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PNG accepts deep sea mining talks
Wednesday 29 August 2012 | Published in National
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says his government’s options are open and he welcomes an open and transparent discussion on the sea bed mining amidst opposition by international, regional and national NGOs, environmental groupings and other stakeholders. Speaking in Rarotonga, O’Neill said, ”We welcome any contributions the Non Government Organisations (NGOs) and other […]
Deep sea mining framework unveiled
Wednesday 29 August 2012 | Published in National
A regional legislative and regulatory framework for deep-sea minerals exploration and exploitation was unveiled yesterday, and some non-government organisations are highly concerned about its impact. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters, whose portfolios include deep-sea minerals, spoke at the launch yesterday, noting that Pacific leaders endorsed the framework in Cairns in 2009. He said the framework […]
Guard your reputation, says chief justice
Tuesday 28 August 2012 | Published in Crime
Two new lawyers have been admitted to the Cook Islands High Court. Chief Justice Tom Weston admitted lawyers Jacqueline Wi-Kaitaia and Angela Pope to the bar in a swearing-in ceremony on Monday morning. Before welcoming the lawyers to the bar, the chief justice told them it was important to guard their reputation in coming years. […]
Rounding up rubbish
Tuesday 28 August 2012 | Published in Environment
The second annual ”Rubbish Roundup“ starts on September 8 and runs through the month. The Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative (PICI) ran the first annual event last year, with great support from CITC, several local businesses and the community. This year is looking to be bigger and better, as both WATSAN and NES have decided to […]
Cosmo magazine shoots in the Cooks
Tuesday 28 August 2012 | Published in National
If anyone was wondering who the beautiful people being followed around by a camera crew were last week, we can assure you it wasn’t some early Forum delegates. A group from women’s magazine Cosmopolitan came on a direct flight from Sydney on August 18 and left just under a week later. The crew of nine […]
Feasts celebrate Forum fellowship
Tuesday 28 August 2012 | Published in National
Food, friendship and acknowledging the links between Niue, Tonga and Samoa with the Cook Islands was the focus of two special celebrations from their local communities last weekend. A kaikai was held for various Polynesian leaders, including Samoa’s Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and French Polynesia president Oscar Temaru at the residence of the late […]
Underwrite review
Tuesday 28 August 2012 | Published in National
The future of long-haul travel from the Cooks could change drastically after 2014. The present airline underwriting agreement covering the Los Angeles and Sydney direct services runs until then. The Tourism Corporation will shortly be inviting expressions of interest to all airlines within the region who may like future long haul access to the Cook […]
Sentence suspended after assaulting partner
Tuesday 28 August 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court on August 23 was presided over by justice of the peace Carmen Temata, who passed the following judgments: Richard Hoepper – pleaded guilty to assaulting a female. The assault happened during an argument between the defendant and his victim, who are in a de-facto relationship and have six children. The police prosecutor […]
Role of JPs discussed
Monday 27 August 2012 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands’ chief justice has released a discussion paper to help improve access to justice in the Cook Islands. Chief Justice Tom Weston recently wrote the paper to review the role of justices of the peace (JPs), who oversee the day-to-day running of the Cook Islands High Court. While high-level court cases are heard […]
CJ back on the bench
Monday 27 August 2012 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands chief justice is in the country for a two week court sitting starting Monday. Chief Justice Tom Weston arrived in Rarotonga on Thursday afternoon, and will start his High Court fixtures on Monday morning with the swearing-in of two new Cook Islands lawyers. They are Jacqueline Wi-Kaitaia and Angela Pope. A number […]
Trade issues on agenda
Monday 27 August 2012 | Published in Local
Forum leaders will this week be paying particular attention to regional trade agreements that govern the flow of goods and services between their nations. The Forum Secretariat gave Pacific media a breakdown on Saturday of the regional agreements that will feature in this week’s plenary discussions, and while it was heavy on acronyms and light […]
Akirata opens European festival
Monday 27 August 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands at the weekend opened a German culture festival that usually attracts around three million people. The Museumsuferfest, or Museums Festival, is a street festival held over three days and nights from August 24 to 26 – the height of the German summer. New Zealand was granted Country of Honour position and asked […]
Akirata shares a distant dream
Monday 27 August 2012 | Published in National
When Czech people get together to celebrate their folklore it is always with beer. At all the events Akirata has attended so far in the Czech Republic the drink that they provide for our team is not water but beer or their own version of Coca Cola which is a very odd tasting drink that […]
24 of 42 deaths NCD-related
Monday 27 August 2012 | Published in National
Between January and June this year, the Cook Islands Ministry of Health recorded 42 deaths – 24 of which were the result of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Two of those who died were under the age of 40. In 2010, 81 percent of deaths in the Cook Islands were due to NCDs. […]
Roaming dogs 'owned' by somebody
Monday 27 August 2012 | Published in National
Howling, fighting and roaming dogs are becoming a problem again on Rarotonga – a problem affecting both locals and visitors to the island. In recent weeks concerned citizens have been expressing their frustrations via letters to the editor over sleepless nights caused by howling dogs and some have gone so far as to say they […]
Green living water garden thrives
Saturday 25 August 2012 | Published in Environment
Ensuring all Pacific people have access to food, and ways to grow it sustainably, is the long-term objective of a new project underway in Rarotonga. The Green Living Water Garden, as it is called in English, rests on 5756 square metres of Titikaveka land. Nestled amongst the garden is a pilot project that could prove […]
Reward increased
Saturday 25 August 2012 | Published in Local
The reward offered for information leading to the arrest of the man responsible for brutally beating Zeb Autaua last Saturday morning has increased eight times overnight. Aucklander Florence Syme-Buchanan was first to offer a reward of $100 for information leading to the arrest of the person who bashed CINews employee Autaua a week ago. This […]
New reward
Saturday 25 August 2012 | Published in Local
Yet another monetary reward is being offered for information leading to arrest, by a man disgruntled at how slow the police investigation has been. Mann Short, of Muri Beach Builders, had his tools stolen ”about three weeks“ ago from his truck, which was parked unlocked outside his Matavera house. A new J20 Ramset nailgun in […]
Unpaid tax revealed
Saturday 25 August 2012 | Published in Local
Two businesses are holding off to see if the Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) can avoid paying its outstanding value-added tax bill and could follow suit. Triathlon representative Geoff Stoddard revealed this at CISNOC’s annual general meeting on Thursday night. It means the $312,780 loss the sports body posted could be further […]
New Edgewater GM
Saturday 25 August 2012 | Published in National
The Edgewater Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Robert (Bob) Taylor as the resort’s new general manager. Bob brings with him a wealth of experience within the hospitality industry and is no newcomer to the island. He has worked as resort manager at the Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa since […]
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