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CIP team registers nominations
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in National
Eighteen of the 23 Cook Islands Party candidates registered their nominations for next month’s election at the Ministry of Justice yesterday. There are 17 candidates pictured here but the $500 registration fees were paid for all 23 candidates. CIP vice president and Takuvaine candidate Mark Brown said the move signified the beginning of the party’s […]
'Together we can' says CIP
Saturday 9 October 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Party launched its campaign yesterday with a new slogan – together we can. Candidates and supporters gathered together at the Opposition party’s office to announce some of the key actions the CIP will take if it is elected as the next government. Party leader and Manihiki candidate Henry Puna led off with […]
Pactel takes Matariki FM worldwide
Friday 8 October 2010 | Published in National
Matariki FM can now be accessed from any part of the world via internet radiocast thanks to Pactel International. This month Pactel International announced the successful set up of their platform to provide the service to the Cook Islands leading bilingual radio station. Cook Islanders and those with an interest in the country can now […]
Damage, drag racing concerns police
Friday 8 October 2010 | Published in National
Police are this week dealing with a number of damage complaints – though one complainant named a coconut as the perpetrator, the rest point to a serious problem. Te Aponga Uira staff noticed this week that a power pole light outside Pickering Motors in Tutakimoa seemed to be riddled with bullet holes. Police are at […]
Culture restructure almost done
Friday 8 October 2010 | Published in National
The Ministry of Cultural Development is close to completing restructuring down from 10 directors to four, which Sonny Williams was brought in to begin in August 2009. The ministry has recruited staff to each of the four new management positions. Although the posts were advertised in the newspaper, Williams, who is cultural development secretary, said […]
Women's conference next week
Friday 8 October 2010 | Published in National
The 7th National Women’s Conference will be held in Avarua next week. The Cook Islands National Council of Women will host the event with the theme ‘strengthening our safety nets to secure our future’. A draft national policy on gender equality and women’s development and the draft Family Law Bill will be presented on the […]
An issue of integrity
Friday 8 October 2010 | Published in National
Ngatangiia independent candidate Sir Terepai Maoate’s integrity may be questioned over his decision to run against Demo candidate Mann Short in the election next month. The Democratic Party Constitution says constituency committees can ask run-off nominees to agree to support the winning candidate and not stand in opposition to them at an election. Under the […]
Titikaveka must design destiny: Iro
Friday 8 October 2010 | Published in National
Independent says he is standing for the rights of his people Teava Iro, independent candidate for Titikaveka, aims to bring the ‘missing elements’ of ownership and empowerment to the people. “I have decided to stand in the November general election for Teimorimotia – for the people of Titikaveka.” “I know that the most important resource […]
Man faces charge over sex with minor
Friday 8 October 2010 | Published in Crime
A man with name suppression was yesterday called to face the court on a charge of having sexual intercourse with a minor. He did not show up yesterday, and Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid ordered a bench warrant for him to appear for a call-over on October 21. Prosecutor Catherine Evans told the court that […]
Mental health awareness
Friday 8 October 2010 | Published in Local
Local mental health charity, Te Kainga, is asking churches to preach messages of support and understanding for people with mental health problems for World Mental Health Day this Sunday. “We are asking churches, pastors and ministers to give messages asking people to show more support and understanding for people with mental illness to help reduce […]
Govt assesses cargo concerns
Friday 8 October 2010 | Published in Local
Taio Shipping is asking northern group islands residents to be patient as its cargo vessel the Te Kou Maru II remains stranded on Mauke’s reef and looks set to stay there. Meanwhile, government ministers are assessing options of assistance, to ensure essential supplies are provided to outer islands. Attempts to re-float and tow the stranded […]
Naked prowler alert
Friday 8 October 2010 | Published in Local
Vaimaanga woman wakes up to find strange man in bedroom A Vaimaanga resident was left traumatised after a naked man appeared in her bedroom early on Monday morning. The woman, who does not want to be named, said she woke up just after 1am to find an unknown man sitting on her bed. Her two […]
CIP policies
Thursday 7 October 2010 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Party will officially launch its manifesto tomorrow. Party leader Henry Puna and some of members of the candidate line-up will announce the party’s main policies it will take up if elected to govern. The party is contesting all 24 seats at the November 17 election. The CIP was last in power from […]
Stranded ship still stuck
Thursday 7 October 2010 | Published in Local
Taio Shipping’s Te Kou Maru II may be a permanent fixture on the Mauke reef. Rough seas have pushed the stranded vessel about 30ft closer towards land since it bellied out on the reef, off the west coast of the island, about 8pm on Monday. Efforts to determine the extent of damage were thwarted yesterday […]
Sir Terepai independent
Thursday 7 October 2010 | Published in Local
Maoate makes decision to stand alone in General Election Sir Terepai Maoate has decided to stand as an independent candidate in the November 17 election. A press release was issued yesterday saying that after a long political battle with the Democratic Party, and losing the Ngatangiia run-off held on September 29 to Mann Short, the […]
Pacific pageant launched
Thursday 7 October 2010 | Published in National
Miss South Pacific, Fiji’s Merewalesi Nailatikau has officially launched the 2010 Miss South Pacific Pageant in Papua New Guinea (PNG) The pageant will be held in Port Moresby from November 22- 27. “It is not easy, it comes with a lot of obstacles and challenges, but it is not impossible, you have to be yourself, […]
Aust firm wins contract
Thursday 7 October 2010 | Published in National
A Queensland-based company recently won the primary share of work on a $50 million Pacific patrol boat service and maintenance contract, which will include work on Te Kukupa. DMS Maritime Pty Ltd won the contract for the provision of the Pacific Patrol Boat Support and Third Refit Services, but the principal sub-contractor is Norship Marine, […]
Produce levy in force
Thursday 7 October 2010 | Published in National
A seasonal levy on imported produce is now effective and carries through to November 30. The 25 per cent levy went into effect on September 1, and applies to all fresh produce. Senior customs officer Walter Tangata said that tomatoes, cabbages and lettuce are in season for local growers, so customs has imposed the levy […]
Warning about danger of bones
Thursday 7 October 2010 | Published in National
A vet from the Esther Honey Foundation has warned of the dangers of giving bones to dogs. Jordana Burdon Bailey said a dog was recently brought to Esther Honey because it was vomiting after eating cooked meat and bones. “We were worried that a bone had got stuck somewhere in the dog’s digestive tract, so […]
Taakoka agent rejects claims
Thursday 7 October 2010 | Published in National
Taakoka Island Villas agent John McElhinney is defending his decision to collect a small amount of revenue on the Muri property. The Business Trade Investment Board is trying to establish a case against TIVL for carrying on business as an unregistered foreign enterprise. There are two units on the property which was recently returned to […]
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