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Proposed new tax absurd: CIWA
Tuesday 12 July 2011 | Published in National
The governments proposed new tax on interest is a depressing picture of society in the Cook Islands, says Cook Islands Workers Association president Anthony Turua. Turua said Cook Islands workers received a double-hit from the governments 2011-12 Budget Appropriation, coupling the new 15 percent tax on interest with no provisions for an increase to the […]
TIS supports park
Tuesday 12 July 2011 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has thrown its support behind the idea establishing a marine park in Cook Islands waters. Research worldwide has found that protection of marine resources benefits us by increasing the number and size of fish, providing young fish to fishing areas and enabling coral reefs to be more resilient to the effects […]
Aitutaki to get processing plant
Tuesday 12 July 2011 | Published in National
Aitutaki is to get its own noni processing plant courtesy of Reef Group and Reef Shipping. In parliament yesterday minister and Aitutaki representative Teina Bishop announced plans to expand the outer islands noni industry. Bishop says New Zealand-based Reef Group director Phillip McNicholl travelled with him to Aitutaki on Sunday. While there, the noni processing […]
New ship for CI
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in Local
Reef Shipping has bought a larger cargo vessel in conjunction with Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC) executive chairman Trevor Clarke. Prime Minister Henry Puna announced the news in parliament on Friday. Puna said he was told about the purchase on Thursday evening. Because we the Cook Islands are doing our part to deepen and extend […]
Home for at-risk youth planned
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in Local
A group of concerned young people is determined to arrest burglary in the Cook Islands by building a home for at-risk youth. About a month ago, Ashley Wichman and some of her friends decided theyd had enough of reading in the papers about young Cook Islanders breaking into homes and stealing from tourists. They promptly […]
Challenge to tackle killer diseases
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in National
To celebrate a year of shaping up Cook Islanders, Fitness Revolution will launch new and improved biggest loser mind and body challenge on July 25 which aims to battle the killer diseases of Pacific islanders obesity and diabetes. The 12 week challenge will focus on healthy eating, nutrition, exercise and ongoing maintenance. Obesity is a […]
Family law bill on hold
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in National
A proposed family law bill is on hold until the crimes act has been reviewed. During a session of parliament this week deputy opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen asked a question of government about the progress of the family law bill. Rasmussen says the bill is much needed to update current family law issues. Its very […]
Drugs accused remanded in custody once again
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in National
Operation Eagle defendant Faimau Robati remains remanded in custody at Arorangi prison. He is next due to appear in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on July 18. Robati appeared in the court before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi on Thursday. Defence counsel Wilkie Rasmussen said he needs more time to discuss the […]
Man denies assaulting toddler and baby
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in National
A 33-year-old Tupapa consultant will defend two charges of assaulting his young children during a hearing before a Justice of the Peace on August 9. The man, who has continued interim name suppression until his hearing date, denies two charges of assaulting a toddler and baby at Tupapa on April 22. On Thursday he appeared […]
Speakers announced for tourism function
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in National
Speakers for this years tourism awards function have been announced. Bruce Parton, Air NZ manager for Australasia and Martin Snedden, Rugby World Cup chief executive, will be guest speakers on the November 11 gala night. Air New Zealand is honoured and proud to sponsor the awards which recognise excellence in the tourism industry and encourage […]
Workshop to tackle continental shelf claims
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in National
Three representatives from the Cook Islands will travel to Australia this week to further the countrys claims over new continental shelf territory. The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) will host the maritime boundaries workshop in Sydney between July 11 and 18 to help the Cook Islands develop and defend its extended continental shelf claims […]
200 summit points approved
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in National
Cabinet has approved all but one of the recommendations made by the economic summit taskforce in a comprehensive report and will approve the other as soon as money is available. In parliament Ftriday Prime Minister Henry Puna praised the taskforce and its report which includes more than 200 recommendations to improve and grow the Cook […]
No bias in pearl support
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in National
A $3 million donor grant to the Pearl Authority was put in place by the last government, Prime Minister Henry Puna says. He responded on July 8 in parliament to criticism by fellow member of parliament Norman George about the money being allocated to expand the black pearl industry. George suggested there was a link […]
Atiu infrastructure work to begin
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in National
Work on Atius airport will begin before the end of this year, minister and member of parliament Nandi Glassie says. Glassie made the announcement in parliament yesterday when answering a question from fellow MP Norman George. Tar sealing of the airport should begin before the end of this year and water reticulation projects have already […]
Tourist burglary charge
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in Crime
Facing nine charges, including burglary of tourist accommodation, a Titikaveka man has been further remanded in custody. Kakino Kakino Junior appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi on Thursday. Defence counsel Lavenia Rokoika sought his remand on bail which was opposed by crown prosecutor Tuaine Manavaroa […]
Atiu has suffered enough: MP
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in National
Atiu members of Parliament are at odds over whether the new budget provides for the people of their island. In his review of the budget, MP Norman George accused the government of favouring Manihiki and its pearl industry to the exclusion of all other outer islands. Is Manhiki the most favoured island, the first amongst […]
Teen kept in prison
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in Crime
A teenager charged with drug dealing and threatening to kill remains in custody at the Arorangi prison. Joshua Koteka (17) appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi on Thursday. Koteka faces four charges of supplying cannabis, possessing cannabis, possessing utensils used to smoke cannabis and threatening […]
Will tax send savings overseas?
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in National
In response to Saturdays p8 article Finance minister defends tax a smoke signaller writes: The finance ministers reference to the Bibles parable of the talents omitted to mention that the servant who received the highest praise was the one who increased the original amount most. This obviously means it is better to withdraw savings from […]
9 charges denied
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in Crime
Husband and wife Chris and Akisi Mussell, of Arorangi, deny nine financial reporting charges against them and will next appear in the court on August 11 for a defended hearing date to be set. Mr Mussell faces seven charges and his wife two, all laid under the financial transactions reporting act. The charges relate to […]
Team re-elected for expanded TIS
Monday 11 July 2011 | Published in National
Ian Karika has been re-elected as the Te Ipukarea Society president and Andy Olah its vice president. The TIS annual general meeting held last week also saw the re-election of committee members Teresa Framhein, Kelvin Passfield, Tamara Suchdolsky, Peter Heays and Jolene Bosanquet, who was also re-elected as the secretary and treasurer. New members of […]
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