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Cook Islands at maritime meet
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Teina MacKenzie, the Pacific Women in Maritime Association vice president, recently attended the World Maritime University 3rd International Women's Conference in Sweden.
Cooks and FFA to strengthen co-operation
Monday 15 April 2019 | Published in Local
Forum Fisheries Agency Director-General Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen visited Rarotonga this week to discuss current and future co-operation between the Cook Islands and the Honiara-based FFA Secretariat.
Prison for driving charges
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Noah Davey, 21, was sentenced to three weeks’ imprisonment by the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday.
'Sabotage': Demos slam Govt
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Browne says the government deliberately rushed through the Parliamentary sitting to sabotage an Opposition move to put through an important motion on Thursday.
Better support for processing country's Budget
Friday 12 April 2019 | Published in Politics
An important component of the 2019/20 Cook Islands Government Budget process has been the establishment of the Budget Support Group (BSG) which commenced its role in February.
MPs deserve more pay, says Brown
Friday 12 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown says he believes the remuneration of the Members of Parliaments (MPs) needs to be upgraded.
It's Poppy Day... give generously
Friday 12 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Today the Cook Islands Returned and Services Association is promoting Poppy Day a week earlier than normal due to Good Friday falling on its usual date next week.
Seventh minister to 'share load'
Friday 12 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Prime minister Henry Puna says the seventh minister appointed by the government will help in sharing the workload currently faced by the six Cabinet members.
Dengue: 18 confirmed, 12 probable
Friday 12 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Community Health Services director Dr Tereapii Uka said that as of Wednesday the Ministry for Health has 18 confirmed and 12 probable dengue fever cases.
Cooks' growth 'beats China'
Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Cook Islands’ economic growth last year was higher than that recorded by China in 2018, says finance minister Mark Brown.
Eye specialist sees better health on Raro
Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Ophthalmologist Dr Joanne Sims has confirmed that over the years she has been to the Cook Islands she has seen changes to the diets of most diabetic patients.
Prayers for massacre victims
Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
A prayer service will be held this Sunday in remembrance of the Christchurch shooting victims and their families, prime minister Henry Puna announced in Parliament on Tuesday.
DAY69: Talbot total goes past $11k
Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has managed to raise $11,145 so far for the Rarotonga Creative Centre.
Raro switching on to electric vehicles
Thursday 11 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
With more than 40 electric vehicle owners on Rarotonga, a forum gave the opportunity for such vehicle owners to discuss challenges and new prospects of owning an electric vehicle on Saturday.
Talbot thanks South Island billets
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
As James Talbot continues his 3200-kilometre walk on the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand, he slowly updates his journal when given the opportunity.
Muslims feel safe in the Cook Islands
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
“We are safe and free to practice our religious beliefs,” says an Islamic believer residing in the Cook Islands.
Parliament in Briefs
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Govt retains Bluesky share
Surplus for resilience: Brown
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown says the surplus government is making on a quarterly and annual basis is used for strengthening the financial resilience of the country.
$5.3m top up to Budget
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The government is proposing topping up the current 2018/19 Budget by $5.3 million in an Appropriation Amendment Bill that was tabled by finance minister Mark Brown in Parliament on Monday.
Cooks sign four copyright treaties
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Published in National
Recently the Cook Islands signed and acceded to four treaties of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
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