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Unlocked gate led to escape
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local
The escape from prison last weekend was caused by human error says secretary of justice Mark Short. Teremoana Saddler, 19, and Andrew Tonorio, 20, broke out around noon on Saturday. Tonorio was caught by wardens shortly after however Saddler was at large until Sunday morning. “I understand the security gate was not locked at the […]
SPIN cable system could be an option
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local
The high cost of connectivity for the country’s telecommunications services at present could be reduced by taking advantage of new technologies on offer. According to Forum Secretariat economic infrastructure advisor John Budden, it makes sense for government to consider new technologies that can reduce the cost of ‘connecting with the rest of the world.’ Present […]
Challenges to e-Government progress in Cooks
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in National
The Cook Islands representative at an e-Government study tour last month says there a number of challenges faced by the country in this area. Ano Tisam was among delegates from 15 Pacific Islands countries who took part in an intensive two-week study tour of Korea directed at facilitating the development of e-Government in the region. […]
Superannuation is a poor investment
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in National
Can members sue to recover the losses? Some members of the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund have suggested suing the board of directors or the trustee or the fund manager for the losses. My advice is that such would be unsuccessful. The chance of success would be small yet expensive. I would not recommend even […]
Digital library celebrates 1st birthday
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in National
It has one year since Mangaia School’s library went digital. New books were purchased last year as part of education ministry’s programme to upgrade libraries in schools, and a computer with software for digitally scanning the books, along with a barcode reader, was also acquired. “Our students likened this to a supermarket, where the groceries […]
Armistice Day remembered
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in National
A handful of people attended Armistice Day ceremony at the monument inside the ministry of justice compound in Avarua. After a short service led by Bob Kimiangatau, wreaths were laid at the cenotaph by deputy prime minister Sir Terepai Maoate, first secretary Nicola Ngawati on behalf of the New Zealand high commission, maritime surveillance advisor […]
Deadly road record
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Tuesday 25: A recent report has named the Cook Islands as having the second deadliest roads in the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a global status report on road safety where 178 countries were surveyed. The statistics were compiled and compared per capita. The Cook Islands is recorded to have the second […]
Delegation given royal treatment in Mauke
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in National
Wednesday 26: The New Zealand high commissioner Tia Barrett and his wife, Theresa, were carried on a paata upon arrival at Mauke airport on Monday afternoon. The couple were part of minister Kete Ioane’s delegation to formally launch the long-awaited island’s water project. After all guests were greeted with ei, the ‘patu ki runga’ began, […]
Examples of parental leave:
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in National
Thursday 20: New Zealand – if you have worked for at least six to 12 months for the same employer immediately before the date of birth or date of adoption of a child, the mother can take up to 14 weeks paid maternity leave. Partners can take 21 days leave before and after the date […]
Orientation course for new HOMs
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Monday 24: Heads of government ministries (HOMs) will attend a two-day orientation course this week. The office of the public service commissioner (OPSC) is introducing the new orientation initiative to allow new and current HOMs to be brought up to speed on some of the many roles and responsibilities they have in government. Central government […]
Rotary shows appreciation to Creative Centre
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in National
Tuesday 25: Rarotonga Rotary Club donated $1500 to the Creative Centre recently in appreciation for the use of their main meeting venue. Rotary further indicated to the trustees and management of the Centre its intention to continue to support them and congratulated them on recent expansion of activity. There are now 24 active daily members […]
Paid maternity leave proposed
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in National
Thursday 20: Should government pay two weeks of maternity leave to women working in the private sector? This is the question that will soon be posed to cabinet ministers who will have to decide whether a provision for this should remain in the draft Employment Relations Bill. Almost all working men and women will think […]
Mauke water supply project ready to go
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Monday 24: A ceremony to officially launch the Mauke water supplu project will be held tomorrow. Project manager Ngateina Rani says that minister Kete Ioane will lead a delegation to the island today including New Zealand high commissioner Tia Barrett, Ioane’s former chief executive turned agriculture secretary Tony Brown and infrastructure committee chairman George Cowan. […]
VAT and visitor numbers on track
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in National
Tuesday 25: The global economic crisis is starting to affect the revenues collected by government. The ministry of finance and economic management (MFEM) is now being cautious in developing revenue estimates for the current year also factoring in the world recession. The warning is that while revenues are still coming in above estimates, there is […]
Police presence at netball defended
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in National
Thursday 20: Inspector Tere Patia defends the presence of police at the World Youth Netball after a smoke signaller said they were “crawling all over” the Telecom Sports Arena. In a letter to the editor, the police operations commander for the games says a “very small” team was fully dedicated to the event and were […]
PMG family tickets in demand
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Monday 24: Foodland’s Marie Aererua was one of the first locals to get their hands on tickets to the Pacific Mini Games PMG when they went on sale for the first time outside the Bank of the Cook Islands last Friday. Taking advantage of the launch day specials, Aererua bought a ticket for her husband […]
Charter not ruled out yet
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in National
Tuesday 25: Government is still negotiating for the charter of the French Polynesian vessel Tahiti Nui for transporting the northern group teams to Te Maeva Nui next month. After ruling out the charter earlier this month because of the high cost, it seems the option is being reconsidered. According to Manihiki MP Apii Piho, despite […]
94 to be honoured at USP graduation
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in National
Thursday 20: Up to 94 people will be honoured at the University of the South Pacific Cook Islands graduation ceremony tomorrow at the Are Karioi Nui. USP director Rod Dixon says that up to 60 will graduate and receive their degrees/diplomas/certificates. Up to 34 – who have already graduated since the last Cook Islands ceremony […]
Areai-Enoka's religious beliefs questioned
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Crime
Tuesday 25: Lawyer for one of the accused in the Operation Slush trial questioned Junior Areai-Enoka about his religious beliefs last week. Norman George, Chris Vaile and Charles Koronui are facing conspiracy and corruption charges brought against them by Crown Law. Chris Vaile’s defence counsel, Tim Arnold asked him about a reference in the witness’s […]
Demos expel Wilkie
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Party executive accuses MP of anarchy, destabilising govt Monday 24: The Cook Islands Democratic Party yesterday hand delivered a letter to rebel Penrhyn MP Wilkie Rasmussen expelling him from the party. The executive has cancelled the party membership of the former senior cabinet minister and deputy-leader. “There is no doubt that the former deputy leader […]
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