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Ministers sacked themselves: Tongia
Thursday 8 April 2010 | Published in Local
The four Democratic Party ministers have sacked themselves from the party by not resigning from their cabinet posts says party president Makiuti Tongia. He issued a media statement in response to questions over the standoff between the two Demo party factions yesterday. “In refusing to resign their ministerial posts, they have terminated their own membership […]
Deputy principals develop skills
Thursday 8 April 2010 | Published in National
Deputy and assistant principals from Rarotonga and the southern group islands took part in a three day workshop last week to help develop skills and strategies to meet the needs and demands of the changing school environment. The professional development workshop group of 26 had sessions on human resources strategy, financial management, planning and reporting. […]
Fiji community raises funds for cyclone relief
Thursday 8 April 2010 | Published in National
Yesterday, the Cook Islands Fiji Community Association handed over funds raised at last month’s food stall and Radiothon for Cyclone Tomas relief. Representatives Jennifer Besetimoala and Lai Merumeru presented Charlie Numanga and Nga Jessie of CI Red Cross with a cheque for $4249.30 to be forwarded to the Fiji Red Cross. Lavenia Rokoika, president of […]
McCully to meet with political party leaders
Thursday 8 April 2010 | Published in National
NZ Foreign minister Murray McCully will wrap up his three day bilateral visit by meeting with the leaders of the country’s two political parties today. Today McCully is set to get an insight into the current political turmoil when he meets with the leader of the Democratic Party, Sir Terepai Maoate and Cook Islands Party, […]
Car being given away this weekend
Thursday 8 April 2010 | Published in National
Who will drive away with a new Suzuki? Are you the one that will drive away with a brand new silver Suzuki Swift this Saturday? The month long CITC ‘silver smile’ promotion ends this Saturday and the draw for the new car will be held at 2pm. You still have a few days to be […]
Pasifika media scholarship winner sets goals
Thursday 8 April 2010 | Published in National
Cook Islander Jordan Puati is one of two new Pasifika scholarship students that have joined the Bachelor of Communication Studies degree programme at AUT University this year – and they hope to inspire young people in their communities to follow their lead. Puati, 20, and Samoan/Maori Krissy Rangi, 18, have been awarded AUT/Pacific Islands Media […]
Local players boost visiting Lions
Wednesday 7 April 2010 | Published in National
In their third tour match the visiting under-16 Canadian Foothills Lions rugby union team suffered their third defeat at the hands of the combined Titikaveka/Ngatangiia under 16 outfit. The local side won the match 27-15. Due to injuries the visitors received some local player reinforcements and this was evident in their improved second-half performance – […]
Fishing competition weighs in 424kg
Wednesday 7 April 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Game Fishing Club held the annual Cafe Salsa fishing competition over the Easter weekend. Interest in this competition among club fisherman was high with 17 boats registering for the two day event. Fishing conditions for both days (Saturday and Monday) were ideal and in all 41 fish were weighed ranging from a […]
Kiwi Minister is welcomed 'home'
Wednesday 7 April 2010 | Published in National
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully – a regular Cook islands visitor – was given a royal ‘welcome home’ when he made a five-hour whistlestop tour of Aitutaki yesterday. In speeches to both the island council and traditional leaders, and to tourism and business operators, he said he had been to Aitutaki several times […]
McCully keen on model home
Wednesday 7 April 2010 | Published in National
Aitutaki mayor Tai (Tango) Herman beamed with pride yesterday when he showed New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully the ‘secret’ model of a Cyclone Pat package replacement home that has been built from the ground up in three days and nights. Scores of builders and tradesmen had worked round the clock – except for […]
Drink driving not a serious Easter problem
Wednesday 7 April 2010 | Published in National
Though Easter weekend was relatively incident-free, police made three big arrests last week. Police believe they have identified and apprehended the person who broke into Van’s store last week. The burglar is suspected to be a Ngatangiia man who has been “in and out of prison’’, senior sergeant Nga Pouao said. Police were tipped off […]
Suwarrow caretaker applications close
Wednesday 7 April 2010 | Published in National
Applications for the Suwarrow park ranger and assistant park ranger positions closed last week. Environment officer Elizabeth Munro said that Environment will choose the caretakers sometime next week. The position drew enquiries from here and overseas and 10 Cook Islanders from Rarotonga applied. The successful applicants will undergo a month-long training programme with National Environment […]
Training for hospital kitchen staff
Wednesday 7 April 2010 | Published in National
The staff at the Rarotonga Hospital kitchen is undertaking more training this year as it aims to improve its delivery of quality meals to patients. Last week the kitchen staff received certificates for their training in food safety awarded under NZQA standards and recognised by the NZ Hospitality Standards Institute. The ministry of health has […]
Tupapa CIP supporters vote today
Wednesday 7 April 2010 | Published in National
Around 700 Tupapa-Maraerenga residents are expected to vote at tonight’s Cook Islands Party candidate nominee run-off for the electorate. Four Tupapa residents are vying for the CIP candidacy for the parliamentary seat in the largest electorate in the country. Tupapa-Maraerenga has a voting population of over 1000 and its seat in parliament has traditionally been […]
Election jokes with McCully
Wednesday 7 April 2010 | Published in Local
A fair bit of political banter added some humour to yesterday’s meetings on Aitutaki with NZ Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully. Deputy prime minister Robert Wigmore raised the topic of 2010 being election year and more houses needed to be built on Aitutaki before ‘bribery’ was to play its part in the electioneering process. He […]
Kiwibank considers CI investment
Wednesday 7 April 2010 | Published in Local
Possible Kiwibank funding of economic development in the Cook Islands and rule changes enabling NZ superannuation to be collected locally were two surprise announcements yesterday by NZ Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully. Both are a result of ongoing representations to the New Zealand government by Cook Islanders. McCully made these disclosures at a half-hour meeting […]
Possession of firearm among many court cases
Tuesday 6 April 2010 | Published in Crime
JP Bernice Manarangi presided over the following cases in the High Court last week: Danny Cook – pleaded guilty to charges of excess blood alcohol, driving without a licence, dangerous driving causing injury and dangerous driving causing death. Counsel Tim Arnold asked that the case be adjourned as it involves a “serious issue” which is […]
Solar Bob says use the sunshine
Tuesday 6 April 2010 | Published in Environment
‘Solar Bob’ Riley says he hasn’t paid a power bill in over three years, courtesy of some grey panels and the natural resource that’s so readily available in the tropics – the sun. Riley, a solar energy consultant, is on a mission to convince Cook Islanders that solar energy ‘just makes sense’, he said. Solar […]
Shipping recyclables back
Tuesday 6 April 2010 | Published in Environment
General Transport (GT) wants to send recyclables back to where they came from. For a small fee GT collects imported metal items such as old vehicles, scrap steel, batteries and white ware and ship them overseas to be recycled. The programme is an effort to return imports to their country of origin, or to the […]
Tourism board allegations prompt audit
Tuesday 6 April 2010 | Published in Local
A rash of complaints about the tourism board and the recent resignations at CI Tourism has prompted the Audit Office to begin a review. The Audit Office is now acting on various allegations about the tourism board’s performance and activities occurring within the tourism industry. The special review comes after an onslaught of criticism of […]
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