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Puna champions renewable energy
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has explained to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) conference in Abu Dhabi, why he believes renewables are the energy solution for the Cook Islands.
Tougher residency rules
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Qualifying for permanent residence in the Cook Islands will become more rigorous under proposed new immigration rules, but the processing of applications will be more efficient and streamlined.
Volunteers prove their worth
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Takitumu’s volunteer police officers were kept busy over the Christmas and New Year’s period working diligently to keep the area’s roads free of dangerous and reckless drivers.
Weather stations installed in the northern group
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
A team of four from the Cook Islands Meteorological Service deployed to the outer islands and have now successfully installed automatic weather stations. Cook Islands Meteorological Services (CIMS) director, Arona Ngari said the team installed the Climate Information Early Warning System (CLEWS) at the Manihiki, Rakahanga and Pukapuka stations late last year.
CI to meet renewable energy goal: PM
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says the Cook Islands is committed to meet the country’s goal of 100 per cent renewable power in 2020, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Twitter page.
Areas reserved for minerals exploration
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Published in Politics
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Minerals and Natural Resources, Mark Brown together with the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), are pleased to advise that the Deputy Prime Minister has reserved areas in the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (CI EEZ) exclusively for CIIC Seabed Resources Limited (CIICSR).
One committee for bills
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
A new approach to ensure effective work from parliamentarians will see just one special select committee deliberating on bills to be presented in Parliament this term.
Incinerator emits black cloud of smoke
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The thick black smoke coming from a building in the Rarotonga international airport area was in fact from a brand new incinerator, confirmed the Airport Authority chief executive officer Joseph Ngamata.
Law change proposed for expat workers
Tuesday 15 January 2019 | Published in Local
Proposed new immigration laws aim to prevent problems currently experienced with employment agreements for some foreign nationals in the Cook Islands. Immigration investigations have exposed cases where foreign workers have been employed without written employment agreements containing agreed terms and conditions.
TIS intern following her passion
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Environment
My name is Jessie Tepora Nicholson. I am a descendent of the Pirangi and Apaina bloodlines from Arorangi and Ivirua, Mangaia, respectively, through my mama and papa.
Making the most of final holiday weeks
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
All around the country school children are making the most of the last couple of weeks of the school holidays.
Road safety efforts pleasing for police
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service has emerged from the two-week festive season with a healthy level of confidence in its performance regarding road safety and community security, says spokesman Trevor Pitt.
$18,000 for cancer screening initiatives
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Ministry of Health will devote the funds received from a recent Bluesky texting promotion to cancer screening initiatives in the Cook Islands.
Funeral marks end of era for Robati family
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Local
Lady Tereapii Pupuke Robati (nee Pittman) was laid to rest at Nukupere, Ngatangiia yesterday morning, surrounded by her children, family and friends.
Local foods the focus of island's newest cafe
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Local
Having been open for around a month, Makete Café, located at the old Tarani’s hut at the Punanga Nui market, is one of the Rock’s newest eateries.
Two new school principals appointed
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Education
Two new principals have been appointed and five others have been reappointed to Cook Islands schools this year.
Man given interim name suppression
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged with having sexual intercourse with a female without her consent has been granted interim name suspension.
Charge acquittal prompts strong warning from JP
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young woman acquitted on a charge of fighting in a public place was warned not to appear in the Cook Islands High Court again.
Assault case adjourned for decision
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
James Kavakura, who has been charged for one count of assault on a female, will have his case decided the Cook Islands High Court on January 17.
Six detectives on Rakahanga
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Politics
A team of six detectives will conduct an investigation into the Rakahanga campaign in last year’s general election.
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