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Education gets $334,000 to continue salary increases for teachers
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
Education has received a boost in personnel costs in order to help with the increase with teachers’ remuneration.
Cook Islands lawyer opens new office
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
Barrister and solicitor Michelle Tangimama, 33, is back home to serve.
Visiting French naval vessel engaged in surveillance patrols
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The visiting French naval vessel Arago has been engaged in surveillance patrols, Cook Islands Police confirmed last night.
Bridges and roads top capital expenditure
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands has been allocated funds to work on roads and bridges in Rarotonga and marine and air infrastructure in the Pa Enua in the 2022/23 Budget.
Expat gets 12-month probationary sentence
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
An expatriate worker who threw a suitcase at his partner has received a 12-month probationary sentence and ordered not to consume or purchase alcohol throughout the time of his sentence.
New nursing programme launched
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
A brand-new Bachelor of Nursing Pacific degree has just been launched in the Cook Islands, with the first cohort of 20 students due to start next week.
New CEO ready to take Airport to new heights
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Tourism, Weekend
Rarotonga’s new Airport Authority boss Nikau Tangaroa always knew that he wanted to work in aviation, but he never thought that one day he might run the Rarotongan Airport Authority taking on the top job.
Promoting modern Pacific art in Auckland
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
Art dealer Ben Bergman is expanding his operations to launch the first Pacific Island-based art gallery in Auckland.
Election date to be announced following dissolution of Parliament
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Government has ‘quite a lot’ of international business to attend to before advising the Queen’s Representative to dissolve Parliament and call an election.
Eileen Story confirmed as Cook Islands Party nominee for Mauke seat
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Eileen Story has been nominated and confirmed to stand as the Cook Islands Party candidate for Mauke in the upcoming general election.
Newcomer says she has ‘nothing to lose’
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Nikao resident Ngamau Mere Munokoa will be hoping to continue her family’s iconic political dynasty when she contests in the upcoming general election for the Democratic Party.
Rarotonga welcomes first yacht since 2019
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Memo Glasgow yacht moored at Avatiu port yesterday, the first yacht to enter the port in over two years since the maritime borders were locked down in late 2019 due to Covid-19.
Immigration processes 312 Expressions of Interest
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) is currently reviewing the Expressions of interest (EOI) for Cook Islands Permanent Residence (PR) which closed on Thursday last week.
Bank reopens main branch after significant refurbishment
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Bank of South Pacific Cook Islands held the reopening of their Rarotonga branch on Wednesday.
Budget 2022/23 Passed
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Members of the Parliament and staff worked overtime on Thursday to pass the 2022 Appropriation Bill (Budget) through its third reading at 7.30pm.
Dancers ready to strut their stuff at annual competition
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
For a night of cultural entertaining extravaganza, watch 17 dancers showcase their skills on stage at Te Mire Ura Expatriates, Masters and Experts cultural dancing competition which kicks off tonight at Rehab Nightclub.
In brief: Court news
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A second person who allegedly breached Covid-19 rules is still awaiting their day in Court.
Browne backs cannabis referendum
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The support for a proposed referendum on cannabis laws is gaining momentum with the leader of the Opposition Democratic Party backing the idea.
Opposition leader calls for caution ahead of PM's phone call with China's foreign Minister
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
Opposition leader Tina Browne has called for caution ahead of the Prime Minister’s phone call on Saturday with China foreign minister Wang Yi.
Suspended sentence for assaulting partner
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
An expatriate worker who grabbed his partner by the neck in an assault has received a 12-month suspended sentence.
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