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Pacific firefighters welcomed
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna warmly welcomed the executives of the Pacific Islands Fire Services Association (PIFSA) at the opening of the associations annual meeting yesterday. He was speaking in his capacity as minister responsible for national planning and emergency management. He thanked the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) for their technical and […]
Man with prison record released on bail
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in National
A 22-year-old man who has served a jail sentence for shooting three people in Pukapuka has been released on bail. Iorama Ngataua, builder, of Tupapa, appeared before Justice of the Peace Tui Short in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua this week. He is facing two charges of assaulting a female and aggravated robbery […]
German ambassador welcomed
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in National
German residents of the Cook Islands, government officials and traditional leaders came dressed in their best to the House of the Queens Representative yesterday to witness the reading of German Ambassador Thomas Meisters credentials. Minister of foreign affairs Tom Marsters, secretary of foreign affairs Jim Gosselin, Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Mike Mitchell, […]
New homestay industry for Mitiaro
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in National
For ten years Cook Islands Tours managing director Temu Okotai has dreamt of establishing a home-stay programme on Mitiaro, and its now starting to come to fruition. Okotai has spent the past six months working with the people of Mitiaro to devise a plan which he anticipates will increase tourist numbers and boost the islands […]
Companies operating illegally will be prosecuted: BTIB
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National
Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) chief executive Terry Rangi says to date the monitoring of unregistered companies doing business in the Cook Islands has been somewhat slack, but those who are considered to be operating illegally will be prosecuted. His comments follow concerns from some members of the local business community about visitors to the […]
BTIB confirms Telecom is registered
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National
Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) chief executive Terry Rangi is satisfied Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) is operating legally as a foreign enterprise, despite concerns the company is not registered in the Cook Islands. Mervin Communications Ltd director William Framhein wrote to Rangi seeking the prosecution of nine companies including TCI which he alleges are not […]
Golden oldie shows how to dance
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local
Full of smiles, humour and great moves, local policewoman Rebecca Hosking was outstanding on stage in the golden oldies division of the Dancer of the Year competition at Hidies Bar on Wednesday night. Report and photos, pages 8-9. 11042718
New budget team
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local
Government has appointed a new budget advisory team which will inform the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management ahead of tabling of the 2011-12 budget. Acting financial secretary Priscilla Maruariki says that the new team is comprised of more government representatives than private sector representatives, as opposed to the former budget committee which consisted of […]
Ties grow with South Korea
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local
The South Korean government has invited foreign affairs ministers from all Pacific countries to attend a major meeting in Seoul at the end of next month, with a vision to strengthen its relationships with island governments. Korea is a dialogue partner with the Forum of Pacific Leaders and consequently is seeking to deepen its affiliations […]
Govt supports struggling Forum Line
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local
Amid concerns about the financial status of Pacific Forum Line (PFL), the Cook Islands government has opted to continue using the shipping lines service. Opposition Democratic Party deputy leader Wilkie Rasmussen raised concerns in parliament recently that PFL is in some crisis situation. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters, whose portfolios include transport and therefore shipping, […]
Stunning show by papaa and oldies dancers
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National
Expert performances by three expat and seven golden oldies dancers had the packed out Hidies Bar buzzing on Monday night as each dancer impressed the crowd with stunning dances. While there were a lot more visitors in the crowd supporting the evenings event the three expatriates who took to the stage were outstanding. Sole male […]
German envoy visits
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National
Ambassador designate of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Cook Islands, Thomas H Meister (pictured), is currently visiting Rarotonga accompanied by his wife Dagmar Meister and daughter Ciska Meister. Ambassador Meister will present letters of credentials to Queens Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin today at Government House. Meister will also hold discussions with government on […]
Audit finds faults in police books
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Audit Office identified some high-risk issues within Cook Islands Police books and accounts in its second quarter report, which was tabled in parliament earlier this month. The report, which is now publicly available, covers the period from October 1 to December 31, 2010. Audit found that the ministrys general journals were being […]
Pacific fire services meet here
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National
Executive members of the Pacific Islands Fire Services Association (PIFSA) meet today and tomorrow at Muri Beach Club to touch base and plot the way forward for Pacific fire brigades. Chaired by PIFSA president and Papua New Guinea fire chief Isaac Silas, the meeting will cover such emergency response-related issues as fire service legislation (which […]
Nothing official for Royal wedding
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National
No official events are planned to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince William to Catherine Kate Middleton in the Cook Islands today, although coverage of the nuptials will be screened on free-to-air television from about 8 oclock this evening. The Cook Islands government considered whether it should host official celebrations of the wedding, although it […]
MMR explains fishery proposal
Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National
All members of the public interested in a proposal for exploratory fishing by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) are invited to attend a presentation on the draft plan this evening. The ministry hopes as many people as possible will attend the public consultation on its draft plan to undertake research on skipjack and bigeye […]
Call to prosecute telecom companies
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is being asked to prosecute foreign companies allegedly not registered to operate in the country, including Telecom Cook Islands. Mervin Communications Ltd director William Framhein has formally requested the BTIB investigate his complaint that nine companies are in breach of the Development Investment Act 1995-1996. Framhein seeks […]
23kg trevally wins Aitutaki comp
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in National
Aitutakis Alistair Webb with a 23kg giant trevally caught popper fishing in the Easter fishing competition on the outer island. The fish won biggest trevally and was caught aboard Foxy Lady, skippered by Jason Watt. 11042501
45 fish landed in Easter comp
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in National
The two-day Rarotonga Easter fishing competition, sponsored by Cafe Salsa was highly successful, with 15 club boats taking part. A total of 45 fish with a combined weight of 451kg was landed over the two days , Easter Saturday and Easter Monday. The catch included a magnificent 43kg yellow fin tuna, numerous other tuna, maimai, […]
CIWA joins trade unions in China
Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) president Anthony Turua is representing the Asia Pacific Region together with over 300 delegates from all over the world at the 2011 International Forum on Economic Globalisation and Trade Unions in China. Turua says that its a timely forum for the Pacific region considering the post economic crises. The forum […]
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