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Historic ordination marks new chapter for Catholic Diocese
In a significant and deeply moving ceremony, the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga, Cook Islands, and guests witnessed an historic event – the Episcopal Ordination of their new coadjutor bishop, Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado, M.S.P., Bishop-elect.
Tourist fined for resisting police at Rarotonga Airport
Tourist fined for resisting police at Rarotonga Airport
Info evening about Hawaii's Brigham Young University
Saturday 11: An information evening for those thinking about attending Brigham Young University in Hawaii will be held tomorrow. A graduate in information technology, William Numanga, says the evening will be for prospective students, those who may not have fully completed their studies, and former graduates from BYU. Numanga says numbers from the Cook Islands […]
Business as usual for public health
Saturday 11: While there have been some calls for the Tobacco Control Act 2007 to be reviewed, public health staff are gearing up for when the legislation takes full effect on June 1. Health promotion manager Edwina Tangaroa says that ongoing awareness will continue, with visits to workplaces on Rarotonga in the coming weeks, on […]
Protect teeth
Thursday 9: Injuries on the sports fields can be prevented by mouthguards. This is one of the messages Dental Services is promoting during the current Dental Health Week. Wearing a mouthguard is a must when playing contact sports Dental Services actually make mouthguards at the clinic in Tupapa. “Wearing a mouthguard helps to protect the […]
NZ Tepaki Group in liquidation
Thursday 9: Two New Zealand companies associated with property developer Tim Tepaki were put into liquidation for tax debts last week. Wellington’s Dominion Post reported last Saturday that Tepaki Group Ltd and Tim Holdings Ltd were not represented when Inland Revenue’s case against them were called in the Wellington High Court last week. Liquidation orders […]
PFL's new 'Forum Avarua'
Thursday 9: Pacific Forum Line has announced that it has secured its new vessel, the Forum Avarua. Forum Avarua is fully container-fitted for over 160 TEU (20 foot containers) of which 18 are reefer slots. She has two cranes each at 35 tonnes and is strengthened for heavy lifts. At this stage the Forum Avarua […]
Meningitis info
Thursday 9: Meningococcal (meningitis) disease symptoms may include a high fever, headache, vomiting or refusal of feeds, sleepiness, a stiff neck and dislike of bright lights, joint and muscle pains and a rash. It causes meningitis (an infection of the brain membranes). Meningococcal disease is most common in children under the age of five years, […]
CISNOC meets to elect president
Wednesday 15: The Cook Islands Sports & National Olympic Committee’s 2008 annual report, which was tabled at the organisation’s annual general assembly last night, is full and comprehensive. In his address, president Tiki Matapo says the country’s participation at the Olympics, the Manea Games in Aitutaki, the success of the annual Vaka Eiva, and the […]
85 checked for disease in Aitutaki
Thursday 9: Emergency response team working hard to prevent meningitis spread in Aitutaki The Ministry of Health has activated a rapid and extensive response to three cases of bacterial meningitis in Aitutaki. A ministry emergency response team of seven has been on the island this week to examine and provide antibiotic medication to over 100 […]
Crowning glory
Monday 6: Gorgeous girls, a dazzling show Anyone who bought a ticket for the Miss Cook Islands pageant on Friday night would have got their money’s worth. The six-hour show was jammed-packed with stunning dresses, gorgeous girls and extraordinary performances. The night was set to be special right from the opening number with Janet Dearlove […]
Roadside cleaning talks this week
Monday 6: Meetings will be held this week to go over tender requirements for cleaning roadsides and drains around Rarotonga. Tender documents have been put together by consultant Patrick Arioka and he says that the meetings will help familiarise contractors with the requirements under the new tenders. “We want to bring them on board so […]
TCI tops up pageant prizes
Thursday 2: The top three contestants chosen at the Miss Cook Islands pageant tomorrow night will be spreading their good news in style. Maine Kuki Airani, Maine Tapairu and Maine Purotu will each receive a brand new Nokia 6111 courtesy of Telecom Cook Islands. The phones, each worth $330, join an already bountiful prize package […]
Healthy snacks, healthy teeth
Wednesday 8: This week is Dental Health Week and the team at Dental Health Services wants you to know how to have healthy teeth. Today the message is about not eating sugary sweet foods too often. Every time you eat, particles of food become lodged in and around your teeth, providing fuel for bacteria. The […]
Another offshore bank on notice
Monday 6: Uruguay based operation ordered to comply with FSC conditions Another offshore bank has had conditions attached to its licence, according to the Financial Supervisory Commission website. Pacific Trade Bank Limited was confirmed by commissioner Lorraine Allan as having conditions on its licence, and a copy of the conditions was obtained from the FSC. […]
Forum Line reviews shipping situation
Thursday 2: Pacific Forum Line’s chief executive Captain Sean Bolt says he has been here this week to gauge whether the shipping company should resume full services to the country. He says there is no clear solution to the Cook Islands’ shipping problems but PFL is looking at what it can do short term and […]
Tools for school principals in training
Wednesday 8: About 10 school principals, mostly from the outer islands, are taking part in a Ministry of Education workshop designed to provide them with key leadership, management and monitoring skills. As new principals, there is always more to learn about effective leadership which is the theme of the workshop. Yesterday numeracy facilitator Strickland Upu […]
Air Raro pleased with Manihiki agreement
Monday 6: Air Rarotonga managing director Ewan Smith has met with deputy prime minister Sir Terepai Maoate to discuss the outcome of meetings with Manihiki airport landowners. Smith has told the DPM that he’s extremely pleased that an agreement has been reached. “It’s outstanding that the DPM has been able to achieve agreement between landowners […]
Supplementary budget changes explained
Thursday 2: Government’s latest supplementary budget tabled in parliament yesterday will see its expenditure rise by almost $5 million and its expected revenue decrease by $27,000. The extra expenditure is to go towards covering the costs of the Pacific Mini Games and finance minister Sir Terepai Maoate explained that the reduction in projected crown revenue […]
Aitutaki café tender called for
Wednesday 8: Tenders are being called for the airport café in Aitutaki. Airport Authority’s commercial, operations and quality assurance manager, Mark Vaikai, says the tender calls for the set up of a café on the same premises vacated by the previous operator who closed last week. “The primary intent of having the café in the […]
Joint venture not final
Monday 6: Pacific Mini Games 2009 Ltd and World Youth Netball Championships 2009 Ltd – the companies organising this year’s two big sports events – are near to finalising a joint venture agreement. Games minister Wilkie Rasmussen says that there have been difficulties in finalising the agreement, especially in the areas of sponsorship, marketing and […]
7 MPs want seat declared vacant
Thursday 2: The seven Opposition Cook Islands Party members of parliament are calling for the Pukapuka-Nassau seat to be declared vacant. This is the substance of the letter delivered to the speaker Mapu Taia yesterday by opposition leader Tom Marsters and deputy leader Teina Bishop. The letter calls on the speaker to declare the Pukapuka-Nassau […]