National

Man with prison record released on bail

Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in National

A 22-year-old man who has served a jail sentence for shooting three people in Pukapuka has been released on bail. Iorama Ngataua, builder, of Tupapa, appeared before Justice of the Peace Tui Short in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua this week. He is facing two charges of assaulting a female and aggravated robbery […]

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Stunning show by papaa and oldies dancers

Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National

Expert performances by three expat and seven golden oldies dancers had the packed out Hidies Bar buzzing on Monday night as each dancer impressed the crowd with stunning dances. While there were a lot more visitors in the crowd supporting the evenings event the three expatriates who took to the stage were outstanding. Sole male […]

National

German envoy visits

Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National

Ambassador designate of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Cook Islands, Thomas H Meister (pictured), is currently visiting Rarotonga accompanied by his wife Dagmar Meister and daughter Ciska Meister. Ambassador Meister will present letters of credentials to Queens Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin today at Government House. Meister will also hold discussions with government on […]

National

Audit finds faults in police books

Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National

The Cook Islands Audit Office identified some high-risk issues within Cook Islands Police books and accounts in its second quarter report, which was tabled in parliament earlier this month. The report, which is now publicly available, covers the period from October 1 to December 31, 2010. Audit found that the ministrys general journals were being […]

National

Pacific fire services meet here

Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National

Executive members of the Pacific Islands Fire Services Association (PIFSA) meet today and tomorrow at Muri Beach Club to touch base and plot the way forward for Pacific fire brigades. Chaired by PIFSA president and Papua New Guinea fire chief Isaac Silas, the meeting will cover such emergency response-related issues as fire service legislation (which […]

National

Nothing official for Royal wedding

Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National

No official events are planned to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince William to Catherine Kate Middleton in the Cook Islands today, although coverage of the nuptials will be screened on free-to-air television from about 8 oclock this evening. The Cook Islands government considered whether it should host official celebrations of the wedding, although it […]

National

MMR explains fishery proposal

Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National

All members of the public interested in a proposal for exploratory fishing by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) are invited to attend a presentation on the draft plan this evening. The ministry hopes as many people as possible will attend the public consultation on its draft plan to undertake research on skipjack and bigeye […]

National

Companies operating illegally will be prosecuted: BTIB

Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National

Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) chief executive Terry Rangi says to date the monitoring of unregistered companies doing business in the Cook Islands has been somewhat slack, but those who are considered to be operating illegally will be prosecuted. His comments follow concerns from some members of the local business community about visitors to the […]

National

BTIB confirms Telecom is registered

Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in National

Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) chief executive Terry Rangi is satisfied Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) is operating legally as a foreign enterprise, despite concerns the company is not registered in the Cook Islands. Mervin Communications Ltd director William Framhein wrote to Rangi seeking the prosecution of nine companies including TCI which he alleges are not […]

National

Golden oldie shows how to dance

Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local

Full of smiles, humour and great moves, local policewoman Rebecca Hosking was outstanding on stage in the golden oldies division of the Dancer of the Year competition at Hidies Bar on Wednesday night. Report and photos, pages 8-9. 11042718

Local

New budget team

Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local

Government has appointed a new budget advisory team which will inform the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management ahead of tabling of the 2011-12 budget. Acting financial secretary Priscilla Maruariki says that the new team is comprised of more government representatives than private sector representatives, as opposed to the former budget committee which consisted of […]

Local

Ties grow with South Korea

Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local

The South Korean government has invited foreign affairs ministers from all Pacific countries to attend a major meeting in Seoul at the end of next month, with a vision to strengthen its relationships with island governments. Korea is a dialogue partner with the Forum of Pacific Leaders and consequently is seeking to deepen its affiliations […]

Local

Govt supports struggling Forum Line

Thursday 28 April 2011 | Published in Local

Amid concerns about the financial status of Pacific Forum Line (PFL), the Cook Islands government has opted to continue using the shipping lines service. Opposition Democratic Party deputy leader Wilkie Rasmussen raised concerns in parliament recently that PFL is in some crisis situation. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters, whose portfolios include transport and therefore shipping, […]

Local

Danny Mataroa shares his secrets

Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local

The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has developed After5 Biz Business Mentoring, a programme that seeks to put local businesspeople and entrepreneurs in touch with one another. After5 Biz puts on a monthly lecture, delivered by a local business mentor who will explain how he or she established a business and the ups and downs […]

Local

Best dressed and flashing in pink

Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local

Aquila Rentals fielded two mens teams and one womens team in the Easter Monday 4×4 volleyball tournament on Aitutaki sponsored by Cook Islands News. Each member of the Aquila brigade wore candy pink, personalised uniforms and flashing green sunglasses provided by Aquila owners Ngapare and Morgan Tatira. Report and photos, pages 8-10.

Local

Quiet Easter

Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local

Police are happy to report that Rarotonga enjoyed a quiet Easter weekend this year. There was one theft of a motorcycle from the Little Polynesian, but the vehicle was later found at a private Vaimaanga residence. It appeared to have been hotwired. A Titikaveka party broke into a fight, but police have yet to lay […]

Local

Call to prosecute telecom companies

Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is being asked to prosecute foreign companies allegedly not registered to operate in the country, including Telecom Cook Islands. Mervin Communications Ltd director William Framhein has formally requested the BTIB investigate his complaint that nine companies are in breach of the Development Investment Act 1995-1996. Framhein seeks […]

Local

23kg trevally wins Aitutaki comp

Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in National

Aitutakis Alistair Webb with a 23kg giant trevally caught popper fishing in the Easter fishing competition on the outer island. The fish won biggest trevally and was caught aboard Foxy Lady, skippered by Jason Watt. 11042501

National

45 fish landed in Easter comp

Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in National

The two-day Rarotonga Easter fishing competition, sponsored by Cafe Salsa was highly successful, with 15 club boats taking part. A total of 45 fish with a combined weight of 451kg was landed over the two days , Easter Saturday and Easter Monday. The catch included a magnificent 43kg yellow fin tuna, numerous other tuna, maimai, […]

National

CIWA joins trade unions in China

Wednesday 27 April 2011 | Published in National

Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) president Anthony Turua is representing the Asia Pacific Region together with over 300 delegates from all over the world at the 2011 International Forum on Economic Globalisation and Trade Unions in China. Turua says that its a timely forum for the Pacific region considering the post economic crises. The forum […]

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