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Fuel consumption rule a step forward
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has approved mandatory requirements for ships to record and report their fuel consumption, in a move that sends a clear and positive signal about the organisation’s continuing commitment to climate change mitigation.
Local police officer attends regional workshop
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Police Domestic Violence Unit coordinator Sharon Kareroa is in Federated States of Micronesia attending a workshop on gender, violence against women and human rights.
Mental illness in the spotlight
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
WITH an estimated 1897 people in the country suffering from some form of mental illness, Te Kainga group is stepping up to promote awareness of mental health and what can be done to improve it.
Workshop 'one of the best' says Purea
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
Focused on combining the power of storytelling, the World Wide Web and social media, last week’s CTA Youth Leading Learning in Climate Resilient Value Chains (YLLP) programme has been hailed a success.
Road safety council awaits new helmet law
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
THE Cook Islands Road Safety Council is awaiting the approval of the helmet initiative to be passed during parliament’s next sitting in June.
Pupils fly home after trying work
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
The work experience programme for students for students from the Pa Enua has ended for another year.
Tourism all set for Rarotonga summit
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
After a successful meeting in Aitutaki, the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is all set to stage its 2016 Tourism Stakeholders Summit which begins today.
Biosecurity calls for teamwork
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
A workshop on Stakeholders Import Specifications organised by Biosecurity and Customs was held in Aitutaki recently.Director of Biosecurity Service Ngatoko Ta Ngatoko says the workshop had to be conducted on the island to better inform importers on biosecurity risks associated with the movement of cargoes, travelling passengers, yachts, ships and aircraft.
New High Commissioner
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Henry Puna has announced the appointment of Teremoana Yala as Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand.
Efforts to keep Zika away still working
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Health
Though the disease is present in some other Pacific countries, the Cook Islands Ministry of Health has still not recorded any confirmed cases of Zika virus this year.
Turepu wants fishing deal check
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
All cabinet has heard to date about the European Union purse seining deal is one person’s view and ministers need feedback from an independent team charged with examining the agreement, says agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu.
Tourism issues should top political agenda
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Issues relating to tourism should be the highest priority in the mindset of the Cook Islands leaders, says Aitutaki-based hotelier Thomas Koteka.
Tourism project launched on Aitutaki
Monday 2 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki was buzzing with excitement on Friday during the launch of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s Kia Orana Values Project.
Biosecurity an important issue for Aitutaki
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
A recent workshop held on Aitutaki has urged all involved in the island’s biosecurity to work together.
Overseeing maintenance of rural water supplies
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture is planning to set up a Farmers’ Water Committee.
Local man in charge of our telco
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Local
Phillip Henderson is looking relaxed.
Health expert guest speaker
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is holding its Annual General Meeting this evening.
Wild chickens a valuable food source
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Local
The shortage of chicken meat in the Cook Islands over the last couple of weeks has had some locals taking a closer look at the flocks of wild chickens that roam free on Rarotonga.
Brown in Germany with ADB
Monday 2 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Finance Minister Mark Brown will be chairing the Pacific developing member countries discussion with Asian Development Bank (ADB) management.
Government in breach of Act
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Local
The government has failed to provide the Audit Office its financial statements for the past two years, putting it in breach of its own MFEM Act.
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