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CJ Williams still has title of CI court
Tuesday 22 June 2010 | Published in Local
Chief Justice David Williams has still not handed over his title to his recently-appointed successor Tom Weston. He will continue to retain his position as Chief Justice of the Cook Islands until June 27, when his warrant expires. The title handover ceremony was held last month at the courthouse for purposes of convenience, as both […]
Tax plan draws flak
Tuesday 22 June 2010 | Published in Local
A number of Cook Islands business owners are unhappy with Finance Minister Wilkie Rasmussen going in to bat for a company that is being threatened with closure because it hasn’t paid its tax bills. A petition has been lodged by the Collector of Inland Revenue for the winding up of the established clothing business Tav […]
It's official – Mangaia loves cricket!
Tuesday 22 June 2010 | Published in National
Cricket in Mangaia is on track to be restored to its glory days of the1950s when each village played competitive cricket. It was also the era when a Mangaia representative team beat Aitutaki who arrived to Mangaia unbeaten after touring Rarotonga. Last week Cook Islands Cricket travelled to Mangaia with its popular ANZ Outer Island […]
New $8.5m airport terminals opened
Tuesday 22 June 2010 | Published in National
There was a celebratory buzz in the air at the Rarotonga international airport yesterday as the $8.5 million newly built terminal buildings were officially opened. Travellers have been using the terminals since April and yesterday’s formal blessing and opening was an opportunity to congratulate those involved in making the project a reality. About 250 invited […]
French and Cooks combine forces
Tuesday 22 June 2010 | Published in National
The French navy is here to help the Cooks with Operation Tautai. Several Pacific countries have this year launched Operation Tautai in a combined effort to police uncontrolled Pacific waters for illegal fishing activity. The mission aimed to identify and apprehend vessels in breach of fishing regulations. A number of foreign vessels, especially from Asia, […]
Minister wants to help firms
Monday 21 June 2010 | Published in Local
Minister of Finance Wilkie Rasmussen has confirmed that four businesses besides Tav Ltd, each of which employs between five and 10 staff, are being chased by the tax department for unpaid debts. Rasmussen would not name the organisations involved, but said that he is developing a policy to protect businesses which are struggling to pay […]
Aid discussion paper released
Monday 21 June 2010 | Published in National
The discourse on foreign aid is still haunted by colonial era issues of guilt, greed, and good intentions. Little wonder that the topic has been steeped in controversy and misunderstanding, which often overshadows the importance that aid can play in improving the lives of many poor people around the world. A recent review of the […]
Dance troupe trip postponed
Monday 21 June 2010 | Published in National
The Oire Nikao dance troupe’s upcoming all-expenses-paid trip to Tahiti was cancelled last week and postponed to next year. Eighty members of the troupe dancers, drummers, leaders and costume makers were scheduled to leave at the end of this month to perform in the Polynesian cultural festival in Papeete. But the trip was called off […]
Animal safety your responsibility
Monday 21 June 2010 | Published in National
Taking good care of your animals is in your best interest as well as theirs. Some people have suggested that the Esther Honey Foundation animal clinic in Nikao put more emphasis on owners tying up their dogs to prevent them from being hit by cars. The foundation has long advocated that dogs be kept at […]
NCD focus at forum
Monday 21 June 2010 | Published in National
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) are co-organizing the Pacific NCD Forum from June 21 – 23 in Nadi, aimed at strengthening prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Pacific islands. With the theme ‘From Evidence to Action’, the forum will focus on utilising existing evidence […]
Englishman finally realises Raro dream
Monday 21 June 2010 | Published in National
It took Englishman Richard Bird 41 years to reach Rarotonga, but he’s finally made it. In 1969, Bird read Tom Neale’s autobiography, An Island to Oneself, which traces the Kiwi author’s life on Suwarrow, and resolved to visit the Cook Islands. He sent a letter to government requesting information about how to get here, as […]
Palmerston letter calls for Marsters' removal
Monday 21 June 2010 | Published in Local
A letter from Palmerston has been sent to the Prime Minister and other cabinet ministers calling for the removal of the island secretary Tere Marsters. The letter, dated June 16, was sent by Bill Marsters who signs himself family head and leader, Akakaingaro family. In the letter Bill Marsters says that he is writing on […]
Aitutaki second build to begin
Monday 21 June 2010 | Published in Local
Work on houses which have suffered category three and four damage in Aitutaki is set to begin in early July. There are 160 homes which have suffered major damage or have been completely destroyed. The work will begin when materials arrive on the next ship to Aitutaki in July. In preparation the Aitutaki administration has […]
CIP candidacy disputed
Saturday 19 June 2010 | Published in Local
But Okotai issued a statement which said there was been no opportunity for nominees to come forward. “Confirmation of Peto Nicholas as the CIP candidate for the coming general election is a surprise to executive of the party,” Okotai said. “The executive have been advised by some of the staunch party supporters in the electorate […]
PM balks at support
Saturday 19 June 2010 | Published in Local
The Prime Minister is not buying the offer of support made to him by John Tangi. Jim Marurai is unhappy with statements made in yesterday’s CI News by Tangi, the Democratic Party MP for Tupapa. On Thursday Tangi publicly offered the support of the nine rogue Demo MPs to allow for the dissolution of Parliament […]
French arrive tomorrow
Saturday 19 June 2010 | Published in National
French naval vessel La Tapageuse arrives in the harbour tomorrow and will be here for three days. Its crew is returning from a mission to patrol the high sea pocket that spans the exclusive economic zones of the Cook Islands, Kiribati and French Polynesia. Te Kukupa was a convoy to the voyage as well. Nathallie […]
Police training boost
Saturday 19 June 2010 | Published in National
This week, police signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department for National Human Resources Development (DNHRD) formalising its intention to provide police training under the accreditation of the Association of Cook Islands Tertiary Institutes (ACITI). The Cook Islands police services will be providing police education and training programmes that are endorsed by ACITI, which […]
Cooks bring warmth to chilly Fieldays
Saturday 19 June 2010 | Published in National
Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) brought the warmth of the Pacific to the chilly Waikato at the annual National Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek. CIT was there promoting the country at the four-day event held from June 16-19. Fieldays is the largest agribusiness event in the southern hemisphere and is attended by farming enthusiasts throughout New […]
Mongoose helps cats and dogs
Saturday 19 June 2010 | Published in National
The Mongoose golden oldies rugby team volunteered their time to clear the site of the new SPCA animal centre in Vaimaanga recently. The team worked hard for two afternoons ridding the site of creepers and other foliage so that work can begin on cat runs and dog kennels for strays. SPCA president Alistair Macquarie said […]
Tai reaching for the stars
Saturday 19 June 2010 | Published in National
Aspiring actor Tai Mackenzie can’t cry. He was the only Pacific Island student attending the National Youth Drama School in Hawke’s Bay this year, and he’s caught the eye of a well-known production company, but he can’t cry. Mackenzie, 18, said that it’s the only thing he finds difficult about acting. “I’ve been sitting in […]
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