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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, […]
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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