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Noni operation audited for organic certification
Thursday 2 February 2012 | Published in Environment
Two auditors are at the Cook Islands Noni Marketing Ltd premises in Titikaveka this week doing a routine inspection to ensure the factory is complying with its organic regulations. “We’re just here to make sure that the business complies with our requirements – it’s as simple as that,” senior qualifications assurance auditor Raymond Najm, who […]
'Nothing severe'
Thursday 2 February 2012 | Published in Local
The newest storm brewing near New Caledonia and Vanuatu does not pose a threat to the Cook Islands, says Meteorological Services operations manager Maara Vaiimene. This week a few new weather systems have developed within the region – a tropical depression near Vanuatu and New Caledonia (which actually falls under Fiji’s area of responsibility), a […]
Major road works underway
Thursday 2 February 2012 | Published in Local
A $2.9 million roads project has begun in Rarotonga after more than four years of planning and waiting. The job, officially known as the Rarotonga Road Network Improvement project, is bringing three parties together for its completion, coupling the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) with contractors T&M Heather and Triad Petroleum. MOIP secretary Donye […]
'We must tackle suicide as a nation'
Thursday 2 February 2012 | Published in Local
More needs to be done at a governmental level and in the home to tackle suicide among Cook Islands youth, according to Minister of Health Nandi Glassie. Glassie said the Cook Islands must tackle suicide as a nation, by bringing in better legislation for mental health, introducing more funding for psychological and mental health care, […]
Marumaru Atua down Mexico way
Thursday 2 February 2012 | Published in National
The voyagers aboard Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua are exploring the streets and eats of Mexico. The vaka – flanked by her sister vaka – departed the California coast on January 24 and set sail for the Sea of Cortez. Crew member Alex Olah, who has been updating the vaka blog, said it was smooth […]
Gill-net ban enforced in Aitutaki
Thursday 2 February 2012 | Published in National
Fisheries officers are cracking down on the use of gill-nets in Aitutaki lagoon. Following a recent visit to Aitutaki, senior fisheries officer Rima Manavaikai has asked that the public take note of the restrictions on the use of gill-nets in the bonefish reserve pursuant to the Marine Resources (Aitutaki and Manuae Bonefish Fishery) Regulations 2010 […]
Pacific Forum boss 'impressed'
Thursday 2 February 2012 | Published in National
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat secretary-general Tuiloma Neroni Slade says he is ‘impressed’ with what the Cook Islands has to offer as host of this year’s Pacific Islands Forum. Slade spent the week in Rarotonga, attending roundtable discussions and meeting privately with the prime minister and senior officials in hopes of working out the details of […]
Australian Cook Islanders lead the charge
Thursday 2 February 2012 | Published in National
Cook Islanders living in Australia have led the charge for visitor figures during December – returning Kukis from the wide brown land numbered just under 1000 for the month, making a 27 per cent increase on last year’s effort. The number is impressive when compared to the typical number of Aussie expatriates that make it […]
New EU ambassador welcomed
Thursday 2 February 2012 | Published in National
The relationship between the Cook Islands and the European Union has further advanced this week when the union’s non-resident ambassador officially presented his credentials while visiting Rarotonga. Doctor Abdoul Aziz Mbaye met with Queen’s Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin on Monday to deliver his credentials as the new non-resident Ambassador of the EU to the Cook […]
Church leader urges young people to open up
Thursday 2 February 2012 | Published in National
Suicide was a poignant topic of discussion at last year’s Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) general assembly in Aitutaki, and in the new year remains at the top of the church’s list of priority issues. CICC youth director Bob Williams says that church leaders and parents have a role to play in educating young people […]
Too much politicking Wilkie
Wednesday 1 February 2012 | Published in National
A roundtable meeting between the Cook Islands government and its donor partners involved too much politicking and too little pledge-making, says Opposition Deputy Leader Wilkie Rasmussen. As the sole representative of the opposition Democratic Party, Rasmussen said he was encouraged by the discussions being held and encouraged by the fervour being shown by the heads […]
PM appeals for support of vision
Wednesday 1 February 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands has its developmental roadmap, now it just needs some support in realising its ambitions, Prime Minister Henry Puna told the group of the Cook Islands major development and donor partners. Puna yesterday led a push by the Cook Islands government that included a string of representatives from ministers to heads of ministries […]
Marine House proposed at Avatiu
Wednesday 1 February 2012 | Published in National
The Ministry of Marine Resources has presented a marine house concept to the Cook Islands development partners at a roundtable meeting of high level officials yesterday. The marine house, which would be situated at the new Avatiu harbour development, would house staff from marine services, border security and the ports authority. In presenting the concept, […]
National plans outlined to partners
Wednesday 1 February 2012 | Published in National
The Cook Islands progress in building itself into a developed nation has come under scrutiny at a roundtable meeting between the government and its major developmental partners yesterday. About 40 people joined the discussion, with at least as many looking on at the meeting, to examine how the Cook Islands has advanced its infrastructure and […]
PM heartbroken
Wednesday 1 February 2012 | Published in National
The deaths of two Rarotonga teenagers in the past fortnight has left Prime Minister Henry Puna heartbroken and looking for ways to combat suicide in the community. Puna said the government was committed to helping youth and making the Cook Islands a healthy, fulfilling and encouraging country for young people to live. He said the […]
Suicide an urgent concern: CINYC
Wednesday 1 February 2012 | Published in National
The youth of the Cook Islands consider suicide an urgent concern, and are taking steps to address it in whatever way they can. Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) president Nukutau Pokura says council members started discussing suicide as a priority before Christmas, but in light of recent tragedies have shifted it to the top […]
$250m needed for renewable goal
Wednesday 1 February 2012 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands conversion to renewable energies is expected to cost up to $250 million to realise, the roundtable meeting of donor and development groups was told yesterday. And while some of the less-costly projects in the outer islands have found their funding through various governments and groups, much of the bill is still needing […]
Pork trotter not cricket
Wednesday 1 February 2012 | Published in Local
Four Aitutaki men have landed themselves in hot water over the theft of a pig carcass from a cricket team, with all set to be sentenced next month over the heist. A 17-year-old youth and a 19-year-old man both pleaded guilty to the thefts at Aitutaki court this week over the January incident. The two […]
US$300,000 for elderly and disabled
Wednesday 1 February 2012 | Published in Local
Funding amounting to US$300,000 has been made available for home and nursing care services for the elderly and disabled people of the Cook Islands. The money will enable three national pilot schemes to go ahead. All non-government and community-based organisations with experience in delivering programmes for the elderly and disabled are being invited to submit […]
Two-way sharing key to discussions
Wednesday 1 February 2012 | Published in Local
Share was the buzzword of the day at the keystone meeting of a Cook Islands governments two-day powwow that brought together its heads with representatives of its major development partners. More than 40 people took part in the roundtable meeting held in Rarotonga yesterday with at least as many watching on as the Cook Islands […]
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