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Test for candidates
Thursday 2 September 2010 | Published in Local
Election candidates will be put to the test over their commitment to political reform if they accept an invitation to take part in a national forum next week. The Group for Political Change in collaboration with Mou Piri is planning a series of public forums and issued a press release yesterday about the first in […]
Maoate threatens walkout
Thursday 2 September 2010 | Published in Local
Aitutaki MP Terepai Maoate Jnr has threatened that he will stand by his father Sir Terepai Maoate and walk out of the Democratic Party if the debacle over the Ngatangiia candidate is not sorted out. Speaking to the CI News on Aitutaki on Tuesday, Maoate Jnr said the Demos will lose both he and his […]
Booze and smokes for sale
Wednesday 1 September 2010 | Published in Local
Spirits, wine, beer, cigarettes and tobacco confiscated by customs officers are currently for sale by tender from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM). The goods were confiscated from passengers that exceeded their alcohol and tobacco allowance – travellers are only allowed to carry 200 cigarettes, two litres of liquor or four litres of […]
Sir Terepai meets rival
Wednesday 1 September 2010 | Published in Local
Even the location of this week’s meeting between Ngatangiia MP Sir Terepai Maoate and run-off ‘candidate’ Mann Short was a closely guarded secret as the Democratic Party controversy continues over who will be candidate. The meeting was due to take place under the cover of darkness last night at around 10 o’clock at the Hospitality […]
Aitutakians speak up
Wednesday 1 September 2010 | Published in Local
Aitutakians themselves claim they are not ones to speak out of turn but a number spoken to by CI News journalists Martin Tiffany and Matariki yesterday certainly had a lot to say. Just talking to random people on the island about the cyclone rebuild effort produced some interesting results. Many were critical about the slow […]
Philatelic bureau 'for sale'
Wednesday 1 September 2010 | Published in Local
An American buyer is reported to be buying the Cook Islands Philatelic Bureau. However, the deal does not seem to be clearly understood by many parties, including Government. Solicitor general Tingika Elikana yesterday confirmed that the buyer is being represented by lawyer Tim Arnold and that an agreement of sorts has already been signed. But […]
Williams trial on
Tuesday 31 August 2010 | Published in Local
This week, Justice Hugh Williams and 12 jurors will begin hearing the Paul Williams trial. Williams is facing charges of manslaughter, dangerous driving causing death and driving with excess breath alcohol. All charges – to which Williams has pleaded not guilty – were laid in July of last year. The 31-year-old was charged with manslaughter […]
Actor eyes Raro series
Tuesday 31 August 2010 | Published in Local
Screen actor Billy ‘Ollie’ Campbell is making a film, but this time he’s not the star. Campbell is sailing through the South Pacific aboard Picton Castle, re-tracing a voyage he did with the same tall ship a few years ago. For ten days he’s been on Rarotonga, a place he feels is “far more my […]
Minerals taskforce set up
Tuesday 31 August 2010 | Published in Local
New body to provide advice on national seabed minerals policy A Seabed Minerals Policy Taskforce has been set up by government to provide advice on the national seabed minerals policy and guidelines on the set up of the Seabed Minerals Authority. The taskforce, headed by Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia, was appointed about two months […]
Indecent photos taken by student
Monday 30 August 2010 | Published in Local
A college student was suspended from school on Friday for taking indecent photos of a female student. Police said that the male student took indecent pictures of his female classmate and forwarded to all his male friends on his mobile phone. Police would not say which college he was from. Police are also looking for […]
CISNOC funds concern
Monday 30 August 2010 | Published in Local
Questions asked over the use of PMG money Minutes of the May annual meeting of the Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) show concerns raised over the accounts. Geoff Stoddard, representing the triathlon federation, pointed out that money paid to CISNOC for the Pacific Mini Games (PMG) was being used to shore up […]
Changeover at market
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in Local
The Punanga Nui Market will change hands next week. The market currently falls under the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture, but will be handed over to the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) from September 1. In addition to the market, CIIC will be responsible for looking after the adjacent playground. The market generates stallholder […]
Cannabis at college
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in Local
Police and teachers alike are becoming increasingly concerned about narcotics use among young students. A recent arrest of a young Tereora student prompted police to call a special meeting with school administration that will take place next week. “It’s a grave concern for principal Parima and his staff,” constable Alan Rua said. “We’re setting up […]
GPC is back
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in Local
Group for Political Change founders Tere Carr (left) and Lyndsay Francis say their lobby group is back to finish what it started. “/> Group for Political Change founders Tere Carr (left) and Lyndsay Francis say their lobby group is back to finish what it started. “/> Group for Political Change returns to lobby for reform […]
No terrorist
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in Local
Sir Geoffrey Henry returned home in a buoyant mood yesterday saying the furore of his “terrorist” remark is making “a mountain out of an anthill”. The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee president had been on his way to Noumea but returned to Rarotonga in the early hours of Thursday morning after being unable […]
Political reform advocate frustrated
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in Local
Political reform advocate Iaveta Short has expressed frustration at the lack of support from MPs for change. During talks with other key advocates on a political reform referendum yesterday, Short said he was disappointed it had been left until the last minute to consider a referendum. He said he supported the non-binding referendum being held […]
Ngatangiia 'candidates' to meet
Friday 27 August 2010 | Published in Local
The Democratic Party executive is hoping the issue of candidacy for Ngatangiia can be resolved at a meeting between MP Sir Terepai Maoate and run-off winner, Mann Short, next Tuesday. Suggestions of holding a run-off between the two have been made just a day after the controversial run-off between Short, Iaveta Short and Stephen Peyroux. […]
Tahiti vaka in Fiji
Thursday 26 August 2010 | Published in Local
The crew of the O Tahiti Nui Freedom outrigger canoe made their third stop in Fiji on Monday morning. The team of six including Cook Islands voyagers Sam Napa and Rakeimata Koronui were accorded a traditional welcome ceremony at Albert Park hosted by the Fiji Arts Council (FAC). FAC projects officer Semi Laliqavoka said the […]
Population declining
Thursday 26 August 2010 | Published in Local
The country’s yo-yoing population appears to be continuing its downward trend, according to the latest statistics released by Statistics Cook Islands. While these statistics are almost eight months old, they show the resident population of the country dropping year on year. For the December 2009 quarter the resident population was estimated to be 12,000 – […]
Petition launched for Maoate
Thursday 26 August 2010 | Published in Local
Democratic Party supporters in Ngatangiia are now being pressured to sign a petition in support of MP Sir Terepai Maoate to remain as the candidate for the election. The petition had been going door to door yesterday prior to last night’s three-man run-off for candidacy being staged. Reports from members of the Ngatangiia community were […]
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