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Cook Islanders at Women of the World festival
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
Two of our star leaders in the Cook Islands’ contribution to 2016’s One Million Stars to End Violence project will be ambassadors to an international event in April, celebrating women as part of the Commonwealth Games Arts and Culture Programme in Brisbane, Australia.
North American market soars above all others
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Tourists from the North American market are the biggest spenders in the Cook Islands.
Experts probe for lagoon issue
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
To help find a sustainable solution to improve the Muri lagoon water quality – experts from two Australian universities are on the island conducting a series of lagoon and land based tests to build a better picture of the Muri environment.
A vision of loveliness
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
It was a vision from her mother-in-law Te Papaura Hunt that set local fabric artist Denise Hunt on her way to having her own clothing business.
Marine Bill before select committee
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Marine Resources Bill 2017 which is aimed at providing sustainable use of the living marine resources in and around the Cook Islands for the benefit of the people is now before a select committee.
New college buildings working
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Education
Just three weeks into the new school year, Tereora College is making great use of its new building facilities.
Gita hits ships
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The effects of Cyclone Gita are not just being felt on land but also at sea.
Brown extols USP virtues at 50th anniversary
Friday 16 February 2018 | Published in Education
Cook Islanders have seized the opportunity to take advantage of the quality tertiary education delivered by The University of the South Pacific (USP), says finance minister Mark Brown.
3 new women HoMs
Friday 16 February 2018 | Published in Local
Three new heads of the health, education and the internal affairs ministries have been confirmed.
Govt allocates $50,000 for Cyclone Gita
Friday 16 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands government has pledged $50,000 to support in the recovery efforts for the neighbouring Pacific countries affected by Cyclone Gita.
Counting on culture
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Published in Culture
This is the fourth in a series of CINews articles on the new National Culture Policy initiated by the Ministry of Cultural Development. The policy addresses five strategic goals, which will introduce a number of significant changes that are expected to be noticed from this year onwards. The fourth strategic goal is the cultural industry.
'It's time to talk about sex'
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Published in Local
It is common knowledge that Cook Islands youth are finding themselves involved in serious relationships at an increasingly young age.
Te Are Manu inspires young volunteers
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Published in Local
Kaia Dearlove is in her element around animals. The Year 10 Tereora College student has volunteered both at Esther Honey Animal Clinic and now at Te Are Manu vet clinic.
Mental health debate ongoing
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Published in Health
Last Thursday’s Speakers Debate at the national auditorium saw an hour-long, at times inspiring and emotional, talk about the effectiveness of mental health in the Cook Islands, which was followed by discussion where panellists seemed at times reluctant to engage with questions from the public.
Purse seine appeal to be heard in April
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The High Court has denied government’s bid to prolong the hearing of the appeal against the ruling of the development of purse seine fishery in the Cook Islands.
PM Ardern visiting Cooks next month
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern will be paying an official visit to the Cook Islands from March 6 to 8, PM Henry Puna confirmed yesterday
Drones monitor lagoon seaweed
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has begun using drone technology to monitor seaweed in Rarotonga’s Muri lagoon.
Teaching realities of climate change
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Published in Local
A group of youngsters was invited to the New Hope Hall in Tutakimoa last week to learn about climate change, as part of the Youth Empowerment for Education for Sustainable Development workshop.
Kiribati to provide pearl industry labour
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Published in Local
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the governments of the Cook Islands and Republic of Kiribati to strengthen regional cooperation in the marine sector by providing skills training, employment opportunities and exchange of expertise in the pearl industry.
Entities benefit from write-off
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown on Monday confirmed the massive tax write-off as part of the ongoing tax amnesty will ease the burden off 1433 entities.
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