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JP questions value of community sentences
Tuesday 23 February 2016 | Published in Local
Questions about the benefits offered by community service sentences were raised in the Cook Islands High Court on Monday February 15.
Swells leave cruise passengers disappointed
Tuesday 23 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Fred Olsen Cruise Lines ship Black Watch is the third cruise liner that has not been able to stop off Avatiu harbour to disembark passengers this year.
War declared on tiny enemy
Tuesday 23 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
War has been declared against the country’s smallest but most troublesome enemy in Operation Namu, to be launched on Rarotonga this Friday.
Cook Islands still free of Zika virus
Tuesday 23 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Ministry of Health has taken some blood samples for Zika virus testing although Cook Islands remain one of the safe havens in the region and is yet to record any cases.
Everybody loves the market
Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s Punanga Nui market springs to colourful life on Saturday mornings, drawing a big crowd of tourists and locals who enjoy a constantly-changing array of fresh produce, cooked foods, arts and crafts and cultural performances.
Girl Guides celebration
Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Local
AVARUA Girl Guides organsation is calling on members and ex-members to join them in the celebration of World Thinking Day.
Leaders back on The Rock
Monday 22 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
All the Cabinet ministers are expected to be in the country this week.
We need your hotshots!
Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Local
CI News is again calling for your great summer fun photographs in our Paradise Pit Stop Summer Hot Shots photography competition.
Doug reckons we miss a cold spot
Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Local
Rarotonga resident Doug Ellingham found it particularly interesting reading CI News on February 16 when he came across a World News story about the very coldest places in the world where people live.
Local Fijians fear for loved ones
Monday 22 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Fijians living in the Cook Islands are desperately trying to get in touch with their families and friends who suffered the brunt of devastating Cyclone Winston over the weekend.
Plea for no fakes at Pasifika
Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Local
“Just the real things please,” is the request being made to local businesses selling products at the Cook Islands village in this year’s Pasifika Festival in Auckland, New Zealand.
Environment crucial to our future
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
Dear Editor, Our environment is been affected by pollution and no one seems to care enough about it. Pollution will damage our beaches, our air, our soil, our water and our living standards, if nothing is done to stop it. The health of our plants and animals will be affected. But the main concern is how it will affect our future.
Leading the way in solar power
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Government has been promoting the use of solar power for generating electricity now for a number of years, and island residents who have switched to solar need no convincing about how much money this is saving you in the long term. However, there has so far been no promotion of the use of electric vehicles in the country.
New alarm boost for port
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
DUE to a requirement under the Port Authority Emergency Plan, ports authority has installed an alarm system for effective communication during an emergency.
Cultural performance a drawcard for all
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
With market vendors setting up their stalls at 5am, visitors can check out the entertainment at the Punanga Nui market from 8.30am.
Here's the top place to go on Saturday
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
Going to the market isn’t usually on my Saturday “to do” list.
Import needs explained
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
Biosecurity Cook Islands wants local business owners to understand more fully the import specification requirements for the release of cargo at airports and wharfs.
'Sew simple' brings new opportunities
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Women and Girls with Disabilities organisation plans to launch a sewing programme next month.
Plan to help smash victim
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Local
The lack of blood from the horrific leg wounds was unexpected.
Contest a treat for music lovers
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Local
If you love listening to original Cook Islands compositions being performed on stage, you won’t want to miss the annual ‘Te Mire A’tu’ competition for 2016 at the National Auditorium on March 10.
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