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USP Rarotonga campus goes smoke free
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
The University's students and staff will face a monetary fine if they are found smoking within the campus area.
Mass cleaning to overcome dengue fever
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Aimed at halting the current dengue outbreak on Rarotonga, Operation Namu21 continues this week, with the Ministry of Health leading and coordinating a government-wide approach that aims to halt the spread of the mosquito-borne virus.
Figures show Covid-19 hitting economy harder than expected
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Border closures in place to keep Covid-19 out of the country are taking a worse toll on the economy than forecasted, according to government’s latest figures.
Government to amend licence process for seniors
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says the drivers licencing regulation for 60 years and over is providing ‘unnecessary burden on people’.
Elderly care centre Are Pa Metua gets beachfront home
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Smiles and relief were evident from the Are Pa Metua members at Prime Minister Mark Brown’s announcement that a new location for the Centre had been confirmed.
Centenarian Mama Mare laid to rest
Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Mama Matake Paruru also known as Mama Mare, has passed away at the age of 100.
Prime Minister opens million-dollar Pukapuka Hospital
Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
The official opening of the new Pukapuka Hospital proved a fitting way to round out the end of Prime Minister Mark Brown’s northern group mission last week.
Well-know community figure was woman of many hats
Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Hundreds attended the requiem mass for Henrica Ngamarama Wilson-Marona, also well known as Mama Henrica, yesterday at the St Joseph’s Cathedral.
Punanga Nui Market set to review vendor policy
Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The market's managers are planning to review policy following a recent social media debate on what should be on sale at the popular attraction.
Parliament reform hits snag
Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
The Opposition Democratic Party says allowing travelling MPs to nominate a ‘proxy’ to stand in for Parliament votes during their absence isn’t a good option to increase the number of days the House sits every year.
‘For our children and generations to come’
Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After years of land ownership disputes, the newly upgraded Ngatangiia Matavera Health Centre and netball courts opened this week.
Million-dollar conversation
Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islander Mike Pero will be the guest speaker at the Tourism Industry Council general meeting Thursday at Edgewater Resort and Spa.
Operation Namu launched to address dengue outbreak
Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A one-day mass cleaning campaign to remove the breeding places of dengue carrying mosquitos is scheduled for Friday.
Fractured Forum as Puna takes helm
Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
As Cook Islands politician Henry Puna prepares to assume the role of Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, he faces a monumental challenge in restoring the spirit of Pacific cooperation at a time when many say the region needs it most.
Works continue on Rarotonga's roads
Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Road works continue this week along the Muri/Ngatangiia to Matavera main road.
Building confidence through training
Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Geoportal Training Workshop successfully ended last week with praise from the facilitators for participants from the southern group islands.
Agriculture career expo for younger students
Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Apii Rutaki, Arorangi, St Joseph’s School and Te Uki Ou will be visiting the Ministry of Agriculture offices this week to gain some knowledge of how the ministry works, career opportunities and the importance of agriculture.
Progress on Penrhyn cyclone shelters
Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
Construction work is continuing on two cyclone shelters for the Northern Group island of Tongareva.
Suspect to appear in court on Thursday
Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A man who is alleged to have stolen a pig days before the Woo’s Store armed robbery matter will appear in Court this week.
Solely focused on school work
Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Senior student retention rates have resulted in Tereora College having to cap year 9 to 11 numbers to ease pressure on resources and make sure the focus is and remains on learning.
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