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24-hour helpline planned
Wednesday 15 February 2012 | Published in National
At least two groups are taking steps to introduce a telephone helpline for Cook Islands youth and people who need advice in their darkest moments. Celebration on the Rock Church and a newly-formed, government-affiliated committee are both examining the possibilities of establishing and introducing a 24-hour helpline in the Cook Islands. Celebration on the Rock’s […]
Food safety workshop for vendors
Wednesday 15 February 2012 | Published in National
Vendors who sell food at the Punanga Nui Markets or markets associated with the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) are being encouraged to attend a food safety workshop in May. BTIB will be hosting the two-day workshop with the ministry of health to help update vendors of the requirements in place in the Cook […]
PIAF offering free legal service
Wednesday 15 February 2012 | Published in National
The Pacific Islands AIDS Foundation (PIAF) encourages Pacific countries to take advantage of its HIV-related legal services to inform the process of drafting HIV laws. PIAF legal and policy analyst Laitia Tamata said the organisation’s legal programme proved useful for some Pacific island countries in 2011, and invites other Pacific island countries to fast-track their […]
Internet speed issues 'perceived'
Wednesday 15 February 2012 | Published in National
Telecom Cook Islands is encouraging its internet users to check their computer set-up if they are experiencing slow internet connections and contact them if problems persist. Telecom says it has not experienced any major problems or cuts to its broadband services for some time, although there was a small reduction to its capacity this month […]
Local fishing methods under review
Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Published in National
Fishermen will meet again on Friday to continue discussions about drafting a set of national standards governing fishing activity and Fishing Aggregate Devices (FADs) used in the Cook Islands. A meeting on Saturday laid the foundation, giving fishers an opportunity to air their concerns before each other, Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) staff and the […]
Business trainer believes in social media
Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Published in National
Business trainer Stephen Caunter firmly believes that in this day and age, social media platforms are an integral part of any marketing strategy. Such was the underlying premise of two ‘smart marketing’ seminars he ran yesterday – one in the morning and another in the evening at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa. About 40 […]
New marine headquarters 'iconic'
Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Published in National
A new concept being promoted by the Ministry of Marine Resources will see a majority of the Cook Islands’ Rarotonga-based marine observers brought together under one roof in a state-of-the-art building. The ‘Marine House’ concept developed by the ministry and local architects is being described as an iconic, new headquarters for MMR and its associated […]
2 new companies formed
Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Published in National
The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) has registered two new companies in December and reports that three building approvals were given out for the month. The building approvals, for homes in Takuvaine Valley, Arorangi and Inave, are worth $460,000 combined with the developments costing $150,000, $180,000 and $130,000 respectively. Of the two new companies […]
Lucky 10,000th, 2000th customers
Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Published in National
Telecom Cook Islands marked two milestones last week when it signed on its 10,000th mobile phone customer and its 2000th broadband connection. Estimates from earlier this year put Telecom’s mobile phone customer number at about 8000, but after revising its figures that figure jumped to 10,000. Ngateina and Laycn Rani were identified as the people […]
Bank theft 'wasn't a total loss'
Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Published in National
It’s been six months since the world’s attention turned to Aitutaki, where the island’s first bank robbery captured the imagination of the globe. The person or people who carried out the robbery, which netted them about $20,000, remain on the run following the early-August heist. But talk at Aitutaki still persists, even though it’s not […]
CISNOC finances back on agenda
Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Published in Local
Controversy around the financial state of the national sporting body will get an airing this week. A Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee special general meeting will be held on Wednesday at the CISNOC office at 5.30pm for all national federations. On the agenda for the meeting will be updates on the finances of […]
Youth forum set for March 12
Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Published in Local
Youth under 25 will be brought together to share their views on suicide and discuss the challenges facing their peers as part of a wider programme to try to stem the rate of suicide in the Cook Islands. The one-day forum will include youth from Rarotonga and the outer islands. A newly-formed steering committee is […]
iPad makes mum dance!
Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Published in Local
Anapa Nicholas might only be four but the young fellah knows his way around electronic gadgets including the new iPad he won in the recent ‘back to school’ promotion with CITC. CITC key brands manager George George says he is thrilled the prize was won by Anapa as he knows the young man will put […]
Friendly islanders arrive in Cabo
Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Published in National
Kia Orana Tatou! All vakas pulled anchor at dawn on Tuesday morning from deep within Bahia Magdalena (Bay). We were heading out in a easterly direction and sticking close together in case any more whales decided to pop up to visit and provide the support vessel some good filming opportunities. It was a beautiful warm […]
Excess speed blamed for 2 accidents
Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Published in National
Excessive speed is being blamed for two motor vehicle accidents at the weekend – one of which saw a man admitted to hospital with serious injuries after he slammed into a roadside power pole. The man, a tourist, remains in hospital in a serious condition with injuries to his head, legs and other parts of […]
Blooming main road in Arorangi before patai 'butchered'
Monday 13 February 2012 | Published in Environment
Aitutaki’s botanical garden owner Bill Tschan sent in this beautiful photo taken about 30 years ago of the patai (flame tree) lined main road in Arorangi. Tschan wanted to share this photo to show the youth of today “how blooming beautiful their island was before some ‘genius’ minister at the time butchered the trees”.
Teariki talks tough on tita
Monday 13 February 2012 | Published in Environment
Teariki Heather, Minister of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP), didn’t mince his words when he voiced his opinions on the issues of waste management in the country. Speaking on Friday at the launch of the Taau Taku Tita 2012 campaign aimed at reducing and improving waste management, Heather pointed the finger at bad management of the […]
Overhaul for outdated Crimes Act
Monday 13 February 2012 | Published in Local
Crown Law, in conjunction with the Australian Attorney-General’s Department, is undertaking a major, comprehensive review of the Cook Islands Crimes Act 1969 – which outlines crimes against persons, property and the public order. In 2010 the Australian government offered to provide the Cook Islands government with technical assistance in its review of the Cook Islands […]
Oceania sports award to Rosie Blake
Monday 13 February 2012 | Published in Local
For a lifetime of dedication to sports and in particular women in sports, Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee general secretary Rosie Blake BEM (right) has been nominated as the woman in sport for the region of Oceania by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Blake (68) departs today for Los Angeles for the awards […]
Church van burns out
Monday 13 February 2012 | Published in National
Congregation members of the Cornerstone Church will have to find an alternate mode of transport to church next Sunday after the congregations van caught fire yesterday afternoon. Fire Service chief Nga Jessie said at 3.10pm yesterday the fire service received a callout to the van fire on the border of Tupapa and Matavera. Jessie says […]
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