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Fond farewells for artist couple
Saturday 19 December 2015 | Published in Local
Two of Rarotonga’s best-known artists were given a big send-off from the island on Thursday.
Happy to share festive fare
Saturday 19 December 2015 | Published in Local
Once again Cook Islands Building Supplies Management and staff have shared Christmas cheer with their favourite neighbours, Te Kainga O Pa Taunga.
Conflict of interest a real pearler
Saturday 19 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Pearl Authority has made a fashion faux pas, failing to follow the proper tendering process by awarding $70,000 to a local marketing company whose director was related to someone advising the government agency.
Wealth fund to benefit all
Friday 18 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Government is drafting policy and legislation to establish the Cook Islands Sovereign Wealth Fund (CISWF).
Fun films showcase our nation
Friday 18 December 2015 | Published in Local
On Wednesday night Cook Islands Tourism launched three new episodes of the much-anticipated “Katu Kanga” film series under the new branding “Love a little Paradise.”
New technology for longliners
Friday 18 December 2015 | Published in Local
Fisheries Officer/Observer Saiasi Sarau conducted training on the use of eTUNALOG for the skippers of longline fishing vessel Gold Country on Monday at Avarua Harbour.
Work issue remedies up to staff
Friday 18 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Ministry of Internal Affairs says it is up to disgruntled employees to raise any grievances they might have with their employers.
PNG makes history at beauty pageant
Wednesday 16 December 2015 | Published in Local
In the 29th year of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant Miss Papua New Guinea (PNG) made history for her country by winning the region’s beauty contest.
Lawyer to head CINSF board
Wednesday 16 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Lawyer Heinz Matysik has taken over from Richard Neves as the chairman of the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF).
Christmas boxes bring good cheer
Wednesday 16 December 2015 | Published in Local
The spirit of giving was definitely in the air at last weekend’s Christmas Box packing and distribution day.
Neves says goodbye to Cook Islands
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
A controversial figure with a trademark grin, Financial Secretary Richard Neves will be remembered for making a significant impact on the Cook Islands’ financial and economic systems.
Competition puts life into island Christmas
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Deck the Halls competition was a huge success and certainly put a spark into the island’s Christmas festivities.
Cook Islands MPs build connections on NZ visit
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
New Zealand High Commissioner Nick Hurley met with first term Cook Islands’ MPs last Friday to hear about their recent visit to New Zealand.
Murienua MP tables purse seining petition
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
The signatures of over 4,000 Cook Islanders opposed to the controversial growth of the purse seine fishing industry in our waters were finally tabled in parliament yesterday.
Snagged propeller cripples cargo ship
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
Outer islands cargo vessel Lady Moana was yesterday unable to motor after a suspected shipping rope or purse seining net was caught in the ships’ propeller, crippling the vessel at sea.
New look at compulsory helmets
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
Members of Parliament want to ensure the death of a young man on our roads over the weekend will not be in vain, calling for a select committee to be set up to look at making helmets compulsory in the Cook Islands.
Contestants light up Avarua
Monday 14 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The final day of Miss Pacific Islands Pageant on Saturday got off to a bright and exciting start with a colourful display courtesy of the float parade through town.
Ambulance at the bottom of the cliff
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Local
LOCAL VIEWPOINT By Te Tuhi Kelly National Coordinator Cook Islands Red Cross I notice domestic violence has been rearing its ugly head again of late. I believe that domestic violence is the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.
Anthony's academic acumen awarded
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Local
Anthony Vavia (pictured right) has been awarded a 2015 Prime Ministers Pacific Youth Award in the category of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Training Institute say 'ka kite' to departing staff members
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute has said ka kite to two valuable members of its staff.
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