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Cook Islands joins coalition to fight tax avoidance
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands has joined a coalition of countries aimed at fighting tax avoidance and easing cross-border tax dispute resolution.
Assault costs bar patron $300 fine
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged with assaulting a person at a bar in Arorangi, was convicted and fined $300 when he appeared before Justice of Peace Georgina Williams at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Catechists enjoy their new course
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Catechist renewal training run by the Catholic church has drawn a large number of people from Rarotonga and the outer islands.
JP has warning for EBA defendants
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Eleven people charged with driving with excess breath alcohol appeared before Justice of Peace Georgina Williams at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Census puts our total population at 17,434
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Cook Islands population on December 1, 2016 totalled 17,434 – two per cent less than the 2011 Census that counted 17,794 people, and 25 people less than the 17459 total announced in preliminary results released on June 24, 2017.
Parliament to overhaul rules
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Speaker of Parliament Niki Rattle will chair a Standing Orders committee, set up to look into revising the rules regulating parliamentary proceedings.
Nukutere looks forward to rebuild
Thursday 10 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Nukutere College is focused this year on the reconstruction of classrooms that were destroyed by a fire in 2013.
New parliament clerk named
Thursday 10 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tangata Vainerere has been confirmed the new Clerk of Parliament, effective January 4, 2019.
Clinic shelter in this year's Health budget
Thursday 10 January 2019 | Published in Health
The Ministry for Health is yet to secure funding to build a suitable shelter for Rarotonga’s mobile health clinic.
Funeral for Lady Tereapii
Thursday 10 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Lady Tereapii Pupuke Robati (nee Pittman) will be laid to rest at Nukupure tomorrow following a funeral service at 10am at the Ngatangiia CICC church in Avana.
Providing security around the clock
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Published in Local
Cook Islander Chris Denny recently returned to Rarotonga and established what he believes is the Cook Islands’ first “24/7” security company, Cook Islands Security (CIS).
Big plans for newly-opened gallery
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Published in Culture
Artist and writer Mike Tavioni has big plans for his Tavioni Gallery and Vananga at Atupa.
Pupils face short wait for NCEA results
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Published in Education
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) results will be released to all students who studied at NCEA levels 1, 2 or 3 in 2018, on January 14 (Cook Islands time).
Thefts prompt more warnings from the police
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police are reminding the members of the public to be vigilant and to look after their belongings at all times.
Focus on destination development
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation will focus on key destination development initiatives to boost the industry this year.
Weekend brings 14 arrests
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Fourteen people were arrested and charged for violent behaviour, including domestic violence, and drunk-driving over the weekend.
Reunion celebrates matriarch
Monday 7 January 2019 | Published in Local
The Molingi Reunion held over the last two weeks brought around 200 people together and is the largest Pukapukan family reunion to date. The reunion celebrated Rarotonga resident Romani Katoa’s grandmother on his Pukapukan side.
Remedial works planned for Muri beach erosion
Monday 7 January 2019 | Published in Environment
Recent heavy downpours at Nukupure beach in Muri has scoured the coastline once more resulting severe erosion.
USP Plus events well-received
Monday 7 January 2019 | Published in Education
A recent survey asking for people’s thoughts regarding the future of USP Plus has sent the clear message that its monthly meetings should continue, says Professor John Hay.
Airport clarifies parking fee issue
Monday 7 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The automatic car parking system at the Rarotonga international airport will not charge the customers more than the normal fee, says Airport Authority chief executive officer Joseph Ngamata.
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