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23 cases dealt with this week
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace John Kenning presided over 23 cases in the high court yesterday, many of which were adjourned because lawyer Norman George was tied up with his own Operation Slush trial. James Tai Herman – did not appear for call-overs on common assault and assault with intent to injure charges. “The defendant has […]
Lights out at the Eel swamp
Friday 26 March 2010 | Published in Local
Ever seen the swamp by candle light? Tomorrow the Avatiu Sports Club – in support of the Earth Hour initiative – will be turning out its lights, piling the drinks from the bar fridge into a chilli bin and partying under the stars. The club will be hosting an ‘earth happy hour’ at the Avatiu […]
Slush back in court
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in Crime
George rejects Junior Areai’s evidence as ‘lies’ Norman George was back in court yesterday, riding out the last leg of the Operation Slush trial that has spanned more than a year. He was calm and composed as he fielded lawyer Tim Arnold’s questions pertaining to the seven corruption charges he still faces. George has been […]
Fish poisoner convicted
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in Local
An Atiu man, Tangata Metuangaro, pleaded guilty to charges of breaching fishing regulations in Atiu waters earlier this month,. He was convicted and instructed to pay a fine of $500, which was handed over to the Atiu Island Council to be used for environment management. The maximum penalty for breaching fishing regulations is $50,000 or […]
Tourism people 'extremely concerned'
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in Local
Tourism council calls on board to explain new strategies to industry Local tourism industry operators want answers on staff resignations and the future strategy. The tourism industry council is calling on the tourism board to outline its forward strategies to an urgent general meeting of industry members. The council executive met yesterday and resolved to […]
Eye care now year-round
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in National
Eye care is now available year-round for the first time at Rarotonga Hospital and the Tupapa Community Health Centre following specialist eye care nurse Doris Taripo-Fonorito’s recent graduation. Doris is now the only provider of comprehensive eye care services at the ministry of health. She graduated last year with a Postgraduate Diploma in Eye Care […]
Tourism board sets chart for growth
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in National
The CI Tourism Corporation board has set some challenging goals to grow the tourism industry and economy. This week CI News talked with the board more about the new direction it wants to see for the industry. The board says the key focal points for the new strategy for growth in tourism are increasing air […]
Trade 'famil' aims to stimulate tourism after Aitutaki disaster
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in National
NZ wholesalers and trade media got to see first-hand that Aitutaki is back in action after the devastation of Cyclone Pat during their recent familiarisation tour. On March 18-22 the group of 15 was hosted by CI Tourism to see what the island has to offer so they can assure visitors its business as usual […]
BTIB explains changes in staff
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in National
A reform in structure and staffing of the Business Trade and Investment Board has caused upset after three staff were laid off last week. Chief executive officer Terry Rangi says the decision to lay off staff was not made lightly but is an essential part of restructuring in order to strengthen the agency. Three new […]
Demo party must heal rift – president Tongia
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in National
Democratic Party president Makiuti Tongia says the party factions have until the end of the month to heal the rift between them or go their separate ways. In response to CI News questions sent to him on Monday, Tongia said both Demo caucus factions are still negotiating to reunite. “Both caucuses have set conditions. Both […]
Hotels must preach water safety: police
Wednesday 24 March 2010 | Published in Local
After the rescue of four tourists from the Rutaki passage on Saturday, police say it’s time to re-visit some water safety initiatives. “We need more awareness programmes, especially for tourists,” senior sergeant Nga Pouao said. “We need hoteliers to tell our tourists not to swim and snorkel around the passage areas and to swim at […]
She hopes to heal rift
Wednesday 24 March 2010 | Published in Local
New cabinet minister Cassey Eggelton (above) hopes her appointment will help heal the Democratic Party’s deep divide. “I don’t want to see this country in turmoil,” she said at her swearing in at Government House in Titikaveka yesterday. She said the move should help bring some stability to government and heal the rift between the […]
Cassey joins cabinet
Wednesday 24 March 2010 | Published in Local
Prime minister Jim Marurai welcomed the appointment of Matavera MP Cassey Eggelton as the sixth minister of his cabinet yesterday. He says the addition of Eggelton adds a new dimension to cabinet, which up until now has been dubbed the ‘tight five’. Mararai says it’s not simply because she represents another milestone for female cabinet […]
Changes needed says tourism board
Wednesday 24 March 2010 | Published in National
The tourism board has accepted the resignations of CI Tourism’s acting CEO Glenda Tuaine and NZ office manager Chris Ingram, saying it is sad they have chosen not to be part of the tourism strategy going forward. Ingram resigned last Friday and Tuaine quit on Monday amid allegations of interference by the board and its […]
A fresh look at TB control
Wednesday 24 March 2010 | Published in National
This year’s international campaign for World Tuberculosis Day will focus on individuals around the world who have found new ways to stop TB and can serve as an inspiration to others. As the Cook Islands raises awareness to mark this day, we take a look at what can be learnt from Ministry of Health HIV//STI […]
Matavera MP among women leaders for Earth Hour 2010
Wednesday 24 March 2010 | Published in Environment
With just five days to go before the people of the planet switch off for Earth Hour, prominent women across the globe are leading the way to encourage the people of the world to show what can be done to fight climate change. The voice for Earth Hour in the Cooks is the newest member […]
New HOM wants 'clear' foreign policies
Tuesday 23 March 2010 | Published in Local
Jim Gosselin officially took up his new post as the new secretary of foreign affairs last week. Until this month, Mike Mitchell had been acting secretary. Gosselin, who has been a resident of the Cook Islands for over 30 years, speaks Pukapukan and Rarotongan dialects and has occupied various Cook Islands government posts since 1972. […]
Tourism heads quit
Tuesday 23 March 2010 | Published in Local
Acting Cook Islands Tourism chief executive Glenda Tuaine resigned yesterday amid continued controversy over board chairman Tata Crocombe’s ‘vision’ for the industry. It has also come to light that CI Tourism NZ manager Chris Ingram resigned last Friday. Both Tuaine and Ingram are reportedly citing ‘excessive interference’ by Crocombe and the tourism board. The Democratic […]
Home looks sweet from Hawaii
Tuesday 23 March 2010 | Published in National
Fifteen-year-old Tereora form five student Peka Fisher took on a new challenge this year as an exchange student at Hawaii’s Kamehameha School. Peka’s eight months at the girl’s school began in August 2009 and she will return home this Thursday. An exchange student from Kamehameha will also come to stay with the Fisher family and […]
Suwarrow searches for new caretaker
Tuesday 23 March 2010 | Published in National
Environment is re-advertising the positions of Park Ranger and Assistant Park Ranger for the island of Suwarrow. The successful applicants will reside in Suwarrow from May to October – a tentative arrangement that depends on shipping schedules to the northern group. “We hope that those that apply have a genuine desire to protect and conserve […]
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