
Nicholas gauges anti-EU feeling
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local
Internal Affairs minister Albert Nicholas has revealed around 80 per cent of his constituents that he’s talked to about the European Union purse seining deal, are against it.
New access to voluntary account funds
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) members can now access their contribution from their voluntary superannuation accounts.
Unity needed to drive tourism
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
There is a clear divide between Government, the tourism business community and the “spiritual estate,” says local businessman Rohan Ellis.
Young dancers shine on stage
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Local
Last week’s Junior/Intermediate Dancer of the Year 2016 competition was a great success for the Ministry of Cultural Development.
Birds gone, but stick insects are back
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Local
The eradication of myna birds on Atiu has led to an increase in harmful coconut stick insects over the past few months.
Tourism faces likely budget cut
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna’s commitment to boost tourism in the country has been greeted by some scepticism following indications that Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is set to take a budget cut for the 2016/17 financial year.
Advertised Water Act doesn't exist
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Local
Establishing a 53rd government agency without an Act of Parliament is most likely against the law and a waste of money, the Chamber of Commerce says.
Fuel consumption rule a step forward
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has approved mandatory requirements for ships to record and report their fuel consumption, in a move that sends a clear and positive signal about the organisation’s continuing commitment to climate change mitigation.
Local police officer attends regional workshop
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Police Domestic Violence Unit coordinator Sharon Kareroa is in Federated States of Micronesia attending a workshop on gender, violence against women and human rights.
Mental illness in the spotlight
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
WITH an estimated 1897 people in the country suffering from some form of mental illness, Te Kainga group is stepping up to promote awareness of mental health and what can be done to improve it.
Workshop 'one of the best' says Purea
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
Focused on combining the power of storytelling, the World Wide Web and social media, last week’s CTA Youth Leading Learning in Climate Resilient Value Chains (YLLP) programme has been hailed a success.
Road safety council awaits new helmet law
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
THE Cook Islands Road Safety Council is awaiting the approval of the helmet initiative to be passed during parliament’s next sitting in June.
Pupils fly home after trying work
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
The work experience programme for students for students from the Pa Enua has ended for another year.
Tourism all set for Rarotonga summit
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
After a successful meeting in Aitutaki, the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is all set to stage its 2016 Tourism Stakeholders Summit which begins today.
Biosecurity calls for teamwork
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
A workshop on Stakeholders Import Specifications organised by Biosecurity and Customs was held in Aitutaki recently.Director of Biosecurity Service Ngatoko Ta Ngatoko says the workshop had to be conducted on the island to better inform importers on biosecurity risks associated with the movement of cargoes, travelling passengers, yachts, ships and aircraft.
Turepu wants fishing deal check
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
All cabinet has heard to date about the European Union purse seining deal is one person’s view and ministers need feedback from an independent team charged with examining the agreement, says agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu.
Tourism issues should top political agenda
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Issues relating to tourism should be the highest priority in the mindset of the Cook Islands leaders, says Aitutaki-based hotelier Thomas Koteka.
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