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New tourism head excited about industry's future
Wednesday 5 May 2010 | Published in Local
Newly appointed CI Tourism chief executive Carmel Beattie will take up the two year position early next month. Tourism board chairman Tata Crocombe announced the appointment, saying that Beattie brings to the Cook Islands a wealth of knowledge on international markets, destination marketing and development and a strong international network of contacts that will prove […]
Woods highlights CI's fragile media freedom
Tuesday 4 May 2010 | Published in Local
Cook Islands News managing editor John Woods yesterday spoke proudly about the Cook Islands’ right of free speech and freedom of expression. But, again warned that it was a “fragile freedom”. Woods was in Brisbane speaking as part of the World Press Freedom Day lecture series at the University Of Queensland. He spoke of the […]
New tourism CEO appointed
Tuesday 4 May 2010 | Published in Local
The search for a new chief executive for CI Tourism is over Australian Carmel Beattie has been appointed to the position this week. CI Tourism board chairman Tata Crocombe says it’s been a detailed process with outstanding candidates both local and international. Beattie is currently in Rarotonga and signed her contract yesterday. Beattie was previously […]
Dancers wanted
Tuesday 4 May 2010 | Published in Local
IN THE BEAT: Auditions for the senior dancer of the year competition, for dancers over 17, will be held on Friday at the national auditorium before the competition night on May 27. Mauri Toa of the ministry of cultural development says they will be looking for the country’s top eight male and female dancers at […]
Media freedom
Monday 3 May 2010 | Published in Local
May 3 each year has been officially designated by the United Nations General Assembly as World Press Freedom Day. All around the world on this day, supporters of media freedom celebrate the fundamental principles of press and media freedom that are articulated in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. From the Pacific […]
Telecommunications agreements questioned
Monday 3 May 2010 | Published in Local
There are possibly four foreign-based telecommunications network providers operating in the Cooks and one local company wanting a network to provide services to consumers is fed up with government over the issue of Telecom’s monopoly. Mervin Communications director William Framhein says he’s had a gut full of Telecom Cook Islands varying application of section 4 […]
Franklin 'competent'
Monday 3 May 2010 | Published in Local
Criticism of detective inspector Mark Franklin’s investigation that led to the Operation Slush trial, prompted Justice Nicholson to make his own comment on it in his ruling on Friday. Justice Nicholson said in light of the strong criticism of Franklin during the trial by the defence counsel that he saw fit to comment on it. […]
Three nominated for Titikaveka CIP
Monday 3 May 2010 | Published in Local
Three people were nominated last week to be the Cook Islands Party candidate for Titikaveka in the election this year. A spokesperson for the Titikaveka CIP committee said it would meet today to review the nominations and then announce the names. When nominations for the candidacy closed on Friday it is understood one of the […]
George walks free after not guilty Slush verdict
Saturday 1 May 2010 | Published in Local
Yesterday’s acquittal ends long running corruption trial Atiu MP and lawyer Norman George declared it a great day for justice after being acquitted on the seven corruption charges in the High Court yesterday. “It is a great day for justice. God preserve the best judicial system in the world,” he said. “This concludes five years […]
Leader of the house sacked
Saturday 1 May 2010 | Published in Local
Demo Party secretary and Tupapa-Maraerenga MP John Tangi has been sacked as leader of the house by Prime Minister Jim Marurai this week. Tangi has been outspoken against Marurai’s cabinet and is supporting party leader and former deputy prime minister Sir Terepai Maoate in his stance that all members of cabinet have now had their […]
Industry council asks for tourism budget increase
Friday 30 April 2010 | Published in Local
The Tourism Industry Council says the country is at risk of losing the direct Air New Zealand Sydney-Rarotonga flight before it has begun due to a lack of budget for marketing. On Tuesday the council issued an open letter to government on what it considers the most crucial decision ever the allocation of appropriate funding […]
Resort GM predicts job losses across sector
Friday 30 April 2010 | Published in Local
Sixteen staff at Crown Beach Resort were laid off this week as part of drastic restructuring brought on by the general decline in the performance of the tourism industry. General manager Rohan Ellis predicts other large hotels in Rarotonga will soon be forced to follow suit. “The Crown Beach has 36 rooms but we had […]
Student parliament has its first official sitting
Thursday 29 April 2010 | Published in Local
Parliament was called to session yesterday morning to debate on a new bill. The ‘reduction of the voting age’ bill was on the table all day and finally passed at the end of the day’s sitting. In student parliament that is. Twenty four secondary school students are currently taking part in the mock parliament sessions. […]
Two year's jail for fatal crash
Thursday 29 April 2010 | Published in Local
Eighteen-year-old sentenced for dangerous driving causing death Eighteen year-old Danny Cook was sentenced to two years imprisonment yesterday for the tragic car crash that killed 19-year-old TV presenter Tamarii Pierre last month. Justice Colin Nicholson made it clear that the prison term imposed by the court must send a message to all people that if […]
Driver swerves to avoid youngster
Wednesday 28 April 2010 | Published in Local
A young boy narrowly missed more serious injury after being hit by a car on Monday, thanks to the quick reaction of the driver. At 9.56am on Monday in front of the Matavera CICC church the five-year-old was hit by a car while crossing the road. Police say that according to eye witnesses the child […]
Community to decide site for alternative jetty
Wednesday 28 April 2010 | Published in Local
The Puaikura community has been asked to agree on a site for a proposed $2 million tender boat landing for visiting cruise ships. Initial talks for the NZAID funded alternative port began with NZ foreign minister Murray McCully last year. During his most recent visit last month, McCully reportedly told government that the project could […]
Court to issue verdict on Slush charges this week
Wednesday 28 April 2010 | Published in Local
The High Court is due to issue a verdict on the seven corruption charges faced by Atiu member of parliament Norman George on Friday as the country’s longest, and possibly most expensive, criminal trial comes to an end. Yesterday, the Operation Slush trial closed before Justice Colin Nicholson with defence attorney Tim Arnold’s final submissions […]
Rainy weather hangs around
Tuesday 27 April 2010 | Published in Local
Despite promises of clearer skies this week the island is still experiencing rainy weather. According to the Cook Islands Metrological Office, a more recent forecast expects the weather to start clearing up by tomorrow with less rain and a hint of sunshine. The reason for the continued weather is the South Pacific Convergence Zone is […]
Four islands keen to revive agriculture
Tuesday 27 April 2010 | Published in Local
Agriculture minister Robert Wigmore is keen to see the $3.5 million Te One Kura project take off after holding initial talks with the four islands taking up the challenge. The people of the Nga Pu Toru islands of Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke along with Mangaia are all keen to take up the offer of assistance […]
Teachers invited to fun music training
Tuesday 27 April 2010 | Published in Local
Teachers Eitiare Vano, Merle Pukerua and Maara Scheel with an NZ teacher combining ukulele with keyboards during their Orff music in education workshop in Christchurch. “/> Three local performing arts lead teachers are hoping to share their knowledge of the Orff music system with other teachers this week through a fun workshop. The two day […]
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