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Grocery grab worth $3967.95
Friday 23 March 2012 | Published in Local
It took just three minutes and 30 seconds for an aunty and her niece to create $3967.95 of damage at the CITC Supermarket yesterday. The supermarket was well and truly behind Tai Matenga and her niece Luciana in their isle-by-isle sweep of the store – Tai was the third and final winner of the grocery […]
Water security is food security
Thursday 22 March 2012 | Published in Environment
Today is World Water Day – a perfect day to reflect on how much water you use. You could start by asking yourself, “How much water did I have for breakfast today?” It seems a simple enough question. Many people would probably answer, “A glass or two,” but if you had two slices of bread […]
'Bump' in the road
Thursday 22 March 2012 | Published in Local
Motorists passing by the Nikao roads project yesterday morning could be seen chuckling to themselves in disbelief at the airport entrance. Though it is hardly a month old, the road seal laid down by the airport was getting dug up already. The works were contained to a very small area – a hole about one […]
Clean-up part of 'beautification'
Thursday 22 March 2012 | Published in Local
Responding to public complaints about trees being razed along the banks of the Takuvaine stream, National Environment Service (NES) director Vaitoti Tupa says he stands behind his decision to authorise all beautification work being undertaken by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP). The recent cutting of trees in Takuvaine, Tupapa, Arorangi and Titikaveka is […]
16 work complaints to OPSC
Thursday 22 March 2012 | Published in Local
Sixteen employment complaints have been lodged with the Office of the Public Service Commissioner over the last calendar year. Amidst agitation about alleged mistreatment of female public servants, Cook Islands News asked the OPSC to explain the procedure by which it deals with formal complaints. “Four were related to bullying, threats, low pay, belittling etc […]
Golden oldies tackle Hospital hill climb
Thursday 22 March 2012 | Published in National
The Golden Oldies turned out in droves to ascend Hospital Hill on Tuesday evening. Chairman George George initiated the Tuesday Programme, which this week had the Golden Oldies walking, running and jogging up Hospital Hill. Even Cabinet minister Teina Bishop swapped his suit for runners and joined the Golden Oldies’‘Tuesday Programme’–an exercise programme to encourage […]
Public access restricted around port works
Thursday 22 March 2012 | Published in National
Public access to the boat ramp at the Avatiu harbour’s western marina will be restricted as the harbour redevelopment work moves into the area. Repair and restoration work on the breakwater began yesterday and the Ports Authority advises some access restrictions are expected to be put in place while the work is being carried out. […]
Police seek support staff
Thursday 22 March 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islands Police are on the hunt for people who have good listening skills, a knack for communication and are keen to contribute to keeping the community safe. The force needs people to join its communications centre and become part of team that forms the first point of call for the community. Commissioner Maara Tetava […]
King's friend to join mourners
Thursday 22 March 2012 | Published in National
A personal friend to the late Tongan King George Tupou V has remembered him as an eccentric leader and thoughtful man who worked for the betterment of his country until the very end. Rarotonga resident Chris Vaile will next week travel to Tonga to join the mourners marking the life of Siaosi Taufa’ahau Manumataongo Tuku’aho […]
New law enforces debt payment
Thursday 22 March 2012 | Published in National
Amidst public concern over the proposed Judicature Amendment Bill, the Cook Islands Law Society wants to clarify the bill’s objective and share its content with the public. Acting on instructions from the Cook Islands Bankers Association, Little & Matysik P.C. prepared the bill, which was tabled in Parliament in February. Since then, a select committee […]
Case on hold until company reinstated
Thursday 22 March 2012 | Published in Crime
An ongoing civil case between Yuh Yow Marine and Northern Cook Islands Fishing Company (NCIFC) has been stalled on account of the latter being struck off the Companies Register in mid-September of last year. Chief Justice Tom Weston yesterday adjourned the case until such time as the company is re-instated. “The reality is if they […]
Marine park launch on track
Thursday 22 March 2012 | Published in Environment
The marine park steering committee intends to conduct another round of public consultation meetings in coming weeks. Following a three-day workshop last week, the committee is surer than ever that it needs more feedback from island communities before launching the marine park at the Pacific Islands Forum in August. Last week, experts from regional and […]
'Double jeopardy'
Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in Crime
Defendant Noema Kauvarevai appeared in court last week on a charge of contempt, to which he pleaded guilty. But defence counsel Norman George claimed he was being doubly fined for a single charge, accusing the police of a “miscarriage of justice”. George called the case a “double penalty”, as the defendant was fined $80 in […]
JP orders counselling
Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in Crime
The court last week placed a man on probation for physically assaulting his partner. Kevin Caffery appeared for call-over on a charge of (being a male) assaulting a female. Defence counsel Norman George labelled the probation services’ recommendation that the defendant serve a six-month probation sentence ‘very harsh’. Of the incident to which the charge […]
Tips to protect a precious resource
Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in Environment
This year World Water Day is focusing on the links between water and food. Did you know it takes: These numbers illustrate how important our water resources are and why we need to work to protect them. Imagine the amount of water needed to feed everyone on Rarotonga! One of the best ways we can […]
Get behind World Water Day and WATSAN
Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in Environment
Tomorrow, March 22, marks World Water Day with this year’s event focused on the connection between water and food security. “We all drink around two litres of water a day, but it actually takes 2000 to 5000 litres of water to produce one person’s daily food,” says Donye Numa, acting secretary of the Ministry of […]
Spanish envoy establishes ties
Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in Local
The Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain will this week present his credentials to the Queen’s Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin. Ambassador Jesus Miguel Sanz Escorihuela touched down ON Rarotonga yesterday for a four-day visit to the Cook Islands. While here, Sanz Escorihuela will meet with government representatives to discuss bilateral and international relations between Spain […]
PM to chair PALM gathering in Japan
Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will co-chair the sixth Pacific Island Leaders Meeting (PALM) alongside Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda in May. Customarily the chair of the Pacific Islands Forum – which this year is New Zealand – will co-chair PALM with the Japanese prime minister. This year, however, the Cook Islands has been afforded that […]
Diplomats renew ties before Forum
Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in Local
A recent spate of foreign diplomats arriving in the Cook Islands to present their credentials has members of the public wondering whether countries are rushing to establish ties with the Cook Islands before it hosts the Pacific Islands Forum in August, in an effort to be granted observer status. Foreign affairs secretary Jim Gosselin says […]
Colourful beauty on the catwalk
Wednesday 21 March 2012 | Published in National
This week in Pukapuka wheelbarrows and motorbikes became floats. The inaugural Miss Niua School Beauty Contest focused on climate change. Students decorated their floats with hand painted posters promoting an environmental message. Weed grass, banana plants, niu, uto, taro, flowers and balloons all became part of the catwalk. A few creative students made their float […]
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