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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 […]
Rasmussen should join us – CIP MPs
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in National
Tuesday 25: The country is at ground zero as the Democratic Party shoots itself in the foot again say self-described Atiu political tag team – MPs Norman George and Nandi Glassie. They issued a statement yesterday describing their disappointments at the Wilkie Rasmussen expulsion and ‘the downed HoMs’. They are critical of the Democratic Party […]
Witness accused of abusing privileges
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Crime
Friday 21: The issue of safety gear was again discussed during the Operation Slush trial as questioning of Junior Areai-Enoka continued on Wednesday. Norman George, Chris Vaile and Charles Koronui are at present facing a raft of dishonesty charges. The witness confirmed a purchase order of safety gear for Aitutaki asbestos cleaning on October 22, […]
SATURDAY 22: ON THE STREET
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Do you think the Arorangi Prison needs upgrading? Dallas Young Yes, they should be treated like human beings and they need to be rehabilitated right. Sonny Foster I’m not sure, I haven’t seen it. Maui Joseph Probably, but not too much because they will feel too comfortable and want to go back in there. Nancy […]
Fly plague in Arorangi
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in National
Monday 24: Hotels and restaurants in Arorangi expressed frustration last week at what they are calling an ‘invasion of flies’ at their premises. Rarotonga Resorts Management general manager Rohan Ellis says the increasing number of flies is believed to be due to the out of control fly situation at the Arorangi landfill site. Ellis oversees […]
Accused drills defendant over purchase detail
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Crime
Thursday 20: Accused Norman George continued questioning Junior Areai-Enoka on day 11 (Wednesday) of the Operation Slush Trial. The key witness had previously alluded to the court how George was involved with him in purchasing safety gear for the road and quarry operators in the outer island and the asbestos cleaning programme in 2002. The […]
'Slush' takes a break
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
SATURDAY 22: The August sitting of the long-running Operation Slush trial came to an end yesterday with a key witness still being questioned. Lawyer Norman George, businessman Chris Vaile and former island secretary Charles Koronui have numerous corruption and conspiracy allegations against them in the Cook Islands High Court. The case was heard over the […]
Koteka voted to board
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in National
SATURDAY 22: Anna Koteka has been voted on to the national superannuation board as the contributors’ representative. The process to elect a representative came to a close last Friday. Over a two-week period from July 28 to August 7, members of the fund were given the opportunity to vote for the representative who they felt […]
Rain on Raro at weekend
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Environment
Tuesday 25: Rarotonga received a drenching on Sunday night as the island welcomed much needed rain throughout the weekend. The meteorological service at Nikao says 51.1 millimetres (two inches) of rain was recorded from 8am on Sunday to 8am yesterday. This was the highest rainfall recorded for a 24-hour period to date this month. The […]
Northern group MPs want govt to honour commitment
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
SATURDAY 22: Independent MP for Rakahanga, Piho Rua, is calling on government to honour its commitment to bringing the northern group people to Maeva Nui celebrations next month. Rua may soon receive good news as government endeavours to make good on that commitment by having a final plan ready on Monday. Manihiki MP Apii Piho […]
UK vet and nurse pick Raro
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in National
SATURDAY 22: English veterinarian university graduate Laura Musgrove, 23, had a slew of high-tech, big-budget European clinics on her doorstep from which to get her first work experience. Instead, she and a small band of vet-care specialists regularly answer the call of a tiny Pacific Island animal centre with an international reputation – the Esther […]
Mauke water project launch truly blessed
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Wednesday 26: Yesterday’s water project launch in Mauke was held at Noongatua (the seat of the gods) — the highest spot in Mauke where the main natural water reservoir is. And there was no shortage of water. It poured down during the ceremony which transferred responsibility of the water project to the people of Mauke. […]
The pain and the joy of it!
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Friday 21: Young hearts leapt with joy and crumbled with disappointment at yesterday’s exciting finals games in the 2009 World Youth Netball Championships. These photos by Matariki Wilson capture the highs and lows of the day, and have pushed out the normal daily news of crime and politics as we celebrate a great tournament and […]
Emotional plea from Manihiki
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in National
SATURDAY 22: Tere party of 130 prepared and ready for Maeva Nui The people of Manihiki – concerned about transport to Maeva Nui – issued a ‘letter of plea to the government of today’ on Thursday. The letter addressed to deputy prime minister Sir Terepai Maoate was signed by acting island secretary Lazaro Samson with […]
Pacific economies shrinking – ADB
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Local
Tuesday 18: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says the economies of most South Pacific islands, including the Cooks, are expected to shrink this year due to weak tourism and remittances. A report issued this week says the global economy is showing signs of stabilising, but the full impact of the downturn in the United States, […]
DPM wants health portfolio back
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Local
Thursday 13: Deputy prime minister Sir Terepai Maoate reportedly started a scrap over portfolios in cabinet yesterday. It is understood the minister made it clear that he wants the ministry of health back in his portfolio. Prime minister Jim Marurai has reportedly objected to this mainly because the DPM now has at least a dozen […]
For safe games
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in National
Friday 14: The Safe Games campaign is not just about handing out condoms and leaflets. Volunteers (from left) Ana File, Nukutau Pokura and Dave Pokura are ready and willing to help anyone attending WYNC make the right choices to keep free of HIV/AIDS and STI. The campaign, running during the World Youth Netball Championships and […]
PSC still waiting
Wednesday 19 August 2009 | Published in Local
Tuesday 18: Public service commissioner Navy Epati says that he is still awaiting clarification on the island secretary and heads of ministry positions which have yet to be decided upon by cabinet. Epati says cabinet has not yet explained why it has not decided on an appointment in the position of island secretary for Penrhyn, […]
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