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Pacific Forum scopes Aitutaki for retreat
Tuesday 31 January 2012 | Published in National
Two high-ranking representatives of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat travelled to Aitutaki yesterday to scope its potential for hosting a leaders retreat during the Pacific Islands Forum in August. Forum secretariat staff, political governance and security programme director Desna Solofa and conference and protocol officer Mele Utoikamanu, accompanied Carl Hunter of the Ministry of Foreign […]
18 more names
Tuesday 31 January 2012 | Published in National
Last week, Cook Islands News published a list of people awarded with permanent residency status that was incomplete. Eighteen people of the 74 that received their certificates of permanent residency at a ceremony at the National Auditorium on Thursday were not included on the list. The error occurred during the production stage of compiling Saturdays […]
Villages new fishing boat blessed
Tuesday 31 January 2012 | Published in National
The Tutakimoa Fishing Association (TFA) blessed its new fishing boat on Saturday naming it Vaine Tutakimoa. And the new owners wasted no time testing out the vessel during a fishing trip that evening. The boat is the culmination of a collaborative effort between the Community Initiative Scheme (New Zealand Aid Programme) and the newly established […]
Moana Herman returns home to Avarua
Monday 30 January 2012 | Published in National
For Teremoana Herman, becoming principal of Avarua School wasnt like taking on a new job it was more like coming home. Herman has moved from the deputy principals job at Tereora College to replace Gelling Jack as Avaruas principal. Jack worked in the role for 17 years, bridging the gap from when Herman last worked […]
Mato lands Pacific trade role
Monday 30 January 2012 | Published in National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs bids farewell to its trade policy officer and the country to a prominent community personality next week. Teremoana Mona Mato has been offered a job as a trade and export promotions officer with Pacific Islands Trade & Invest, an Auckland-based agency that facilitates exports, investment and tourism promotion within the […]
Minors consuming alcohol again an issue
Monday 30 January 2012 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace John Kenning presided over a lengthy session of the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua last Thursday. The cases that were called before him are as follows, in chronological order: Stephen Spain appeared on three charges one of driving with excess blood alcohol and two of dangerous driving causing injury. Defence […]
Parliament opens mid-Feb
Monday 30 January 2012 | Published in Local
The next session of parliament has been unofficially scheduled for February 15. Parliamentary services clerk Nga Valoa says he cannot confirm a date as yet, but Cook Islands News understands that the deadline for the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management to confirm the workings of the supplementary budget is February 15. The budget is […]
Aitutaki keen to host retreat
Monday 30 January 2012 | Published in Local
Aitutaki member of parliament Teina Bishop says the people of Aitutaki are 150 percent supportive of the proposal to host Pacific Islands Forum leaders on One Foot Island in August. Were 150 percent supportive we just cant wait, Bishop said yesterday. The Aitutaki community met with Bishop, mayor John Baxter and retreat coordinator Mike Henry […]
High level talks begin today
Monday 30 January 2012 | Published in Local
A two-day meeting between Cook Islands officials and representatives from its development partners in New Zealand, Australia, China, India, the European Union, the Pacific and other regions begins today. The meetings, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, include a number of bilateral discussions with about 30 representatives from governments, international authorities, regional […]
139 graduates, 28 scholarships
Monday 30 January 2012 | Published in National
One hundred thirty nine graduates who last year studied under Department of National Human Resources (DNHRD) schemes and 28 new scholarship students were the guests of honour at a ceremony held in the National Auditorium on Friday afternoon. The DNHRD runs the ceremony annually to acknowledge those Cook Islanders who successfully graduate under DNHRD-arranged scholarships, […]
Rousing speech at graduation
Monday 30 January 2012 | Published in National
Dr Teina Rongo gave a powerful, rousing speech at Fridays Department of National Human Resource Development (DNHRD) graduation ceremony. Dr Rongo, who recently earned his PhD in marine biology from the Florida Institute of Technology was chosen to be the ceremonys keynote speaker. He began by thanking DNHRD and other funding organisations for sponsoring his […]
Betela sand mine brings tears
Saturday 28 January 2012 | Published in Environment
An Arorangi couple says plans to have their grandchildren and great-grandchildren build homes on their family property have been trashed by workers who mined sand and replaced it with a dumping ground for rubbish. Great-grandparents Glynne and Dora Evans were left heartbroken after a visit to their Betela property two weeks ago, when they discovered […]
Muri people say no one is listening
Saturday 28 January 2012 | Published in Local
Muri residents say they have given up hope that the Ministry of Health will take action to address their collective complaints about the smell coming from John Scotts poultry farm. Resident Mann Short says he and his neighbours have been making noise, but are being ignored and rebuffed by authorities. He says he is still […]
Treat it as spam: CI Tourism
Saturday 28 January 2012 | Published in Local
Claims made in an email aimed at blowing the lid on the Cook Islands tourism industry are misleading at best and should be treated as spam, says Cook Islands Tourism Corporation chief executive Carmel Beattie. Beattie said it was best to ignore the email, as international tourism representatives were sure to be doing, and stick […]
74 spouses awarded permanent residency
Saturday 28 January 2012 | Published in National
Seventy-four spouses of Cook Islanders and permanent residents of the Cook Islands received their permanent residency status this week. People of 12 nationalities were represented in the list, with some married to their partners for more than 40 years and others for a minimum of five. Today, Cook Islands News publishes the names of all […]
Double meaning
Saturday 28 January 2012 | Published in National
Australia Day is the most popular day for new nationals of the country to undertake their citizenship ceremonies. So for Australians who lined up to receive their certificates permanent residency at the National Auditorium on Thursday, the ceremony held an extra special meaning. Six Australians were listed among the 74 spouses of Cook Islanders and […]
Cricket captain given PR
Saturday 28 January 2012 | Published in National
Glen Hori Miller is the celebrated Cook Islands national cricket captain but it wasnt until Thursday that Miller could truly call himself a Cook Islander. Married to Cook Islander Maryanne of the Te Makeu clan, Miller and his family have been living and working back in the Cooks for the past five years. Miller is […]
Boxer flies CI colours
Saturday 28 January 2012 | Published in National
After representing the Cook Islands in boxing and sevens at a number of international events including the Commonwealth Games Samoan born boxer Mathew Titoa can finally represent the Cook Islands at a Pacific Games. As a Samoan passport holder, Titoa, who has lived and worked in the Cooks since 2006, has never been able to […]
Irelands islander takes his time
Saturday 28 January 2012 | Published in National
Paddy Lynchs claim to permanent residency in the Cook Islands has been 55 years in the making and this week it finally occurred. The question of why it took so long is pretty straight forward, though Lynch hadnt thought to apply until recently. I dont know why it took so long for me to apply, […]
PR the greatest honour
Saturday 28 January 2012 | Published in National
By awarding 74 spouses of Cook Islanders with permanent residency this week, the government has not only reassured those receiving the status of their future here but given hope to Cook Islanders who may be considering returning home. Thats the message given to the Cook Islands leaders at Thursdays permanent residency ceremony by Sharyn Paio, […]
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