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China second most likely to pay bribes
Friday 19 October 2012 | Published in Politics
Environmental group Te Ipukarea Society (TIS), which has been vocal about its concerns over government’s relationship with Chinese multinational fishing companies, this week sent Cook Islands News a link to a Bribe Payers Index Report commissioned by German non-profit Transparency International.
Chamber has committee input
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Technology
The Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a new advisory committee addressing issues in the telecommunications industry.
Future of vaka under discussion at next AGM
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Culture
The future sailing plans for doubled-hulled voyaging vaka Marumaru Atua will be the main item of discussion at the Cook Islands Voyaging Society annual general meeting on October 23.
Cooks not at ecoislands summit
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Environment
An international meeting on island states; sustainability is being held in Britain this week, but the Cook Islands won't be there.
An agent of change for the Cooks
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Environment
The country’s new energy commissioner readily admits he didn’t quite know what he was in for when he started his role a week before the Pacific Leaders’ Forum in August.
Clean hands save lives
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Health
Global Handwashing Day came and went without much lather in the Cooks this year, but the health ministry still wants the message out there: Clean hands save lives.
Doctors form link to assist Cook Islands
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Health
Nelson Hospital staff may soon have the opportunity to help make a difference to Cook Islands health services.
New group applies for licence to service Pa Enua
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Making more use of the MV Mycon barge when it is in the Avatiu port is the motive behind a new group looking to service the outer islands.
Showtime for Mire Tama hopefuls
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Weeks of preparation will culminate in two winners in the second running of the Mire Tama competition tonight.
Competition over northern routes
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Politics
The government is planning to call for tenders for the northern hemisphere airline routes for the first time ever.
Southern group to get fast internet
Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Technology
The southern group is going to get faster internet at the same time as Rarotonga in July, after O3b promised to speed up work on the equipment needed for the service.
Stage completion a few days away
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Economy
The Punanga Nui market stage is due to be completed by the end of next week.
Local bread price increases 10c
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Economy
The retail price of bread has increased by 10 cents in the latest bread price order, which came into effect October 12.
JP concerned for victim's safety
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 11 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who passed the following judgments:
Ambulance given stretcher help
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Health
A desire to have uniformity throughout New Zealand ambulances has seen the Rarotonga Hospital Ambulance benefit from the addition of a stretcher wheelchair, 14 new neck collars and other medical equipment.
Twin benefits to Quangdong visit
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Health
Rarotonga Hospital’s chief medical officer Dr Voi Solomone said the recent trip by a Quangdong General Hospital delegation had been incredibly beneficial for both parties.
Exciting plan for Aitutaki
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Extensive development of the Arutanga harbour in Aitutaki and surrounding area over the next five years will mean huge economic and social benefits for the outer island.
Power restrictions on Palmerston Is
Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Palmerston’s acting island secretary Tere Marsters has called for more shipping services after revealing households on the island will only have power from 6am to 2pm until the end of January.
Brown: Avoid snakes and ladders
Tuesday 16 October 2012 | Published in Economy
Finance Minister Mark Brown told delegates at the Pacific States Seminar in Tokyo that the Cooks wanted to avoid a game of snakes and ladders in trying to achieve a higher income status level.
New book celebrates founding leaders
Tuesday 16 October 2012 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands’ own Sir Tom Davis and John Henry Webb feature in a book recording conversations with some of the founding Pacific Islands Forum Leaders launched at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Suva.
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