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$25m pledged for renewable energy work
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Environment
Friday 7: The Australian government has pledged at least $25 million in funding over four years for Pacific initiatives in clean and affordable energy. At the end of the 40th Pacific Islands Forum held in Cairns, Australia, this week, the leaders announced that Australia would also now convene an early meeting of officials within the […]
Sympathy for Tonga
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 7: This week regional leaders at the 40th Pacific Islands Forum in Cairns expressed their deep sympathies to the government and people of Tonga after the tragic sinking of the passenger ferry Princess Ashika on August 6. At the post Retreat press conference on Thursday, Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd said the leaders had […]
IFNA netball competitions such as the championships starting on Monday.
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in National
In fact, Hellen had to bring down the playing uniforms for team Botswana as it was too late for them to be sent to the team before they left for Rarotonga. Hellen says that her main reason for being in Rarotonga is to make sure that the Gilbert sponsored teams, including the IFNA umpires, have […]
Pacific still faces climate disaster says Greenpeace
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Environment
Friday 7: “The outcome of the Pacific Island Forum is a disaster for the Pacific,” according to Greenpeace political advisor Seni Nabou. She says Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd has chosen big polluters over the very survival of Pacific Islands. “At the same time, Pacific Islands leaders have buckled to a watered down climate agreement […]
Canoeing still hopeful
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 7: Cook Islands Canoeing Association is still holding on to hope that it can get New Zealand passports for its two athletes Vaea Melvin and Tupuna Amo to make them eligible to represent the Cook Islands in next month’s Pacific Mini Games. Both paddlers hold French Polynesia passports and have Cook Islands permanent residency […]
Bank granted a domestic licence
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in National
Saturday 8: Saturday 8: At least one of the country’s offshore banks will be spared the axe created by the Banking Amendment Bill which awaits its final reading in parliament. Capital Security Bank was this week granted a licence to carry on domestic banking business within the Cook Islands. When the bill is passed, offshore […]
Call to action on climate change
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Environment
Friday 7: Pacific leaders have issued a call to action on climate change following their 40th Pacific Islands Forum in Cairns Australia this week. The issue of climate change dominated the leaders meeting with many small island state members such as the Cook Islands calling for larger reductions in carbon emissions from developed countries. “For […]
Outer island applicants not up to scratch
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 7: Some of those applying for island secretary positions have obviously not gained favour from cabinet. Public service commissioner Navy Epati says he has had to appoint acting secretaries for Penrhyn, Manihiki and Rakahanga – in place of cabinet not making decisions on these posts. And the position on Palmerston will be re-advertised, with […]
Aiming for better
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in National
Friday 7: Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum have issued the ‘Cairns Compact’ this week with the aim of lifting the economic and development performance of the region. They expressed their deep concern that, despite continued high levels of development assistance over many years, the Pacific region remains off-track to achieve the Millennium Development Goals […]
PM supports call for climate change action
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Environment
Thursday 6: Prime minister Jim Marurai addressed the plenary session of the 40th Pacific Islands Forum yesterday on the issue of climate change. The issue has been touted as one of, if not the, most important issues at the forum being held in Cairns. Marurai was only one of a handful of leaders to speak […]
Big changes in HoMs
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 7: The naming of some of the heads of ministries will surely raise eyebrows in the community. Gone are experienced heads like Terry Hagan, Nga Mataio, Tamarii Tutangata and John Herrmann. And in come former Business Trade & Investment Board chief executive Mark Short (justice), Anthony Brown (agriculture), Bredina Drollet (internal affairs) and Tereora […]
Australia backs sport
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in National
Friday 7: Australia has increased its support for sports in the region with a new $26 million pledge. In the Cook Islands, this will mean increased support for our most popular sports such as rugby and netball. Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd announced the new commitment at the 40th Pacific Islands Forum post retreat press […]
Audit looks into HoMs
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Wednesday 12: The audit office will soon begin a review of the recruitment, selection and appointment process for heads of ministries. Audit director Paul Allsworth says the office saw a complaint sent to government yesterday over the HoM appointments made last week and it has prompted the review along with public concern. “It’s also in […]
Go for gold Cook Islands!
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 6: The Cook Islands under 21 netball team paid a visit to Raromart yesterday where they were gifted towels, bags and mini Cook Islands flags by their eager supporters there. The team arrived on Tuesday night to polish up their game before their first World Youth Netball Championship game against Wales on Monday August […]
Mark mid-winter 70s style
Wednesday 12 August 2009 | Published in National
Friday 7: The Mid-Winter Warm-up Social that Te Uki Ou Primary School is staging this Saturday night is all about making the dream of school children come true. From the time they enter Te Uki Ou, kids look forward to becoming seniors and the biannual outer island trip that the senior class gets to make […]
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, […]
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