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Work begins on Atius new energy house
Friday 1 July 2011 | Published in National
The Atiu Energy House, which has been providing power for the island for 40 years, has been demolished to make way for a new building. In 2010 a committee headed by Atiu island secretary Ina Mokoroa and including deputy mayor Maara Tairi, Teura Kea, Roger Malcolm, Tony White, Craig Roberts, Eddie Drollett and Tutai Toru […]
Perhaps just avoiding potholes?
Friday 1 July 2011 | Published in National
A smoke signaller writes: Perhaps the Sunday driver [pictured in Wednesdays paper driving over the centre line] was avoiding the one third of the road we all have to avoid since the road widening/works left it intolerably bumpy the whole way round the island. I pity the poor cyclists derrieres too! My daughter announced on […]
Teen denies charges
Friday 1 July 2011 | Published in National
A teenager charged with receiving stolen property following the burglary of a liquor outlet recently has been bailed for two weeks subject to conditions. Bruno Taoro appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata yesterday. He had been in custody since police arrested and charged him earlier […]
New CI judges named
Friday 1 July 2011 | Published in Crime
Chief Justice Tom Weston has appointed two new judges to the Cook Islands. The New Zealand judges, from Wellington and Christchurch, will serve part-time in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. Chief judge Wilson Isaac will sit in the land division and judge Colin Doherty will preside over general matters of the court. Justice […]
Drugs cases adjourned again
Friday 1 July 2011 | Published in National
It will be October before Operation Eagle defendants next appear in the court to collectively face 69 drugs and corruption related charges. All 12 defendants with cases remaining appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata yesterday. Crown prosecutor Catherine Evans said evidence relating to the charges […]
Atiu warriors ready for fight night
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in National
Three Atiu warriors are on Rarotonga and itching to take to the ring for the fight night at the Tupapa Centre tonight. Although the trio has little boxing experience between them they are eager to showcase the raw talent that exists on Atiu where some of the Cook Islands top boxers hail. The Atiu team […]
Lessons to be learnt from award recipient
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in National
A ceremony on Mangaia has celebrated Gill Vaiimenes award as a Member of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), for public services and services to the community. An education ministry curriculum advisor, Vaiimene was one of four people named in the latest Queens New Years Honours list and […]
Black-belt officer teaches crash course
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in National
You do not want to take on New Zealand constable Carl Cavanagh in a fight. He has black belts in the martial art disciplines of ninjutsu, sirdor and kempo karate and has spent the last decade training police officers how to detain violent offenders. New Zealands riot police are among those who call on his […]
Facing the paper war
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in National
A time management master will stop by Rarotonga next week to help bolster the efforts of business people succumbing to the paper war at work. New Zealand business management coach Helen Corban is returning to the Cook Islands a year after she last visited the country to teach a new crowd how they can maximise […]
Pacific Pearl to visit
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands will welcome the Pacific Pearl P&O cruise ship next week when it calls into Rarotonga. The Pacific Pearl, will stop at Rarotonga on Sunday, July 10, departed Auckland yesterday on its Tahitian Treasures tour taking in Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia. A spokeswoman for Destination Management Cook Islands, […]
Blue Light targets youth
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in National
A Blue Light youth group is to be revived in Rarotonga by police and other community organisations. Blue Light is a charity programme made up of police and community members with the aim to reduce youth crime, boost self esteem, build partnerships and enhance community safety. Often associated activities and events are organised for youth […]
Education base ready by December
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in National
The secretary of education says the ministry will be able to move into its new Nikao headquarters by December this year. The $1.6 million eco-friendly building will house the education ministrys 46 staff once it is complete. Secretary Sharyn Paio said the ministrys planned move had been pushed back to December, about three months behind […]
PM home again
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna has been overseas for most of the month, but his chief executive Edwin Pittman confirms he will be back in the country this afternoon in time for the ceremonial opening of parliament tomorrow. Puna was invited by UNIDO to attend the Vienna Energy Forum 2011 from June 21 to 23. Over […]
Brown in Rome representing CI
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in National
Agriculture secretary Anthony Brown is in Rome attending the 37th session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) on behalf of agriculture minister Nandi Glassie. The Italy conference runs from June 25 to July 2 and Glassie is unable to attend due to other engagements. A preliminary conference agenda includes a […]
Changes to Telecoms board
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in National
The Telecom Cook Islands board met with its New Zealand counterparts this week. In what will probably be his last Rarotonga meeting, head of international sales for Telecom New Zealand John Mitchell announced his impending resignation from the Telecom Cook Islands board. Mitchell has been on the board for over 10 years, but will vacate […]
Marine building to be torn down
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in National
The domed Marine Resources building at the wharf will be demolished to accommodate the harbour reconstruction. Don Silk, who established the Maritime Training Centre that occupies the second floor, says he remembers the domed building being erected in about 1960. On whether it holds sentimental value for him, he shrugged and said simply: Things come […]
Time to get tough on burglars
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in National
July will see the start of what Cook Islands Tourism hopes will be a surge of Australian holidaymakers winging their way directly from Sydney to Rarotonga, a smoke signaller writes. The Australian media will not hold back if their countrypersons report being burgled on holiday. Goodbye tourism from Australia and to a big part of […]
Operation Eagle in court
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in Local
Operation Eagle will again be the focus of the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua today when most of the 13 arrested through the drugs bust are due to appear before a Justice of the Peace. Those scheduled to appear, based on decisions made during their last court appearances, are Scott Arlander, Victor Wichman, Dina […]
Guidebook advises school committees
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Education has launched a school committee development guidebook, which is being called a first for the Cook Islands. The book offers guidance in both Maori and English to school committees in helping shape their schools direction. Secretary of education Sharyn Paio said it was a first for the Cook Islands, The guidebook […]
Parliament ceremony to cost $20,000
Thursday 30 June 2011 | Published in Local
Five months after its first parliamentary session, the government is preparing to stage the ceremonial opening of the house. The 47th session of the Cook Islands Parliament formally opens tomorrow. From 10am, a strictly structured ceremony will mark the occasion. More than 1200 guests have been invited to observe the opening at the National Auditorium […]
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