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Questions raised over recruitment for key public service roles
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Government assures they are following due process for the advertising, selection and appointment of two senior government positions.
Recently installed automatic weather stations in northern group aim for more accurate forecasts
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Recently installed automatic weather stations in several northern group islands will allow Cook Islands Meteorological Service staff to make better forecasts.
Drive for better tourism stats begins
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is leading an effort to improve the gathering of data that can properly evaluate the impact tourism has on the environment and people’s lives.
‘Failing and outdated’ public health laws need a makeover, health secretary says.
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Public health laws are critical to the physical, mental, social and economic wellbeing of individuals and the community and the Public Health Act 2004 just doesn’t cut it, says Health Secretary Dr Josephine Aumea Herman.
PM Brown says travel bubble talks "moving positively", as NZ officials plan to inspect Cooks
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Quarantine free travel between Cook Islands and New Zealand likely to start “a couple of weeks” after both sides have reached an agreement.
Prime Minister and Opposition leader congratulate Biden and Harris on election victory
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
PM Mark Brown and other Pacific leaders have offered words of congratulations to the newly elected President and Vice President.
Dengue fever defeated
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
With no confirmed cases since early September, Te Marae Ora health ministry has officially declared that the dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands is over.
Local storyteller puts energy into new book to overcome isolation during pandemic
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture, National
Being away from his grandchildren when the borders closed earlier this year, Tuhe Piho decided to redirect his energy and put his stories to print. His first book, ‘Magical Cook Islands Sunrise’, written in both Cook Islands Maori and English is the result.
‘Equal human rights for all Cook Islanders’
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Elected officials and members of the public will take part in a global digital event promoting equal rights for LGBT+ community
Low tides possible cause of coral bleaching, says ministry
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Government scientists believe stormy weather and extreme low tides may be causing corals in Rarotonga’s lagoon to bleach.
Lawyer to file ‘sine die’ application
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Defense lawyer asks court to put assault and driving case to rest due to accused's battle with leukemia.
Taking art to a whole new level
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National
Local school Apii Te Uki Ou collected $35,000 from the ‘Iconic Kia Orana’ art auction.
Flight service to Mitiaro resumes
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Air Rarotonga flights to Mitiaro resumed this week with all 30 stranded passengers now returned to the island as of Thursday morning.
Community groups join forces to raise funds
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Local community support groups Are Pa Metua, Creative Centre, and Te Kainga are working together to address a lack of financial support.
Police defraud case adjourned
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Four suspended Police services staff are facing charges relating to a case of alleged financial misconduct.
Govt suffers deficit of $12m due to Covid-19
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The Government’s numbers from the opening half of 2020 have begun to show the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Gentleman Jim’ – a man for the people
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Politics
All government flags will be flown at half-mast for the rest of the week as a sign of respect for former Cook Islands prime minister Jim Marurai who passed away peacefully at his home in Ivirua, Mangaia this week
New Health ministry vehicle to support outreach efforts
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
A vehicle to support Te Marae Ora’s HIV/Tuberculosis (TB) programme has been purchased through the help of the United Nations Development Programme and Global Fund. Health secretary Dr Aumea Herman said: “We are very grateful and will definitely ensure the vehicle is used for programme implementation and movement, including other programmes as appropriate.” Dr Herman […]
Regional meeting with Japan to discuss Covid response and recovery
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Japan has committed non-project grant assistance of approximately $1.3 million to Cook Islands for Covid-19 preparedness.
Former PM Jim Marurai passes away at age 73
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Politics
Known as Gentleman Jim, former PM Jim Marurai passes away at age 73
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