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Dengue containment measures working
Friday 25 May 2012 | Published in Local
Two suspected cases of dengue fever recorded last week have returned negative results, leaving the Cook Islands with just its original three recorded cases of the disease. Another person is now awaiting the second test to confirm whether or not they have been infected with the mosquito-borne disease. That test will confirm whether the person […]
Sopranos in paradise
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in Local
Between them opera singers Mere Boynton and Deborah Kapohe have performed in high-country sheep stations in New Zealand, converted woodsheds in the Australian outback, in pine forests, on islands and even while emerging from the mist of a New Zealand geyser. After this weekend, Boynton and Kapohe will be able to say they have also […]
Commercial pharmacies under pressure
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in Local
Island pharmacies have noticed an increase in customers over the past couple of weeks – and it’s not just the cold snap. Reports have come to light of the public Rarotonga Hospital’s pharmacy running low on stock due to the Ministry of Health being at the end of the financial year. CITC Pharmacy’s manager Shannon […]
Beautification projects on Mauke
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in National
Mauke continues to make developments on the island for the benefit of locals and visitors alike as all of the mesh labelled recycling bins are now in use at their various stations. To add to that, Mauke recently received sturdy wheelie bins donated for their waste management initiatives. In March, environment officer Basilio Kaokao and […]
Traffic restricted on Panama side road
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in National
Motorists looking to use the Crash Fire Road over the coming three months will be asked to find an alternative route as trucks descend on the area. The Ports Authority has advised that for safety reasons traffic will be restricted on Crash Fire Road during the harbour dredging operations to transport fill to the Panama […]
Ministers get hands-on in harbour work
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in National
With the redevelopment of Avatiu harbour nearing its completion, the Ports Authority’s attention is now turning to developments in the surrounding area. The authority has put two construction tenders out to the public for buildings in the harbour precinct. One of the tenders is searching for a company to construct concrete foundations for a new […]
New mentoring programme for women
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in National
A group of four altruistic women is hoping to give primary caregivers in the Cook Islands a chance to set up their own viable business and become economic contributors. The Emerging Pacific Women’s Leadership Program (EPWLP) Cook Islands group is to present their new project at the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association (BPWA) […]
Pawpaw exports depend on plant approval
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in National
An inspector from the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is scheduled to assess Rarotonga’s heat treatment plant at the end of this month. The country’s planned pawpaw export arrangement hinges on whether or not the inspector approves of the plant and the way the Ministry of Agriculture is managing it. The plant has […]
Queen's Jubilee UK tour 'well worth it'
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in National
Bringing Cook Islands culture directly to the Queen as part of her 60th anniversary jubilee was a highlight the whole country should be proud of, Minister of Cultural Development Teariki Heather said. Heather headed the Cook Islands delegation on its journey to the United Kingdom this month to join the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. He […]
Special purpose FADs proposed
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in National
The Ministry of Marine Resources has considered floating specially designated fishing aggregate devices (FADs) for various groups, but secretary Ben Ponia warns that the FAD system is complicated and requires careful balance for it to remain effective. Ponia said marine resources had been in discussions with members of the Rarotongan spear fishing community over their […]
Watch group looking out for crime
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in National
A meeting at the Rua O Te Tonga meeting house on Tuesday night addressed how community members can deal with the rising crime rate in their neighbourhood. The Neighbourhood Watch Committee of Ruatonga, consisting of four members at present, called the meeting with the Avatiu and Ruatonga districts to address concerns about the rising number […]
Assault, drunk driving, theft dealt with
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace Tui Short presided over a session of the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua last Thursday. Defendants were called in the following order. Andrey Pampurin appeared on a charge of driving with excess breath alcohol. Through defence counsel Charles Little the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge. Little said by way […]
Clean tanks for cleaner lagoon
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in Environment
Muri Lagoon could be sparkling clean thanks to the new sanitation systems now going inTO the ground in the Muri and Avana areas. The second system was successfully finished on Tuesday, under a programme designed to improve the quality of groundwater flowing from residential properties into the Muri Lagoon. Through the Waste Management Initiative (WMI) […]
Recycling challenge in Environment Week
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in Environment
For the first week of June, the Cook Islands will recognise National Environment Week which coincides with the UN World Environment Day on June 5 annually. A number of initiatives are scheduled for Environment Week including the Recycled Sculptures competition targeted at the older generation rather than school children this year. As part of the […]
Lagoon Day grows, shifts to Arorangi
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in Environment
Lagoon Day is shaping up to be bigger and better this year. Scheduled for July 12 and 13, the festival will be open to the public. Organisers want to remind the community that while Lagoon Day is typically attended by school kids, it is a useful and enlightening resource for people of all ages. Dates […]
Cold snap, windy weather ahead
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in Local
Don’t put away your woollies yet – the weather is set to get colder and windier towards the weekend. The Meteorological Service today warns the public to be aware of heavy rain and strong winds which will worsen towards the end of the weekend. An active low pressure system is predicted to develop along a […]
Pacific Voyagers set sail for Samoa
Wednesday 23 May 2012 | Published in Local
Soft rain, seen as a sign of the presence of our ancestors, mixed with tears of joy and sadness at Avatiu harbour yesterday as family and friends farewelled the Pacific Voyagers fleet and their crews on their next journey to Samoa. Mothers of Cook Islands crew on vaka Marumaru Atua urged their sons and daughters […]
Farmers market on today
Wednesday 23 May 2012 | Published in National
The farmers market will be back in action today at the Punanga Nui Market. On sale will be fruit, vegetables, plants and piglets of Rarotonga and selections from the southern group islands. The produce of Aitutaki will again feature among the stalls, with remu, kumara, tupa and crabs expected to be on offer among the […]
Moana Nui o Kiva connects 2 nations
Wednesday 23 May 2012 | Published in National
By Henry Puna – Prime Minister of the Cook Islands That the peoples of the Cook Islands and Japan are truly connected by the great Moana Nui o Kiva was brought home to all of us last year when the terrible earthquake and tsunami wrecked devastation and horrendous loss of life to those living on […]
Japanese PM reaffirms Pacific empathy
Wednesday 23 May 2012 | Published in National
By Yoshihiko Noda – Prime Minister of Japan A friend in need is a friend indeed. This widely quoted but truthful proverb was most manifestly embodied by the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami last year. We will never forget the compassionate encouragement and assistance from […]
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