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New budget team
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local
Government has appointed a new budget advisory team which will inform the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management ahead of tabling of the 2011-12 budget. Acting financial secretary Priscilla Maruariki says that the new team is comprised of more government representatives than private sector representatives, as opposed to the former budget committee which consisted of […]
Ties grow with South Korea
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local
The South Korean government has invited foreign affairs ministers from all Pacific countries to attend a major meeting in Seoul at the end of next month, with a vision to strengthen its relationships with island governments. Korea is a dialogue partner with the Forum of Pacific Leaders and consequently is seeking to deepen its affiliations […]
Govt supports struggling Forum Line
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local
Amid concerns about the financial status of Pacific Forum Line (PFL), the Cook Islands government has opted to continue using the shipping lines service. Opposition Democratic Party deputy leader Wilkie Rasmussen raised concerns in parliament recently that PFL is in some crisis situation. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters, whose portfolios include transport and therefore shipping, […]
Best dressed and flashing in pink
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local
Aquila Rentals fielded two mens teams and one womens team in the Easter Monday 4×4 volleyball tournament on Aitutaki sponsored by Cook Islands News. Each member of the Aquila brigade wore candy pink, personalised uniforms and flashing green sunglasses provided by Aquila owners Ngapare and Morgan Tatira. Report and photos, pages 8-10.
Quiet Easter
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local
Police are happy to report that Rarotonga enjoyed a quiet Easter weekend this year. There was one theft of a motorcycle from the Little Polynesian, but the vehicle was later found at a private Vaimaanga residence. It appeared to have been hotwired. A Titikaveka party broke into a fight, but police have yet to lay […]
Call to prosecute telecom companies
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is being asked to prosecute foreign companies allegedly not registered to operate in the country, including Telecom Cook Islands. Mervin Communications Ltd director William Framhein has formally requested the BTIB investigate his complaint that nine companies are in breach of the Development Investment Act 1995-1996. Framhein seeks […]
Danny Mataroa shares his secrets
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local
The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has developed After5 Biz Business Mentoring, a programme that seeks to put local businesspeople and entrepreneurs in touch with one another. After5 Biz puts on a monthly lecture, delivered by a local business mentor who will explain how he or she established a business and the ups and downs […]
Aitutaki commemorates ANZAC Day
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in Local
People on Aitutaki gathered yesterday to remember the men and women who fought in wars overseas and to ensure the freedom and peace the islanders enjoy today. A combined church service at the Ziona Tapu CICC church in Arutanga began the ANZAC Day commemoration on the island. The message shared at church and by mayor […]
TV told to stop re-broadcasting
Tuesday 26 April 2011 | Published in Local
Vaka Television has been ordered to cease using content from major television networks Cable News Network (CNN) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), which it may not have secured broadcasting licences for. A representative of an international law firm has sent correspondence to Vaka Television owners and operators Dave Reuther and Greg Parker, asking them […]
Aitutaki returns to Maeva Nui
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Local
A 100-strong Aitutaki contingent will represent their home island at this years Te Maeva Nui celebrations in July/August. Aitutaki Enua have been absent from the annual event to celebrate the self governance of the Cook Islands for some years. Aitutaki Mayor John Baxter (above) confirmed Aitutaki will be part of the August dance and cultural […]
Easter pageant in Avarua
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Local
Close to 250 Catholic parishioners walked through Avarua Township yesterday morning praying and singing as the final hours of Jesus were played out through the Stations of the Cross and devotions commemorating the Passion. The days service began at the Avarua courthouse where a brief service was held before a male member of the congregation […]
PM turns Toagate on Opposition
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna is firmly rejecting a proposal to legislate the Toa settlement out of existence. In parliament last week, Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop raised concerns over Atiu MP Norman Georges suggestion that the government amend the law so as to render the Toa settlement null and void. Leader of the opposition Robert Wigmore […]
Easter issues
Thursday 21 April 2011 | Published in Local
Cook Islands News will not be published on Good Friday (tomorrow) and Easter Monday (April 25). Classified advertisements for Saturdays newspaper will close at 1pm today (Thursday), although important late notices can be faxed (25303) or emailed (adverts@cookislandsnews.com) up until 1pm tomorrow. The classified advertisement deadline for next Tuesdays paper will be 1pm on Monday, […]
Shipwreck moving along reef
Thursday 21 April 2011 | Published in Local
Mauke Mayor George Samuela is concerned about damage to the islands reef caused by the stranded cargo vessel Te Kou Maru II, which ran aground last October. The ship, owned by Taio Shipping Ltd, has remained on Maukes western reef since it became stranded and all cargo was removed. Samuela says rough seas have pushed […]
Mayor sick of arguing
Thursday 21 April 2011 | Published in Local
Atiu Mayor Taoro Strickland says he is sick of bickering over politics, and he just wants the government to get on with looking after his island. The Rarotonga based head of the island council says he feels honour bound to speak out against a lie by the Cook Islands Party president on the island, Tereapii […]
Petrol and diesel up again
Thursday 21 April 2011 | Published in Local
This months price order for Triad Pacific Petroleum fuel reflects a steady global increase in the cost of petrol and diesel. Price Tribunal chairman Terry Hagan announced the new price order, which went into effect on April 18. It puts the maximum fuel price for Rarotonga at $2.39 per litre of petrol and $2.13 per […]
Video pirates to face charges
Thursday 21 April 2011 | Published in Local
Two Rarotonga companies are to be charged with criminal offences under the Films and Censorship Act 1985, following police raids on businesses allegedly pirating material late last year and early this year. Police commissioner Maara Tetava says the businesses will be formally charged in the next day or two. He will not name the businesses […]
Parliament to resume in June
Wednesday 20 April 2011 | Published in Local
Parliament is not expected to sit again until June, when it is anticipated the ceremonial opening of parliament will take place. The main 2011-12 budget is also expected to be considered by members of parliament at the June sitting. Parliament clerk Nga Valoa says parliament was adjourned sine die this week, which means an exact […]
Soul musos here to give back
Wednesday 20 April 2011 | Published in Local
San Francisco soul sensation Edna Love and her session musicians join Kiwi songstress Caitlin Smith on stage at Little Polynesian tonight to commemorate the life of the late Jeannine Peyroux. Love, Smith and musicians Jeremy Hoenig and Ed Ivey met Peyroux when they performed at Billy TK Jnrs Cook Islands Jazz and Blues Festival on […]
Pawpaw exporting to return
Wednesday 20 April 2011 | Published in Local
At present 20,000 pawpaw plants are being cultivated in Rarotonga for export in February next year, in an attempt to revive the Cook Islands pawpaw supply to international produce companies including Fresh Direct in New Zealand. Agriculture Minister Nandi Glassie and ministry secretary Anthony Brown recently returned from a business trip to New Zealand where […]
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