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Blue Light relay breaks record
Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in National
Despite heavy showers, runners last week successfully smashed a 24-year-old record, covering 480km in 40 consecutive hours. The police-driven Blue Light relay raised just under $1000, though organiser Alan Rua said that the run wasn’t about making money but about showing the community that Blue Light is back in action. “This was about re-activating Blue […]
Lab techs upskill
Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in National
Four of Rarotonga hospital’s laboratory technicians have received Diplomas in Medical Technology. Theresa Tatuava, Peia Ben, Geoffrey Wuatai, and Matanoanoa Iroa have all studied in their own time for a year to upskill. The qualification sees them broaden their knowledge and skills in the areas of clinical biochemistry, haematology, microbiology, transfusion science, and immunology. Secretary […]
Helping tackle beach rubbish
Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in National
Pare Albert, of Friends of the Environment, had the dubious honour of collecting the 1000th bag of beach rubbish this week. He joined the volunteers from the Matavera Community Action Group (MCAG) which has been collecting beach rubbish from between Takitumu Primary School and the CICC Sunday School for the past three years. Albert said […]
Unintended side effects
Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in National
This weekend’s solar eclipse means an influx of tourists to Mangaia and Rarotonga, who are likely to circulate money through both economies. But for the maire exporting business on Mauke, the solar eclipse is getting in the way of doing business. Because of the high demand for aircraft this weekend, Air Raro will not be […]
Eclipse chasers highly excited
Thursday 8 July 2010 | Published in National
David Blackmore couldn’t be more enthusiastic about this weekend’s solar eclipse. “It is one of the greatest phenomenons on the planet and it takes your breath away,” he says. “As you move into totality (when the moon completely obscures the sun) it’s like a dimmer switch. It’s a really eerie light which you never get […]
Rotary confusion apology
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in National
The new president of the Rotary Club of Rarotonga, Maureen Hilyard, has apologised for any confusion over a media release she sent out regarding her recent election. In it she said she was the first Cook Islands woman president since the club was established in 1969. This caused confusion as another woman, Mousie Skews, was […]
Tourism awards 2011 set to go
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in National
Chris McGeown, General Manager of Edgewater, has confirmed that the organising committee for the 2011 Cook Islands tourism awards has been formed and is in the preliminary stages of getting the awards off the ground. He estimates that submissions can begin coming in early in the new year. McGeown said that the committee will be […]
Beattie defends 'impersonal' complaint
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in National
A member of the tourism industry is complaining that new Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) chief executive Carmel Beattie has not yet made time to meet with everyone in the industry. The person, who asked not to be named, said that they felt it was “a bit impersonal” that she hadn’t yet called a meeting with […]
Short responds to Sholan's implications
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in National
Secretary of Justice Mark Short has responded to comments by Sholan Ivaiti that point to Short misusing operating funds while he was chief executive of the Development Investment Board. Short said that former Financial Secretary Ivaiti was wrong to suggest in a letter of complaint against Director of Audit Paul Allsworth that he (Short) unlawfully […]
Tourism's sole NZ rep latest to quit
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in National
Kelly Hansen resigns after eight years with corporation Another senior officer has resigned this week from Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT) and news of this has already hit industry headlines in New Zealand. After eight years with CIT, Kelly Hansen, a senior staff member based in the New Zealand office, sent in her notice to […]
Good day on court for Cooks
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands tennis squad had a successful day on the courts yesterday in day two of the East Pacific Qualifying tennis tournament at the Nikao Tennis Centre. Some great wins were seen right across the age groups from the under 12 and under 14 grades to the under 18 division. The country’s top junior […]
Te Puna dispute continues
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Crime
The Te Puna land dispute marches on. Lawyer Ross Holmes has withdrawn his application for a re-hearing and amended the 45-page appeal he filed in early April. The appeal is now a slim five pages and names three respondents – Tere Carr on behalf of Tereapii Ritea and Mata Short and family, Ian Wilmot on […]
Climate solutions discussed in Apia
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Environment
“Climate Solutions: Invest in Biodiversity” is the theme of the 13th gathering of the Pacific Islands Round Table for Nature Conservation that opened in Samoa yesterday. The coalition of nature conservation partners works to improve collaboration and coordination towards effective conservation action in the Pacific region. Close to 100 participants will discuss effective biodiversity conservation […]
$2.1m for illegal fishing
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) yesterday announced that an out-of-court settlement of $2.1 million to the Cook Islands has been agreed for illegal fishing infringements by three fishing vessels flagged in China and Taiwan. It is hoped that the money will be used to upgrade the ministry’s offices in Avatiu and Avarua. The provisions […]
CIP fighting defection rumours
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Local
Opposition Cook Islands Party leader Tom Marsters says the last thing the party needs so close to an election is to mirror the turmoil of the Democratic Party. Tension has risen in the CIP since disgruntled Ruatonga-Avatiu-Panama-Palmerston-Atupa (RAPPA) MP Albert ‘Peto’ Nicholas formed the CIP Tumu last Thursday. Nicholas’ departure has left the CIP fighting […]
Meyer to represent Cooks
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Local
The Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association (MCIPA) said that Maine Tapairu Joyana Meyer will represent the Cook Islands at the Miss South Pacific Pageant from November 22-27 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. “We are very excited that Joyana will be going to the Miss South Pacific this year,” MCIPA president Clee Marsters said. “I […]
Call for further reform
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Local
Crocombe says it’s a start but not enough to make a difference Economic advisor Tata Crocombe has said that the Democratic Party executive’s proposals to put in place four national seats for MPs in Parliament is a step in the right direction, but doesn’t go far enough. “I would follow the New Zealand plan and […]
Panthers ready to take on Warriors
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in National
This week sees challenge number two for the under 16 Powerade mid-week challenge between the holders Tupapa Panthers and challengers the Takuvaine Warriors. The Warriors have not been in great form of late but it is still early in the season. The Panthers had a slow season start but with the recent matches they are […]
Power loans expected to grow
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in National
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to see almost 20 per cent of loans and grants over the next three years being directed to the power sector within the Pacific, delegates from major energy companies in the region were told yesterday. Energy specialist with the Asian Development Bank Robert Kersterton said most of its activities […]
SeaWeb signs on
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in National
SeaWeb is the newest member to sign the Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation charter in Samoa this week. SeaWeb is an international non-profit communications organisation dedicated to creating a culture of ocean conservation. During a function hosted by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) for the participants attending the thirteenth Roundtable […]
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