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Features
SIF grants address critical social needs across the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands Social Impact Fund distributed $199,825.20 to 14 successful applicants, including organisations focused on child welfare, education, youth development, women’s empowerment and community health, to support their vital work in addressing social issues and improving the well-being of Cook Islanders.
‘Toughy’ bids farewell to 45-year banking career
After a remarkable 45-year career spanning four different banks in the same building, a respected bank employee has retired, leaving a legacy of dedication and service to the community.
11 islands here for Red Cross gathering
Saturday 28 March: Red Cross representatives from 11 of the 12 inhabited islands in the country have been meeting all this week in the lead-up to the Red Cross biennial general meeting. While a broad range of topics were covered throughout the week, Cook Islands Red Cross secretary-general Niki Rattle says there was a huge […]
CI team at the world's biggest cruise ship show
Saturday 28 March: CI Tourism and Ports Cook Islands were in Miami, Florida, earlier this month attending the world’s biggest cruise shipping trade show. The Cook Islands team was USA representative Laura Matar, Ports Authority chairman Sam Crocombe and Michael Henry of Cruise Cook Islands. It is in Miami that all major cruise companies of […]
No alternative
Saturday 28 March: Retired Cook Islands Christian Church pastor Daniel Tuakeu is part of a group of people in Aitutaki who claim that the island doesn’t want Sunday flights to continue. After attending the public meeting held by cabinet minister Wilkie Rasmussen on Thursday, Tuakeu said there is now no alternative but for a referendum […]
Minister spells out the option
Saturday 28 March: Cabinet minister Wilkie Rasmussen’s proactive and open approach in meetings with the people of Aitutaki on the issue of Sunday flights was welcomed by many who spoke with him on Thursday and yesterday. His meetings began early onThursday with the island council. The council has eight elected members who represent each village […]
'I feel strong'
Saturday 28 March: Aitutaki Sunday flight protestor Ngere Pirangi told CINews on Thursday that she was grateful that cabinet minister Wilkie Rasmussen held a public meeting to hear the concerns of the people. Coming out of the meeting at Arutanga Hall, Pirangi echoed the comments of others at the meeting saying it was good of […]
Protestors voice concern
Saturday 28 March: About 60 people attended the public meeting in Aitutaki on the Sunday flight issue on Thursday. The meeting with cabinet minister Wilkie Rasmussen, held at the Arutanga Hall, lasted just over two hours. The minister held his ground despite coming under intense pressure from many at the meeting who protest against Sunday […]
The Aitutaki air is thick with tension…
Saturday 28 March: Minister Wilkie Rasmussen was well received by the people he met on his two-day visit to Aitutaki this week. Rasmussen said he believed he was the best choice to represent government in talks because they weren’t likely to throw things at him. The same can’t be said of deputy prime minister Sir […]