Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in National
Maggie out to prove his critics wrong at election Tupapa-Maraerenga CIP candidate George Maggie Angene is counting on winning the approval of the largest voting population in the country this week. There’s been a lot of talk about the character and personality of the former convict now born again Christian. Angene has struggled against the […]
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in Environment
Bob ‘Solar Bob’ Reilly is getting more orders than ever for his Solar Breeze, the solar powered spinning fan that he says is a real money spinner for customers. “The Fishing Club had two installed last year and they have lowered their electricity bills by $1000 a month,” Reilly said. Now orders are pouring in, […]
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in National
Dear Editor, People have such high emotions linked to their opinions on the topic of voting, especially when provoked about why they should vote, and more so if they refuse to accept the fact that they should vote. As I look around me and hear people talking about this subject, I wanted to know if […]
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in Local
The arbitrator who was asked in September to resolve a dispute over money held by the Cook Islands National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) in Pacific Mini Games per diems still hasn’t begun work. Lawyer for Pacific Mini Games Ltd (PMG) Tim Arnold said in September that an arbitrator had been recruited who would begin work in […]
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in National
Dear Editor, It is unfortunate to write this letter of condolence regarding our late dear brother Tepure Tapaitau. He passed away on November 14 at 8pm in the Cairns Base Hospital. It was a shock to the Penrhyn community here in Cairns after realising what happened. It is a usual custom for the Penrhyn community […]
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in Local
They kicked off last week with a scholarship drama exam, and for secondary school students around the country the examination schedule goes through to Tuesday, November 30. That is when students will sit the last set of tests on Latin, agricultural and horticultural studies, French and science at 3pm. Yesterday morning more than 120 anxious […]
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in National
Former cabinet minister and one time deputy leader of the Democratic Party, Tepure Tapaitau passed away suddenly in Cairns, Australia, on Sunday. Prime Minister Jim Marurai paid tribute to Tapaitau yesterday. “Tepure had a big heart for his people – a quality that shone strongly throughout his public service as Police Commissioner, Member of Parliament, […]
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in Local
Independents predicted to form part of the new government The outcome of this election is likely going to be a coalition, but many are reluctant to voice the prediction because there is much uncertainty about what its make-up could be. CI News has approached some locals for their predictions on the election outcome with most […]
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in National
About 30 people attended a commemoration service for Armistice Day at the Avarua War Memorial in Rarotonga last Thursday. Cook Islands News photojournalist Matariki Wilson was there to capture the event, which was organised to mark the ceasing of hostilities between Allied and German forces in World War One, at 11am on November 11, 1918. […]
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in National
The Atiu Hospital was reopened with much fanfare on Wednesday, October 20 after a four-month upgrade project on the building. Minister of Health Apii Piho and secretary of health Tupou Faireka were both on the island for the reopening. Faireka reports that the hospital, which has an eight-bed capacity, is now up to the same […]
Tuesday 16 November 2010 | Published in National
The pre-election economic and fiscal update report released by the Ministry of Finance recently gives the public a snapshot of the state of the economy. Tourism is still the best indicator of how well the economy is performing and predictions are that visitor numbers will continue to grow steadily each year. The document is a […]
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in National
Nikao MP and Democratic Party candidate Ngamau ‘Aunty Mau’ Munokoa has kept her campaign low key this election. “They all know me,” she says with her usual modest laugh. And it’s not surprising – Aunty Mau really is the aunty, or perhaps the grandmother, of the village. This year she was recognised with an OBE […]
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in National
What are the chances for female candidates in this week’s General Election? Of the 70 candidates in the election vying for the 24 seats in parliament, just nine are women – that’s 12.8 per cent. Each of the nine female candidates is running for different seats — this means that before we even go to […]
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in National
Independent Ruaau candidate Ngamau Tou calls for better pay Just four years ago 72 per cent of income earners in Ruaau were making less than $20,000 a year. But the fact that 65 per cent of them worked in the private sector is the real shocker, says Ruaau independent candidate Ngamau Tou. Concerned about the […]
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in National
Tapi Taio believes that it’s time he put himself forward again to represent the people of Akaoa. He was elected in 1999 and served for a term before handing the chance to run over to Keu Mataroa. Taio says he stepped aside as he wanted to make sure that his son Josh was trained up […]
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in National
Westpac Cook Islands is running workshops on how to manage money. The first three-hour workshop will be held in mid-November. It will be attended by around 300 students from Tereora, Titikaveka and Nukutere Colleges and Te Uki Ou School. The workshops, called financial first steps, should help to improve money management skills. “Running Financial First […]
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in National
The construction of the new store front at CITC Avarua takes a break for two months. “This is to enable us to trade through the Christmas period without disruption,” CITC Avarua manager Dianna Bates said. “Bill Doherty’s men have been fantastic to work with and the public have been so supportive.” On January 17, work […]
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in National
Cook Islands Tourism’s (CIT) 27 overseas participants started arriving yesterday for the first ‘Visit Cook Islands’ event. CIT have invited wholesalers from all over the world to attend – five from Australia, six from New Zealand, seven from the USA and Canada, and nine from the UK and Europe. “We go to the Bula Fiji […]
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in National
Former harbour master John Fallon has accepted a job in Gladstone, Australia, but Captain Esau Tupou Esau has stepped in to take his place. Originally from Tonga, Esau is adjusting to life on Rarotonga, his new office at Ports Authority and his new post as the master of the harbour. He moved to Rarotonga on […]
Monday 15 November 2010 | Published in National
Determination and hard work has paid off for two of the Cook Islands’ top young female achievers this year, who received the Dux awards at Tereora and Nukutere colleges. Year 13 pupil Rikana Toroma (19), of Aitutaki, and 16-year-old Avatiu resident Stephanie Kavana were presented with the honours at the Tereora and Nukutere senior prizegivings […]
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