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Cooks broadband discussed at forum
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands was one of the case studies raised in an international internet forum recently. The session about the broadband dilemma for Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) from the Pacific, the Caribbean and the African regions, was part of the programme of the Internet Governance Forum, held in Bali. Maureen Hilyard, from the Pacific […]
Women encouraged to stand for parliament by internet publication
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Encouraging more women to stand for parliament in the Cooks is one focus of an international internet publication that was launched last week in Indonesia. The Global Information Society Watch 2013 was launched at the Internet Governance Forum in Bali, with Maureen Hilyard from the Pacific Islands chapter of the Internet Society in attendance. An […]
More women needed in council
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
There are over 50 island council seats throughout the islands of the Cooks – but the numbers and per cent of women in these seats is only 6 per cent.
Paruparu te numero vaine i roto i te ngai akaterereranga
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Pati i te 50 tangata e nooanga i roto i te au konitara enua, e toru vaine me kore e 6 paieneti rai vaine i roto i te akateretereanga o te pa enua. E numero maromaroa teia, no te mea kua pupu vaa to tatou kavamani ki teia nei ao e ka tauta pakari tatou […]
Two police officers take part in RAMSI
Tuesday 5 November 2013 | Published in National
Two officers from the Cook Islands Police are in Australia to train for RAMSI (Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands). Senior sergeant Ngatamariki Pouao and constable Martin Iro are undergoing their pre-deployment training in Canberra, Australia. The pair departed the Cooks on October 8 for the eight-week training programme in preparation for their upcoming services […]
Chiropractor donates funds to schools
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in National
Two thousand dollars will be donated to Nukutere College and Avatea School by chiropractor Dr Mac Rastkar. The funds should go some way to getting the schools back on their feet after the October 20 fires that left them short of classrooms and a library. “I want to be able to help the schools however […]
Give the taxi drivers time - president
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in National
Getting information out to the public and allowing time for drivers to adopt changes will further improve the taxi service on Rarotonga, said the president of the Cook Islands Taxi Association. The CITA has been undergoing a makeover in recent months to standardise the service and improve the image of taxis on the island – […]
Puna in China for development conference
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in National
Fresh from re-shuffling of their portfolios, cabinet members in the week ahead will be attending various duties both in and outside of the Cook Islands. Prime Minister Henry Puna departed for China yesterday to attend a regional economic development conference – the 2nd China Pacific Island Countries Economic Development and Cooperation Forum in Guangzhou, which […]
Long awaited cabinet shuffle announced
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna officially announced a long-awaited cabinet shuffle to government on Friday. The reallocation of portfolio responsibilities comes after significant changes to government, including the departure of Tom Marsters – a 20-year-plus veteran of parliamentary politics who was inaugurated as Queen’s Representative in August. Additionally, Matavera member of parliament Kiriau Turepu was sworn […]
Aid review offers recommendations
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands peer review team today shared their preliminary findings with a wide range of stakeholders based on the team’s consultation in country. At the invitation of the government of the Cook Islands, the team had successful consultations and generated good discussions with sector groups like health, education, private sector, employment, climate change, culture, […]
Looking to the future of gender equality
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in National
Advancing women and gender equality is key to progress the Pacific region. This was the message of the 12th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women held from October 20 to 24 at the National Auditorium. Over 200 delegates attended the conference from across the Pacific region, including 26 delegates from the Pacific Young Women’s Leadership Alliance. […]
BTIB 'serves no purpose'
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in National
A smoke signaller writes in response to Friday’s two front page articles: “The most recent Business Trade Investment Board can of worms enforces the belief that many hold that this is just one of multiple agencies of government that actually serve no purpose except to let us pretend that most government jobs are not just […]
Hearing started for PM house thief
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Crime
A defended hearing has started this week for a man accused of breaking in to the prime minister’s house last year and taking 4000 pearls. 27-year-old William Wade was in court on Friday with his lawyer Norman George for the second day of his hearing, where witnesses for the Crown were called to testify and […]
Rasmussen blasts PM travel after weekend fire
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in National
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen has lashed out against Prime Minister Henry Puna over his current trip to China in wake of the latest fire over the weekend. “I am bitterly disappointed that the prime minister has again left the country,” said Rasmussen, speaking in his capacity as the opposition leader and Democratic Party spokesperson of […]
Past convictions come back to haunt
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Crime
A man with a history of appearing in court on violence charges has been convicted and will be sentenced. Jim Arai, 46, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault on a female last Thursday. Police prosecutor Maeva Kirikava told the court that Arai had been drinking at the garden bar across from Raro Fried Chicken […]
Long work hours contribute to food theft
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Crime
Two people working in the tourism industry accused of stealing from their employers have both been given the benefit of the doubt and placed on six months’ suspended sentence. Easter Teaurere, 23, and Jiuta Rakoroi, 40, appeared in court on Wednesday for sentencing before justices of the peace Bernice Manarangi, Pae Tuteru and Mata Nooroa. […]
Trial would be waste of taxpayer money
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 31 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams, who made the following judgements: Teremoana Saddler, 23, through counsel entered a plea of not guilty to charges of possession of a bong, being unlawfully found on private property and five charges of contempt of court. The contempt of […]
Public consultation on purse seining needed: PM
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Local
Informing the public on purse seining was a major theme during a meeting last week between Prime Minister Henry Puna and Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia. “It was a useful meeting to ensure that the MMR message is consistent with the wishes of the PM and his cabinet,” said Ponia. According to Ponia’s […]
Help needed with fire investigations
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Local
The public is requested by the police to come forward with any information on the two school fires that ravaged Nukuture College and Avatea School. The fires that were reported on October 20, confirmed as arson, are still under investigation. The Nukutere fire was reported shortly around 1am and burned down six classrooms, three resource […]
Fire destroys bakery, caf
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Local
One of the oldest bakeries on the island, Turoa Bakery, and adjoining business, the Saltwater Caf in Vaimaanga, were destroyed by fire early Saturday morning and causing more unease in a community still reeling from the Nukutere College and Avatea School fires on October 20. The fire was reported to authorities at 2.16 on Saturday […]
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