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No background checks done
Wednesday 23 March 2011 | Published in National
Government did not conduct due diligence into any of the international fishing companies it is entertaining doing business with – apparently failing to comply with its own rules to have background checks done first before business. Business Trade Investment Board, the agency responsible for carrying out background checks of businesses, confirmed no request for due […]
After-hours violence on the rise
Wednesday 23 March 2011 | Published in National
Police are concerned about incidences of violence occurring in town on the weekends. A Fijian man and his mate allege that they were attacked outside Raro Fried Chicken by a group of Cook Islanders on Sunday morning. The man admitted he neither filed a report nor waited for police to arrive at the scene – […]
Rotaract gifts for mums and babies
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in National
The cupboard of warm and cuddly newborn baby wraps, clothes and nappies at the maternity ward of the Rarotonga hospital has been restocked thanks to the Rotaract Club. $800 worth of newborn baby supplies was donated to the maternity ward last Friday morning and is earmarked for mothers who have to rush to hospital for […]
Rotary collects coins
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in National
If you have any spare Cook Islands coins when you are in the departure lounge of Rarotonga airport, spare a thought for our local Rotary Club. President Maureen Hilyard and Rotarian David Bridge organised with the Airport Authority to install a donations box in which departing passengers may deposit Cook Islands coins they will not […]
Investigation into infrastructure ministry
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in National
An investigation of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) is underway, following former secretary Otheniel Tangianau’s resignation. Donye Numa has been appointed as the acting secretary for the ministry by Public Service Commissioner Navy Epati. This is her first week on the job. Numa has worked in the ministry since August last year, developing […]
Local fishermen shouldn't be confined to coastal waters
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in National
The vision of the Cook Islands Fishing Association is to see more Cook Islanders given the capacity to grow in the fishing industry rather than being confined to coastal waters only, says chairman Mark Vaikai. “The national association’s primary intent is to protect and foster the development of local fishing activities for the betterment of […]
New CIIC board appointments
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation has confirmed new appointments to a number of boards and authorities. Businessman Temu Okotai is the new chairman of Telecom Cook Islands. Okotai, who was handed his warrant as the new chairman on March 17, takes over from Nadine Newnham who resigned the same day. The chairman collects an annual […]
String bands by candlelight
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands businesses, individuals, and government organisations are being encouraged to conserve electricity during Earth Hour on March 26. The 60 minutes between 8pm and 9pm this Saturday provides a chance for people worldwide to switch off non-essential lights and appliances in a bid to save energy and recognise the effect climate change is having […]
Petition launched
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in Local
A petition has been launched by Mervin Communications calling on the telecommunications minister to grant the company licences enabling it to provide a mobile telephone service. Mervin Communications director William Framhein says they hope to collect 6000 signatures – at which time it will be presented to Telecommunications Minister Mark Brown. Launched on Saturday, Framhein […]
Fishing association wants answers
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in Local
CIFA chairman Mark Vaikai. “/> The big question that the Cook Islands Fishing Association wants answered is whether purse seining will exploit Cook Islands waters. And because so little information has been forthcoming, chairman Mark Vaikai says right now most members would oppose any purse seining happening in Cook Islands waters. “If that information was […]
Bottle bashing 'racially motivated'
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in Local
A 33-year-old Fijian worker who has lived on Rarotonga for the past three years bashfully admits he no longer feels welcomed by the community. He spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution, but explained that he and a friend were brutally beaten with fists and broken bottles outside Raro Fried Chicken in the […]
Atiu welcomes PM's delegation
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in National
The prime minister’s recent three days in Atiu were spent meeting with the environmental and island councils during the day and discussions late into the night with ‘interest groups’. CEO Eddie Pittman says PM Henry Puna and his wife Akaiti were given a great welcome on Atiu. Accompanying the PM were Education minister Teina Bishop, […]
Report talks money
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in National
Movements in assets and liabilities of the banking system show a 163.4% increase in net foreign assets for 2008-2009 over the previous fiscal year. During that period, net foreign assets (gross foreign assets less foreign liabilities of the financial institutions surveyed) were $60.5 million. Net domestic credit, or net lending to government and gross lending […]
Truancy affects NCEA level one
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Education is generally happy with the achievement level of Cook Islands secondary school pupils, although it has identified areas for significant improvement. Ministry secretary Sharyn Paio says the 2010 level three results of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) qualification are better than they have been in years. However, level one […]
Airline still helping quake victims
Tuesday 22 March 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islanders with immediate family in Christchurch are continuing to be offered cheap air travel through Air New Zealand, which has transported more than 50,000 people out of the city since its February earthquake. Until March 2, $50 one-way compassionate airfares between Christchurch and Rarotonga were offered for immediate family to visit the devastated city […]
Campaigning to save wetlands
Monday 21 March 2011 | Published in Environment
Projects to mark the Cook Islands’ year of wetlands are being organised to coincide with the country’s national environment week later this year. National Environment Service (NES) environment education and awareness officer Deyna Marsh says 2011 has been recognised as the year of forests by United Nations, and SPREP is recognising it as the year […]
Cannabis found in college hall
Monday 21 March 2011 | Published in Local
Police are investigating the discovery of a bag of cannabis inside the Princess Anne Hall at Tereora College. College principal Teaea Parima reported the incident to police and three students aged 14 and 15 were spoken to by police. However, police report that the male student suspected of supplying the cannabis was absent from school […]
Cautious approach
Monday 21 March 2011 | Published in Local
Marine Resources says the prospect of having purse seiners operating in our waters needs a lot more careful planning and the largest fishing method in the world is not being actively pursued at this stage. “We are looking at a very cautious entry into this fishery, and as such, making sure that we take every […]
China wants to purse seine in CI waters
Monday 21 March 2011 | Published in Local
In an unexpected move, a fisheries cooperation memorandum of understanding with the China Fisheries Association (CFA) has been signed by Marine Resources minister Teina Bishop. The non-binding MOU was signed after Bishop had signed three others earlier on Friday following the conclusion of roundtable discussions with those fisheries companies. The three companies are major players […]
Sharks in a frenzy over home win
Monday 21 March 2011 | Published in National
The Aitutaki Sharks rugby league premier grade registered their first win on home soil at the weekend against the visiting Titikaveka Bulldogs. The Sharks’ 22-18 victory over the Bulldogs was the cause of big celebrations on the island and the win will certainly serve to boost the side’s confidence heading into round 8. Meanwhile back […]
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