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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fishing association wants answers
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in Local
CIFA chairman Mark Vaikai. “/> The big question that the Cook Islands Fishing Association wants answered is whether purse seining will exploit Cook Islands waters. And because so little information has been forthcoming, chairman Mark Vaikai says right now most members would oppose any purse seining happening in Cook Islands waters. “If that information was […]
Bottle bashing 'racially motivated'
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in Local
A 33-year-old Fijian worker who has lived on Rarotonga for the past three years bashfully admits he no longer feels welcomed by the community. He spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution, but explained that he and a friend were brutally beaten with fists and broken bottles outside Raro Fried Chicken in the […]
Cannabis found in college hall
Monday 21 March 2011 | Published in Local
Police are investigating the discovery of a bag of cannabis inside the Princess Anne Hall at Tereora College. College principal Teaea Parima reported the incident to police and three students aged 14 and 15 were spoken to by police. However, police report that the male student suspected of supplying the cannabis was absent from school […]
Cautious approach
Monday 21 March 2011 | Published in Local
Marine Resources says the prospect of having purse seiners operating in our waters needs a lot more careful planning and the largest fishing method in the world is not being actively pursued at this stage. “We are looking at a very cautious entry into this fishery, and as such, making sure that we take every […]
China wants to purse seine in CI waters
Monday 21 March 2011 | Published in Local
In an unexpected move, a fisheries cooperation memorandum of understanding with the China Fisheries Association (CFA) has been signed by Marine Resources minister Teina Bishop. The non-binding MOU was signed after Bishop had signed three others earlier on Friday following the conclusion of roundtable discussions with those fisheries companies. The three companies are major players […]
Govt signs fisheries MOU
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in Local
A non-binding memorandum of understanding has been signed by the government and three significant players in the global and regional fisheries industry. The MOU affirms the wish of the Cook Islands and the companies to progress fisheries cooperation and partnership development. The first point of the MOU is that both parties recognise the importance of […]
Two berths available on vaka
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Voyaging Society is offering two berths aboard Marumaru Atua during her upcoming voyage to Papeete. Each berth costs $1055, which covers departure tax, meals and accommodation but does not cover return travel to Rarotonga or accommodation in Tahiti. No experience is necessary, though contenders should be relatively fit. The voyage is expected […]
Returning to Christchurch after relief in Raro
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in Local
Christchurch residents Debbie Goodchild (left) and Jo Knudsen have been in Rarotonga with their daughters Ella (7) and Amy (11) to complete part of their bachelor degrees in early childhood education. “/> Leaving family in the aftermath of Christchurch’s earthquake has been difficult for Cantabrians Debbie Goodchild and Jo Knudsen. Both are in Rarotonga on […]
Fishery talks start today
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Government will today meet with some of the largest tuna fishing and fish processing companies operating globally and in the Pacific. In a press statement, the Ministry of Marine Resources says government wants to establish cooperation on sustainable fishing and opportunities for economic development. Shareholders and executives from three foreign companies who have […]
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