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Welfare workshop goes well
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Child Welfare held a successful five-day capacity building workshop for executive members from child welfare clinics around Rarotonga and the Pa Enua this week.
Exciting day for primary school
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Published in Education
Apii Te Uki Ou held a ceremony yesterday for the opening of two new classrooms that were generously gifted by the people of Japan.
Cook Islands come to Berlin
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation chief executive officer Halatoa Fua is making the most of the world’s largest tourism trade fair in Berlin.
Operation Namu declared a success
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Published in Local
Yesterday’s Operation Namu was a success and was highly appreciated by members of the public and business stakeholders.
Brych graves may be relocated
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Published in Politics
AS government still awaits funds to pay for remedial work at the Brych Yard cemetery, Minister for Finance and Economic Development Mark Brown says some of the graves may need exhuming and relocating.
Many choose to cast votes
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A large number of southern and northern group residents turned out to cast their votes in the 2016 local government elections on Thursday.
Forum head commends work on funding access
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
THE Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat secretary general Dame Meg Taylor has congratulated the Cook Islands government on becoming the first Forum Island Country, and the first Small Island Developing State (SIDS), to receive a readiness support grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Climate fund access first for region
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown has officially announced that the Cook Islands is the first state in the Pacific region and the Small Island Developing States to receive funding through Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Action plan boost for statistics-gathering
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
Introduction of the Pacific Vital Statistics Action Plan will be a major step forward in enabling the Cook Islands to improve its systems for gathering important information.
Growing technique great for dry spells
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
Hydroponic growing can be a great technique for raising vegetables and other plants, and it’s especially useful during dry spells.
Water safety still a concern for Pa
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
Most drownings occur because of negligence.
Enjoy the taste of delicious Cajun cooking
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
If you are planning to grab a quick meal on an early Saturday morning or want something tasty for brunch, the Punanga Nui Market provides a variety of meals to choose from.
Documents arrive, but six months late
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
Documents subject to an application to the High Court have finally been provided by the Government, more than six months after a request was first made for them under the Official Information Act.
PM not ready for parliament yet
Friday 11 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government is not ready yet to call the first sitting of parliament for the year, despite mounting pressure from the opposition to meet and discuss a range of pending issues.
Prison allegations go to PERCA
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
Allegations of improper conduct against senior prison officials have been filed with Secretary of Justice Tingika Elikana and Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit (PERCA).
High numbers register for new Customs system
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Customs Service has confirmed that 226 people have electronically registered to use its new automated system for importers.
Tanks will help solve Atiu water issues
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Thirteen water tanks were handed over to the Atiu Island Government yesterday.
A fresh start for errant taxpayers
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Local
A special waiver known as the “Fresh Start” incentive to help taxpayers make a fresh start with filing and paying taxes has been announced by Minister for Finance, Mark Brown.
Hefty fine but no prison on cannabis charges
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Crime
A 56 year old man escaped imprisonment but was fined $900 when he appeared on two cannabis changes at the Cook Islands High Court on March 7.
Apii Nikao remembers famous women
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Local
APII Nikao celebrated International Women’s Day this week by commemorating famous women around the world.
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