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Govt has to deal with TCI monopoly
Wednesday 30 March 2011 | Published in Local
Successive governments have avoided dealing with the telecommunications monopoly held by Telecom Cook Islands – but it’s a situation that can’t continue to be sidestepped indefinitely, says the new company chairman Temu Okotai. Okotai, who was appointed on March 17, says he’s well aware of the ongoing monopoly debate and he expects that to continue […]
Marine park trust deed to be finalised today
Tuesday 29 March 2011 | Published in Local
A trust deed that will set the guiding principles for the management of a national marine park within the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone is expected to be finalised by cabinet today. The deed will set out how a marine park charitable trust is formed and how its trustees administer the park in accordance with […]
Trial delayed until Friday
Tuesday 29 March 2011 | Published in Local
Three men charged in relation to disruption at Manihiki airport in 2008 are due to be the focus of a three-day judge and jury trial in the Cook Islands High Court starting this week. Mataio Johnson, Ruhau Tamaunu, and Temu Okotai are charged over an incident which forced an aborted landing of an Air Rarotonga […]
Earth Hour celebrated
Tuesday 29 March 2011 | Published in Local
Children took part in Earth Hour celebrations, held throughout Rarotonga villages on Saturday evening. Story on page 7. 11032828
13 women bosses
Tuesday 29 March 2011 | Published in Local
Pleased that a record 13 women are heading government ministries and agencies, prime minister Henry Puna says the public can expect even more to be appointed to senior positions. “There will be more, trust me,” says Puna. “We always make a point of choosing the best.” Puna says he’s proud that it is during his […]
Record women in top govt jobs
Monday 28 March 2011 | Published in Local
Government has a record number of women in top positions because they’re the right people for the job, says Cook Islands National Council of Women president Vaine Wichman. Twelve women are heading ministries and agencies either as permanent heads or in acting capacities, including two women island secretaries. But it will be when there’s significant […]
Formal ties set with Japan
Monday 28 March 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands and Japan have formally entered into diplomatic relations – a development that will bring significant benefits for the Pacific nation, says prime minister Henry Puna. Discussions with the Japanese government on formalising relationships have intensified over the last five years – that the development happens during Puna’s term can be regarded as […]
Arrests after bottle attacks
Saturday 26 March 2011 | Published in Local
Police have arrested two 17-year-old men for the assault of two Fijian men last Sunday morning. Police inspector Tere Patia reported that police arrested the two youths – one from Ruatonga and the other from Panama – and they appeared in court on Wednesday. The pair did not enter a plea and were released on […]
Iro at BTIB
Saturday 26 March 2011 | Published in Local
Tina Iro has joined the Business Trade & Development Board as its new business development officer. She will be providing support to those wanting to start up a business and people already in business. Iro, along with Tangata Tou and Melina Tuiravakai, will be involved in running workshops and training in Rarotonga and the outer […]
Toagate responsibility real
Saturday 26 March 2011 | Published in Local
It appears that the Toagate contract will continue to be a $10 million millstone around the country’s neck as legislating it out of existence isn’t an option favoured by government. Getting rid of the costly Toagate contract through legislation sets a bad precedent and will send the wrong message to potential investors and the international […]
Trek turns into rescue for US visitors
Friday 25 March 2011 | Published in Local
Four American visitors to the island got more adventure than they bargained for when a three hour walk across the island turned into a midnight rescue mission. David Bredehoft (60) along with his wife Adena (59) and their friends Gene (81) and Opal Shepherd (77) set out for what they thought would be an easy […]
Costs to keep climbing: Chamber
Friday 25 March 2011 | Published in Local
The cost of living in the Cook Islands will continue to escalate as long as the country continues to rely on imported fuel for so much, warns the Chamber of Commerce. Recent rises in petrol prices coupled with confirmation of a significant power increase will make living in the Cook Islands more expensive. President Steve […]
New NZ head
Thursday 24 March 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has confirmed the appointment of a new general manager for its New Zealand office – 12 months after the position has been vacant. The new manager is Graeme West who CITC describes as having held senior sales and marketing positions with Tourism Holdings Ltd. West takes up his new position in […]
Courses closing
Thursday 24 March 2011 | Published in Local
Applications for three full-time 11-week courses at the Arorangi Trades Training Centre (TTC) close today. The courses – for a national certificate in carpentry, motor industries (level two) and electrical registration – have all been offered before, and centre on curricula that prepare students for careers as skilled tradespeople. They run from 8am to 4pm […]
Tereora addresses drug issues
Thursday 24 March 2011 | Published in Local
Tereora College staff are confident the school does not have a drug problem, despite three students being found in possession of marijuana within school grounds last week. The three students found with the illegal drug – in years 9, 10, and 11 – are all serving suspensions from the college. A 17-year-old who is not […]
Power going up
Thursday 24 March 2011 | Published in Local
The cost of electricity is going to increase significantly within the next month or two. Global fuel rises will seriously impact on the country with Te Aponga Uira already warning of the price rise. “And can only go upwards from now on,” says TAU chief executive Apii Timoti. Higher energy costs will have a widespread […]
Bill drafted to legally get rid of Toagate
Wednesday 23 March 2011 | Published in Local
Independent MP Norman George wants the government to get serious and immediately deal with the multi-million dollar Toagate debt that’s the burden of the country’s taxpayers. George says he has a draft bill ready to give the government which would legislate the Toagate contract out of existence. George wants to see the bill tabled in […]
Bad news for 40 noni growers
Wednesday 23 March 2011 | Published in Local
It is likely noni growers will not be able to sell some or all of their fruit to Cook Islands Noni Marketing in the next few months, while the country’s main export market Japan cuts back on its purchase of noni juice. Those in the noni growing, manufacturing, and export industry met last week to […]
Invest in your own: Greenpeace
Wednesday 23 March 2011 | Published in Local
Greenpeace is warning that the Cook Islands government should be developing and investing in the country’s own fishing industry instead of licensing foreign companies to exploit our fisheries resource. Regional spokesman Lagi Toribau says rather than leasing the resources out to foreign partners who pay, fish and go, Greenpeace encourages more local participation and involvement […]
Petition launched
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in Local
A petition has been launched by Mervin Communications calling on the telecommunications minister to grant the company licences enabling it to provide a mobile telephone service. Mervin Communications director William Framhein says they hope to collect 6000 signatures – at which time it will be presented to Telecommunications Minister Mark Brown. Launched on Saturday, Framhein […]
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