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Floating particles gib board
Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Published in Local
A crucial word was missing from a story on Page 1 of CI News on Saturday. A sentence in a story about fears that asbestos fibres were being blown from a partly demolished building in Ararongi read, “However the National Environment Service (NES) sent a team to inspect the site and found the floating substance was actually asbestos.”
Service gives thanks for protection
Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Published in Local
HUNDREDS of Rarotonga residents gathered at the National Auditorium in Tupapa to attend the National Thanksgiving Prayer Service on Sunday.
Money not the problem says Health
Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Ministry of Health (MOH) has denied claims made by the Grey Power that the delay in transfer of some ill elderly patients to New Zealand for further medical treatment is due to lack of funding.
Campaign tackles issues on Aitutaki
Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Published in Education
The president of the Cook Islands National Council of Women, Vaine Wichman and an executive member representing the Women’s Teachers Association of the Cook Islands, visited Aitutaki on Thursday of last
Public servants can join in - PSC
Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Published in Environment
Public servants wanting to join Friday’s anti-purse seining protest march have every right to do so under the Cook Islands Constitution, says Public Service commissioner Russell Thomas.
Fishing issue prompts protest
Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Published in Environment
Hundreds of people are expected to take to the Avarua main road this Friday to protest the government entering into a purse seining agreement with the European Union and demonstrate opposition to the widely unpopular commercial fishing method in Cook Islands waters.
NES reviews Muri algae removal report
Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service (NES) is reviewing a report submitted by the Chamber of Commerce on the pilot project to remove algae from Muri lagoon.
Local artist's talent well received
Monday 11 April 2016 | Published in Local
A large number of guests and sponsors attended Tuesday evening’s opening of an exhibition of new paintings by well-known local artist Mahiriki Tangaroa.
Mites to eradicate African invader
Monday 11 April 2016 | Published in Environment
The Spathodea campanulata also commonly known as the African tulip tree is a large tree that can reach around 17 metres in height.
Take care with food and avoid diabetes
Monday 11 April 2016 | Published in Health
THE Ministry of Health is urging the public to be mindful of their dietary intake, as eating the wrong kinds of foods is one of the contributing factors that can lead to diabetes.
'Expired' and 'best before' explained
Monday 11 April 2016 | Published in Health
While it is illegal to sell expired items at retail outlets in the Cook Islands, it’s important to note the difference between “expired” and “best before,” says Internal Affairs Secretary Bredina Drollet.
New marine resources bill drafted
Monday 11 April 2016 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is working on finalising the draft Marine Resources Bill and Marine Zones Bill which are expected to replace the Marine Resources Act 2005.
Card to assist 'Polynesian voyagers'
Monday 11 April 2016 | Published in Local
High profile New Zealand businessman Michael Hill will be a special guest at this week’s Bank of the Cook Islands unveiling of its Vaka Debit MasterCard.
Festival put ministry in 'tough place'
Monday 11 April 2016 | Published in Local
Faced with just three months to fully prepare a team for the Pacific Festival of Arts, Cook Islands Cultural Development secretary Anthony Turua, says the ministry was placed in a desperate situation that needed tough decisions for a quick selection process and funding.
Initials on partnership just part of process
Monday 11 April 2016 | Published in Politics
The initials a senior public servant placed on an international partnership agreement was nothing more than “administrative process” the government says.
Tereora College festival success
Saturday 9 April 2016 | Published in Education
Tereora College held yet another successful food festival at the Te Atukura grounds yesterday.
Raro Runners take on the hard jobs
Saturday 9 April 2016 | Published in Local
Ever found yourself having to do a million and one things and then finding that you don’t have enough time to do that one essential job that was supposed to take priority?
Opportunity to record war history
Saturday 9 April 2016 | Published in Local
Families whose tupuna served in World War 1 have the possibility of their photograph and service history being published in a book being written about Maori and Pacific Island soldiers from WW1.
Taking steps to repair defects
Saturday 9 April 2016 | Published in Local
Repair work is being done on the front steps of the Ministry of Justice building.
Growers plan harvest festival
Saturday 9 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
In a bid to bolster trade in both the tourism and agriculture sectors, the Cook Islands Growers’ Association is planning the Te Mou Enua Festival next year.
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