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School leavers wanted: MFEM
Tuesday 26 November 2013 | Published in National
School leavers are invited to apply for a government programme that provides work experience and an offer of full-time employment at the end. The Young Achievers (YA) Programme sees bright young graduates taken under the wing of staff at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM). The school leavers learn the ropes in all […]
Earlier reporting needed – maggots
Tuesday 26 November 2013 | Published in National
Piles of maggots that were recently found floating in Avatiu Harbour should have been reported earlier by witnesses to increase the chances of prosecution, says an inspector at the Ministry of Health. William Taripo found out about the maggots, which were floating on pieces of polystyrene in the Western Marina, only by chance as he […]
Northern group offers rainwater lessons
Tuesday 26 November 2013 | Published in National
Hard lessons taken from the northern islands should inform future attempts to get people collecting rainwater in the southern Cooks, says a ministry of finance official. A major rainwater harvesting project in 2011 saw a total of 356 water tanks installed on four of the northern islands – Pukapuka, Nassau, Penrhyn and Rakahanga – but […]
Glassie in Bangkok to bolster AIDS fight
Monday 25 November 2013 | Published in National
Minister of Health Nandi Glassie launched a regional sexual diversity plan on Wednesday at the 11th International Congress on Aids for Asia Pacific. “This five-year plan focuses the network to speak out for equality, justice and achieving the Three Zeros to end HIV/AIDS in the Pacific,” said Glassie, after launching the Pacific Sexual Diversity Network’s […]
Cultural project funding to be discussed at workshop
Monday 25 November 2013 | Published in National
A workshop relating to cultural and creative projects will be held today by the ministry of culture. The workshop looks to gauge the interest and needs of those in the industry, and see what projects practitioners and organisations wish to pursue that might be candidates for government funding. “In order to establish a clearer idea […]
Ministers attend retreat
Monday 25 November 2013 | Published in National
Cabinet ministers and their respective secretaries will be gathering for a two-day retreat at the Edgewater Resort and Spa today. “It’s basically a prelude to the budget process,” said Finance Minister Mark Brown. Described as an annual retreat, the meeting includes the government outlining its priorities for the next fiscal year, and results in the […]
'Exciting' work for water master plan architects
Monday 25 November 2013 | Published in National
Representatives from the global engineering company commissioned to design the Te Mato Vai master plan were recently in the Cook Islands to work on the $60 million project. AECOM, a global engineering company, was selected by the Cook Islands government through tender to develop the master plan. The company’s principal consultant Colin Gerrard and associate […]
No loan offer from BTIB, says victim
Monday 25 November 2013 | Published in National
The victim of an arson-related fire feels left out after receiving no offer for a startup loan from the Business Trade Investment Board. Eric Short, the former owner of Avatiu’s Eric Short Automotive Limited, had his business razed to the ground in a November 2012 fire, alongside adjoining entity Raro Cars. Earlier this week, Turoa […]
Ringi not hired by MFAI secretary
Monday 25 November 2013 | Published in Crime
Former Secretary of Foreign Affairs Jim Gosselin did not have the authority to sack Director of Immigration Kave Ringi last year, because he was not the one who appointed him to the role. That was one of the arguments presented to the Court of Appeal on Tuesday last week by Ringi’s lawyers Brian Mason and […]
Trevor Clarke censured in Crocombe case
Monday 25 November 2013 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
One of the most prominent businessmen in Cook Islands history has been censured by the court for providing advice on a competitor’s tax assessment. On Friday, the Court of Appeal delivered its judgement on the second ground of a tax-related appeal by businessman Tata Crocombe – managing director and shareholder of the Rarotongan Beach Resort […]
Ministry focuses on teacher aides
Monday 25 November 2013 | Published in National
Teacher aides in Rarotonga had the opportunity to update their first aid skills recently, as part of their professional development through the Ministry of Education. Thirteen teacher aides took part in the first aid course taken by the Red Cross this month, with inclusive education and assistive technology advisor at the Ministry of Education Ngaria […]
Blessed canoes ready for racing
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in Local
Regular paddlers and supporters of Vaka Eiva, Nappy’s Reef Walkers of the Anuenue Outrigger Canoe Club, were part of the traditional vaka blessing ceremony that marked the start of the 10th Vaka Eiva Festival on Friday afternoon. The majority of the 1200 paddlers and supporters expected to take part in the week long festival enjoyed […]
Superannuation court case underway
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands High Court heard the first day of the much anticipated superannuation case yesterday. Proceedings began with Chief Justice Thomas Weston of the Cook Islands High Court laying out terms for a scheduled six days of court – with two days set aside for the defendant’s lawyer Tim Arnold, and two days for […]
Crocombe wins tax appeal
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in Local
The court of appeal has ruled in favour of Tata Crocombe, in the latest instalment of the businessman’s on-going court case concerning his taxes. The managing director of the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa previously launched an appeal on assessments of his taxes on two grounds: incorrect assessments and improper conduct on behalf of the […]
It takes a village to raise a child
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in National
It is easy for a child to fall through the cracks but with the proper processes in place, these children can be pulled out. This was a message delivered by acting inspector Kevin Kneebone of the New Zealand police at a youth justice workshop held on Tuesday. Policing, community and family intervention, education and spirituality […]
Students encouraged to enrol for school next year
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in National
As the end of the school year rolls around, it is a time when many students are thinking about where they will be continuing their education next year. Inclusive education and assistive technology advisor at the Ministry of Education Ngaria Stephenson has been working over the past few weeks to ensure that all students in […]
700kgs of rubbish collected in Manihiki
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in National
Manihiki residents hauled in 733.5kgs of rubbish during a recent clean-up day, with plastic bottles contributing a hefty 150kgs to the collection. The National Environment Service (NES) co-ordinated a clean-up programme for half a day on the island of Manihiki on November 14, as part of their ‘Clean Up the World’ campaign. The arrival of […]
Arorangi School visits fire service
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in National
Students from Arorangi School had a hands-on science class last week, when they made a visit to the nearby Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade. The year three and four students are studying heat for science this term, with their teacher Luisa Tongatama deciding to use local resources to assist in teaching the topic. The class visited […]
Arorangi School hosts NZ students
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in National
Students from New Zealand were welcomed at Arorangi School recently, for a day of fun and cultural activities. Twenty-seven staff and students from Hawera Intermediate School in Taranaki made the trip to the Cook Islands, and immersed themselves in Cook Islands culture for the day. The guests were welcomed with a special assembly and kaikai, […]
Tinomana Tokerau Ariki always ready to help
Saturday 23 November 2013 | Published in National
At 76, newly invested Puaikura Paramount Chief Tinomana Tokerau Ariki (Tokerau Munro) has faced many challenges in her life. On Thursday, she stood strong through the traditional Ariki investiture process while her rights to the title were criticized. The highly anticipated investiture was attended by hundreds of local supporters from across the island plus curious […]
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