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Behind the Arorangi jail walls
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in National
Monday 17: Cook Islands News was allowed behind the doors of Arorangi prison last week. Organised by the secretary of justice Mark Short, along with the acting minister of justice Robert Wigmore, the tour was to expose the conditions housing 37 male prisoners. Among the problems with facilities at the correction institution are corroding bars, […]
Maori King visits for Maeva Nui
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in National
Thursday 13: New Zealand Maori king Te Arikinui Tuheitia Paki and his family will arrive on September 13 for a week-long visit to Rarotonga for Maeva Nui celebrations. The Cook Islands government will spend $25,908 to cover the king’s accommodation, meals and transport for the first half of his stay. Cabinet approved the payment on […]
Witness admits lying for protection
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Crime
Friday 14: Crown prosecution continued to question their key witness in the Operation Slush trial on Wednesday with evidence gi-ven of more conspiracy and corruption. Junior Areai-Enoka was still being questioned in the case involving Norman George, Chris Vaile and Charles Koronui. The witness had previously said in the stand that a bank account was […]
Cold snap chills air
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 14: Beanies, socks and scarves have been piled on this week as people are feeling the chill in the air. The Meteorological Service says temperatures have plummeted to 18 degrees this week and 17 degrees last week as a cold front has settled on top of the island. “It’s looking to be fine and […]
Opera singer returns
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in National
Monday 17: One of New Zealand’s foremost professional sopranos, Gina Sanders will return to Rarotonga in September for her fourth trip to the island. Jillian Sobieska, who is a friend of the singer, is excited about Sanders return and says that plans are being put together for an opera evening in September. Sanders last visited […]
Finsec wants performance bonus
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in National
Thursday 13: Financial secretary Sholan Ivaiti is among more than 20 senior public servants including other HOMs who are now looking for performance bonuses. Ivaiti is understood to be claiming he should get the maximum 5 percent (of salary) bonus for ‘exceptional performance’ for the year. Since Ivaiti, the highest paid public servant, is on […]
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 […]
Drug bust at wharf
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Local
Wednesday 19: A second man in two weeks has been charged for importing drugs into the country. Kimi Katoa of Tupapa was arrested on Friday after a routine check by police and customs uncovered 273 grams of cannabis. The drugs were found in a bucket on a boat at Avatiu wharf. Katoa appeared in the […]
Super fund loses $3m
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 14: Parliamentary questions force DPM’s disclosure Finance minister Sir Terepai Maoate yesterday admitted that the national superannuation fund has lost around $3 million on investment. This was revealed after he was asked about the super fund in parliament yesterday. Opposition deputy leader Teina Bishop was first to raise the issue asking Sir Terepai during […]
Jail tour shows conditions
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in National
Saturday 15: New justice secretary Mark Short opens prison gates for inspection The doors of Arorangi prison were opened yesterday to the acting minister of justice and media. A tour was organised by the new secretary of justice Mark Short in order for people to see why he had been outspoken about the state of […]
Kids steal from tourist at beach
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Local
Wednesday 19: Two ‘delinquents’ were apprehended by police last week for stealing a tourist’s wallet on the beach. A 13-year-old and 10-year-old are accused of taking money from the wallet while the owner was swimming at Aroa, Arorangi. It is reported they took the money home and later used it to buy food. Police thanked […]
When Raro eyes are smiling…
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 13: Local Irishman Paddy Lynch has been the Northern Ireland under 21 netball side’s ‘mascot’ while the team has been on Rarotonga. Wearing the traditional green of the Irish, Lynch met the team on their first day, and he supported the team when players and management visited Imanuela Akatemia last week (wearing his lucky […]
9 dancers perform at Taiwan festival
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in National
Friday 14: Nine Cook Island dancers and musicians have returned from the 2009 Yilan International Lan Raining Festival which was held in Taiwan last month. For group leader Ingrid Caffery, it was her fourth trip to Taiwan, with the Yilan City Council footing the bill. Caffery says the group and a few other performing arts […]
New labour law ready
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Local
Wednesday 19: A new labour law is finally set to be put before cabinet this year to reform the current out-dated law on employment relations. The revised Employment Relations Bill will cover a multitude of employment issues including paid and unpaid leave entitlements, maternity leave, occupational health and safety, individual and collective employment agreements, sexual […]
Super fund chair says no comment
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 13: Even the chair of the national superannuation fund is keeping tight-lipped on rumoured losses made by the fund in 2008. This week CINews asked the super fund office exactly what the status of the fund is now, following rumours that it has lost $3 million on investment. Super fund chair John Kenning says […]
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