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Bail not a penalty: JP
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
Bail is not a penalty, Cook Islands police officers have been told by the countrys senior Justice of the Peace. JP John Kenning presided over the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on September 15. He questioned the justification of certain bail conditions sought by police prosecutor Senior Sergeant Ruth Hosking-Tane in relation to a […]
Puna commits to One China
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
Top-level discussions in China between the Cook Islands government and that of the Peoples Republic of China are going well. Prime Minister Henry Puna and five other delegates, including immigration and foreign affairs secretary Jim Gosselin, have met with several Chinese officials, including the vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese Peoples Political […]
Ride the rock on Friday
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
Rarotonga is throwing its support behind the Move Rarotonga campaign, which is scheduled to begin this Friday. Fitness Revolution is keen to support the event and will be sponsoring prizes for the Best Environment Message displayed during the bike rally. Other prizes for best dressed individuals, best dressed groups, best dressed bike and best messages […]
High commissioner praises HTTC
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
Dear Editor, My wife Leoni and I had a very pleasurable experience when we recently dined for lunch at the Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre. Alongside our host, Frances Topa-Apera, we were treated to a wonderful dining experience by the students at Kai Reka. The meal was first-class, the setting was ideal and the service […]
No decision
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
An environment impact assessment (EIA) report for the upgrade to Rarotonga hospitals septic system is still being considered by the National Environment Service (NES). Despite public concerns about the installation of a new septic system at the Arorangi hospital, no submissions were made to the NES on whether a permit for the work should be […]
World labour organisation embraces Cooks
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
The Cook Islands might become a member of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), which is a United Nations technical agency devoted to advancing opportunities for workers. ILO is the only tripartite UN agency, in that it brings together representatives of governments, employers and workers to jointly shape policies and programmes. Accordingly, members of the Cook […]
Baby Panthers look for third win
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
The Tupapa Panthers have been the outright leaders in the under 13 grade all season. They are a very athletic team and possess speed right across the board from their forwards to the backs. Their grand final opponents the Avatiu Eels have been consistent all season and actually finished in 3rd place and under the […]
UN team learns of CI development priorities
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters will this morning open a conference which aims to include Cook Islands development priorities and aspirations into a United Nations framework document. Marsters will officially welcome participants to the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) conference, being held at the Assembly of God (AOG) church hall in Takuvaine from 8.30am. […]
Mauke harbour redevelopment on track
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
Work to redevelop Maukes harbour is well on track as the infrastructure ministry looks ahead to subsequent construction on Mitiaro. Both harbour upgrades have been planned since 2005 when the islands received major cyclone damage. Funding through the New Zealand Aid Programme is covering the cost expected to be about $4 million in total. The […]
New college principals
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
The Ministry of Education has confirmed the appointments of two new principals for the 2012 school year. Secretary of education Sharyn Paio yesterday announced that the current principals of Araura College and Tereora College have submitted resignation letters, and the ministry has appointed their replacements. Tarona Daniela, an Aitutakian currently residing in New Zealand, will […]
New wharf in use by October
Tuesday 20 September 2011 | Published in National
Though the project wont be finished until next year, shipping companies will start using the new facilities at the Avatiu harbour by the end of the month. Construction on the southern end of the wharf is just about complete and the Ports Authority expects it will be given full access to the new area by […]
Tupapa takes early lead in Lotto Cup
Monday 19 September 2011 | Published in National
The 2011 Rarotonga Lotto round cup football competition kicked off on Saturday with Takuvaine hosting Tupapa and Avatiu facing Arorangi. In the premier mens match in the Happy Valley Tupapa showed their dominance in terms of ball possession and tactical play, however it was Takuvaine that piled the pressure on first. Tupapa found it difficult […]
Zumba funds go to mental health
Monday 19 September 2011 | Published in National
International Zumba instructor Maria Teresa Stone generated funds for the Cook Islands Creative Centre and Te Kainga Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre last week. Stone, who originates from Mexico but now lives in Sydney, hosted a Zumba master class at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga on Wednesday. Shes pictured here with zumba enthusiast George George […]
Pearls and energy on agenda
Monday 19 September 2011 | Published in National
Cook Islands pearl exports to China and cooperation in respect of renewable energy technology are issues being discussed this week by Prime Minister Henry Puna and senior representatives of the Chinese government. Puna is also involved in bilateral discussions with China about its general development assistance to the Cook Islands and possible aid for next […]
Prime minister begins China visit
Monday 19 September 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna began his official visit to China yesterday with his first official engagements in Beijing. Met at the new airport in the capital by senior Protocol officials from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the prime minister and his delegation were provided a police escort into the city where they were taken […]
Biodiversity study includes Cooks
Monday 19 September 2011 | Published in National
Leafflower trees and leafflower moths which are mutually dependent on each other arrived in the South Pacific separately, but over time reconnected. That is the conclusion of a study conducted by University of California Berkeley PhD student David Hembry, whose research centred on biodiversity in the Cook Islands and French Polynesia. Hembry started out studying […]
Natural resources adviser appointed
Monday 19 September 2011 | Published in National
A Cook Islands initiative to develop deep sea mining is further progressed by the appointment of a natural resources adviser. New Zealand geologist Daryl Thorburn has officially been appointed to the new position, funded by the Commonwealth Secretariat for two years. Minerals and natural resources minister Tom Marsters has formally notified the secretariat that Cook […]
Finsec tracks aid funding trends
Monday 19 September 2011 | Published in National
Global funding patterns are changing, but the Cook Islands is relatively well-placed to continue receiving aid, financial secretary Richard Neves says. Neves has returned to the Cook Islands from a conference in London, at which the changing trends of aid application and criteria were analysed. It precedes a further international conference in November, at which […]
PM clocks up biggest travel costs
Monday 19 September 2011 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna has proportionately spent the most from governments Civil List on international travel of any minister or member of parliament in this financial year. Since July 1 Punas official international travel to Samoa, New Caledonia, the United States, New Zealand and China has included about $47,000 from the Civil List. Government has […]
Audit job under wraps
Monday 19 September 2011 | Published in National
Finance and audit minister Mark Brown is keeping tight-lipped about the appointment of an audit director. He says a media release is likely to be issued in the next two weeks and in the meantime he is not prepared to discuss the matter.
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