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One tonne of rubbish collected
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Over 1000 kilogrammes of rubbish was collected between the Nikao seawall and Avatiu wharf for Clean up the World day on Friday.
$6m loan from ADB
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in Local
Government has signed on for the second policy-based loan from Asian Development Bank (ADB) worth $6 million to boost economic activity in the Cook Islands.
Govt to improve watchdog bodies
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in Local
Government has recently revived the Public Expenditure Review Committee (PERC) and aims to improve the effectiveness of its reporting according to Audit minister Mark Brown.
Police repeat driving message
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in Local
Five month old Nalija Taripo tries out her walking legs while being examined by Dr Mareta Jacob at the baby show in Arorangi yesterday.
Couples counselling on offer
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in National
Counsellors Mirjam Busch-Jarosewitsch and Rudolf Jarosewitsch are in Rarotonga to facilitate an open meeting at the Baha’i Centre in Muri, on September 23.
Murienua candidates talk agriculture
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in National
Candidates in this Thursday’s Murienua by-election have cited agriculture as a major issue facing the constituency.
Hundreds of reusable bags given away
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in National
CITC gave away more than 500 reusable bags in exchange for shoppers purchasing big-name brands on Friday.
Babies on show in Arorangi
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands baby show continued its progress around Rarotonga yesterday, with the babies and toddlers of Arorangi showing their healthy bodies to the team of health professionals.
Kempkers formalises appointment
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in National
The appointment of Joanna Kempkers as New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands was formalised yesterday morning during a tea ceremony at the office of the prime minister.
Swanland sinking: more failings uncovered
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in National
Nearly two years after the Cook Islands-flagged cargo ship Swanland sank off Gwynedd killing six Russian crew, a BBC investigation has found more failings in its registration and safety check systems.
Japan donates funds for harbour facilities
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in National
The Japanese government has donated funds to improve Avana Harbour.
Top spellers congratulated
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in National
Apii Te Uki Ou held a celebration ceremony to congratulate the school’s top spellers from Term 3.
PM prepares to open his door to the public
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna begins his first full week at home without duties as chair of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Avatiu boy wins Mr Lava Lava title
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in National
Nineteen-year-old Petero Teio bowled over the public with his smooth talking ways and won the title of Mr Lava Lava recently.
Party leaders rally for candidates
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in National
Party leaders came out in support last week for their respective candidates in the upcoming Murienua by-election.
Drivers disqualified on EBA charges
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on Thursday 12 September was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, who made the following judgments: Luke Brown – 35, from Taputapuatea, pleaded guilty to a charge of excess breath alcohol, surpassing the limit with 530mg of alcohol per litre of breath.
Plant protection workshop held
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands was among the 22 member countries of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) to attend a workshop to discuss and deliberate on the international standards for phytosanitary measures (ISPM) recently.
Cleaning up the Cook Islands
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Around 70 staff members from CITC collected more than 700kg of rubbish during Clean Up the World day on Friday.
Medical specialists
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders with any health issues relating to the ear, nose and throat (ENT) will have the chance to be seen by medical specialists over the next few weeks.
Watchdog bodies suppressed
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in Local
If successful at the next general election, the Opposition Democratic Party says they will pass legislation to fight corruption and set up an Anti-Corruption Commission within the first 50 days in office.
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