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Teapa returns with specialist skills
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Local
It has been a welcome return back to the Cook Islands for Deacon Teapa – a return home to his family and the opportunity to put to good use his specialist medical skills.
Avatea celebrates book week
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Local
Avatea School students were in costume for a series of performances on the topic of famous people yesterday.
New industry for revenue growth
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The government has high hopes for a new type of insurance business being created as a result of a bill passed Wednesday night in parliament.
Optimism for captive insurance
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands finance officials are optimistic the recently-passed Captive Insurance Bill will help the local financial services industry expand.
Feasibility study on flight routes
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Economy
The government has been asked to provide information on the future of the underwritten LA and Sydney flight routes.
Fines in store for 17 Muri residents
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Seventeen homeowners in the Muri/Avana area could soon be fined or prosecuted if their sanitation systems aren’t up to scratch.
Toa fuel project stopped by NES
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Environment
A swipe card facility is being built at Toa Petroleum for wholesale fuel customers, but the project has been stopped by the National Environment Service (NES).
New fees at waste facility
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Prices are doubling for those who bring their waste direct to the rubbish dump – a move that will mostly impact businesses.
Budget debate cut short yesterday
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Local
Yesterday’s session of parliament was cut off early due to technical issues, putting off debate of the nation’s budget bill.
Principals meet for student success
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Local
Twenty-eight principals from Rarotonga and the outer islands met from Wednesday to discuss ways to help students succeed.
A budget of deception and arrogance
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Local
At Parliament on Tuesday, the Minister of Finance Mark Brown labeled the 2013-2014 Appropriation Bill as the “Good News” budget.
Call for eco-friendly vendors
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Punanga Nui market is going green for Lagoon Day.
Future for Youth meeting today
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Local
The inaugural annual general meeting of the ‘Future for Youth’ initiative will be held today (Thursday) at the Sinai Hall.
Health bill to help collect unpaid fees
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Health
Minister of Health, Nandi Glassie, has denied allegations that free health care for the elderly could be scrapped under a new bill before parliament.
Pukapuka thanks Atiu for food
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The president of the Pukapuka community on Rarotonga is grateful for the piles of food that were donated on Monday by the Atiu community.
Pukapuka hostel work on track
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The Pukapuka community is on track with building a new accommodation unit in Rarotonga, to be completed this year.
Marsters appointed new QR
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters was appointed as the new Queen’s Representative on Wednesday after consideration by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
By-election planning begins
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Murienua MP and Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters’ announcement as the new Queen’s Representative yesterday has raised the issue of the resulting by-election when he vacates his parliamentary seat.
Pension debated in parliament
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Mitiaro member of parliament Tangata Vavia asked the government to clarify their position with regards to the Grey Power pension issue on Wednesday.
Working together on maritime surveillance
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Politics
A trilateral meeting between Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands is looking at ways to work together to help combat illegal activities at sea.
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