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Fishermen like idea of fuel subsidy
Thursday 18 June 2015 | Published in Local
A fuel subsidy from Government was among requests made by the fishermen during the Ministry of Marine Resources’ Artisanal Fisheries Data Collection programme.
Puna pushes purse seining
Thursday 18 June 2015 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister hoped to put the purse seine fishing issue to rest in parliament yesterday, but the Opposition was not convinced.
Fishing ban no solution says Brown
Thursday 18 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE purse seining protest is yet to be tabled in parliament but the Government has made its intentions on the issue clear.
No-confidence motion waits
Thursday 18 June 2015 | Published in Politics
A motion from Opposition leader William ‘Smiley Heather expressing no confidence in Cabinet has appeared on the Order Paper in Parliament since Monday and will remain on there unless Heather decides to bring it into the House or withdraws it, says Murienua MP James Beer.
Health fights to contain mozzie virus
Thursday 18 June 2015 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is battling to contain the Chikungunya mosquito virus before the influx of visitors to Rarotonga for the Te Maeva Nui celebrations in July.
Battle of the Budget off to fiery start
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Politics
The Budget battle began in fierce fashion yesterday afternoon when Minister of Finance Mark Brown presented his Budget speech in parliament.
Coalition sparks jokes
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Politics
‘Romance’ was in the air during question time at Parliament yesterday afternoon, with Members of Parliament poking fun at the Democratic Party and One Cook Islands Movement coalition.
Teachers to learn more on sexuality
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Health
A group of teachers are on the other side of the classroom this week in an effort to become better educators of sexuality.
Mental Health everyone's business
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health is one step closer to bringing mental health awareness and support to the forefront of the Cook Islands.
Young entrepreneurs face Dragon's Den
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THREE teams are set to battle in the Young Enterprise Scheme Dragon’s Den at the Crown Beach Conference Room in Rarotonga on Thursday.
Six on charges of assaulting women
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Crime
William Doherty, Teatuaveroa Tuakanangaro, Ngu Paora Marsters, Andrew George, Alan Heather and Ngametua Tiatoa all faced charges of assaulting a female when they appeared before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams in the High Court on June 11
TV service in Bluesky's plans
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
EXPECT some new and exciting products and promotions in the telecommunications industry soon, including a new television service.
Applications open for internet 'hui'
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Local
For the first time, there is a budget of up to $15,000 to help people living in the Pacific Islands attend one of the biggest internet events in the region.
'What about our workers?' asks CIWA president
Monday 15 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Conflicting statements by government on the minimum wage increase is a concern, says the Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA).
Black Rock defaced
Monday 15 June 2015 | Published in Local
The community is up in arms over the defacing of the iconic Black Rock point in Nikao.
Best wishes for our athletes
Monday 15 June 2015 | Published in Local
House of Ariki president Tou Ariki and Aronga Mana hosted Team Cook Islands athletes and officials on Saturday in a Takai Marae ceremony to wish the athletes the very best on the sports battlefield.
Private session clears issues on seabed bill
Monday 15 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PARLIAMENT had an in camera session at its Friday sitting on the Seabed Mineral Amendment Bill.
Permanent answer sought for landfill
Monday 15 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Infrastructure Cook Islands’ Waste Management department is exploring ways to find a permanent fix for solid waste disposal in Rarotonga.
First humpbacks sighted already
Monday 15 June 2015 | Published in Local
This year’s first early sightings of humpback whales off the coast of Rarotonga have already been reported to the Cook Islands Whale and Wildlife Centre.
Students get their hands dirty for greater good
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Education
Secondary school students are learning to grow their own vegetables in an effort to reduce obesity levels in the Cook Islands.
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