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Bishop turns on party over Aitutaki concerns
Friday 6 August 2010 | Published in National
The Opposition Party’s official word on the recent erratic behaviour of its deputy leader, Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop, is that he is simply ‘tired and needs a rest’. The party’s parliamentary leader Tom Marsters was reluctant to say more yesterday, but on Tuesday some of Bishop’s other colleagues told CI News the MP was suffering […]
Trade Day delights
Friday 6 August 2010 | Published in Local
If you missed out on yesterday’s Trade Day market, don’t worry because it’s on again today, but you’d better cross your fingers that everything hasn’t sold out. That’s because yesterday, huge crowds took advantage of the market day to buy some of the finest Cook Islands art, crafts and locally made oils, soaps and food. […]
MPs meet again
Friday 6 August 2010 | Published in Local
Members of parliament are set to meet again today to hold talks about the passage of the supplementary budget and the main budget for 2010-11. Finance minister Wilkie Rasmussen told CI News that both budgets should now be passed by next Thursday. He said yesterday’s talks resulted in agreement over the passing of the supplementary […]
20% not filing returns
Thursday 5 August 2010 | Published in Crime
Almost 200 companies failed to file their annual returns before June 30 and have reportedly been struck off the Companies Register. But according to the Ministry of Justice, the companies actually still have until October to pay the fees for their annual returns which are a minimum of $20 based on the level of capital […]
Row escalates
Thursday 5 August 2010 | Published in Local
An escalating row between Opposition Party deputy leader Teina Bishop and Norman George resulted in a strong warning about ‘dishonourable conduct’ in Parliament earlier this week. Speaker, Mapu Taia, was forced to suspend the sitting for 10 minutes to allow MPs to ‘cool off’ after a motion by Acting PM Wilkie Rasmussen to adjourn Parliament […]
More questions
Thursday 5 August 2010 | Published in Local
Finance minister Wilkie Rasmussen said the first instalment in the Toa profit guarantee agreement of almost $900,000 is one of two items in the supplementary budget that needs to be reviewed by Parliament before it can be passed into law. On Tuesday Parliament adjourned until next Monday to allow time for government to seek more […]
English netters arrive
Thursday 5 August 2010 | Published in National
English netballers from Bradford Girls Grammar are on Rarotonga and will play two netball games against local under 19 teams. The visiting team have just completed a three week netball tour across New Zealand and have come to Rarotonga for a quick break before returning home. The local teams consist of the island’s top under […]
Sevens stars shine in Tupapa
Thursday 5 August 2010 | Published in National
The first day of the inaugural CITC Constitution Sevens Cup was a fitting event to end the commemorations yesterday. Constitution week is a fantastic way for the nation to showcase Cook Islands dance and culture, which also includes sports. The first day of the new competition drew a large crowd to the Tupapa Park to […]
Call for country to unite
Thursday 5 August 2010 | Published in National
Unite as a people and as a nation was the key message at yesterdays 45th Constitution Day commemoration at the national auditorium attended by dignitaries, Te Maeva Nui teams and members of the public. Pastor Tevai Matapo began the day’s commemoration with an encouragement for everyone – especially those in decision making positions to return […]
Passion for our culture shines
Thursday 5 August 2010 | Published in National
The first two nights of Te Maeva Nui have been stunning displays of our Cook Islands culture. And with just five teams taking part in this year’s competition, the usual aggressive competition seen in past competitions is almost nonexistent this year allowing for the passion for our culture to really shine through. The clear enjoyment […]
Aitutaki land disputes grow
Thursday 5 August 2010 | Published in National
Work on rebuilding the homes destroyed by Cyclone Pat on Aitutaki is well underway, with the foundations for the first 12 category four houses already laid. But disputes around land ownership are threatening to hinder progress on the rebuilding of at least two of the homes which were completely destroyed. “The reality that is hitting […]
Retrospective budget given tick
Thursday 5 August 2010 | Published in National
Finance minister Wilkie Rasmussen tabled two legal opinions in Parliament on Tuesday that support the supplementary budget 2009-10 being passed retrospectively. Doubts have been raised about whether parliament can legally pass a budget which has been tabled after the end of the government financial year of June 30. The supplementary budget was tabled on July […]
Smuggled paua uncovered
Thursday 5 August 2010 | Published in National
Small quantities of smuggled paua (giant clam) were uncovered in a joint search by Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) fisheries officers and Police officers at Avatiu Harbour this week. Those receiving the paua among fishery products were let off with warnings. But MMR is warning future breaches may lead to prosecutions. The agencies conducted the […]
Allsworth refutes 'bribe' claim
Thursday 5 August 2010 | Published in National
Audit director says his salary increases were above board Director of Audit Paul Allsworth is outraged by claims by former Finance Minister Sir Terepai Maoate that his salary increase was a ‘bribe’. Earlier this week Sir Terepai made the allegation during Opposition MP Norman George’s tirade of criticism against government over the costly Toagate scandal. […]
Slovenia not Slovakia
Tuesday 3 August 2010 | Published in National
Amid the excitement of Te Maeva Nui celebrations opening on Saturday, some errors were made in the reporting of the event. The visiting performing arts team (pictured) are from Slovenia and not Slovakia and the cultural team that performed at Saturday’s opening, which the youngster with the Slovenian dancer is part of, was Te Korero […]
Sir Terepai alleges bribery
Tuesday 3 August 2010 | Published in National
Former Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Sir Terepai Maoate has alleged the director of audit was bribed to produce the report that puts the blame on him for the Toagate scandal. During the debate of the supplementary budget in Parliament yesterday, Sir Terepai came under heavy fire from opposition MP Norman George for government’s […]
Toagate a 'mission of madness'
Tuesday 3 August 2010 | Published in National
George fires-up at govt over Toagate debacle Opposition MP Norman George unleashed a tirade against government over the Toagate scandal calling it a comedy of errors. The MP spent over 30 minutes of the time he was allowed to speak on the supplementary budget for 2009-10 on the failed fuel farm venture which has already […]
Herman appears on assault charge
Tuesday 3 August 2010 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace John Kenning presided over a number of cases in the high court last week: James Tai Herman – call-over for assault with intent. Police prosecutor Tuaine Manavaroa requested that Kenning withdraw the charge of assault with intent and replace it with common assault. Defence counsel Lavenia Rokoika, acting for her principal […]
All welcome
Tuesday 3 August 2010 | Published in Local
Everyone is invited to tomorrow’s Constitution Day flag raising ceremony at the National Auditorium. Tomorrow marks the 45th year of the Cook Islands’ self governance and the commemoration programme will begin at 9.30am. Between 9.30am and 10am dignitaries will be welcomed to the auditorium before the official programme begins with a prayer followed by the […]
Demos told to apologise
Tuesday 3 August 2010 | Published in Local
CIP MP Norman George has challenged the Democratic Party government to ‘show repentance’ over the Toagate ‘balls-up’ by not putting up candidates this election. George told Parliament yesterday that the saddest aspect to the scandal was that the author, who he said was former finance minister Sir Terepai Maoate, was non-repentant and had not even […]
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