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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 […]
Car goes off road at Blackrock
Tuesday 5 January 2010 | Published in Local
Only one car accident was reported during the New Year with a vehicle hurtling into rocks at Blackrock on Sunday morning. A Toyota Levin was heading towards Arorangi around 5am when the male driver – a Cook Islander from Australia – lost control at the bend on the main road at Blackrock. The 26-year-old suffered […]
Festive season less cheer for some
Tuesday 5 January 2010 | Published in National
With international trends showing a rise in the incidents of violence reported over the festive season, some experts claim the season is one of less than cheer. Unique to the festive season are higher rates of alcohol use, increased financial pressure, and tensions sometimes associated with families coming together. A leading researcher and psychologist at […]
MFEM anticipates increase in revenue
Tuesday 5 January 2010 | Published in National
Government anticipates a three percent increase in its operating revenues this financial year over the previous year. The half yearly fiscal and economic update report released by the ministry of finance (MFEM) last week reports that the revenue which mainly comes from taxation is projected to increase by a million to $97 million by June […]
Direct flight expected to boost numbers
Tuesday 5 January 2010 | Published in National
Visitor numbers from Australia have grown over the 2009 calendar year and this is expected to continue with the introduction of the 17 week trial direct flight from Sydney-Rarotonga from June to September 2010. “This has the potential to greatly increase arrivals from Australia as travellers would no longer need to transit through New Zealand,” […]
Police sporting new caps
Tuesday 5 January 2010 | Published in National
Police are sporting a new look this summer with their latest uniform addition. Officers have been issued official operational caps as an alternative to their usual hats to “provide comfort without compromising the presentation of the uniform”. Inspector Tere Patia said the caps are widely worn by police throughout the region including officers in the […]
Aitutaki youth party ushers in 2010
Tuesday 5 January 2010 | Published in National
Two Aitutaki youths were ‘arrested’ by police last Wednesday night – all in the name of New Year’s fun. On the evening of December 30, over a hundred Aitutaki youth attended the New Year’s Eve ‘Divas and Hustlers’ crime scene party at the island’s airport terminal. At 11pm the police vehicle with flashing lights turned […]
Seven arrests during New Year period
Tuesday 5 January 2010 | Published in Crime
Police are generally pleased with how the New Year period went despite arresting seven people. A 25-year-old male from Arorangi was found to be driving while disqualified last Friday morning – January 1- during a traffic blitz in front of Empire Theatre. He was bailed and will appear in court on January 14. A 37-year-old […]
Foreign aid increases
Tuesday 5 January 2010 | Published in Local
Foreign aid has increased by 43.8 percent over the last financial year to around $30 million this year. According to government’s half yearly fiscal and economic update released last week, the increase in aid for the current financial year to June 2010 is due to the new Air New Zealand- Los Angeles flight subsidy of […]
Rheumatic fever medication in short supply
Tuesday 5 January 2010 | Published in Local
The ministry of health is currently experiencing a shortage of an antibiotic medication used to treat patients who suffer from rheumatic fever – a serious disease that can cause permanent damage to the heart. The ministry currently treats around 87 adults and 42 children who suffer from rheumatic fever and chronic rheumatic heart disease. Following […]
MFEM warns about debt levels
Tuesday 5 January 2010 | Published in Local
Government has now forecast that its spending will outstrip its revenue from the current financial year onwards with debt levels dangerously close to reaching ‘unsustainable levels’. According to the just-released half yearly fiscal and economic update produced by the ministry of finance and economic management (MFEM), government will not be in a position to raise […]
Tourism marketing efforts pay off
Saturday 2 January 2010 | Published in Local
Extra visitors to our shores during a six month marketing campaign injected an extra $8 million into the local economy this year according to latest estimates. According to the half yearly fiscal and economic update report published by the ministry of finance (MFEM) this week, tourism continues to be the cornerstone of the economy, contributing […]
Eight-year-olds break into store
Saturday 2 January 2010 | Published in Local
Security officers discovered two young boys inside the CITC Mainstore just after 10pm last Monday night. The eight-year-olds were handed over to police for interviewing where the children and their parents were questioned. The matter is to be referred to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee. Inspector Tere Patia said the offending is alarming due to […]
Paara, Tearuru Maoate reunion wraps up
Saturday 2 January 2010 | Published in Local
The descendents of Paara and Tearuru Maoate have spent five fun-filled days enjoying each other’s company during their family reunion this past week. More than 50 members were based at the Enua Manea Hall representing the six children of Paara and Tearuru (nee Tione). Grandson of the couple, Pari Karika said family travelled from as […]
Second Tutangata reunion comes to an end
Saturday 2 January 2010 | Published in National
Four years of planning have culminated in the second Pierre Tutangata family reunion held in Takitumu over ten days. The descendants of Patetepa and Manarii came together from New Zealand, Australia and Rarotonga, with the youngest member- Manarii Etches – just a week old on opening day. Manarii carries the name of his father and […]
Busy week at maternity ward
Saturday 2 January 2010 | Published in National
Pira Ravarua and Lucky Topetai from Tepuka added a beautiful baby girl to their young family. The new baby, born on Wednesday at 11.21am, weighed just over three kilogrammes at birth. 4 These four darling newborns were among the last to be born in the year 2009. Dr May Aung said that they have had […]
Tax information agreements signed with Nordic countries
Saturday 2 January 2010 | Published in National
Seven new tax information exchange agreements were signed between the Cook Islands and Nordic countries earlier this month. Former minister Tangata Vavia signed the TIEAs on behalf of government at the Danish ambassador’s residence in Canberra on December 16. This follows the recent signing of a TIEA with Ireland by former minister of finance, Sir […]
$3.5m boost to agriculture
Thursday 31 December 2009 | Published in Local
A $3.5 million government project will attempt to revitalise the declining agriculture industry in the outer islands from next year. The funding, approved by cabinet last month, will come directly from the Asian Development Bank $13.4 million economic recovery support loan secured in October. Deputy prime minister and agriculture minister Robert Wigmore says he is […]
New Year's greetings
Thursday 31 December 2009 | Published in National
Happy 2010 – when hope is more than a mere whisper Christmas 2009 has been and has gone and on quite a dramatic note that was not entirely unexpected. The full story has yet to be told but what has so far unfolded has simply fed the public thirst for the whole truth to be […]
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