Outer Islands
MMR surveys Mangaia lagoon and reef
Friday April 06, 2018The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) conducted assessments and surveys of the lagoon and outer reef in Mangaia last month.
New captain has aims in mind...
Wednesday April 04, 2018The recently arrived new captain of the Tiare Taporo says he wants to raise people’s standard of living in the outer islands by giving them “cheap access to cargo, transportation, and broadening their possibilities for culture and economics”.
Bluesky regrets ‘unhappy episode’ on Palmerston
Tuesday April 03, 2018Bluesky, the Cook Islands’ sole telecommunications provider, has admitted it has “not been as effective as it should have been,” in resolving problems with the internet service on Palmerston.
Tauhunu fishers grateful for gift of new gear
Tuesday March 27, 2018Manihiki’s Tauhunu Fishing Association has received a gift of fishing gear and materials last Thursday from the visiting Cook Islands Fishing Association field worker Vaine Wichman.
New building good news for Aitutaki
Monday March 26, 2018The people of Aitutaki are the grateful recipients of the newly-completed Te Kainga Wellbeing Extension Centre building, donated by the people of Japan.
New bid to stimulate agriculture
Saturday March 24, 2018The week-long meeting to discuss the Cook Islands Ridge to Reef programme “Pa Enua Agriculture for Resilient Livelihoods” (PEARL) finished last week on a high note, said Ministry of Agriculture policy director Patrick Arioka.
Tiare Taporo to sail in April
Tuesday March 20, 2018Almost two years after its last voyage, the Tiare Taporo is set to sail to the northern islands again.
Grant a boost for Mitiaro
Monday March 19, 2018Financial assistance from the government of India has allowed the construction of sanitation facilities on Mitiaro.
Southern islands keen on coconuts
Wednesday March 14, 2018It’s all about the coconuts.
The Ministry of Agriculture is meeting this week with mayors and executive officers from all of the southern group islands to discuss implementation of their ‘Pa Enua Agriculture for Resilient Livelihoods’ (PEARL) programme.
