National
Pre-budget blues could be true
Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Local
I understand that the Appropriation Bill 2013-2014 is probably going to be tabled around June 4, which is next Tuesday, the day Parliament convenes.
No tobacco day today
Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Health
Smokers are being asked to hide or quit their habit for World No Tobacco Day today.
Mitiaro and Mauke celebrate revamped ports
Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Minister of finance Mark Brown has described the opening of the revamped harbours in Mauke and Mitiaro as beautiful and blessed occasions.
Satellite launch on the horizon
Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Technology
Telecom is gearing up for the launch of new satellites that will help deliver high-speed internet to the Cook Islands.
Course to be set on Future for Youth
Thursday 30 May 2013 | Published in Local
The inaugural annual general meeting of the ‘Future for Youth’ initiative will be held on June 5 at the Sinai Hall.
Budget support for nursing school
Thursday 30 May 2013 | Published in Health
An announcement by finance minister Mark Brown to re-open the Cook Islands nursing school was welcomed warmly by the health minister’s acting secretary Wednesday.
Outer island harbours reopened
Thursday 30 May 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The long-awaited openings of Mitiaro and Mauke’s new harbours took place Wednesday with a grand ceremony featuring local leaders and a delegation of government officials from Rarotonga.
Budget to be tabled mid-week
Thursday 30 May 2013 | Published in Economy
The 2013-2014 national budget is set to be tabled next Wednesday, accompanied by a statement from Finance Minister Mark Brown on the state of government’s finances.
Water woes for Tupapa residents
Thursday 30 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Tupapa residents have been suffering a lack of water, and are concerned their water supply is being turned off during the day – but the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) say the water is not being switched off.
Bob Boyd a great Rotarian
Thursday 30 May 2013 | Published in Local
Bob Boyd was a great man, a great friend, and a great Rotarian.
Tiare Taporo set for home voyage
Thursday 30 May 2013 | Published in Local
Cargo ship Tiare Taporo is still in Canada, but she is nearly ready to return to Rarotonga.
Repossession 'last resort': bank manager
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Economy
As industry insiders express concern about Rarotonga’s real estate market, a local bank manager says he’s dedicated to helping citizens stay in their homes.
Super fund case on non-compliance
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Economy
Chief executive Anne Herman-Fua has outlined the superannuation fund’s case against a rogue Rarotonga-based business owner, who is being taken to court for non-compliance.
Kiribati faces disaster migration
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Preparing for mass population relocation was the focus of last week’s Nansen Initiative Pacific regional consultation at the Edgewater Resort and Spa.
Uncertainty in housing market
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Local
Real estate insiders with knowledge of Rarotonga’s housing market are painting strikingly different pictures of the industry’s health.
Sail date looms for Picton Castle
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands-flagged ship Picton Castle is still on the lookout for trainee crew members to join two voyages to the islands in the northern group.
Orthopaedic surgeons back
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Health
Cook Islanders will be receiving specialist medical treatment over the next two weeks, with the arrival of orthopaedic surgeons from New Zealand.
Bed liners donated to Te Vaerua
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Health
Around 1000 bed liners have been donated to Te Vaerua Rehabilitation Trust through CITC Pharmacy.
Vaka back from Suwarrow voyage
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Vaka Marumaru Atua and her crew returned home on Tuesday afternoon to and intimate welcome at Avatiu harbour by family and friends of the crew.
Projects to support public service
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Politics
A $3 million fund is helping the Cook Islands government with technical assistance projects.
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