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Mauke celebrates SDA past
Wednesday 29 December 2010 | Published in National
Mauke’s Seventh Day Adventist ‘Rotaianga’ or home coming reunion was well attended by locals and about 50 overseas visitors dressed in brilliant red and white pareu. Melbourne based Pastor Tuakana Pere says they enjoyed the generous Maukean hospitality as loads of watermelons, taro and more were brought to their accommodation at Mauke School. Teata Purea-Ateriano, […]
900 on island for 'Camporee'
Wednesday 29 December 2010 | Published in National
The massive Seventh Day Adventist Pathfinder ‘Camporee’ kicked off last night with a grand opening ceremony presided over by Prime Minister Henry Puna. Each of the Pathfinder groups taking part paraded past the dais in their official uniforms. Pathfinder is a worldwide programme organised and directed by the Youth Department of the General Conference of […]
Mauke scouts head to NZ Jamboree
Wednesday 29 December 2010 | Published in National
In May 2010 when Mauke Scouts was revived – Basilio hoped to take the boys to New Zealand for the biennial Jamboree. Ewan Smith, owner of Air Raro, read the Mauke Scouts article which appeared in the CI News in August and emailed to offer assistance with interisland airfares. His offer was a real encouragement […]
Money goes to good cause
Wednesday 29 December 2010 | Published in National
Red Cross last week presented BCI with a cheque for $500 for decorating the bank in support of World Aids Awareness Day. “The competition was for the businesses and ministries to help raise awareness of Aids by dressing up in red. A team from the Ministry of Health, Red Cross, and the Pacific Islands Aids […]
Stella the turtle released
Wednesday 29 December 2010 | Published in National
A three-flippered Hawksbill turtle named Stella was released by the Araura Hatchery on Aitutaki this month after two and a half years of recuperation. In 2008 the turtle was found badly injured in the Rutaki passage area by John Marsters. She was taken to the local vets but her front right flipper could not be […]
Gypsy found
Wednesday 29 December 2010 | Published in National
How missing fishing vessel Gypsy Trader ended up on the coast of Papua New Guinea some 6000 kilometres from where it broke its mooring on the island of Manuae is still a mystery to local police. The vessel is believed to have broken its mooring and drifted away leaving its four-man crew marooned on the […]
Dispute leads to reinstatement
Friday 24 December 2010 | Published in Local
Director of Nursing Iokopeta Ngari was reinstated on Tuesday after a week’s suspension after being accused of insubordination by Secretary of Health Tupou Faireka. It is understood a proposal to reopen the Cook Islands School of Nursing which Ngari gave to the new Health Minister Nandi Glassie prompted Faireka to suspend her. Several officials have […]
No mercy for drink drivers
Friday 24 December 2010 | Published in Local
Don’t be an idiot – don’t drink and drive. Local police officers will be out in force this festive season with a no nonsense attitude for drink drivers, violent and careless behaviour. Basically police say that if you commit the crime – you will most definitely be doing the time, either in the police holding […]
Mauke says thanks Xmas cheer
Friday 24 December 2010 | Published in National
Mauke’s ‘Te Ata o te Ra’ thank Betty Bailey and her elves for helping to make their end of year Christmas party most enjoyable. Rarotonga’s Hospital Comforts group gave food for the kai manga, a small Christmas tree and crafts, gifts and even a Santa suit so that Aunty Tintin could give presents to the […]
50 Xmas Wishes
Friday 24 December 2010 | Published in National
– Media Development officer for Cook Islands Cricket association Koria Patia: “I would love to have all my family around and all the people that I love to share each other’s company during this festive season, and to play cricket of course!” – International Athlete and Occupational Therapist Kelly Pick: “For Christmas and the New […]
Remember the less fortunate
Friday 24 December 2010 | Published in National
Christmas is a good time to remember the people in the Cook Islands who are struggling. Spokespeople from three of the country’s top charities talked about who we need to remember this year. Marie Francis from Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Service said that many of the nation’s needy were in the outer islands. The organisation’s […]
100s queue for bonus
Thursday 23 December 2010 | Published in National
Hundreds of beneficiaries flocked to the Bank of the Cook Islands yesterday in an attempt to collect the annual $50 Christmas bonus payment. By mid-morning some people had been in the queue for more than an hour, with many pensioners frustrated at the long wait in line to make their withdrawals. The queue snaked out […]
PM recognises eDay organisers
Thursday 23 December 2010 | Published in Environment
The team who organised e-Waste Day have been congratulated by Prime Minister Henry Puna. Senior Environment Officer for the National Environment Service, Deyna Marsh, was given a special award in recognition of the extra effort she put in to make sure that the day was a success. “The environment is an important component of our […]
$27m contract
Thursday 23 December 2010 | Published in Local
A $27.2 million contract for the Avatiu Port Development Project has been awarded to McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd of New Zealand. The Ports Authority expects work to begin in March and the project completed by mid-2012. Minister for the Cook Islands Investment Corporation and Ports Authority, Mark Brown, announced the awarding of the contract yesterday […]
Police staff stand out
Thursday 23 December 2010 | Published in Local
Non-sworn police staff at the Police Headquarters in Avarua have received an early Christmas present with the arrival of their new uniforms. The 13 staff, working in the finance, administration, data entry and front office areas, now stand out in their turquoise blue blouses matched with blue print skirts plus they also have the option […]
Tourist numbers lower
Thursday 23 December 2010 | Published in Local
Tourist numbers are lower than they were at the same time last year due in a large part to a reluctance of UK tourists to travel, according to three major tour operators. “We are down this year and a lot of that is down to the UK. It’s a sizable market and this is the […]
Harbour upgrade set for March
Thursday 23 December 2010 | Published in National
The proposed $23.5 million Avatiu harbour upgrade – arguably the Cook Islands’ largest construction project – is set to begin next March with the contract now awarded to McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd of New Zealand. McConnell Dowell is an excavation firm experienced in developing ports and harbours throughout the Pacific. Ports Authority general manager Bim […]
Gym, gear not used
Thursday 23 December 2010 | Published in National
The gym at the Telecom Sports Arena is kitted out with $80,000 worth of brand new equipment. But the Cook Islands Investment Corporation, which manages the TSA, is not allowed to open the doors of the gym to anyone. The equipment and the Telecom Sports Arena are both government owned. Although the gym was not […]
HIV testing taken up
Thursday 23 December 2010 | Published in National
The Ministry of Health has had ‘good numbers’ of people taking up the offer of free HIV testing. Last week it was announced that the first case of HIV had been detected in the Cook Islands. The Secretary of Health Tupou Faireka announced the case and said that infection may have happened through unprotected sex […]
Hash Bash on Muri motu
Wednesday 22 December 2010 | Published in National
The Christmas Hash Bash was held on Monday night with a surprise trip for the group to a Muri motu on two of Captain Tama’s boats. The rain held off for the 43 Hashers in attendance who were treated to beer, soft drinks and an extensive barbecue – all organised by Len ‘Polyononamous’ Edwards and […]
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