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Assault accused discharged without conviction
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A 24-year-man has escaped conviction on a charge of common assault in light of his age and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Aitutaki receives Pacific leaders with warm welcome
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Pacific Islands Forum
Aitutaki received the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders in heart-warming island style, gifting each of them with a unique Cook Islands hand stitched tivaivai during their welcoming ceremony.
Nauru President walks out, skips Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Retreat on Aitutaki
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
The simmering tensions among Pacific Islands Forum leaders over the appointment of the next Secretary-General has resurfaced as Nauru’s president abruptly departed the plenary meeting and declined to participate in the leaders retreat on Aitutaki.
Pacific Leaders endorse Samoa Agreement ahead of signing
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have expressed their unwavering support for the signing of the Samoa Agreement, scheduled to take place in Apia next week.
Punanga Nui Market: A symbol of endurance, resilience, and hope
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum
The Punanga Nui Market has been recognised as a symbol of endurance, resilience, and hope. Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, who also chairs the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders, highlighted the market’s significance, which he likened to the Pacific Partnerships for Prosperity.
Cook Islands and Fiji sign MoU for development cooperation
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
Healthcare, law, and skilled labour shortages have been recognised as critical areas for regional cooperation.
PM Brown calls for unity and partnership at Forum opening ceremony
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
The unique sound of traditional drums thundered through Te Are Karioi, marking the opening ceremony of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Monday night.
Funding challenges discussed at Smaller Island States meet
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
Prime Minister Mark Brown highlighted the challenges faced by the Cook Islands in applying for funding or accessing funding through borrowing due to the country’s high-income status.
Micronesian leaders hold firm on Waqa’s nomination for SG role
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, National, Nauru, Pacific Islands Forum, Palau, Regional
Micronesian leaders maintain their support for the nomination of controversial former Nauru president Baron Waqa as the next Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.
Forum Opinion: Pacific needs powerful voice against superpower dominance
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, National, Opinion, Pacific Islands Forum
The Pacific Islands Forum chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown, is emerging as one of the more powerful Pacific leaders’ voices in projecting the region’s concerns and priorities to the world, writes Dr Shailendra Bahadur Singh.
Nurse discharged without conviction following assault involving paramedic
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A public health nurse with a glowing list of references has been cleared of a common assault charge.
Cook Islands, PM Brown put on a show for Pacific Leaders
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting got off to a colourful start with a proud display of vibrant Cook Islands culture and tradition at the National Auditorium on Monday night.
Cook Islands to seek an agreement on a Loss and Damage Fund at COP28
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands will seek an agreement on a Loss and Damage Fund at this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
Lawyer warns against interference, Sheraton road relocation approval stands: Arnold
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, National
Any attempts by the executive government or its agencies to undermine the ongoing Sheraton redevelopment project will be met with legal action in the High Court, warns the landowner's lawyer.
PM Brown receives financial support from PNG and China on behalf of Smaller Island States
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
Prime Minister Mark Brown, the chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIFS), yesterday announced financial contributions from the governments of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and China to support the priorities of the Smaller Island States.
Commercial value of seabed minerals must be shared proportionately: UNGA President
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
The commercial value of seabed minerals must be shared proportionately with the country from which they are taken from, says Dennis Francis, President of the United Nations General Assembly.
Fiji and PNG leaders appointed Special Envoys to West Papua
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape and Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka have been appointed as Special Envoys to address issues surrounding West Papua.
Fiji Airways inaugural charter flight lands at Rarotonga airport with nine Pacific leaders
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum, Tourism
The inaugural Fiji Airways charter flight from Nadi to Rarotonga touched down at Rarotonga International Airport at midnight on Sunday, with nine Pacific leaders and their delegations arriving for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Ellis appointed to Cook Islands Investment Corporation Board
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Well-known local personality and entrepreneur Rohan Ellis who is “renowned for getting things done” has been appointed to the Cook Islands Investment Corporation Board of Directors.
Chief Justice says it is fraud, not theft in high profile trial
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A question of theft and fraud has been answered in ongoing deliberations involving dishonesty charges against recently reinstated Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna.
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