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Government cannot be allowed to continue: George
Friday 8 January 2010 | Published in National
Norman George (at right), with CIP leader Henry Puna. “/> A new Democratic Party strategy for prime minister Jim Marurai to be removed from office has garnered the support of 19 MPs in parliament according to the Opposition. Once again a vote of no-confidence in the PM and cabinet has been threatened — but this […]
Rasmussen gets briefed on finance
Friday 8 January 2010 | Published in Local
Finance minister Wilkie Rasmussen had his first meeting with financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti yesterday for a briefing on the country’s financial situation. While the ‘Toagate’ scandal remains a key issue for government to address, at present the minister is keen to get himself up to date on government’s financial position. “My initial approach is to […]
Cost cuts laughable says Bishop
Friday 8 January 2010 | Published in Local
Opposition and Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop says prime minister Jim Marurai’s comments about cutting the cost of government are laughable. Yesterday Marurai said that they had taken the first step by deciding to reduce costs at the ministerial level first by resolving not to appoint a sixth minister in the new cabinet. Bishop says that […]
Youth pleads guilty to burglaries
Friday 8 January 2010 | Published in Local
Police arrested a male 18-year-old male this week in relation to burglaries on a tourist accommodation. Three guest rooms at Club Raro were targeted on Monday and Tuesday with items taken included a watch, mobile phone, iPods, toiletries and cash. Tiley Ngatupuna Miriau appeared in court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to the three burglary […]
Start made on sustainable energy initiatives
Thursday 7 January 2010 | Published in Environment
Progress has already been made on the country’s sustainable energy action plan which was submitted to cabinet last month. Spearheaded by the national energy committee, the policy was presented to cabinet by former energy minister Tangata Vavia and ratified two days before he quit his position last month. He has since been replaced as energy […]
President says PM is a Demo
Thursday 7 January 2010 | Published in Local
The Democratic Party has not quite sacked prime minister Jim Marurai from its ranks, despite recent statements which have suggested otherwise. Yesterday party president Makiuti Tongia said of the five MPs currently in cabinet, all are still Democratic Party members except Penrhyn MP Wilkie Rasmussen whose membership has been cancelled. “Rasmussen has been sacked from […]
Avaiki marketers being sought
Thursday 7 January 2010 | Published in Local
The pearl authority is seeking locals to market Avaiki, the new Cook Islands premium pearl brand, to the international jewellery trade as part of the brand’s development. Launched last September, Avaiki now needs a network of wholesalers and marketers as well as manufacturing and retail jewellers here and overseas to attain higher prices for the […]
PM's priority is to cut costs
Thursday 7 January 2010 | Published in Local
Cutting the cost of government is the top priority going into the New Year for prime minister Jim Marurai. The prime minister and cabinet have endorsed a review of the burgeoning cost of government to find ways to use funds with greater efficiency. Marurai has already taken the first step by deciding to reduce costs […]
Travelling art exhibition opens today
Thursday 7 January 2010 | Published in Local
The travelling visual art exhibition – The Banyan Tree – opens today at the Cook Islands National Museum in Tupapa. The general public, local artists and art enthusiasts are all invited to view this exciting exhibition. Inspired by the banyan tree and the artwork of many countries and cultures, the exhibition combines tradition and modernity […]
Flowers everywhere for Emily
Thursday 7 January 2010 | Published in National
One person not sleeping through the current muggy weather is Avatiu resident Emily Russell. Russell was contentedly sewing ei for the Tourism Corporation on Tuesday to “keep busy”. “Being busy that’s what keeps life interesting, not sleeping,” said the ninety-year-old, who still walks to church. Russell has long been surrounded by flowers. Her parents were […]
Global crisis a challenge
Thursday 7 January 2010 | Published in National
Whilst frequently facing natural disasters, the Pacific region is now dealing with the global economic crisis. Although the effects of the crisis have not fully reached the Pacific countries yet, there is clear evidence that its consequences will be dramatic if not tackled properly. The issue will be discussed extensively over the three day Pacific […]
Fish no-go for pets
Thursday 7 January 2010 | Published in National
The Esther Honey Foundation is thankful to all those who spared a thought — and some food — for the clinic’s animals in 2009. And in 2010, the clinic would appreciate more donations of canned food – but no fish. This is because many animals are being taken to the clinic with fish poisoning. “We […]
Leading the way to Manukau City
Thursday 7 January 2010 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Youth Association (CIYA) is leading the way in organisational expertise. Boasting a legal advisor and a treasurer as well as a secretary and media communications advisor, the young committee is gearing up for the first Pacific Youth and Sport conference to be held in Manukau City in March. The conference will bring […]
Still dancing at 100
Wednesday 6 January 2010 | Published in National
Keeping the katakata spirit alive at one hundred years of age, former resident of Rarotonga Mavis Scarborough is still doing the ura. Scarborough made headlines in Auckland, New Zealand recently, crediting “marrying the right man” as part of the secret to a long happy life. That man was William Scarborough and the couple spent 18 […]
Banker back after stint in Samoa
Wednesday 6 January 2010 | Published in National
Jackson Enua is back on our shores after being in Samoa for just over two years. The banker has chosen to bring his skills in banking back to Rarotonga as part of the Westpac Avarua branch team and he will officially head consumer and financial services. Enua has spent 27 years in banking and was […]
Govt urged to assist construction industry
Wednesday 6 January 2010 | Published in National
The construction industry has been one of the main sectors of the economy to suffer this year according to information provided by banks in government’s half yearly fiscal and economic update. The document reports that while most sectors of the economy seem to be faring well, especially the business and consumer sectors, there has been […]
Livestock farming key to $3.5m plan
Wednesday 6 January 2010 | Published in National
If your household owns pigs, goats or chickens then you would be in the 92 percent majority that does according to a new report on agriculture produced as a plan to revive the farming of livestock and crop production in the southern group. “Livestock plays an important role in our customary way of life, as […]
Rheumatic fever medication problem causes upset
Wednesday 6 January 2010 | Published in Local
The recent shortage of the antibiotic injection for rheumatic fever patients prompted one local to send his 11 year old granddaughter to New Zealand for treatment last week. She was seen by a doctor at Auckland’s Starship Hospital – the same hospital that has now advised Rarotonga hospital to use an alternative injectable antibiotic for […]
Tough times ahead: Wilkie
Wednesday 6 January 2010 | Published in Local
Cabinet minister Wilkie Rasmussen — now the new finance minister — has warned the country faces difficult times ahead as government struggles to curb its spending in the face of falling revenues. He has vowed to put in ‘maximum effort’ in managing the financial affairs of the nation saying that the level of borrowing has […]
New portfolios allocated to ministers
Wednesday 6 January 2010 | Published in Local
Jim Marurai “/> Robert Wigmore “/> Wilkie Rasmussen “/> William Heather Jnr “/> Apii Piho “/> The ministers of the country’s new five-member cabinet were allocated their responsibilities within government yesterday with Wilkie Rasmussen scoring the key finance portfolios. Rasmussen said he was happy to be allocated the responsibilities of the finance and economic management […]
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