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Super hits $100 million mark
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Local
THE COOK Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has reached a total value of $100,143,155 in members’ funds.
TIS happy about MSC certification
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has welcomed Cook Islands’ Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for its albacore longline fishery.
Donate blood and save a life.
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Local
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year on June 14, and this year the theme is “Thank you for saving my life.”
Swim with a whale - online
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Local
For most visitors to the Cook Islands, the opportunity to swim with a humpback whale isn’t an option.
Youth lead litter campaign
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Local
Youth are leading the charge in keeping Rarotonga litter-free.
Carving strong cultural links
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Local
News of the week-long carving and weaving exhibition, set to start on Monday June 15 and run to Friday June 20, has been met with great enthusiasm by local schools in Rarotonga.
Ticket prices one step closer
Friday 12 June 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands public is now one step closer to figuring out just how much Te Maeva Nui tickets will cost, with new light shed on the subject by the Minister of Culture.
Cook Islands fishery awarded certification
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE COOK Islands fishery has joined a leading group of more than 250 Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries that are helping to ensure healthy marine ecosystems for this and future generations.
Plans laid out for Trade Day
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Local
The Business Trade and Investment Board is buzzing with excitement as preparations are made for this year’s BCI Trades Day.
Vanilla growers will receive helping hand
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands government will provide $350,000 over two years to support vanilla growers in the Cook Islands.
Pension rise for 70s and over
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Local
This year’s Budget has some good news for pensioners – an increase in the pension rates for those aged 70 and over.
More money for FADs
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Local
This year’s Budget will allocate an additional $200,000 over four years to establish fish aggregating devices around the southern islands.
Price control changes mean fuel price drops in pipeline
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Local
Cheaper fuel for Rarotonga residents will be the result of changes announced by the Price Tribunal to the current price control mechanism in the Cook Islands.
CITC gives 100k for culture
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Local
One of the largest sponsorship deals in recent years was signed yesterday, with CITC confirming their sponsorship of $100,000 for the Te Maeva Nui constitution celebrations.
Signboard reveals colourful history
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Local
It’s easily the most iconic building on Rarotonga and now the colourful history of The Banana Court in Avarua is now available at a glance.
Tourism to get marketing boost
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Local
There’s good news for the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation in this year’s Budget – the organisation is to get an extra $950,000 a year for marketing activities, says Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Henry Puna.
MMR hits back at fishery critics
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Marine Resources (MMR) has hit back strongly at World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) reservations on the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification awarded to the Cook Islands albacore longline fishery.
Fishing petition ready for Parliament
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Local
Anti-purse seining petitions from around the Cook Islands are being gathered ready for presentation to Parliament this Friday.
Win-win for environment, community
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Local
The National Environment Service recently conducted a whiteware and e-waste audit to determine how much is in urgent need of disposal on Rarotonga.
Raui signs lift awareness
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Local
Raui signs are going up around the island to re-establish traditional lagoon conservation zones.
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