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Staff keep up with survey technology

Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Technology

Field staff who are required to assist in the set out and maintenance of civil work sites including road works along with local technicians are among a group taking advantage of the ‘survey and set out’ short course on offer at the Faculty of Trades and Technology.

Issues discussed at speech competition

Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Education

Communicating your ideas in front of an audience takes a lot of courage and practice, these qualities were seen in Nukutere students at their English speech competition held last Friday October 31.

Putting money away for a rainy day

Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Economy

The Governments of Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Vanuatu and the Marshall Islands have called for an extension to the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Pilot (PCRIP), which was renewed for its third term on November 1st 2014.

New lineup for Demo Party

Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Politics

Leadership in the Democratic Party is a team affair with three names taking up major spots in the party’s frontline.

Government defends budget attacks

Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Politics

The Government fought back against criticism from the opposition as the second reading of the latest budget continues.

Push to support Bob Boyd Memorial event

Wednesday 5 November 2014 | Published in Local

The Rotary Club of Rarotonga will be hosting their annual fundraiser, the Bob Boyd Memorial Gold Ambrose Tournament next Saturday November 8 at the Rarotonga Golf Course in Nikao, with tee off starting at 1pm and 3pm.

Cook Islands Police Service support RAMSI

Wednesday 5 November 2014 | Published in Local

As the Solomon Islands prepares for its General elections the Royal Solomon Islands , Police Force (RSIPF) strongly supported by the Australian Federal Police (AFP),

Movember launch and shave off highlights prostate cancer

Wednesday 5 November 2014 | Published in Health

Mobros will be roaming the island with clean –shaven, groomed faces all in preparation for this month’s Movember campaign.

Aunty Mau elected Demo Deputy Leader

Wednesday 5 November 2014 | Published in Politics

A long-standing Member of Parliament was elected as thenew Democratic Party Deputy Leader in Parliament yesterday.

Budget bashing continues

Wednesday 5 November 2014 | Published in Politics

Budget bashing was in full force in Parliament yesterday as reading of the appropriation bill continued.

Trademark mo gone for prostate cancer awareness

Tuesday 4 November 2014 | Published in Health

It was a memorable day for local character Ronnie Siu’lepa who for the first time ever shaved off his popular and iconic moustache in front of locals and visitors at the Punanaga Nui Market.

$800k to repair Chinese-built buildings

Tuesday 4 November 2014 | Published in Economy

LEAKING, RUSTING, and falling apart – the Courthouse, National Police Headquarters and Telecom Sports Arena built with loans from China are set to be repaired with $800,000 from the latest budget.

$40 million bid to resurrect Sheraton

Monday 3 November 2014 | Published in Economy

Two New Zealand companies have submitted a $40 million plan to restore an infamous resort once linked to the mafia and subject to a local curse.

$1.15million boost for pearl industry

Monday 3 November 2014 | Published in Economy