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Grab bags for emergency at sea distributed
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
The Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) executive has distributed safety grab bags on behalf of the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
Opposition suspicious of 'treating'
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen warns the government must be careful they are not seen to be illegally “treating” when offering to put Mangaia’s water needs before other outer islands.
New diploma in human rights
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Politics
A new course at the University of the South Pacific will provide training and a recognised qualification in leadership, governance and human rights for people throughout the Pacific region.
Conservation key to fishing
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Technology
The western and central Pacific tuna fishery is the world’s biggest tuna fishery – worth US$5.5 billion in 2011.
Puna to PNG
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna is taking a government delegation to Port Moresby next week to strengthen bilateral ties with the Papua New Guinea Government.
Meeting house vandalised
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Unchecked vandalism and lack of community care have caused the Turangi meeting house to fall into disrepair.
Mama Tuki pushes rights for disabled
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands is far more advanced in implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability compared to neighbours in the Asia-Pacific region.
Software piracy rife in Cook Islands
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Technology
Software piracy is pretty bad in the Cook Islands but there’s nothing that can be done to stop it, according to Internet Action Group member Ano Tisam.
Bates case sparks debate
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Crime
There is growing concern that a foreign judge, in his interpretation of the law, has disregarded native land customs and taken away the rights of Cook Islands families to manage their own lands.
Owner unfazed by arson claims
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Local
Eric Short Automotive owner Eric Short says accusations by insurance assessors that he organised the fire are “just part of the procedure”.
Only two home
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Local
Just two cabinet ministers will be in the Cook Islands for the whole of next week to play host to the 50-plus parliamentary delegates who are arriving this weekend for a week-long conference.
Fundraiser for Miss South Pacific effort
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Local
Remember to get behind Maine Purotu Kate Ngatokorua as she prepares to represent the Cook Islands at the Miss South Pacific pageant in American Samoa next month. ‘Kings and Queens’ is the theme of a quiz and auction night fundraiser for Ngatokorua on Thursday November 22 at Club Raro. Contact Keren Aviu on 51250 or Shannon Saunders on 29292 for more information.
2 French naval visits in 1 week
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Local
Two French naval vessels will stop in to Rarotonga on courtesy calls while in Cook Islands waters next week.
5% power discount announced
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Politics
Following heated debate in parliament last week on the high cost of power, the government yesterday announced a 5 percent discount for promptly paid power bills.
Sandy glass for reclamation?
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
Infrastructure and planning minister Teariki Heather is open to the idea of using crushed glass to help grow grass on the new foreshore reclamation.
Official Information Act goes north
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
Northern group island leaders now have a better understanding of the need for good record keeping and the role of the Official Information Act (OIA).
Titikaveka students do school proud
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
It was a proud moment for Titikaveka College at the annual Cook Islands mathematics competition this year. The school came away with a number of placings across the year levels including third for Year Eight, first and second for Year Nine and third for Year Ten.
Mama Ami celebrates milestone
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
A no drinking and smoking policy while staying active has seen Turangi mama Ami Whittaker reach her 90th birthday.
MMR seeks funding for consultation
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
Communities will be better consulted on marine and fisheries projects if funding is approved for the Ministry of Marine Resources.
Kitesurfers spread their wings
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
Local kitesurfers are set to receive more coaching thanks to the establishment of a new racing and development committee.
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