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SFO investigates Wall Street Group
Saturday 23 October 2010 | Published in Local
New scrutiny is on the disgraced Wall Street Banking Corporation which was kicked out of the Cook Islands last year after a long legal wrangle with government authorities. WSD Global Markets Ltd, a stock exchange-accredited futures and options company, is coming under fire for allegedly failing to account for a reported $20 million in funds […]
Tractor giveaway concerns CIP
Friday 22 October 2010 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Party leader Henry Puna says he’s concerned at the possible breach of the Electoral Act by the Democratic Party government in ‘dishing out 25 new tractors from China, presumably one for each constituency, three weeks before the elections’. “Publicity about these machines as well as the sight of them both in the media […]
Willis backtracks on 'cuts'
Friday 22 October 2010 | Published in Local
Demo president says he talked about ‘trimming’ not job losses Democratic Party president Sean Willis is backtracking on comments he made that the party was looking at job cuts to the public service if it continues to govern after next month’s election. Willis says he did say that some government departments needed ‘trimming down’, but […]
Last chance!
Friday 22 October 2010 | Published in Local
Election candidates – don’t forget your invitation from CI News to share your personal stance on issues. We invite each candidate to tell voters where they stand on the issues they might face if they are elected. This week CI News is inviting all candidates to share their views on issues in their electorate and […]
Arorangi CICC hosts Gospel Day
Friday 22 October 2010 | Published in Local
Pastor Lelei Patia and the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church will host this years Gospel Day commemorations or Nuku on Tuesday. Gospel Day commemorates the arrival of Christianity and is celebrated with island flair. The CICC congregation recalls the pioneering history of the London Missionary Society (LMS) who brought Christianity firstly to Aitutaki in 1821 […]
Hospital job ad amended
Friday 22 October 2010 | Published in Local
An amended job description for the role of Head of Hospital Services is due to be advertised tomorrow. The changes are the result of a meeting on Monday between the Public Service Commissioner Navy Epati and the Secretary of Health Tupou Faireka. Last week’s advert, which is still running on the Ministry of Health website, […]
New strategy for teachers
Thursday 21 October 2010 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Education is looking to increase the number of local secondary school teachers by offering on-the-job training to people who already have some formal qualifications. Secretary of education Sharyn Paio says the ministry is looking at long term solutions to decrease the number of teachers recruited from overseas. “We really want Cook Islands […]
Big kitesurfing competition here
Thursday 21 October 2010 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Kitesurfing Association is hosting an international kitesurfing competition next year. The event, to be held in June, promises to attract masses of tourists, and Cook Islands Kitesurfing Association president Teanaroa ‘Paka’ Worthington expects between 35 and 50 competitors to enter. Worthington’s vision to host an international competition here in the Cooks has […]
Demos deny job cuts
Thursday 21 October 2010 | Published in Local
Party says no plan for public sector cuts to pay for babies The Democratic Party was forced to do damage control after president Sean Willis was quoted as saying government could afford the increases in welfare payments by sacking ‘excess’ public servants. The party has refuted the suggestion it has even contemplated laying off public […]
George tries again to lay criminal libel charges
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in Local
Atiu MP and lawyer Norman George has filed a fresh claim of criminal libel against Cook Islands News after the case was dismissed last week based on his failure to obtain approval from a judge. The same day George filed an application to the High Court for the charges to be approved by a judge […]
Police seek help to stop burglars
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in Local
It’s no secret that burglary is becoming an ever-more-prevalent problem for Rarotonga – a problem that some worry will do irreparable damage to the country’s tourism industry. But recently, burglars have been stealing from occupied homes – over the past few weeks, multiple homeowners have filed police reports after discovering that they were burgled as […]
9 to 12 cyclones?
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in Local
Forecasters predict ‘above average’ cyclone activity Weather experts are forecasting nine to 12 cyclones in the new cyclone season starting on November 1. The National Meteorological Services yesterday released a bulletin in collaboration with New Zealand’s National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and NZ MetService, which predicts average-to above-average cyclone activity for the […]
Burglary spoils arrival for NZ family
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in Local
A newly arrived New Zealand family had to relocate to safe accommodation on Saturday after they returned from the airport to find their bungalow burgled with alcohol and cash totalling $1750 missing from their room at a Muri-Ngatangiia tourist accommodation. Police are still investigating after what they report was a busy weekend of crime. In […]
Tama Aito a new twist
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in Local
This year’s Tiare Festival is back with a whole new angle. Boys are being invited to take part in the new Tama Aito – training warrior contest. “Miss Tiare has always been aimed at improving young women, training them in public speaking, deportment, and public relations,” said secretary of culture Sonny Williams. “This is useful […]
Tiare Festival rejuvenated
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in Local
Culture secretary Sonny Williams has big plans for this year’s Tiare Festival. “Last year I had to trim areas as we were restricted on funds,” he said on Friday. “Now I am re-expanding the Tiare Festival. We plan to bring back important categories which haven’t been done over the past few years. These events are […]
Home sweet home from Delhi
Monday 18 October 2010 | Published in Local
Team Cook Islands received a warm welcome home on Friday night after a long 19-hour journey back from the Delhi Commonwealth Games in India. For the young mothers and fathers in the team – seeing their children after three weeks was probably a bigger buzz than the games. While the team had an incredible time […]
CIP promise water tanks and baby bonus
Saturday 16 October 2010 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Party is promoting water tanks for every home, the $1000 baby bonus and the increase in the pension to over 70s as things it will provide if elected to govern. “The CIP policy on water tanks is a simple one. Water has been an issue on Rarotonga over the last 12 years […]
70 standing
Saturday 16 October 2010 | Published in Local
A record 70 candidates will vie for the 24 seats in parliament at next month’s 2010 general election. The governing Democratic Party has put up 23 candidates while the Cook Islands Party has a full line-up. In what looks to be a first, a staggering 16 independent candidates will contest 12 of the electorates. Nominations […]
Burglary concerns
Friday 15 October 2010 | Published in Local
Police are becoming increasingly alarmed by the frequency of incidences of burglars entering a house while its occupants are sleeping. Burglars struck seven properties within a span of three days this week. Five tourist accommodation units were burgled and two guest houses were ransacked and cleaned out of money, electronic equipment and alcohol. In one […]
Candidates to be named
Friday 15 October 2010 | Published in Local
Election candidates have until noon today to officially register. The Electoral Office has been busy this week processing registrations for candidate nominations. Each candidate must be nominated by two electors from the roll where they are standing. A candidate must be on one of the country’s electoral rolls but is not required to be on […]
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