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New strategy for teachers
Thursday 21 October 2010 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Education is looking to increase the number of local secondary school teachers by offering on-the-job training to people who already have some formal qualifications. Secretary of education Sharyn Paio says the ministry is looking at long term solutions to decrease the number of teachers recruited from overseas. “We really want Cook Islands […]
Big kitesurfing competition here
Thursday 21 October 2010 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Kitesurfing Association is hosting an international kitesurfing competition next year. The event, to be held in June, promises to attract masses of tourists, and Cook Islands Kitesurfing Association president Teanaroa ‘Paka’ Worthington expects between 35 and 50 competitors to enter. Worthington’s vision to host an international competition here in the Cooks has […]
Demos deny job cuts
Thursday 21 October 2010 | Published in Local
Party says no plan for public sector cuts to pay for babies The Democratic Party was forced to do damage control after president Sean Willis was quoted as saying government could afford the increases in welfare payments by sacking ‘excess’ public servants. The party has refuted the suggestion it has even contemplated laying off public […]
Chinese tractors, diggers assembled
Thursday 21 October 2010 | Published in National
The 25 new tractors provided through a $1 million People’s Republic of China grant are this week being assembled at the Avatiu wharf area. One of the 3-tonne Jinma 704 tractors will go to each of the 24 electorates in the Cook Islands and one will remain with the Ministry of Agriculture. The ministry has […]
Small boat regulations reviewed
Thursday 21 October 2010 | Published in National
Proposed regulations for small boats in the Cook Islands are being reviewed by industry professionals and authority representatives. The proposed seas safety regulations have been developed over the last three years, and staff from the ministries of marine resources and transport are seeking final feedback from small boat owners, operators, crew, and others involved in […]
TV poles safe, stable: engineer
Thursday 21 October 2010 | Published in National
Concerns about the stability and safety of large timber poles erected around Rarotonga for a proposed new television service are unfounded and residents need not worry, engineer Des Eggelton says. Eggelton – who is a Registered Engineering Associate (REA) – said although the 20m high poles were “ugly”, they “won’t move in 100 years”. His […]
Mangaia fire finally out
Thursday 21 October 2010 | Published in National
On Tuesday morning a team of 11 managed to put out a fire that had been burning in Mangaia since last Thursday. According to tourism and culture officer Taoi Nooroa, police suspect that the fire was started either by a burning cigarette or a small, untended bonfire sparked the blaze. Nooroa, who was part of […]
Summer School call
Thursday 21 October 2010 | Published in National
The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Cook Islands campus is now taking enrolments for proposed Summer School courses. USP urgently want to hear from people who propose to enrol as the offering of courses will depend on at least 15 students enroling summer school. Enrolments close on October 30. Courses being offered over the […]
Wigmore shares manifesto insights
Thursday 21 October 2010 | Published in National
Democratic Party leader Robert Wigmore launched the party’s manifesto saying it needs the people to share the responsibility for finding the right direction for the country. He said the party could not do it alone but ‘together anything is possible.’ On Tuesday the party announced its election pledges as it vies to govern for another […]
Sir Terepai promotes national issues
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in National
Former DPM wants to see parliament sit every quarter Ngatangiia Independent candidate Sir Terepai Maoate is focusing on six national issues for his campaign. Sir Terepai wants to see improvements in governance, economic development, health and education, tourism and environment, marine and minerals and agriculture. In the area of governance he wants to submit an […]
New TV station nearly ready
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in National
Vaka TV will broadcast 24/7 free to every home A new free-to-air television station aims to be broadcasting to Rarotonga viewers by November, providing 24-hour programming. Vaka Television is being established by Dave Reuther and Greg Parker, who want to give viewers on the island more choice. At present the sole free-to-air channel Cook Islands […]
George tries again to lay criminal libel charges
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in Local
Atiu MP and lawyer Norman George has filed a fresh claim of criminal libel against Cook Islands News after the case was dismissed last week based on his failure to obtain approval from a judge. The same day George filed an application to the High Court for the charges to be approved by a judge […]
Police seek help to stop burglars
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in Local
It’s no secret that burglary is becoming an ever-more-prevalent problem for Rarotonga – a problem that some worry will do irreparable damage to the country’s tourism industry. But recently, burglars have been stealing from occupied homes – over the past few weeks, multiple homeowners have filed police reports after discovering that they were burgled as […]
9 to 12 cyclones?
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in Local
Forecasters predict ‘above average’ cyclone activity Weather experts are forecasting nine to 12 cyclones in the new cyclone season starting on November 1. The National Meteorological Services yesterday released a bulletin in collaboration with New Zealand’s National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and NZ MetService, which predicts average-to above-average cyclone activity for the […]
Business mentors notice successes
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in National
The Kiwi business mentors have been back to Rarotonga and are reporting huge success. The NZaid funded mentoring project began back in April with a presentation to businesses on how mentoring could help them. Since then, the five mentors have been advising 20 businesses in Rarotonga and Aitutaki. This is their second time in the […]
Te Kukupa gets a check-up
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in National
Cook Islands patrol boat Te Kukupa is in American Samoa getting a routine check-up. It’s time for her biennial slipping – every two years, she’ll be hoisted out of the water via a slipway for service and maintenance. There’s nothing wrong with her, says Maritime Surveillance Adviser Chris Cooper, and the aim of the inspection […]
Tim teaches tips, techniques
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in National
For those interested in cooking and looking to pick up new recipes and technique tips, there are still a few openings in a cooking course running this week and next. The course, administered by Deli Foods’ Tim Tierney, is the first in a series of courses which will cover the basics of knife safety and […]
Wrecked ship's crew questioned
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in National
Taio Shipping crew on board the cargo vessel MV Te Kou Maru II when it hit Mauke’s reef on October 4 will continue to be interviewed by staff at the Ministry of Transport this week. About nine crew members were working on the ship at the time of the incident, and last night a remaining […]
CIP offended
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in National
Cook Islands Party leader Henry Puna says he is appalled but not surprised at the rejection by the Democratic Party of the new standards of accountability promoted by the opposition party. The CIP is promoting greater accountability in respect of wasteful and reckless spending of public funds by public servants. During its manifesto release, the […]
CIP accuse Demos of a copycat campaign
Tuesday 19 October 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Party is claiming the Democratic Party is employing copycat campaign tactics after its $1000 baby bonus pledge was followed by the Demo’s $1500 pledge. The newborn allowance currently sits at $300, and both parties are saying mothers and families deserve more. CIP leader Henry Puna says the Demo’s response to the CIP […]
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