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Film Raro funding proposal denied
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
Film Raro organisers say they were asked not to submit a proposal to receive funding from tourism, which they hoped would help pay for a second round of the event.
Reliable tax base crucial - Neves
Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National
Dear Editor, In 2013/14 the parliament appropriated $13.8 million for the payment of benefits which will predominantly go towards paying pensions to 1700 aged people and child benefit for 3600 children; $14.6 million towards tourism related activities to keep the economy strong, $12.4 million towards health which includes salaries for doctors, nurses, payments for pharmaceuticals and referrals for Cook Islanders to visit specialists in New Zealand, $14.4 million to educate children in primary and secondary schools and tertiary activities, $4 million to run a police force, $11.6 million for the outer islands, $8 million will go towards capital activities, $5.7 million for servicing existing debt, and so forth.
Police presence at water consultation
Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Local
Attendees at Wednesday evening’s Te Mato Vai consultation voiced their concerns on the unprecedented infrastructure undertaking, which drew the presence of police after a boisterous protest by one individual.
Dogs damage tourism reputation
Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s reputation as a world-class holiday destination is being tainted by reports of tourists being attacked by stray dogs, says tourism’s chief executive officer.
Tongan fundraiser brings healing
Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in National
A Tongan woman living in the Cook Islands is single-handedly preparing and selling 500 plates of food today to raise money for Cyclone Ian victims in her home village.
What is missing from our economy?
Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in National
“How many roads must a man walk down before you can call him a man ...
No immediate plans to charge for water
Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in National
The government has no immediate plans to charge households for water once a multi-million dollar water infrastructure project is completed.
Finance concerns heard at TMV consult
Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in National
The ability of the Cook Islands to pay the estimated $64 million price tag for the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project was at the forefront during Wednesday’s consultation meeting.
On a mission
Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in Local
Rachel Miller (left), eight, and Soana Moala, four, will be pitching in at a youth-oriented fundraiser this weekend.
Account raids illegal: Bishop
Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in Local
Education and tourism minister Teina Bishop is saying the recent bank account raids by the treasurer contravene tax laws and the nation’s constitution.
2nd CIP by-election candidate withdraws
Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in Politics
A “stand-in” candidate nominated by the Cook Islands Party to run in the Murienua by-election has withdrawn from the upcoming vote.
Fisheries grants up for grabs
Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in National
Cook Islanders who need help growing their fishing businesses and improving their livelihoods are being invited to apply for a small grant.
Reminder to prepare disaster kits
Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in National
Cyclone season is now well underway and people are being urged to put together a basic disaster-ready kit.
Cyclone insurance provides resilience
Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in National
Cook Islanders will be hoping for a cyclone-free season but if disaster does strike, the country will be in a strong position to deal with any rebuild costs, says the government.
Face painting and feasting at YWAM
Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in National
Face painting, cupcakes and ice-cream will be among the goodies on offer at a youth-oriented fundraiser this weekend.
Drowning victim active in church
Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in National
Police have released the name of a man who drowned while spear fishing at the weekend.
MMR reviews organisational structure
Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is partnering with the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) to review the ministry’s organisational structure.
Bishop back in cabinet fold
Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in National
Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop says he is back in cabinet and taking full responsibility for his education and tourism portfolios.
Climate change to go mainstream in the Cooks
Wednesday 15 January 2014 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands is one of nine Pacific countries that have been assisted in efforts to get climate finance from international sources.
MFEM defends account raids
Wednesday 15 January 2014 | Published in Local
Financial secretary Richard Neves has defended his ministry’s decision to withdraw money from the bank accounts of seniors collecting the New Zealand-paid pension.
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