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Men urged to seek early treatment
Friday 16 March 2012 | Published in Local
Several men spoke emotively about the impact prostate cancer had on them or their families during a Wednesday meeting at Sinai Hall, which marked the launch of the Cook Islands Prostate Foundation. They spoke in support of the Cook Islands Prostate Foundation, newly formed to raise awareness of prostate cancer and seek funds for running […]
Women workers fear 'backlash'
Friday 16 March 2012 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) has seen an increase in the number of employment grievances being laid by both male and female public servants, says the organisation’s president Anthony Turua. “In recent years we have received an increase in the number of grievances (from) both men and women in the public sector,” he said, […]
Dunedin 'cute'
Thursday 15 March 2012 | Published in Local
Despite coming from a tiny Pacific island nation, Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna describes Dunedin as “cute”. Puna, his wife Akaiti, Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Tiki Matapo and Puna’s chief executive Edwin Pittman were greeted with a traditional turou (welcome) by the city’s Cook Islands community at the University of Otago […]
Youthline NZ connecting to Cooks
Thursday 15 March 2012 | Published in Local
Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) is connecting Cook Islands youth with toll-free New Zealand helpline Youthline. The connection is ready to go live, but TCI has yet to announce a launch date as it is still testing the system to ensure it is fully functioning. Two Youthline workers were invited by the youth forum steering committee […]
Cyber crime war goes into schools
Wednesday 14 March 2012 | Published in Local
Pacific police chiefs took a pledge last year to make the rising tide of cybercrime a policing priority. As part of that commitment, senior sergeant Ngatamariki Pouao and information technology officer Aporo Kirikava recently travelled to Brisbane for a Cyber Safety Pasifika conference, administered and funded by the Australian Federal Police. Pouao was chosen to […]
Youth agree to 'choose life'
Wednesday 14 March 2012 | Published in Local
More than 140 young people from Rarotonga and her sister islands gathered in Vaimaanga yesterday to discuss suicide and how to prevent it from happening in the future. Discussion centred on the challenges and stressors young people face daily, ways they might react or respond to that stress, and examples of support networks they might […]
2 men arrested
Tuesday 13 March 2012 | Published in Local
Police arrested two men at the weekend for burglary and excess breath alcohol. A 27-year-old Tupapa man was arrested on Saturday morning for burgling the Triad Petrol Station in Tutakimoa. Staff arriving at work on Saturday morning discovered a large amount of cigarette cartons and alcohol was stolen from the shop overnight. Entry into the […]
Cuban envoy visits
Tuesday 13 March 2012 | Published in Local
A Cuban diplomat arrives in the Cook Islands today. Her Excellency Maria del Carmen Herrera Caserio, ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, will be visiting the Cook Islands from today until Friday. The purpose of her visit is to present her credentials to the Cook Islands government. A ceremony is yet to be confirmed. Diplomatic […]
Japan gives $140,000 to Te Kainga
Tuesday 13 March 2012 | Published in Local
Te Kainga Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre is getting a new ‘respite centre’ building, thanks to funding from the Japanese government under its Grant Assistance for Human Security Projects (GGP) scheme. A signing ceremony to mark the handover of a $140,775 grant will take place today at Te Kainga from 11am. Second Secretary of the […]
20th Pasifika celebrated
Monday 12 March 2012 | Published in Local
AUCKLAND – Islands from throughout the Pacific came together in a display of art, music, song, food and dance in Auckland over the weekend. Western Springs Park was transformed into 10 ‘villages’ representing Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Cook Islands, Tokelau, Niue, Tahiti, Kiribati, Tuvalu and Aotearoa for the annual Pasifika Festival. Event organisers estimate more than […]
Forum is for and by youth
Monday 12 March 2012 | Published in Local
Rather than spending exorbitant amounts of money on outside experts, the youth forum being held on Rarotonga this week will instead honour the ‘expertise’ of Cook Islands young people. Drawing out young peoples’ views on the challenges they face and solutions that could make a difference to their lives will be the focus of the […]
Airline tax 'a national issue'
Monday 12 March 2012 | Published in Local
Government has not made any concrete decisions about whether or not to tax foreign airlines operating in the Cook Islands, but the opposition hopes to be included in deliberations when it does. A paper was tabled in parliament last month which authorised the possible lifting of an income tax exemption foreign airlines have enjoyed for […]
Not the PM's nephew
Saturday 10 March 2012 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has dismissed opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen’s allegations of political favouritism and nepotism. Rasmussen yesterday raised concerns that the prime minister appointed his nephew to the position of public service commissioner, in the process ignoring the recommendation of a selection panel. It is within Puna’s rights, under schedule one of the Public […]
Social welfare changes proposed
Saturday 10 March 2012 | Published in Local
An Asian Development Bank (ADB) report recommending possible changes to the Cook Islands social welfare system and the 1989 Welfare Act was released yesterday. The report is available for viewing on the government’s website. Government says it will consider the recommendations in light of its commitment to supporting and assisting the elderly and most vulnerable. […]
Crime on an upsurge
Saturday 10 March 2012 | Published in Local
Despite the proliferation of neighbourhood watch groups and their reported success, Muri resident Mii Kauvai is concerned that crime is making a comeback. Police reported last year that crime had dropped off significantly, but Kauvai believes there has been a recent resurgence of burglary. She believes the burglars are getting cleverer, and judging by the […]
Tetava elected chairman of regional group
Friday 9 March 2012 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Police commissioner Maara Tetava has returned from a meeting in Australia where he was elected chairman of the Pacific Police Training Advisory Group for a two year term. On March 2, a meeting sanctioned by the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference and supported by the Australian Federal Police was held in Sydney […]
Opposition alleges political favouritism
Friday 9 March 2012 | Published in Local
Alleging ‘nepotism’ and ‘political favouritism’, the opposition is concerned by the prime minister’s appointment of Russell Thomas as the new public service commissioner. “We’re concerned because as we understand it the prime minister exercised his discretion to overlook the recommendations by the selection panel and appointed his nephew,” leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen said […]
Public service commissioner appointed
Friday 9 March 2012 | Published in Local
Prime Minister and Minister of the Office of the Public Service Commission Henry Puna yesterday announced the appointment of Russell Thomas as the new public service commissioner. A former chief executive of the Office of the Public Service Commission, Thomas’s appointment was unanimously approved by Cabinet this week following a decision by the prime minister […]
Avatiu seawall the best option
Thursday 8 March 2012 | Published in Local
Criticism of the Avatiu seawall is off target, says Ports Authority chairman Mike Henry. “This is the best option. This plan has been developed over the past four years with input from port users, the main shipping companies,” he said in response to recent criticism of the seawall design. Henry explained the basic concept of […]
Government supports Women's Day today
Thursday 8 March 2012 | Published in Local
The government is throwing its full support behind International Women’s Day. “Empowering Women – today’s global theme for International Women’s Day 2012 – is not only a goal in itself, it is a condition for creating better lives for everyone,” said Prime Minister Henry Puna. Acknowledging events locally and internationally to mark International Women’s Day, […]
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