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New Maine Kuki Airani was the clear audience favourite
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in Local
Monday 6: It was definitely a night to remember. Engara Gosselin was crowned Miss Cook Islands on Friday night in front of a near sell-out crowd at the National Auditorium. The 24-year-old was a clear audience favourite with many yelling words of encouragement and holding signs of support. Gosselin not only won the Maine Kuki […]
Crowning glory
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in National
Monday 6: Gorgeous girls, a dazzling show Anyone who bought a ticket for the Miss Cook Islands pageant on Friday night would have got their money’s worth. The six-hour show was jammed-packed with stunning dresses, gorgeous girls and extraordinary performances. The night was set to be special right from the opening number with Janet Dearlove […]
Bulk fuel initiative faces risk
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in National
Monday 6: An update on the regional bulk fuel procurement initiative was given at the Pacific Plan Action Committee meeting in Fiji last week. Foreign affairs Pacific division director Carl Hunter says the update provided those at the meeting with progress on the initiative, and encouraged countries to sign up to the memorandum. The Cooks […]
Café sign stolen
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in National
Thursday 2: Janet Dearlove (pictured) of The Café in Taputapuatea is usually a happy, bubbly person but on Tuesday morning she was livid to find out that the café’s sandwich board with new signage had been nicked. “I couldn’t believe it,” said Janet when she discovered the board was missing. What upsets the Dearlove family […]
Cyclone Lin off Tonga
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in Local
Saturday 4: The Fiji Metrological service issued a warning yesterday morning of a cyclone forming off the coast of Tonga. At 10.30am, cyclone Lin was travelling in a southeasterly direction at about 12 knots. It is expected that if the grade one cyclone continues on its southeasterly path it will pass well to the southwest […]
Volunteers wanted!
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in National
Monday 6: Become a ‘sign post’ for the country 2009 Pacific Mini Games front man Tua Pittman says the event is not only an opportunity for our sportspeople to shine, but also a chance for us all to showcase what makes our island nation so special and unique. One way to showcase your passion for […]
Roadside cleaning talks this week
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in National
Monday 6: Meetings will be held this week to go over tender requirements for cleaning roadsides and drains around Rarotonga. Tender documents have been put together by consultant Patrick Arioka and he says that the meetings will help familiarise contractors with the requirements under the new tenders. “We want to bring them on board so […]
TCI tops up pageant prizes
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in National
Thursday 2: The top three contestants chosen at the Miss Cook Islands pageant tomorrow night will be spreading their good news in style. Maine Kuki Airani, Maine Tapairu and Maine Purotu will each receive a brand new Nokia 6111 courtesy of Telecom Cook Islands. The phones, each worth $330, join an already bountiful prize package […]
Lawyer makes appeal, faces sentencing
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in Crime
Wednesday 8: Chief Justice David Williams has reserved his decision on Tevita Vakalalabure’s application to appeal against his assault conviction. Lawyer Vakalalabure appeared in the High Court on Monday appealing against the guilty verdict made by Justice of Peace John Kenning in December. The conviction of assault on a female relates to an incident that […]
Actors treated to dance show at Avatea
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in Local
Saturday 4: Avatea School students came face to face with Shortland Street actors Will Hall and Toni Potter at their Friday assembly yesterday. It was Shortland Street’s last call before heading back to New Zealand after a week-long shoot for an upcoming episode. The students and teachers put on a great colourful dance show for […]
Healthy snacks, healthy teeth
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in National
Wednesday 8: This week is Dental Health Week and the team at Dental Health Services wants you to know how to have healthy teeth. Today the message is about not eating sugary sweet foods too often. Every time you eat, particles of food become lodged in and around your teeth, providing fuel for bacteria. The […]
Another offshore bank on notice
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in National
Monday 6: Uruguay based operation ordered to comply with FSC conditions Another offshore bank has had conditions attached to its licence, according to the Financial Supervisory Commission website. Pacific Trade Bank Limited was confirmed by commissioner Lorraine Allan as having conditions on its licence, and a copy of the conditions was obtained from the FSC. […]
Forum Line reviews shipping situation
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in National
Thursday 2: Pacific Forum Line’s chief executive Captain Sean Bolt says he has been here this week to gauge whether the shipping company should resume full services to the country. He says there is no clear solution to the Cook Islands’ shipping problems but PFL is looking at what it can do short term and […]
PDL told to pay Crosby Exports
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in Crime
Tuesday 7: Possibly the last saga involving Pacific Distributors Ltd (PDL) was played out in the high court this week. On Monday Chief Justice David Williams ordered that Crosby Exports Ltd be paid $40,262.81 for outstanding money and interest owed by PDL to the company. The money will be paid out of $48,063.43 which has […]
Niue cut increases capacity
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in Local
Saturday 4: Reef Shipping has announced that the Southern Express will now only service Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Trade manager Ewen Grant says that from voyage 116, the Southern Express will call into the two islands every 24 days. “This will mean increased capacity as well as improved frequency and transit time.” Grant says the turnaround […]
Tools for school principals in training
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in National
Wednesday 8: About 10 school principals, mostly from the outer islands, are taking part in a Ministry of Education workshop designed to provide them with key leadership, management and monitoring skills. As new principals, there is always more to learn about effective leadership which is the theme of the workshop. Yesterday numeracy facilitator Strickland Upu […]
Air Raro pleased with Manihiki agreement
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in National
Monday 6: Air Rarotonga managing director Ewan Smith has met with deputy prime minister Sir Terepai Maoate to discuss the outcome of meetings with Manihiki airport landowners. Smith has told the DPM that he’s extremely pleased that an agreement has been reached. “It’s outstanding that the DPM has been able to achieve agreement between landowners […]
Supplementary budget changes explained
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in National
Thursday 2: Government’s latest supplementary budget tabled in parliament yesterday will see its expenditure rise by almost $5 million and its expected revenue decrease by $27,000. The extra expenditure is to go towards covering the costs of the Pacific Mini Games and finance minister Sir Terepai Maoate explained that the reduction in projected crown revenue […]
Aitutaki Sunday flights case back before court
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in Crime
Tuesday 7: An application into the Aitutaki Sunday flights will be heard in the high court tomorrow, but filed under different legislation. After a hearing last Wednesday, Chief Justice David Williams invited counsel for the applicants to consider applying to convert the declaration proceedings into judicial review proceedings under the new Judicature Amendment Act 2008. […]
Awards lacklustre
Wednesday 8 April 2009 | Published in Local
Saturday 4: Chairman of major events and Team Cook Islands chef de mission George George has put the blame for a somewhat lacklustre sports award ceremony squarely on sports managers. “You know the sports awards are a chance for national federations to highlight their athletes,” says George. “But you could tell it wasn’t the best […]
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