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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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