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Articles by Al Williams
Covid-19 case confirmed in Cooks as reported reinfections in NZ skyrocket
Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National, Travel
A Covid-19 case has been reported on Rarotonga at the same time risk of reinfection is on the rise as immunity begins to wane.
Agencies combine efforts to eradicate crown-of-thorns starfish
Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Local
A combined effort to eradicate crown-of-thorns starfish in the Cook Islands will see multiple organisations converge on Avatiu in collaboration.
Aitutaki ‘doubles in size’ for a day
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, Travel
Aitutaki doubled its population on Monday as more than 1000 passengers from the visiting MS Zuiderdam made it ashore.
Cook Islands hosts tourism meetings
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National, Regional, Travel
Cook Islands is hosting the annual Pacific Tourism Organisation Board and Council of Minister’s meetings today at The Edgewater Resort. The country is also hosting the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit on Wednesday.
Sentencing date looms for Aitutaki cannabis accused
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime
Those facing a raft of charges following the bust of a commercial sized cannabis operation on Aitutaki have been told to prepare for the possibility of jail.
Choppy weather put the brakes on cruise ship visit
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Travel
A cruise ship visiting Rarotonga was unable to call in Avatiu Port yesterday due to choppy weather conditions.
Garth’s recipe for staying Young
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, In Depth, Local
Veteran musician Garth Young is about to blow out the candles as he nears 90. The past couple of years have seen him make significant lifestyle changes as the work dried up during Covid-19. He’s starting to reap the benefits.
Tourist due in court following alcohol fuelled incident
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A tourist accused of damaging holiday accommodation on Rarotonga while under the influence of alcohol has a date in court today.
New patrol boat takes part in first regional co-operation exercises
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
New Cook Islands patrol boat Te Kukupa II has been on the high seas conducting regional co-operation exercises.
Hospitality students get hands on experience at campus cafe
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education
Hospitality students at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute on Rarotonga are getting some hands on experience this week.
Regional police meet to discuss organised crime
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local
Organised crime in the Pacific is targeted as a growing concern, particularly over drug trafficking and money laundering, with senior Cook Islands Police meeting to discuss the matter this week in Samoa.
Promoting Cook Islands to the world
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local
An American who has played a key role in bringing Cook Islands to the world is on Rarotonga for the next month to continue assisting his business partner in connecting the nation to dozens of countries.
Man who breached probation conditions warned of jail time
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime
A man who breached his probation orders has been warned by a Justice of the Peace that he was a “step away” from prison.
High school student combines art and business to help cover household bills
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Local
A Tereora College student has combined her artistic and entrepreneurial skills to tap into the tourist market while helping with household costs.
A life on the water: Setting sail on Serenity
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
Kiwi skipper Scott Farrand has lost count of the countries he’s visited, although it’s his first time in the Cook Islands. He is aboard one of several leisure yachts docked at the port in Avarua.
Religious council stops short of condemning homophobic letter
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands church leader has launched a scathing attack on homosexuals but the nation’s Religious Advisory Council has stopped short of condemning it.
Frustration following 12-hour rescue ordeal
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in
Authorities are again banging their heads against walls after more than a dozen search and rescue staff were tied up for close to 12 hours in the mountains above Rarotonga.
Operators being sought to manage new recycling model
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Environment, National
There looks set to be a financial spinoff as Cook Islands prepares to tighten the reins on plastic use. Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is calling on interest from depot operators and logistics services in an effort to manage recyclables and end of life products.
New Cooks bank boss sets sights on surf and fishing
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
The national economy is recovering with a return of confidence in the market, new ANZ Bank country head Jason Murray says.
‘Back to football business’
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
Patiently awaiting the two-week long break, the Rarotonga Football Season will commence today at CIFA Complex, starting at 4:15pm.
