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Businesses look to government for extension of support
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The private sector is waiting to see if a recently announced cash boost for the Cook Islands will be accompanied with an announcement to extend the Covid-19 economic response plan.
PM Brown meets diplomats from partnering countries
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Ambassadors and diplomats from various countries based in Wellington, New Zealand had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Mark Brown at a special event earlier this week.
Air freight put on hold, businesses frustrated
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Air freight will return to normalcy once the two-way quarantine free travel starts but there are fears the May travel bubble could be too little and too late to save some businesses.
Private Sector Taskforce looks back on busy year
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A year on from the establishment of their business support office, the Private Sector Taskforce has now dealt with more than 1200 phone calls and walk-in enquiries from sole traders alone, in addition to many hundreds more from other business types.
‘I am woman, hear me roar’
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
An official parade attended by dignitaries, past police commissioners and police personnel was held yesterday morning to mark the 50th anniversary of women in Cook Islands Police.
Parties mum on Manihiki by election candidates
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Former prime minister and Manihiki MP Henry Puna’s wife Akaiti is highly tipped to be the Cook Islands Party (CIP) candidate for the Manihiki by election to be held in May.
A walk to remember
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The first day of the Holy Week, the commemoration of Jesus Christ’s arrival into Jerusalem was celebrated by the Cook Islands Catholic community on Sunday.
Ultra low temperature freezers ‘ready’
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Government has purchased ultra low temperature freezers to store Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
Cooks open for business from May 1: PM tells NZ
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The month of May is the broad target Prime Minister Mark Brown and NZ counterpart Jacinda Ardern have agreed to set for welcoming Kiwi visitors, but the Cooks PM says the country will be ready to roll out the welcome mat precisely on the 1st of that month.
Policewomen over the decades 50 years of women in police
Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The refreshing drizzle of rain did not dampen the significant celebration of recognising 50 years of Cook Islands women in police. Past and present women and men police officers gathered at the headquarters in Avarua to mark the important occasion, with former police commissioners also in attendance. Acting Minister of Police and Member of Parliament […]
Opportunity to build capacity in local seabed minerals sector
Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is offering training opportunities to developing countries and the Cook Islanders are encouraged to apply.
Local security firm prepares for travel bubble
Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga-based security firm Cook Islands Security (CIS) will today start their recruitment training for incoming officers.
Water project grievance filed
Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Government proceeded with infrastructure construction of Rarotonga’s water project before considering impacts, claims a local group.
Local businesses worst hit by Covid
Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
A report released by a regional trade investment body highlighted the severe impact of Covid-19 on business in Cook Islands in 2020.
Tragedy as boy, 6, dies
Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
A Titikaveka family is coming to terms with a terrible tragedy of losing their six-year-old son in a road accident on Saturday morning.
Brown talks Covid-19 recovery with NZ ministers
Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown said he is looking forward to continuing the momentum from discussions with New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern as he began a round of meetings Sunday with NZ senior ministers in Wellington.
50 years of women in policing
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Features, National, Weekend
Fifty years ago, two young women Jane Tauariki Tuavera and Makirua Luka graduated in the Cook Islands Police on March 29th 1971 – they paved the way for women policing in the country.
Small faces with big smiles
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
Students from Blackrock Pre-school were grinning from ear to ear as they joined hands to celebrate the special day of one of their colleagues yesterday.
Policy reversal by Opposition on seabed mining “very unwise”
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This article is Te Ipukarea Society’s response to the Democratic Party revision of their policy on deep sea mining, AS published in the Cook Islands News on March 17.
Mangaia ‘a pawn in the political play’
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Concerns have been raised over the lack of development on Mangaia because of “political divide and party differences”.
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