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Ministry of Health to issue free vax certificates
Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
From Monday January 10, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health will be issuing free vaccination certificates at the National Auditorium in Tupapa.
Cook Islander of the Year gives humble thanks
Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The winner of the inaugural Cook Islands News’ Cook Islander of the Year has been crowned.
Public health measures ‘Ambiguous and unclear’
Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A leading retailer has taken exception to new public health measures restricting the movement of people.
Mandatory testing could derail tourist holidays
Friday 7 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Island government’s requirement for mandatory Covid-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests for tourists when it fully opens the borders to the outer islands will turn holidaymakers away from the Pa Enua and possibly the Cook Islands, according to industry groups.
In brief: Court news
Friday 7 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man has spent six days in custody over the New Year break for contempt of court.
Govt announces new health measures
Friday 7 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
New public health measures restricting the movement of people will come into effect on Thursday, January 13, when the country’s border reopens to Kiwi visitors.
Training on how to perform Covid-19 tests underway
Friday 7 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Tourism operators, private and public service sectors have started training on how to perform Rapid Antigen Tests (R.A.T) for Covid-19, in preparation for the opening of the borders next week on January 13.
Cook Islands 'Samson squad' win Best Pacific Artist Award 2021
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, National
Cook Islands singing sensations the ‘Samson Squad’ capped off their 2021 with a major award at the Pacific Music Awards 2021 held a month ago in New Zealand.
In brief: Court news
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who got into a verbal altercation with an off-duty police officer has been convicted and fined.
Reduced health clinics when border reopens
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
In preparation for the reopening of the border next week Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health have released a series of new rules, regulations, and information to keep the public informed of the health measures and general public guidelines designed to keep the community safe.
Survey planned to gauge number of dyslexic kids
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
After a humble start in 2021, the Cook Islands Dyslexia Society Incorporated plans to take giant strides in a bid to raise awareness by coming out with a survey which aims to see just how many dyslexic children live in the Cook Islands.
Assault on female charge withdrawn
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Justice of the Peace who sought clarification on assault on female cases following appearances by two defendants in the Criminal Court in Avarua in December, presented his findings last week.
Police seize illegally ‘modified’ firearm
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A man is in custody following the seizure of an illegal firearm at the scene of a domestic dispute on Rarotonga.
Siblings seek splash as summer conditions prevail
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
Siblings Jaceleine (14) and Leo (11) Pukerua were among those seeking comfort in the waters at Avarua as summer conditions made swimming favourable in Rarotonga on Wednesday.
Locals living overseas share Covid concerns
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islanders residing overseas are continuing to face frustrating and unsettling times as Covid-19 continues to progress, with the number of the highly transmissible Omicron variant continuing to climb.
2022: A defining year
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
This year we’re not only reopen for business but seek to diversify our economy and the opportunities for our people by turning to the wealth of our ocean, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Improving coordination of emergency services
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
To strengthen the National Institutional Arrangement for Disaster Risk Management (DRM) in the Cook Islands, a contract was awarded to and signed with lawyer Tai Nicholas’ consulting firm a week ago.
Time for transparent and accountable leadership
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Kia Orana kotou katoatoa i teia mataiti ou, As the Leader of the Opposition I would like to share a few thoughts with you all.
First baby of 2022 born at Rarotonga hospital
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Rarotonga’s first baby born in 2022 has arrived to proud and happy parents Sevarna Ngatamariki and Ngatokorua Tonorio.
Church to reconsider decision on unvaxed
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
A special meeting will be held for the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ekalesia this Sunday morning, to discuss if unvaccinated members will be seated outside or inside the church when the borders reopen on January 13.
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