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Stand-off
Thursday 24 June 2010 | Published in Local
A stand-off is developing in Avatiu as sitting MP Albert Nicholas continues his claim to the Cook Islands Party (CIP) nomination for the seat in the area. Last week Nicholas declared himself the winner of the CIP candidacy for the Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston seat a process that did not allow other nominations to come forward to challenge […]
Independent power base looms
Thursday 24 June 2010 | Published in Local
The trickle of independent candidates standing in the next general elections could soon become a flood, says political reform advocate Teina Mackenzie. Mackenzie said her feeling was one of “relief” when she heard that Philip Nicholas had put his name forward as an independent candidate for the Nikao-Panama seat. “I am so happy that people […]
'New voice'
Wednesday 23 June 2010 | Published in Local
Nikao Rangatira Philip Nicholas’ decision to stand as an independent candidate in the upcoming elections should send a warning to the two main political parties. Yesterday, Nicholas announced he was going to stand in the Nikao-Panama seat perhaps opening the door for a flood of independent candidates in other electorates. He said he knew of […]
Kids connect with kura
Wednesday 23 June 2010 | Published in Local
Rimatara students Heidi and Verina Hatitio, Kurahiti Make, Maleana and Tepua Taharia, Jules Tetuamanuhiri, Teremu Tupuai and Heirani Utia, accompanied by their principal Claudine Hatito, Mireta Erena, Francine Utia and Manu representative Fasan Chong after arriving at Rarotonga airport. The group travelled from French Polynesia to the Cook Islands yesterday to check on the bird […]
Toa audit report out
Wednesday 23 June 2010 | Published in Local
Audit released its long-awaited Toa report to the minister of finance, PERCA and attorney general Wilkie Rasmussen at 9 o’clock yesterday morning. The report – titled ‘Audit Review into Government’s Attempt to Nationalise the Fuel Industry’ – has been four months in the making. A five-member team at the audit office has spent most of […]
Wanted
Tuesday 22 June 2010 | Published in Local
Police want help in locating 20-year-old Rima Iotua.10062101
20 laptops stolen this year
Tuesday 22 June 2010 | Published in Local
Police are asking for help locating 20-year-old Rima Iotua of Avatiu who is wanted for breaching curfew and a range of other criminal offences. If you know his whereabouts, please contact police on 22499. Two motor vehicle crashes were reported at the weekend. On Friday afternoon, a woman driving a motorbike crashed into another motorbike […]
CJ Williams still has title of CI court
Tuesday 22 June 2010 | Published in Local
Chief Justice David Williams has still not handed over his title to his recently-appointed successor Tom Weston. He will continue to retain his position as Chief Justice of the Cook Islands until June 27, when his warrant expires. The title handover ceremony was held last month at the courthouse for purposes of convenience, as both […]
Tax plan draws flak
Tuesday 22 June 2010 | Published in Local
A number of Cook Islands business owners are unhappy with Finance Minister Wilkie Rasmussen going in to bat for a company that is being threatened with closure because it hasn’t paid its tax bills. A petition has been lodged by the Collector of Inland Revenue for the winding up of the established clothing business Tav […]
Palmerston letter calls for Marsters' removal
Monday 21 June 2010 | Published in Local
A letter from Palmerston has been sent to the Prime Minister and other cabinet ministers calling for the removal of the island secretary Tere Marsters. The letter, dated June 16, was sent by Bill Marsters who signs himself family head and leader, Akakaingaro family. In the letter Bill Marsters says that he is writing on […]
Aitutaki second build to begin
Monday 21 June 2010 | Published in Local
Work on houses which have suffered category three and four damage in Aitutaki is set to begin in early July. There are 160 homes which have suffered major damage or have been completely destroyed. The work will begin when materials arrive on the next ship to Aitutaki in July. In preparation the Aitutaki administration has […]
Minister wants to help firms
Monday 21 June 2010 | Published in Local
Minister of Finance Wilkie Rasmussen has confirmed that four businesses besides Tav Ltd, each of which employs between five and 10 staff, are being chased by the tax department for unpaid debts. Rasmussen would not name the organisations involved, but said that he is developing a policy to protect businesses which are struggling to pay […]
PM balks at support
Saturday 19 June 2010 | Published in Local
The Prime Minister is not buying the offer of support made to him by John Tangi. Jim Marurai is unhappy with statements made in yesterday’s CI News by Tangi, the Democratic Party MP for Tupapa. On Thursday Tangi publicly offered the support of the nine rogue Demo MPs to allow for the dissolution of Parliament […]
CIP candidacy disputed
Saturday 19 June 2010 | Published in Local
But Okotai issued a statement which said there was been no opportunity for nominees to come forward. “Confirmation of Peto Nicholas as the CIP candidate for the coming general election is a surprise to executive of the party,” Okotai said. “The executive have been advised by some of the staunch party supporters in the electorate […]
Final Raro CIP candidate selected
Friday 18 June 2010 | Published in Local
The final Rarotonga Cook islands party (CIP) candidate has been confirmed as Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston’s sitting MP Albert (Peto) Nicholas. Nicholas has been MP for the constituency for 10 years. Constituency president Joseph Haupini said that as there are no other nominees had come forward for the seat, Nicholas was confirmed at the CIP headquarters at a […]
Voyage of discovery
Friday 18 June 2010 | Published in Local
Araura Primary School students (from left) Tare Tare (10), Alana Cameron (10) Elizabeth Paulo (10), Demi Monga (11), Amanda Nelio (10) and Stella Puapii were photographed waiting patiently by the double hulled vaka Marumaru Atua yesterday afternoon. The students from Aitutaki, along with students from the southern group islands and Rarotonga schools are taking part […]
MPs want election says Tangi
Friday 18 June 2010 | Published in Local
A spokesman for Prime Minister Jim Maurai told CI News yesterday that an election date had not been set as the PM did not have the support of the majority of the house for the dissolution of Parliament. Trevor Pitt, advisor to Marurai, said that the PM was waiting for a public declaration of support […]
Tav fights for survival
Friday 18 June 2010 | Published in Local
An advertisement in Wednesday’s CI News alerted Minister of Finance Wilkie Rasmussen to the plight of an established Cook Islands business being chased by the tax office for old debts. The advertisement said there was a petition by the Collector of Inland Revenue for the winding up of clothing business Tav Ltd Elena Tavioni, the […]
Aisles of smiles
Thursday 17 June 2010 | Published in Local
The entire committee attended this week’s cabinet meetings to present their proposals, which have been put to the various ministries. Cabinet went on longer than normal as a result, with MPs discussing the recommendations late into the day. A political source said that the Budget is still very much in its preliminary stages, and cabinet […]
Aitutaki landline problems continue
Thursday 17 June 2010 | Published in Local
Problems with landlines in Aitutaki continue in the wake of Monday’s switch failure. Telecom Cook Islands technicians had to cut-over a new switch when it suddenly crashed and took down all the landlines on the island. While it awaits the arrival of replacement parts, Telecom is reconnecting the old exchange as quickly as possible, starting […]
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