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Starlink set to enter Cook Islands broadband market
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
Billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink – a high speed satellite internet venture – could soon be a player in the internet market in the Cook Islands.
Maritime crew off to Australia for advanced seamanship course
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Seven crew members of the Cook Islands Maritime Division, pictured, flew to Australia over the weekend for a special training.
What’s in an investigation?: ‘I don’t want to see somebody wrongfully convicted’
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Doubts have been cast around the way Cook Islands Police handled investigations which led to the conviction of Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua for drink-driving.
PM Brown off to Japan on Fukushima Forum mission
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown will meet Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo next week in his first mission as part of the Pacific Islands Forum ‘troika’ of leaders, and incoming Chair of the Forum.
New Te Kopapa Reo Maori board members receive their warrants
Sunday 5 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Te Kopapa Reo Maori board members were presented with their new three-year warrants by the Minister of Tauranga Vananga, George (Maggie) Angene on Friday.
Government plans to introduce low interest home loans scheme
Sunday 5 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Government is still considering offering low-interest loans to first-time home buyers to encourage them into the market.
Empowering women entrepreneurs through free business education course
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Seventeen industrious women have signed up for the Taki Tahi Entrepreneur Development programme which starts next week on Monday, February 6 through to Sunday, February 12.
Investing in beekeeping
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga beekeeper is working with the Ministry of Agriculture to boost and encourage Cook Islanders to venture into the beekeeping, honey making industry.
Crown Law mum on review of Crimes Bill
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Economy, National, Politics
Moves to remove homosexuality from the Crimes Act are still awaiting sign off from Crown Law.
PM Brown welcomes Kiribati back into PIF
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Kiribati, National, Politics, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown is welcoming Kiribati back into the fold of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Children on dyslexia spectrum can now be assessed here
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Parents with children who are struggling with reading, writing and spelling are encouraged to make an appointment with the Cook Islands Dyslexia Society Incorporated (CIDSI).
Land court to determine Manihiki Airport Upgrade project
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, National
The land court matter between Government and Manihiki landowners to allow works on the island’s airport upgrade project to proceed on terms that have been provisionally considered, will be heard next week.
Cultural Development Secretary convicted of drink-driving and disqualified
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The Secretary of Cultural Development has been convicted of drink-driving and disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Young Cook Islander authors children’s book
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
During the Covid-19 pandemic when children around the world were being forced into virtual learning, nine-year-old Leilani-Rose (Lalu) decided to work with her mother, Cook Islander Dr Selena Nicholas-Bublick, on a book that would review fun facts about the continents.
Crown and defence haggle over details in assault case
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Crown prosecutor and defence lawyer got into a heated argument in court as a man was due to appear on multiple assault charges against a female.
Vodafail? Telcom provider aware of ‘recent surge in dissatisfaction’
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology
A major telecommunications report has revealed a surge in dissatisfaction with Vodafone Cook Islands.
Wright-Koteka appointed ICI head
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Former Cook Islands high commissioner to New Zealand, Elizabeth Wright-Koteka has been appointed the new Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI).
Radiothon for Auckland floods
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A radiothon will be held today to fundraise for Cook Islanders and Niuean families who have been affected by the devastating Auckland floods last week.
Vanuatu volcanic eruption ‘won’t affect Cook Islands’
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
An active underwater volcano that erupted in Vanuatu this week will not affect the Cook Islands, says the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
US Coast Guard here on courtesy visit and training exercise
Wednesday 1 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) vessel William Hart, docked at Avatiu harbour, is in the Cook Islands on a courtesy visit and training exercise.
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