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3G mobile service coming to the Cooks
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in Local
Telecom Cook Islands is currently building a 3G (Third Generation) mobile network on Rarotonga, for launch next year. Telecom chief executive officer Jules Maher confirmed that he had signed a contract with Chinese telecommunications company Huawei earlier this year for the purchase and installation of a 3G mobile network for Rarotonga. Most of the equipment […]
Dietary supplements versus nu
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Barbara Allpress is a registered practitioner and life member of the New Zealand Register of Holistic Aromatherapists (NZRHA), who spends up to six months of each year living in Rarotonga. She has published articles relating to health issues for magazines and for the NZRHA journal, and has presented at two of the Cook Islands Annual […]
NZ trainer back in the Cooks
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in Local
A visiting instructor from New Zealand provided some hands-on training this week for local fisheries and maritime police officers. New Zealand fisheries compliance and enforcement advisor Pete Southen is back in the Cook Islands to work with fisheries officers from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and officers with the Cook Islands maritime police. Southen […]
Chlamydia mass treatment campaign
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
The rate of chlamydia in the Cook Islands has been reduced by 50 per cent since 2011. It has gone down from 22 per cent to 11 per cent and the aim of the Ministry of Health is to reduce it further by conducting a mass treatment campaign. The chlamydia mass treatment campaign held from […]
Shuttle time badminton
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
A goal to have Cook Islands badminton players competing at the Olympics in four years’ time is spurring on the local badminton association in its development drive. Under the presidency of Hugh Graham, also the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) – there has been renewed interest and drive in reviving the sport […]
Free diabetes health checks offered
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Over 270 people were seen by representatives of the ministry of health for free diabetes medical checks on November 14 to celebrate World Diabetes Day. The ministry of health conducted the free diabetes health checks from 9am-1.30pm. “We checked height, weight, blood sugar level and cholesterol and we had three doctors for advice in case […]
A boutique experience at Blackrock Villas
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
It was the opportunity to create something special that has brought a New Zealand couple to the tropical shores of the Cook Islands. Michelle and Andy McFarlane are the new owners of Blackrock Villas Boutique Resort, having moved from Whitianga four months ago. For Michelle, the villas immediately struck her as a very special place […]
Visitor donates 45 moonboots to the hospital
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Local non-government organisation Hospital Comforts is well-stocked thanks to a regular visitor to Rarotonga. Jenny Taylor, who resides in Hastings, New Zealand, has brought an impressive list of equipment for the sick or injured on her most recent visit, including 66 braces for legs, knees and ankles, 45 moonboots, 17 walking sticks, 11 shoulder slings, […]
Crazy hair at Te Uki Ou
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Crazy hair and a few crazy faces made for a fun day of learning at Apii Te Uki Ou yesterday. The school held their third weekly fundraiser in support of those who have been affected by the recent arson attacks, with this week all about raising funds for Turoa Bakery. Students made a donation and […]
Te Mato Vai to include water treatment
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
The $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project will be including water treatment as part of its host of initiatives to improve Rarotonga’s water supply. The method of water filtration to be utilised is still in the process of being worked out – with both physical and chemical treatment under consideration – and will […]
'Clean up the world' in Manihiki
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Manihiki held its ‘Clean Up the World’ campaign on November 14. The annual clean-up campaign is co-ordinated by the National Environment Service (NES) and was led by senior education officer Matthew Rima and runs on September 13, but delays caused the Manihiki campaign to be run late. It saw Manihiki volunteers focusing their efforts on […]
Government delivering water due to shortages
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning has been delivering water to households adversely affected by the ongoing dry conditions being experienced in Rarotonga. “There’s a huge demand,” said secretary Mac Mokoroa with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP). Mokoroa said over 50 trips to households around the islands have occurred since shortages were first […]
Youth taught 'discipline' in military course
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Discipline, leadership and organisational skills are the main focus of a three-week military-style youth leadership programme being conducted at the Mitiaro Hostel. Thirty-two young men aged 13-20 are taking part in the programme that started on November 11. The men will be put through their paces in leadership exercises, physical training and fitness tests. The […]
Cheaper fees for USP students
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Cash-strapped students at the University of the South Pacific will be pleased to hear that course fees are being slashed by 10 per cent next year. The USP council gave the green light for a fee reduction and other new initiatives while meeting in Suva last weekend. Education secretary Sharon Paio, who represented the Cook […]
Cooks culture is not dying: government
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands government says that its culture and values are not dying and its people maintain an interest in the country’s heritage. This follows international media reports suggesting leaders in Rarotonga had expressed concerns about their culture and heritage dying. Secretary for the ministry of culture Sonny Williams has told Pacific Beat that such […]
Kiwi youth workers hit by robbery
Saturday 16 November 2013 | Published in National
Five Kiwi presenters who came to Rarotonga with a positive message for young people had their house broken into and valuable belongings stolen last night. They have been left saddened by the incident but say it won’t change their high opinion of the Cook Islands and its people. The presenters are from youth education programme […]
Filipino community, PM respond to typhoon
Friday 15 November 2013 | Published in National
The Filipino community of the Cook Islands is rising to the occasion to help family, friends, and relatives who’ve been affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda – one of the fiercest weather events ever recorded. “The aftermath of the typhoon we saw on TV news, in the newspapers, and on the internet was so disturbing, and […]
College arson suspects down to five
Friday 15 November 2013 | Published in National
The tally of suspects for the Nukutere College fire has been narrowed down to five. The fire on October 20 was declared by investigators to be an act of arson, as was another fire at Avatea School later that day. “The suspects are aged between 14 and 25 and two of them are also linked […]
$10k rewards remain untouched
Friday 15 November 2013 | Published in National
Despite two $10,000 rewards sitting on the table, no one has come forward yet with information about the arsonist responsible for three devastating fires in the past month. Blazes at Nukutere College and Avatea School on October 20, which destroyed 12 classrooms, have been declared as acts of arson. Late yesterday afternoon, police confirmed that […]
PM in Manihiki for renewable energy
Friday 15 November 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna is in Manihiki this week spearheading the final planning stages of the northern group’s renewable energy projects. This particular phase of the solar power projects will involve the settlement of the site negotiations and technical requirements for the establishment of a photovoltaic (PV) power installation on the island. “We are at […]
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