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Cabinet meets 'scammers'
Thursday 16 September 2010 | Published in Local
Concerns raised over company’s multimillion dollar proposal Cabinet ministers have exposed themselves to embarrassment after meeting representatives of a Singapore-based company that are now suspected of trying to scam government. CI News contacted Finance Minister Wilkie Rasmussen who said he was concerned that the infrastructure funding proposal was a scam but checks were still being […]
Raro relief as fuel ship finally arrives
Thursday 16 September 2010 | Published in Local
Cars were bumper to bumper and motorbikes were being pushed along the roads to get to the fresh supply of petrol on the island yesterday. The successful berthing of the Southern Express at Avatiu Harbour provided welcome relief as the petrol crisis came to an end. Motorists queued outside several petrol stations yesterday from mid-morning […]
Tourism strategy
Wednesday 15 September 2010 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) presented their strategic plan to cabinet yesterday. Now they are throwing the plan open for comment from the industry. CIT chief executive Carmel Beattie said that she will be presenting the strategy to the tourism industry at a meeting at Club Raro on Thursday from 5pm. The main focuses of the […]
Fuel crisis continues
Wednesday 15 September 2010 | Published in Local
The Southern Express made two attempts to come into port yesterday and was to try again this morning. The photo on the left shows the vessel attempting to head in before pulling out. /08 “/> Raro waits anxiously as fuel ship fails to berth The fuel crisis mounted yesterday as the Southern Express made two […]
Going to the dogs
Wednesday 15 September 2010 | Published in Local
Weekly Hash House Harrier regulars, pictured right, (from left) Te-Atua-Nui George, Bones the dog, Jette Johnston and Stephen Whitta at Monday night’s K9-9K run. Although only three dogs were brought by their owners to the gathering – the 30 odd runners and walkers still supported the Esther Honey Foundation event by bringing along a can […]
Health changes
Tuesday 14 September 2010 | Published in Local
The quality manager for the Ministry of Health is getting managers to commit to making improvements by getting them to her Quality Assurance workshop. “We are trying to change people’s attitudes,” Elizabeth Iro said. “We understand it is about small steps, but the ultimate goal is to have a quality culture in the Ministry of […]
Ship, petrol due today
Tuesday 14 September 2010 | Published in Local
Already a week behind schedule, the Southern Express is now due to berth at Avatiu Harbour this morning. The heavily laden cargo ship’s arrival has been keenly awaited since petrol supplies on the island ran out last week. Shipping agent Express Cook Islands Line was scheduled to arrive Sunday morning before bad weather at sea […]
Arnold talks political upgrade
Tuesday 14 September 2010 | Published in Local
Tupapa independent candidate says this issue will dominate election Tupapa-Maraerenga Independent candidate Tim Arnold says political upgrade is the largest issue that dominates this year’s election, and he’s inviting people to hear his views on the issue. “For me, the single largest issue that dominates this election is political upgrade. And I use the term […]
Helping start them young
Monday 13 September 2010 | Published in Local
As part of its literacy programme, PPSEAWA (Pan-Pacific South East Asian Women’s Association) delivered over 50 ‘pepe packs’ – kits containing a T-shirt and a book for new mothers to read to their children, among other goodies – to hospital last week. The maternity ward at the hospital graciously received the donation on Wednesday, which […]
Matutu to start bottle buyback
Monday 13 September 2010 | Published in Local
Matutu brewery might not use green bottles, but it’s certainly greener than most breweries. James Puati and Debi Futter of Matutu are offering to pay 10 cents for every returned bottle, which they will sterilise for re-use. They’ve been recycling bottles for a while, collecting them from resorts around the island, but with the 10 […]
New CI made airport outlet
Monday 13 September 2010 | Published in Local
The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is opening a new retail outlet to promote Cook Islands foods and locally made goods at the airport departure lounge. BTIB chief executive Terry Rangi says it is not the agency’s intention to compete with other businesses but part of their role is to help local producers and manufacturers […]
Arnold to stand
Monday 13 September 2010 | Published in Local
Lawyer Tim Arnold has confirmed he will stand as an independent candidate for Tupapa-Maraerenga in the November election. Arnold said last week that he was looking at the possibility of standing on the single platform of political reform. He has now made the decision to stand. Arnold has organised a meeting at the Aotearoa Centre […]
Solar project for north
Monday 13 September 2010 | Published in Local
$5.4 million earmarked for solar panels and desalination The northern group islands are set to receive US$4 million (NZ$5.48 million) worth of solar panel generation systems and desalination units under Japan’s Pacific Environment Community (PEC) Fund. The US$66 million fund is for Pacific Forum Island country governments, non-government organisations and community groups. A representative from […]
Government 'fair' to 'dismal'
Saturday 11 September 2010 | Published in Local
Most people polled were stuck in the middle when it came to rating the performance of our current government, with 49 per cent saying the performance was fair or average. However, 39 per cent were not so kind, rating the performance as “useless” while just 12 per cent rated it as good. But those were […]
76% want seats cut
Saturday 11 September 2010 | Published in Local
Election survey – 33% for Demo, 26% for CIP, 14% Independent The Cook Islands News pre-election poll reveals 76 percent of 182 voters surveyed want the number of seats in parliament reduced. The same question will be put to voters on November 17 in a national referendum that will need over two-thirds (67 per cent) […]
Jury finds Williams guilty
Saturday 11 September 2010 | Published in Local
Twelve jurors this week found Paul Williams guilty of manslaughter and driving with excess breath alcohol. He was facing both charges after fatally striking visiting Golden Oldies rugby player Duncan Barrowman with his truck in May of last year. The jury delivered its guilty verdict on Thursday night, following a trial that lasted roughly six […]
Fuel runs out
Friday 10 September 2010 | Published in Local
Motorists yesterday were struggling to find fuel to fill their petrol tanks as supplies on Rarotonga began to dry up. Outlets all over the island had empty pumps yesterday afternoon and had to turn customers away. Wigmore’s in Vaimaanga, Tex Mart in Arorangi, and the Triad Petrol station in Panama had all run out yesterday […]
Election special report
Friday 10 September 2010 | Published in Local
Would you like to know the mood of the nation as we head towards the General Election? Then don’t miss tomorrow’s Cook Islands News where we will bring you an election poll special report. Over the last few days staff at the newspaper have been calling hundreds of homes around the country to find out […]
Run-off a triumph
Friday 10 September 2010 | Published in Local
Mann Short describes the agreement reached with Ngatangiia MP Sir Terepai Maoate for a run-off is a triumph for the village as voters will finally be able to exercise their freedom of choice. Short says common sense and democracy have finally prevailed. The issue of who will be the Democratic Party candidate for the election […]
Referendum is on!
Friday 10 September 2010 | Published in Local
Cabinet agrees to national vote on reduction of MPs A binding referendum on whether there should be a reduction in the number of seats in Parliament is going ahead. Prime Minister Jim Marurai made a formal announcement of this yesterday. Cabinet made the commitment on Tuesday to stage the referendum at the general election on […]
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