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Outer island applicants not up to scratch
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 7: Some of those applying for island secretary positions have obviously not gained favour from cabinet. Public service commissioner Navy Epati says he has had to appoint acting secretaries for Penrhyn, Manihiki and Rakahanga – in place of cabinet not making decisions on these posts. And the position on Palmerston will be re-advertised, with […]
Big changes in HoMs
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 7: The naming of some of the heads of ministries will surely raise eyebrows in the community. Gone are experienced heads like Terry Hagan, Nga Mataio, Tamarii Tutangata and John Herrmann. And in come former Business Trade & Investment Board chief executive Mark Short (justice), Anthony Brown (agriculture), Bredina Drollet (internal affairs) and Tereora […]
Audit looks into HoMs
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Wednesday 12: The audit office will soon begin a review of the recruitment, selection and appointment process for heads of ministries. Audit director Paul Allsworth says the office saw a complaint sent to government yesterday over the HoM appointments made last week and it has prompted the review along with public concern. “It’s also in […]
Go for gold Cook Islands!
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 6: The Cook Islands under 21 netball team paid a visit to Raromart yesterday where they were gifted towels, bags and mini Cook Islands flags by their eager supporters there. The team arrived on Tuesday night to polish up their game before their first World Youth Netball Championship game against Wales on Monday August […]
2 escapees still on run
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Wednesday 12: Police and prison wardens are still searching for the two fugitive prisoners. After escaping on Saturday night from Arorangi prison, Roger Tauarea and Daniel Mare still remain at large. Inspector Arama Tera said the crime investigation bureau (CIB) confirmed that the stolen silver Toyota Camry found in Arorangi on Monday was taken by […]
Who's listed
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 6: The 15 Team Cook Islands athletes who look likely to miss the 2009 Pacific Mini Games and the passports they hold are: – Boxer Mathew Titoa (Samoa). – League players Bilsy Gukisuva (Fiji), Andrew Iroa (Fiji), Ailaoa Samania (Samoa) and Lulua Tua (Samoa). – Rugby sevens players Duane Gukisuva (Fiji), Sailosi Naisausau (Fiji), […]
Ministers & their portfolios
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 31: Jim MARURAI – Prime Minister Office of the Prime Minister, National Sustainable Development Plan Information & Technology, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Education, National Human Resources Department, Office of the Head of State,Police Department, Public Service Commission. Sir Terepai MAOATE – Deputy Prime Minister Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Ministry of Finance & Economic Management, Financial […]
New minister ready for role
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 31: Newly appointed minister Robert Wigmore says he’s always been prepared for the unexpected return to cabinet yesterday. Surrounded by friends and fellow MPs, the 59-year-old took part in the swearing-in ceremony held at Government House. He replaces ousted minister Wilkie Rasmussen who was sacked on Tuesday by the prime minister Jim Marurai. “This […]
Musical chairs for sacked minister
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 30: Penrhyn MP Wilkie Rasmussen went back to parliament yesterday but ended up in the public gallery waiting for a new seat to be set up for him. Not wanting to sit in a ‘minister’s seat’ again, Rasmussen asked parliament staff to seat him elsewhere. He ended up next to Democratic Party MP William […]
Cooks to host PINA
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 30: The Cook Islands has been given the nod of approval to host the next Pacific Islands News Association media summit in 2011. The announcement was made this week at the PINA meeting in Vanuatu which was attended by several Cook Islands delegates. Spearheaded by the Cook Islands News managing editor John Woods, the […]
'Mother of all mistakes' passed
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 30: The opposition party is calling the $215 million annual budget the ‘mother of all mistakes.’ Opposition spokesperson for finance, MP Norman George says with almost half the budget made up of new loans it puts extra pressure on government and the taxpayer. Fellow MP Nandi Glassie told parliament the budget will mortgage the […]
Wigmore is new minister
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 30: Titikaveka MP Robert Wigmore will be sworn in as a cabinet minister today. Prime minister Jim Marurai made the announcement yesterday after cabinet decided on the replacement for sacked minister Wilkie Rasmussen. Marurai sent notice to Queen’s Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin that he had approved the warrant of appointment for Wigmore. Wigmore’s swearing-in […]
Twelve burglaries last week
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
5 August: Police are calling on residents and visitors to secure their premises to prevent burglaries taking place. Inspector Arama Tera says 12 burglaries were reported to police in the week ending August 2. Of these burglaries, five were committed on private residences, with cash, iPods, a Playstation being taken from one of the houses […]
Lawyer seeks legal aid to fund his defence
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
George says Crown has spent $2 million on Operation Slush trial 5 August: A decision has been reserved on whether lawyer Norman George could receive legal aid to fund his defence during the ongoing ‘Operation slush’ court case. George made an application for financial assistance to the court last Wednesday before Justice Colin Nicholson. George […]
Constitution Day messages to govt
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
– Deliver on infrastructure – No tax in jubilee year 5 August: The trials and tribulations that the Cook Islands have faced and the future plans for the nation were the central talking points of yesterday’s 44th constitution celebrations. Close to 350 people gathered in the National Auditorium to mark the milestone. Proceedings included raising […]
Pacific media gather for Forum
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
A small group of Pacific media have gathered in Cairns, Australia this week to cover the 40th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. The Pacific Islands News Association/Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat regional media two day workshop has been held leading up the meeting to allow the media reps to become more familiar with what to expect. […]
Way forward proposed
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
3 August: The ministry of health has proposed issuing an interim sewage construction permit for the recently-completed multi sports complex, but with conditions. Health secretary Dr Roro Daniel said that in order to move the issue forward, the ministry has proposed a conditional permit. However Dr Daniel said that first, advice would need to be […]
Still no sewage permit for complex
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
3 August: Even after the multi sports complex has been handed over to the Cook Islands government, the venue has still not been granted a permit for its sewage/waste water system. And the health ministry believes that the treatment of waste from the complex could present a health risk during the two upcoming sports events. […]
Work on Nassau harbour begins
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
1 August: Machinery needed for the Nassau harbour was landed on the island last week. Pukapuka-Nassau MP Vai Peua said from Nassau that a ceremony was held on Sunday evening to formally bless and launch the start of work on the project. S&T Contractors have been given the contract to construct the harbour, and dynamiting […]
Jail for former tourism manager
Wednesday 5 August 2009 | Published in Local
1 August: Former manager of Cook Islands tourism office in Auckland has been sentenced to prison this week. Albert Numanga was ordered to serve three years and nine months in jail for defrauding the government of more than $1 million. The sentence was handed down by judge Anne Kiernan in the Auckland District Court on […]
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