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Financial secretary to Fiji
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
Financial secretary Richard Neves and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Managements Dallas Young depart Rarotonga today to attend a conference in Nadi, Fiji. It is a meeting of the Pacific Islands Financial Managers Association, which will focus on the way forward with the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) programme. The Cook Islands has […]
Discounted fares for Australians
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands is taking aim at Australian families this summer and has launched a special discounted price for children flying aboard the Sydney-Rarotonga direct flight. Children aged between two and 11 years old will be eligible for the half-price fare between Australia and the Cook Islands with bookings made before November 13 (Australia time). […]
Last chance to enter photo comp
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands National Museums first official photography exhibition will open to the public on November 9, and you still have a chance to get your work included so long as youre quick. People looking to have their work shown at the museum have until 4pm today, to lodge their submission. The Alliance Francaise de […]
SPCA caretakers hut in limbo
Friday 4 November 2011 | Published in National
Completion of a caretakers hut and animal shelter at the Cook Islands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) premises in Vaimaanga has stalled, pending a court petition to have the company wound up. SPCA patron Pa Marie Ariki has filed a winding-up petition in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua, citing […]
Government financially on track
Thursday 3 November 2011 | Published in National
Government has spent 4 percent less than estimated in the first quarter of this financial year and is in a good position to pay off additional debt if further loans are warranted. There has also been 7 percent more revenue collected by government in the three months from July 1 than anticipated and accounted for […]
CI vies for world maritime position
Thursday 3 November 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands has decided to run for elections to the executive council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), which take place at the end of this month. Based in London, the IMO is a United Nations specialised agency responsible for the safety of life at sea, maritime security and the protection of the marine […]
Everyone has a part in disaster management
Thursday 3 November 2011 | Published in National
Disaster risk management personnel from government, non-government and community organisations have been freshening up their knowledge and getting in sync with each other. A workshop brought in agencies and outer island administrations to Rarotonga for last week to ensure their disaster response plans are synchronised as the cyclone season approaches. Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) […]
Fined for driving while disqualified
Thursday 3 November 2011 | Published in Crime
Arorangi 25-year-old Daniel Vaubula admits driving while disqualified and has been convicted, fined $70 and ordered to pay court costs of $30. His disqualification term runs out in February, but Vaubula has been granted a conditional licence in order to drive to and from work at Westpac. The accused was disqualified in February this year […]
First pearl auction fetches $38,929
Thursday 3 November 2011 | Published in Local
Ten individuals and businesses entered bids totalling about $39,000 for 4360 pearls at the Cook Islands Pearl Authoritys inaugural mini-auction last week. The sum of all bids was about $38,929 the highest bidder put up a total of $18,500 and the lowest $390. Of the 10 wholesalers and retailers that placed bids, nine were successful. […]
PM to attend SPC meet in Noumea
Thursday 3 November 2011 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigrations Pacific division director Carl Hunter will be attending a high-level Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) meeting in Noumea next week. Major threats to the Pacific region will the focus of discussions during the two-day ministerial meeting, which will be held at the […]
New census covers culture, ethnicity, energy
Thursday 3 November 2011 | Published in Local
The Statistics Office has secured the official go-ahead to begin collecting demographic information for next months census. This week Queens Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin authorised the 2011 Census of Population and Dwellings and the Census of Agriculture and Fisheries to proceed from December 1, pursuant to the constitution and the Statistics Act 1966. For three […]
Get your tickets
Thursday 3 November 2011 | Published in National
The Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards are just 10 days away, and the awards committee is urging entrants to purchase their tickets as soon as possible. Those hoteliers and tourism industry members who have been nominated for an award or who have entered should be mindful that tickets are going fast. The cost […]
CI cop coaches Solomons rugby
Thursday 3 November 2011 | Published in National
A Cook Islands Police Service RAMSI representative is succeeding as coach of a rugby team in the Solomon Islands. Acting Sergeant Masterton Enjoy was recently appointed as coach of the Matangiki Rugby Club in the Honiara Rugby Union Association competition. He has guided the club, and under his leadership its B grade team has gone […]
Hundreds will gather for Takitumu Palace opening
Thursday 3 November 2011 | Published in National
Maori king Tuheitia Paki, head of the Tainui tribe, is coming to Rarotonga with a delegation of nearly 200 people to celebrate the grand opening of the Takitumu palace on December 15. Takitumu chief Pa Marie Ariki says palace construction was scheduled around King Tuheitias calendar, and she is confident the palace will be finished […]
Biomass expert to assess potential
Wednesday 2 November 2011 | Published in Environment
An Austrian biomass expert is in the Cook Islands this week to examine if the renewable energy source can be used to create electricity in the country. Doctor Richard Zweiller, co-director of Gussing Energy Technology, is visiting Rarotonga and Atiu this week to assess whether the two islands could use biomass energy for electricity generation […]
CI finalises fisheries deal with China
Wednesday 2 November 2011 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) secretary Ben Ponia is on his way to China where he will meet up with cabinet minister Teina Bishop to further a bilateral fisheries agreement. Ponia departed Rarotonga yesterday and is due back in the Cook Islands on November 10. He says the Cook Islands is close to finalising an […]
Nothing to hide: Sir Geoff
Wednesday 2 November 2011 | Published in Local
A special general meeting of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee will go ahead on November 8, president Sir Geoffrey Henry says. The organisations executives have called the meeting following a request to do so by the leaders of 12 national sports federations. Sir Geoffrey says a meeting agenda planned by the federation […]
Dashing for cash at Sevens in Heaven
Wednesday 2 November 2011 | Published in Local
Local charity groups are set to benefit from the fun festivities of the Sevens in Heaven dash for cash competition sponsored by ANZ Bank. The charity dash for cash will be staged on day one of the competition presented by CITC starting directly after the opening of the tournament at 2pm. This will be a […]
Aquas Cup runneth over at the races
Wednesday 2 November 2011 | Published in National
The hats were big, the heels were high and the champagne flowed at Aqua Bar and Cafe, bringing a taste of the Melbourne Cup to the Cooks on Monday night. The annual event grew in its second year, with more men dressing up and joining the women in the fashion competition than they did last […]
Jetty work out to tender soon
Wednesday 2 November 2011 | Published in National
With the community, church and school at Arorangi now on board with the Arorangi jetty project, construction companies will soon have the chance to bid on the projects construction. The Minister of Infrastructure and Planning Teariki Heather says the Arorangi jetty, which has been proposed to be built at the Arorangi Primary School, is a […]
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