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Entrepreneurs hard at work
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Local
Coming up with new and innovative business ideas has been part of the school day for the Business Studies students at Tereora College.
MPs meet on HIV Bill
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Health
Members of parliament and civil agencies came together yesterday to discuss how Cook Islands law can better support often-stigmatised HIV sufferers and those close to them.
Health ministry takes the lead
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Health
Workplaces are taking a growing interest in their employees’ wellbeing.
Parliament adjourned sine die
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Parliament has been adjourned sine die, with the next sitting likely to be April.
Govt 'desperate': Opposition
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The Opposition felt “ambushed” by the supplementary Budget on Friday and did not have time to prepare sufficient response, said opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
MPs concerned at lack of review
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Legislation which empowers outer island councils was passed into Cook Islands law last week, but many MPs thought it should have gone through a select committee process to iron out the crinkles.
Training on official information for MPs
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The country’s Official Information Act has turned five this month.
Guillotine motion 'calculated'
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Parliament guillotined debate on the Appropriation Amendment Bill in a move one politician calls “tactical reversal”.
Party bus licenses under review
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Politics
While Cook Islands police have not received any formal complaints in regards to noisy party buses, they are working closely with Crown Law to develop regulations for the passenger service licenses issued to transport operators.
Future job cuts?
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Economy
There was no job cuts made in order to stay within the country’s budget, said the finance minister in parliament on Friday.
'Go to hell,' says George
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Chastised lawyer Norman George says he is not worried about any further disciplinary action against him for what the court termed an ‘abuse of process’.
Man convicted 4 times for abuse
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Crime
A 27-year-old narrowly escaped a jail sentence after he was convicted for the fourth time for assaulting his partner.
Budget amendment passed
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Appropriation Amendment Bill 2013 was passed into law on Friday but not without so much debate parliament extended its scheduled sitting by three hours.
Seabed minerals mission assigned
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Economy
A rare opportunity to learn more about seabed minerals has been taken up by a Cook Islands scientist.
St Joseph's prefects appointed
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Local
St Joseph School appointed its student leaders in a morning mass on Friday.
Young Entrepreneur Scheme begins
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Local
Young entrepreneurial minds started on their pathway to becoming successful business people on Friday.
Cooks part of Pacific plan review
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce and private enterprises had their voices heard in an effort to better shape the Pacific.
Searching for family links
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Local
British man Gordon Holdgate is hoping to find out more about the lives of his great grandparents who were based in the Cook Islands in the early 1900s.
Lifestyle disease awareness week
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Health
Cook Islanders are being challenged to make some positive lifestyle changes during Non-Communicable Disease Awareness Week.
Damning criticism for George
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Crime
Lawyer and MP Norman George has been ordered to pay costs to four defendants after the Court of Appeal issued damning criticism at him for wasting its time.
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