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Parliament comes to a rapid finish
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
GOVERNMENT has cut the opening Parliament sitting of the year short, citing official overseas engagements for some of its ministers.
Outlook not so bright, says Bishop
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
OPPOSITION LEADER Teina Bishop has taken some of the gloss off the financial statement presented by the Minister of Finance Mark Brown in which he bragged about the country’s continued growth under the Cook Islands Party government.
Programme focuses on united effort
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Local
ABOUT 10 participants from various walks of life are taking the opportunity to expand their knowledge on environment conservation at the National Environment Services Participatory Three Dimensional Modelling (P3DM) workshop programme which started at the Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi on Monday.
Drink-drivers jailed for a year
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Local
TWO PEOPLE convicted of drink-driving offences were jailed for 12 months, when they appeared for sentencing in the Cook Islands High Court.
Chance to learn more about war effort
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Local
A PUBLIC lecture by well-known New Zealand author Howard Weddell at the University of the South Pacific (USP) on Thursday will focus on the hundreds of Pacific soldiers who fought in World War One.
Breast screening next month
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Health in association with the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation will hold this year’s mammography screening programme from July 8 to July 22 at Rarotonga Hospital. Obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr May Aung said the programme had been ongoing and the team from New South Wales, Australia who would be conducting the screening had been coming here since 2007.
PM to launch landmark plan
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Politics
PRIME MINISTER Henry Puna and Finance minister Mark Brown will launch the new National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) 2016-2020 at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday morning.
Bid to improve digital payment system
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
GOVERNMENT has made provisions in its 2016/17 budget appropriation to integrate the local digital payment system with that of New Zealand.
Appropriation Bill hits rough patch
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Appropriation Bill 2016 hit another rough patch yesterday after the opposition brushed aside Government’s disapproval on their stance to oppose the second reading of the bill, which contains the proposed 2016/17 budget.
Anyone seen Amelie's bike?
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Local
German visitor Amelie Laute is pleading for help from members of the public after her bicycle was stolen from the Whale and Wildlife centre last Tuesday.
Give blood and save a life
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Health
WORLD BLOOD Donor Day is celebrated every year on June 14 and this year’s theme is “Blood connects us all.”
Boost for organic farming
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Environment
A COMMITTEE formed to oversee the activities of organic farmers on Rarotonga held its first meeting two weeks ago.
Education key to conserving forests
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Local
TEACHING people the importance of conserving forests will help protect endangered animals endemic to Cook Islands from the threat of extinction, says Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) project officer Liam Kokaua.
Film-maker was man of many talents
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Local
Documentary director/producer/artist Eruera (Ted) Te Whiti Nia who passed away on Thursday of last week, lived on his ancestral land in Taputapuatea, Avarua, Raro-tonga.
Cook Islands join International Yoga Day
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
To mark International Yoga Day, Rarotonga-based yogi Maya Carroll is organising a free yoga session at Muri Beach Club Hotel this Saturday at 3pm.
Ministry supervises second transhipment
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Local
The MINISTRY of Marine Resources (MMR) has authorised a second transhipment in port at Pukapuka four Huanan Fishery (Cook Islands) Ltd longline fishing vessels.
Objections to Appropriation Bill
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE OPPOSITION is opposing the second reading of the Appropriation Bill 2016 which was presented to Parliament by Minister of Finance Mark Brown last week.
Govt sees need for better infrastructure
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE COOK ISLANDS government recognises the need for an improved infrastructure to meet the demands of the blossoming tourism industry, says Minister of Finance Mark Brown.
Thanksgiving for CINAT team
Monday 13 June 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Arts Theatre (CINAT) team members who represented the country at the 12th Pacific Festival of Arts in Guam were treated for a thanksgiving dinner by the government of the Cook Islands last Friday at the National Auditorium Centre.
Aid to top $60 million for the year
Monday 13 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The GOVERNMENT has secured over $60.6 million in Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) for the financial year 2016/17.
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