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MMR to begin e-reporting trial
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Technology
Electronic reporting trial for tuna fishery will begin after the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) formalise a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Cook Islands Police Service makes its mark in Pacific Policing
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Local
In recent years the Cook Islands Police Service has been recognised as one of the best police services in the Pacific.
Fresh faces
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The seriousness of politics was cast aside for a portion of Wednesday evening’s inaugural sitting of the 48th session of Parliament.
Pensioners to receive money 'within days'
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Politics
A number of embattled pensioners collecting New Zealand superannuation are on the verge of claiming victory after the passing of an income tax amendment by Parliament.
Puna wins confidence of majority of MP's
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Politics
Opposition MP’s outraged, call confidence vote ‘illegal’
Luscious lips!
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Skilled fisherman Kaina Karaponga of the village of Tukao in Manihiki shares a smooch with this 50kg humphead wrasse – also known as a Napoleon fish.
EIT donates nursing books to the Cook Islands
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Health
Student nurses in the Cook Islands have lots of extra reading to look forward to, with staff from EIT’s School of Nursing donating textbooks to support their three-year training programme.
Donation helps to tell Cyclone Martin story
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Local
he National Council of Women has donated $1000 to help fund the production, publication, and distribution of a book about Cyclone Martin, expected to be in circulation by the end of this year.
Mental health awareness through community education,advocacy
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Health
World Mental Health Day will be marked this Friday October 10 and groups worldwide and on the island will be raising awareness about mental health.
Demo appeals filed
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is hoping it can bolster its presence in Parliament after filing appeals of four petition decisions that were recently handed down by the High Court.According to a Demo statement, the Party is appealing the decision on a petition filed by Party Leader Wilkie Rasmussen – who lost his Penrhyn seat to Willie John of the Cook Islands Party.Petitions have also been filed for the island of Manihiki and the constituencies of Vaipae-Tautu and Tengatangi-Areora. Rasmussen said an appeal for Teenui-Mapumai will be filed next week.The Party says it has sought the services of a New Zealand law firm and members of the Queen’s Counsel, who have identified “some fundamental issues to appeal”. The decision to appeal has been endorsed by the puna committees, caucus, and the Demo executive, said Rasmussen. “I am greatly encouraged by the insights of our lawyers in New Zealand who have read through the respective minutes of the High Court,” said Rasmussen. Out of a total of six petitions heard by the High Court last month, five were dismissed. Only the Demo’s petition contesting the results for the constituency of Tamarua in Mangaia was upheld.The petitions dealt with issues surrounding voter qualification, and contained numerous allegations of bribery and treating, all of which were dismissed apart from one count of bribery upheld in Vaipae-Tautu - implicating victorious Cook Islands Party candidate Mona Ioane.With only nine of the 24 seats in Parliament occupied by the Demos, the appeals represent an opportunity to close in on the CIP’s 12 seats, and possibly for a majority government without the need for a coalition with One Cook Islands. “I believe the Democratic Party will succeed with these appeals and it will then have the majority to govern,” he said. “We stand with great hope and pride that sooner or later we will claim victory and have justice,” said Rasmussen.
Cash reward for stolen property
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Crime
Rarocars owner Don Carlaw is offering a reward of $2500 for information that will lead to the successful prosecution of the people that burgled his business on the weekend of September 13.
Public urged to conserve water
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Local
The recent dry spell has seen a drop in the water levels at all 12 water intakes on Rarotonga prompting the water management division to urge the public to conserve water where possible.
Huanan defends local operations
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Local
Company estimates to spend $1.4miillion locally
New faces in the house for Parliament's first sitting
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The 48th session of Parliament kicked off yesterday afternoon with the six new Members present in the House.
Rattle re-selected as Speaker
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliamentary Speaker Niki Rattle was chosen yesterday to return for another term as Speaker of the House, but not before some controversy.
CV crafting workshop this Thursday
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Education
Local employment website, Cook Islands Jobs.com is running a CV (curriculum vitae) and interview skills workshop this Thursday at 5pm to be held at the TIS office in Tupapa.
No changes to foreign fishing company's trading license: BTIB
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Local company Ocean Fresh’s concerns that government will approve the expansion of a foreign fishing firm’s operations in Rarotonga are baseless, says an official with the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB).
Technical group meets on QMS
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources is progressing its plans to introduce a Quota Management System (QMS) for the longline tuna fishery in 2016.
Decorate a bra for breast cancer awareness
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Local
Get creative this month for breast cancer awareness and bedazzle a bra!
Prime Minister Teina Bishop?
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The role of Prime Minister and Minister of Finance has been offered to Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop under a potential coalition agreement between the Democratic Party and One Cook Islands.
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