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Warm welcome for Sydney flight
Monday 5 July 2010 | Published in National
The first direct Sydney flight landed yesterday morning just before 5am to a warm Cook Islands welcome. Airport personnel and Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) staged a special greeting, which was attended by a number of public figures bedecked in ei and their Sunday best. The flight arrived early, which deputy prime minister Robert Wigmore said […]
Man jailed for rape
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Local
A man was remanded to jail this week after appearing in court on a rape charge. The 41-year-old unemployed Ngatangiia male, originally from Mangaia, was arrested this week for forcing his partner to have sex with him. He appeared before the court on Wednesday but entered no plea. He will remain in prison with name […]
New party from CIP fallout
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in Local
A new political party called Cook Islands Party Tumu has been born out of the recent Cook Islands Party ‘Avatiu controversy’. Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston MP Albert ‘Peto’ Nicholas is now declaring himself the new party’s first candidate. One of the most influential founders of the CIP, 81-year-old Tupui Ariki Henry, has helped bring the new party into […]
'Blackout' possible today in Raro
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in National
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) is carrying out tests today that could leave the whole of Rarotonga without power. But the electricity company is hoping all will run smoothly and no one will notice a thing. At 1pm today TAU is carrying out a series of tests following the recent major overhaul of one of its […]
Phone credit for all Aitutaki customers
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in National
Technicians in Aitutaki are still struggling to connect remaining Telecom customers to the old exchange. Telecom Cook Islands marketing manager Mark Boyd said yesterday there are now sufficient lines for all customers but staff are still checking to ensure the lines are connected to the correct customers. It has been a difficult three weeks for […]
Run-off delay
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in National
The Democratic Party committee in Murienua has postponed the run-off between James Beer and Angeline Tuara for the Murienua candidacy until Friday July 9. The run off was originally set for Wednesday June 30. James Beer told CI News this week that he is fixed on ensuring that the proper process is followed. “We need […]
Early childhood educators gather
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in National
An international conference will be held on Rarotonga from next Tuesday to Thursday, bringing together staff from the Punanga Reo o Akarana and Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers in Rarotonga and some southern group schools. The conference will be held at the Crown Beach Resort and aims to discuss issues and concerns regarding the maintenance […]
Obesity affects reproductive health
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in National
On the heels of Dr Wame Baravilala’s warning about the dangers of a poor diet, Dr Kara Okesene-Gafa of Middlemore Hospital spoke about the relationship between obesity and poor reproductive health at yesterday’s session of the Cook Islands health conference. A licensed obstetrician, Okesene-Gafa explained that obesity can cause abnormal menstruation and affect a woman’s […]
Calling Canadians
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Canadian family will gather at Muri beach today to celebrate their country’s national day – Canada Day, which was on July 1. All Canucks (and friends) on the rock are invited to come and share Canadian games, songs, jokes and bring picnic food to keep the wolves at bay – a common […]
Aroa and funds pour in for Aratoa
Saturday 3 July 2010 | Published in National
The support of the Titikaveka neighbourhood and the community at large has overwhelmed the family of Titikaveka youth Aratoa Mana – who is currently battling leukemia in New Zealand. Since the community found out about the young man’s plight – there has been an outpouring of support for the 12-year-old and his family who will […]
Ivaiti lists misconduct claims
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in National
Former financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti has made allegations against director of audit Paul Allsworth of ‘criminal misconduct’ In a letter of complaint from Ivaiti, dated June 25 and received by Finance Minister Wilkie Rasmussen on Monday, he recommends Allsworth be suspended and a full independent investigation of his actions be undertaken. Ivaiti claims to have […]
Regional body starts work in Cooks
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in National
A ceremony to mark the start of work by the Pacific Legislatures for Population and Governance (PLPG) in its new Avarua headquarters was held yesterday morning. Mapu Taia, the Speaker of the House, and Prime Minister Jim Marurai unveiled new signage at the two doors of the new secretariat which is based in the old […]
Law Society addresses shortage
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Law Society responded yesterday to a letter to the editor published in CI News last Saturday charging that the Cook Islands justice system is disorganised and inefficient. The letter writer questions the “apparent lack of urgency in dispensing justice through our court system” and calls it “an increasingly embarrassing situation”. President of […]
Beattie dispels flight rumours
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Local
The Sydney flight that is scheduled to arrive early Sunday morning is nearly full all economy seats are occupied and very few business class seats are still available. Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) chief executive officer Carmel Beattie dispelled rumours yesterday that the flight is loaded with politicians and travel agents enjoying the perks of free […]
Vaka confirms Mangaia voyage
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Local
Cook Islands vaka Marumaru Atua (pictured) will be taking 10 passengers to Mangaia to experience the eclipse from the sea. The voyage-tested vessel will depart from Avatiu on the evening of July 9, weather permitting, and should return by midday on July 12. She will follow a track that positions her southwest of Mangaia in […]
Debate over traditional medicine preservation
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Local
It emerged at the Public Health Conference yesterday that experts disagree on the best way to preserve traditional medicine for future generations. The debate hinges on whether knowledge of traditional medicine should be passed down through generations as it always has been, or should be brought together and made available to the wider world. Master […]
No suspension for Allsworth
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Local
Finance Minister Wilkie Rasmussen says it is premature to consider suspending director of audit Paul Allsworth following allegations of ‘criminal misconduct’ levelled by former financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti. Rasmussen, also minister for the Public Expenditure and Review Committee and Audit (PERCA), responded to CI News questions on Tuesday saying he prefers to wait and see […]
Panthers repel first challenge
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in National
In the first match of the Powerade under 16 mid week challenge the Panthers proved too strong for the Titikaveka Bulls to win the match 44-5. With a 35-0 halftime lead heading into the second half the Panthers seemed to take their foot off the pedal allowing the Bulls to score their only points of […]
Cooks fisheries officers complete course
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in National
Course covers monitoring, control and surveillance of illegal fishing Nine fisheries and compliance officers from Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Palau, Samoa, this week completed a course on monitoring, control and surveillance of illegal fishing today, following a long tradition of education for Pacific Island fisheries and law enforcement staff. The […]
Technology researchers strengthen relationship
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in National
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), and the Institut de Recherche pour le Dveloppement (IRD, French Research Institute for Development) with the European Commission concluded a five-day meeting yesterday, culminating with a set of agreed ‘roadmaps’ for project activities under the Pacific Europe Network for Science and Technology (PACE-Net) project. The PACE-Net project is […]
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