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Witness says refund was for 'political party slush fund'
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Crime
Thursday 13: A key witness in the Operation Slush court trial told the court how he and an accused planned to deceive the government of thousands of dollars. Junior Areai-Enoka returned to the stand on Tuesday to testify in the trial in which Norman George, Chris Vaile and Charles Koronui face numerous corruption and conspiracy […]
PFL finds new ship
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 14: Pacific Forum Line customers have received some good news. The shipping line has concluded negotiations and acquired a vessel, Komaiwai II, to transport cargo offloaded in Suva after a fire broke out on board the Forum Avarua last month. The Forum Avarua had to be towed to Fiji on the weekend of July […]
Design starts for Mauke and Mitaro harbours
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in National
Monday 17: BECA International has been awarded the NZAID/AusAID funded contract to design the upgrade of Mauke and Mitiaro harbours. New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Tia Barrett made the announcement this week. “The awarding of the contract to design the upgrade of Taunganui and Omutu harbours is an important first step in […]
CITC is going green
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Environment
Monday 17: CITC is going green and increasing its efforts to be more environmentally friendly. Starting last week, customers receive a free reusable bag when they buy two or more cans of Palm corned beef from the CITC supermarket in Avatiu. CITC sales and marketing manager George George says that CITC will be rolling out […]
Two convicts plead guilty to escaping
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 14: The two prison inmates who escaped from jail for three days appeared in the Cook Islands High Court yesterday each charged with escaping from legal custody. Daniel Mare,17, and Roger Tauarea, 38, handed themselves in to authorities on Wednesday after fleeing from Arorangi Prison last Saturday night. The pair pleaded guilty to the […]
Renewed call for prison reform
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in National
Saturday 15: Gordon Sawtell, who has past experience in prison administration, has proposed a commission of inquiry be launched on the national prison and its conditions. He met with new secretary of justice Mark Short yesterday to offer his services if a commission is set up following the recent escape of two inmates who claimed […]
2 escapees still on run
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Wednesday 12: Police and prison wardens are still searching for the two fugitive prisoners. After escaping on Saturday night from Arorangi prison, Roger Tauarea and Daniel Mare still remain at large. Inspector Arama Tera said the crime investigation bureau (CIB) confirmed that the stolen silver Toyota Camry found in Arorangi on Monday was taken by […]
Who's listed
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 6: The 15 Team Cook Islands athletes who look likely to miss the 2009 Pacific Mini Games and the passports they hold are: – Boxer Mathew Titoa (Samoa). – League players Bilsy Gukisuva (Fiji), Andrew Iroa (Fiji), Ailaoa Samania (Samoa) and Lulua Tua (Samoa). – Rugby sevens players Duane Gukisuva (Fiji), Sailosi Naisausau (Fiji), […]
How to avoid being a victim
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in National
Friday 7: Police are giving tourists some words of advice to avoid being a victim of theft. A leaflet was being distributed yesterday to tourists’ accommodation throughout the island giving visitors safety tips on “how to enjoy our paradise”. Advice given included locking the windows and doors each time you leave, lock and secure valuables […]
Credit rating drops
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Cooks downgraded because of rise in debt Wednesday 12: Credit ratings agency Standard and Poor’s has just revised its outlook on the Cook Islands from stable to negative, but affirmed its ‘BB/B’ foreign currency and local currency credit ratings. S&P says government’s net debt is likely to rise sharply from 3 percent of GDP (gross […]
7 new HoMs to be appointed
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 6: There could be up to seven new heads of ministries today – depending on whether the successful applicants accept or not. Public service commissioner Navy Epati says the seven have been contacted and will be put on ‘transitional arrangements’ until the terms of their three-year contracts can be negotiated. Unsuccessful applicants, says Epati, […]
4 more cases of swine flu
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in National
Friday 7: Four more cases of influenza A/H1N1 have been detected in Rarotonga over the past two weeks, bringing to 18 the numbers which have been confirmed in the past two months. Director of community health services Dr Aumea Herman says of the four confirmed cases, one was a visitor from New Zealand, and two […]
Escaped cons may be armed
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Tuesday 11: The two escaped convicts at large on Rarotonga are suspected to be carrying a fire arm. Roger Tauarea and Daniel Mare are still on the run from authorities after escaping from Arorangi prison on Saturday night. Police inspector Arama Tera says they’ve received a phone call from a member of the public who […]
15 athletes not eligible
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 6: Up to 15 athletes will be chopped from Team Cook Islands because of an eligibility rule that was not communicated. Pleas to the Pacific Games Council for flexibility to allow non New Zealand passport holders to represent the country at the Pacific Mini Games have failed. This means that Team Cook Islands will […]
Takamoa tree removal criticised
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in National
Friday 7: Old pine trees were dangerous, rotting The removal of old pine trees from beside the road in the Takamoa Theological College grounds recently has been described by an unnamed resident as “criminal”. “We should take care when it comes to cutting down these trees – they take 50-years plus for these trees to […]
Former Finsec gives evidence in trial
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Crime
Wednesday 12: Former secretary of finance and economic management Kevin Carr was re-examined during the Operation Slush trial on Monday. The case alleges a number of conspiracy and corruption charges against Norman George, Chris Vaile and Charles Koronui and is at present being heard in the Cook Islands High Court. Carr took to the stand […]
World youth netball begins!
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Cooks praised, dream realised Tuesday 11: The opening of the World Youth Netball Championships was a colourful affair as the 20 under 21 netball teams paraded around the Telecom Sports Arena in their team colours. Teams marched, ambled and danced their way through the packed arena. In her opening address, International Federation of Netball Associations […]
Local clients, new premises for CSB
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in National
Wednesday 12: Cook Islands residents are set to benefit from Capital Security Bank acquiring a domestic banking licence. CSB’s manager of private banking Scott Howley says it will use its relationships to provide competitive rates for foreign exchange transactions, particularly to commercial enterprises in the Cook Islands. “In addition, CSB has a proven history meeting […]
Paitai title returned
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in National
Friday 7: A family member contacted Cook Islands News regarding Tupe Short asking Teaia Mataiapo (Tua Pittman) about holding the Paitai title. The family member said that Pittman had already returned the Paitai title under Kainuku in anticipation of being invested with Teaia.
Former mayor explains crusher situation
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Crime
Tuesday 11: Former mayor of Mangaia testified during the Operation Slush case on Friday. Taata Tangatakino was called as a witness for the trial involving Norman George, Chris Vaile and Charles Koronui. All three defendants are facing numerous conspiracy and corruption charges in the Cook Islands High Court. Prosecution allege there was a conspiracy along […]
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