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Cook Islands

Sir Terepai Warns Of Convicted Fraudster's Approaches

By Pacific Magazine Wednesday: August 20, 2008 Cook Islands Deputy Prime Minister Sir Terepai Maoate has cautioned Cabinet and Caucus about unsolicited approaches being made by a convicted tax fraudster to government concerning...

Cook Islands Get Anti-Money Laundering Training

By Ulamila Wragg in Rarotonga Tuesday: August 19, 2008 Government agencies and private sector offices that deal with money or business transfers on a day-to-day basis in the Cook Islands are attending an intensive workshop run...

Donnelly steps down due to ill health

Former New Zealand First MP Brian Donnelly's role as High Commissioner to the Cook Islands has been cut short. Mr Donnelly was appointed to the position in February this year. At the time it stirred some political debate due to...

Resignation is a loss all round

How very sad that former NZ First MP Brian Donnelly has had to resign as High Commissioner to the Cook Islands so soon after his appointment because of poor health. While his appointment was viewed cynically as all political...

Fiji listed in Top 10 Pacific hotels

Update: 3:05PM Fiji has scored three places compared to Australia's two and New Zealand's four in a list of top 10 South Pacific hidden hotel gems issued by American travel company trip advisor. Top place was given to Etu Moana...

Islanders to play in Olympics day one

Following the excitement of the opening ceremony, Olympic competition kicks off in earnest on Saturday with several Pacific athletes taking part. Fiji's Glenn Kable will be lining up for the Men's trap shooting qualification at...

Islanders to take the field on day one at Olympics

Following the excitement of the opening ceremony, Olympic competition kicks off in earnest on Saturday with several Pacific athletes taking part. Fiji's Glenn Kable will be lining up for the Men's trap shooting qualification at...

BEIJING OLYMPIAD/Weightlifting: Fijian drops rugby for weights

JOSEFA Vueti may be propping up the entire competition, but the Fijian lifter has no regrets giving up his Rugby Union dreams for the relative safety of the weights. With a tomahawk haircut reminiscent of New Zealand All Black...

Creative New Zealand's new Arts Committee members

Thursday, 7 August 2008, 2:32 pm Press Release: Creative New Zealand MEDIA RELEASE Date: 6 August 2008 Creative New Zealand's new Pacfic Arts Committee members Creative New Zealand welcomes the appointment of Matafetu Smith and...

Three apply for Forum top job

Update: 12:14PM The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has confirmed receiving three applications for the post of the secretary general, after the position was left vacant by the resignation of Australian, Mr Greg Urwin. Tonga...