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Finsec dismissed
Friday 24 September 2010 | Published in Local
Kevin Carr shocked by Rasmussen’s letter Kevin Carr, the Acting Financial Secretary and most senior civil servant in the country, has been dismissed. His shock sacking by Finance Minister Wilkie Rasmussen was announced yesterday by Public Service Commissioner Navy Epati. Carr, who has been acting Finsec since March 1, is upset by his termination because […]
Candidate night
Thursday 23 September 2010 | Published in Local
The Ngatangiia Democratic Party committee is inviting voters and the public to a ‘candidate night’ this evening at the Muri clubhouse. The event is to allow the two run-off nominees – standing MP Sir Terepai Maoate and Mann Short to share their election policies with the constituency. Yesterday Short indicated he has decided to turn […]
Maori threat
Thursday 23 September 2010 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Maori and Niuean languages will disappear from New Zealand within a generation unless urgent action is taken to start specialist schools warn researchers. Auckland University Faculty of Education senior lecturer John McCaffery and his wife postgraduate research student Judy Taligalu McFall-McCaffery have just unveiled the results of two years’ research into Pacific languages […]
Youth views
Thursday 23 September 2010 | Published in Local
Tim Arnold, Independent candidate for Tupapa-Maraerenga is inviting young people, voters and election candidates to a public meeting tonight to brainstorm ‘the big issues’. Arnold hopes to gather feedback on the hopes, dreams and wishes of the next generation of Cook Islanders. He wants candidates to get together with members of the public to talk […]
Govt powerless over fuel
Thursday 23 September 2010 | Published in Local
Government is powerless to prevent a repeat of this month’s petrol shortage, leaving the country at the mercy of the two fuel distribution companies, Triad and Toa Petroleum. Both companies have issued warnings against panic-buying fuel and say they are confident they can avoid running out of petrol again. But there are no legal requirements […]
Demos wait for run-off
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in Local
The governing Democratic Party is waiting for the outcome of the Ngatangiia run-off before releasing its election manifesto. Party president Sean Willis says the executive plans to distribute the manifesto to electorate committees either September 30 or October 3. The run-off for candidacy in Ngatangiia between standing MP Sir Terepai Maoate and Mann Short will […]
MPs suggest sugary food ban
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in Local
The rise in obesity in the Cook Islands is going to be discussed at the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) conference in Kuala Lumpur in October. The rapid increase in illnesses caused by lifestyle habits such as overeating, drinking too much and smoking will be discussed, and the Secretary of Health Tupou Faireka has already been […]
Petrol shortage fears persist
Wednesday 22 September 2010 | Published in Local
People told not to panic buy as rumours fuel concern Consumers are still being warned against panic-buying fuel following rumour of another petrol shortage. Just a week after the new petrol supply was landed it is still selling faster than usual due to concern that it could run out before the next shipment arrives around […]
Young people part of 'upgrade'
Tuesday 21 September 2010 | Published in Local
Independent candidate for Tupapa-Maraerenga Tim Arnold wants to hear the hopes, dreams and wishes of the next generation of Cook Islanders. He is inviting young Cook Islanders, Rarotonga voters and election candidates to a meeting at the Pukapuka Hostel on Thursday at 7pm to brainstorm the big issues – leadership, education and youth. “I’ve decided […]
Question to be decided
Tuesday 21 September 2010 | Published in Local
Cabinet will consider today how the election referendum will be promoted leading up to the November 17 election day. The referendum on whether voters want a reduction in the number of MPs was announced earlier this month. Prime Minister Jim Marurai told CI News yesterday that he wants to confirm the wording of the question […]
Short gets shot at candidacy
Tuesday 21 September 2010 | Published in Local
Ngatangiia MP Sir Terepai Maoate and Mann Short are confirmed as candidates for the run-off for election candidate to be held next Wednesday. Nominations closed at 4pm yesterday but Sir Terepai’s committee couldn’t confirm whether anyone else had put their name forward. Short confirmed yesterday that he was in the race after initially expressing concern […]
Brown in hot water
Tuesday 21 September 2010 | Published in Local
Agriculture secretary asked to explain comments made in Fiji Agriculture secretary Anthony Brown is being called to account this week for speaking out in support of Fiji’s military-led government. Public Service Commissioner Navy Epati has asked Brown to explain the statements which defy government’s position on the political situation in Fiji. The Ministry of Foreign […]
Tourism taking off
Monday 20 September 2010 | Published in Local
CIT boss says good growth expected from key markets Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) chief executive Carmel Beattie says that the marketing of the Sydney flight had been a resounding success. “Of the last five flights coming in, two are booked out and three are nearly booked out,” she said. “We are still marketing in Australia, […]
Youths a concern
Monday 20 September 2010 | Published in Local
Despite a quiet weekend on Rarotonga roads – police were kept busy by excessive noise complaints, thefts and congregating youths. Police received two reports of a group of youth acting suspicious around the Titikaveka CICC church and Kent Hall area. The Titikaveka community have rallied together to watch out for each other’s property after a […]
Finals now at Swamp
Saturday 18 September 2010 | Published in Local
The grand finals of the 2010 rugby union season will be held at the Avatiu ‘Swamp’ today. The last minute change is due to the Cook Islands Rugby Union’s application for a liquor licence for the BCI Stadium being turned down by the liquor licensing authority. The last minute hiccup threw the rugby union into […]
Heading off
Saturday 18 September 2010 | Published in Local
Finance Minister Wilkie Rasmussen will head to Wellington and then on to Brussels, Belgium on Monday. The minister is set to sign the country’s 13th tax information exchange agreement with the Republic of Korea ambassador in Wellington. Rasmussen will go to Brussels from there to sit on the planning bureau of the ACP/EU (African, Caribbean, […]
Crop theft threat
Saturday 18 September 2010 | Published in Local
The livelihoods of local growers are under threat as crop thieves are systematically targeting whole plantations. The theft of crops is not a new problem for growers but what is new is that whole plots of crops such as pawpaw and taro are being stolen each week to be sold. Stolen fruit and veges have […]
Philatelic sale set
Friday 17 September 2010 | Published in Local
Minister of Finance Wilkie Rasmussen announced yesterday that the government will make over $50,000 per year from stamps after the sale of the Philatelic Bureau. In a media release yesterday he said: “The Government and Telecom Cook Islands Limited (TCI) have entered into a new agreement for the issue of stamps with Philatelic Bureau 2010 […]
Cabinet not convinced
Friday 17 September 2010 | Published in Local
PM says there are questions over legitimacy of proposal Prime Minister Jim Marurai says his Cabinet is not convinced that the ‘Al Atas’ multimillion investment fund proposal put to it is legitimate. Yesterday government officials were running for cover after CI News broke the news of the possible attempted scam. CI News asked Finance Minister […]
Arnold talks of anti-reform comments
Thursday 16 September 2010 | Published in Local
Tim Arnold spoke at his first public campaign meeting on Tuesday night about anti-reform comments made by Cook Islands Party MP Norman George. Arnold referred to George as a man he had a great deal of respect for. “Norman George could be such a powerful force for good for this country. It is useful to […]
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