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Calls for prison super to be sacked
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Local
With a spate of recent prison escapes, pressure has been mounting for the superintendent to be sacked or suspended. Secretary of Justice Mark Short said some ministers within Cabinet have suggested superintendent Metuatini Tangaroa be stood down after last Saturday’s prison break out. It is believed inmates escaped after wardens left the security gate unlocked. […]
Nurse charged with manslaughter
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Local
A 58-year-old nurse was charged with manslaughter yesterday after the death of a 15-month-old girl in Mitiaro. The woman appeared in the high court in Rarotonga and pleaded not guilty through legal counsel Norman George. A trial by judge and jury was elected. George successfully applied for name suppression before justice of the peace Tiki […]
Anti-hunger petition launched
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local
An online anti-hunger campaign was launched this week by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Next week the FAO will host the World Summit on Food Security at its headquarters in Rome. Prime minister Jim Marurai is attending the summit accompanied by his executive advisor Trevor Pitt. The pair left for Rome, Italy yesterday […]
Workshops to assist landowners
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local
Land court community workshops will be put on next week by the ministry of justice. The free meetings is for anyone wanting to know about succession, leases, occupation rights, meetings of assembled owners and the leases approval tribunal. Secretary of justice Mark Short says this is the first time a project of this nature has […]
Unlocked gate led to escape
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local
The escape from prison last weekend was caused by human error says secretary of justice Mark Short. Teremoana Saddler, 19, and Andrew Tonorio, 20, broke out around noon on Saturday. Tonorio was caught by wardens shortly after however Saddler was at large until Sunday morning. “I understand the security gate was not locked at the […]
SPIN cable system could be an option
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local
The high cost of connectivity for the country’s telecommunications services at present could be reduced by taking advantage of new technologies on offer. According to Forum Secretariat economic infrastructure advisor John Budden, it makes sense for government to consider new technologies that can reduce the cost of ‘connecting with the rest of the world.’ Present […]
Reflecting on Armistice Day
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local
From left deputy prime minister Sir Terepai Maoate, New Zealand high commission first secretary Nicola Ngawati, maritime surveillance advisor commander John Navin and Cook Islands Returned Services Association president Henry Wichman pictured during the Armistice Day ceremony yesterday. Story on page 8. 09111126
Deadly road record
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Tuesday 25: A recent report has named the Cook Islands as having the second deadliest roads in the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a global status report on road safety where 178 countries were surveyed. The statistics were compiled and compared per capita. The Cook Islands is recorded to have the second […]
Orientation course for new HOMs
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Monday 24: Heads of government ministries (HOMs) will attend a two-day orientation course this week. The office of the public service commissioner (OPSC) is introducing the new orientation initiative to allow new and current HOMs to be brought up to speed on some of the many roles and responsibilities they have in government. Central government […]
Mauke water supply project ready to go
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Monday 24: A ceremony to officially launch the Mauke water supplu project will be held tomorrow. Project manager Ngateina Rani says that minister Kete Ioane will lead a delegation to the island today including New Zealand high commissioner Tia Barrett, Ioane’s former chief executive turned agriculture secretary Tony Brown and infrastructure committee chairman George Cowan. […]
PMG family tickets in demand
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Monday 24: Foodland’s Marie Aererua was one of the first locals to get their hands on tickets to the Pacific Mini Games PMG when they went on sale for the first time outside the Bank of the Cook Islands last Friday. Taking advantage of the launch day specials, Aererua bought a ticket for her husband […]
Demos expel Wilkie
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Party executive accuses MP of anarchy, destabilising govt Monday 24: The Cook Islands Democratic Party yesterday hand delivered a letter to rebel Penrhyn MP Wilkie Rasmussen expelling him from the party. The executive has cancelled the party membership of the former senior cabinet minister and deputy-leader. “There is no doubt that the former deputy leader […]
SATURDAY 22: ON THE STREET
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Do you think the Arorangi Prison needs upgrading? Dallas Young Yes, they should be treated like human beings and they need to be rehabilitated right. Sonny Foster I’m not sure, I haven’t seen it. Maui Joseph Probably, but not too much because they will feel too comfortable and want to go back in there. Nancy […]
'Slush' takes a break
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
SATURDAY 22: The August sitting of the long-running Operation Slush trial came to an end yesterday with a key witness still being questioned. Lawyer Norman George, businessman Chris Vaile and former island secretary Charles Koronui have numerous corruption and conspiracy allegations against them in the Cook Islands High Court. The case was heard over the […]
Northern group MPs want govt to honour commitment
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
SATURDAY 22: Independent MP for Rakahanga, Piho Rua, is calling on government to honour its commitment to bringing the northern group people to Maeva Nui celebrations next month. Rua may soon receive good news as government endeavours to make good on that commitment by having a final plan ready on Monday. Manihiki MP Apii Piho […]
Mauke water project launch truly blessed
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Wednesday 26: Yesterday’s water project launch in Mauke was held at Noongatua (the seat of the gods) — the highest spot in Mauke where the main natural water reservoir is. And there was no shortage of water. It poured down during the ceremony which transferred responsibility of the water project to the people of Mauke. […]
The pain and the joy of it!
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 21: Young hearts leapt with joy and crumbled with disappointment at yesterday’s exciting finals games in the 2009 World Youth Netball Championships. These photos by Matariki Wilson capture the highs and lows of the day, and have pushed out the normal daily news of crime and politics as we celebrate a great tournament and […]
Minister to China
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Wednesday 26: Cabinet minister Tangata Vavia is heading to China on Friday to attend the 5th International Cooperation Summit and the 3rd Global Outsourcing Summit in Changchun City. Initially prime minister Jim Marurai and DPM Sir Terepai Maoate were invited to next month’s summits but due to prior commitments, they are unable to attend. It […]
Engara in Miss South Pacific
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 20: Miss Cook Islands will be challenging the title of Miss South Pacific in November. A decision was announced this week to send Engara Gosselin to the event held in Suva from Novmeber 21 to 28. The pageant theme will be ‘Preserving our environment the Pacific Way.’ Miss Niue, Vanessa Marsh, is the current […]
Just move on Wilkie: Norman
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Wednesday 26: Opposition MP Norman George says Penrhyn MP Wilkie Rasmussen should accept the Democratic Party decision to give him the boot. George says even if Rasmussen’s rights have been abused, the court action he’s threatened would only drain the Demo Party and the MP of their resources. “He would have to go for a […]
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