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Aitutaki receives Pacific leaders with warm welcome
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki received the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders in heart-warming island style, gifting each of them with a unique Cook Islands hand stitched tivaivai during their welcoming ceremony.
Nauru President walks out, skips Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Retreat on Aitutaki
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
The simmering tensions among Pacific Islands Forum leaders over the appointment of the next Secretary-General has resurfaced as Nauru’s president abruptly departed the plenary meeting and declined to participate in the leaders retreat on Aitutaki.
Kata: Fukushima Nuclear Wastewater
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
CIFA player development officer attends workshop in New Zealand
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association's (CIFA) player development officer, Daniel Taokia, has recently returned from attending the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Player Development workshop.
Inaugural Pump Track Nationals aims to unearth Cook Islands’ cycling talent
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The inaugural Cook Islands Pump Track Nationals 2023 will be held this Saturday at The Rock Bike Park in Ngatangiia.
Pacific Leaders endorse Samoa Agreement ahead of signing
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have expressed their unwavering support for the signing of the Samoa Agreement, scheduled to take place in Apia next week.
Punanga Nui Market: A symbol of endurance, resilience, and hope
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Local, National
The Punanga Nui Market has been recognised as a symbol of endurance, resilience, and hope. Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, who also chairs the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders, highlighted the market’s significance, which he likened to the Pacific Partnerships for Prosperity.
Cook Islands and Fiji sign MoU for development cooperation
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Fiji, National, Regional
Healthcare, law, and skilled labour shortages have been recognised as critical areas for regional cooperation.
PM Brown calls for unity and partnership at Forum opening ceremony
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
The unique sound of traditional drums thundered through Te Are Karioi, marking the opening ceremony of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Monday night.
Funding challenges discussed at Smaller Island States meet
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown highlighted the challenges faced by the Cook Islands in applying for funding or accessing funding through borrowing due to the country’s high-income status.
Micronesian leaders hold firm on Waqa’s nomination for SG role
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, National, Nauru, Palau, Regional
Micronesian leaders maintain their support for the nomination of controversial former Nauru president Baron Waqa as the next Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.
Forum Opinion: Pacific needs powerful voice against superpower dominance
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Editorials, National, Opinion
The Pacific Islands Forum chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown, is emerging as one of the more powerful Pacific leaders’ voices in projecting the region’s concerns and priorities to the world, writes Dr Shailendra Bahadur Singh.
Nurse discharged without conviction following assault involving paramedic
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A public health nurse with a glowing list of references has been cleared of a common assault charge.
Cook Islands, PM Brown put on a show for Pacific Leaders
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting got off to a colourful start with a proud display of vibrant Cook Islands culture and tradition at the National Auditorium on Monday night.
Letter: Where are the women at the Pacific Islands Forum Leadership?
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The leadership line up in the Cook Islands News Pacific Islands Forum Supplement on Saturday and again at the opening of the Forum yesterday was a sad gender affair. PM Fiame Naomi Mata’afa of Samoa was the only woman leader.
Te Kara Run is all set for a dye-lightful return
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The much-anticipated Cook Islands Autism’s biggest fundraising event, Te Kara Run, is making a “colourful” return this year on Friday, November 24 , after a lapse of two years.
Cook Islands to seek an agreement on a Loss and Damage Fund at COP28
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands will seek an agreement on a Loss and Damage Fund at this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
Lawyer warns against interference, Sheraton road relocation approval stands: Arnold
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, National
Any attempts by the executive government or its agencies to undermine the ongoing Sheraton redevelopment project will be met with legal action in the High Court, warns the landowner's lawyer.
Cook Islands ready to give their best at Oceania Rugby Sevens
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s and women’s teams are ready to give their best at the 2023 Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship this weekend.
PM Brown receives financial support from PNG and China on behalf of Smaller Island States
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown, the chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIFS), yesterday announced financial contributions from the governments of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and China to support the priorities of the Smaller Island States.
