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BTIB defers bid by CCECC to register The BusIness Trade Investment Board (BTIB) has deferred its decision on granting foreign enterprise registration to a Chinese construction irm contracted to work on Te Mato Vai. The delay in granting the Chinese Civil engineering and Construction Company (CCeCC) – made yesterday at its monthly meeting - was pinned on the

agency’s board not having all information required to grant approval, according to BTIB chief executive Terry rangi. The company is a major contractor for the water infrastructure project, which has been tasked to replace the ring mains encircling the island – estimated to cost over $23 million. CCeCC previously received

Pukapuka barge to turn back? One lasT attempt is being

made to unload heavy machinery from a barge on to land in Pukapuka before workers are forced to abandon the job. Pukapuka’s airport runway has been out of use since December and the island has been waiting for materials and machinery to arrive. A barge inally made it to the northern island last Tuesday but poor conditions have made it too risky to unload the 14-tonne grader, 12-tonne roller and ivetonne tip truck. “They are unable to offload the machinery. The seas are too

No new cases reported There have been no new cases of dengue fever reported since Tuesday but that does not mean the outbreak has been contained, says the Ministry of health. The number of conirmed cases in Rarotonga jumped over the weekend, from seven on Friday to 36 by Tuesday afternoon. Health Protection Manager Tata Vaeau said that number was unchanged as of 3 pm yesterday. “It doesn’t mean we have contained it though,” he said. “We’re anticipating more. That’s why I’m still on the alert. - BCS/ES

rough,” said Infrastructure Cook Islands secretary Mac Mokoroa. The barge crew were making one inal attempt yesterday, moving to the western side of the island where the seas were calmer, Mokoroa said. If they are unsuccessful, it is likely that the barge will be returning to rarotonga. Mokoroa said both atiu and Mitiaro also urgently need their runways fixed and Infrastructure Cook Islands cannot afford to have the machinery sitting unused for so long. “We have to come back and ix the other airports,” he said. “It’s actually a costly exercise. If things don’t turn out the way we want, it’s money down the drain.” he said the barge would probably head back to Pukapuka after repairs were done at atiu. Mokoroa said his crew have been able to unload construction materials in Pukapuka, but nothing else. There is no actual harbour in Pukapuka, just a reef passage, which makes it vulnerable to the weather conditions. heavy rain in December left the island’s runway surface in a state of disrepair and unsafe to land on. a number of people – including a group of teachers – are waiting to reach the island. - Ben Chapman-Smith

approval to undertake “preparatory work”, which includes constructing accommodation for roughly 40 Chinese workers at the former Kia Orana Foods site in avarua. BTIB chairman George Pitt said previously the company will not be allowed to undertake any construction work without registration. replacement of the ring mains was scheduled to commence upon the completion of an environment impact assessment (eIa), which project oficials expect to occur late next month. The agency meets on the last Thursday of every month, and it is unknown if yesterday’s

decision throws the estimated project start date into doubt. as previously reported, Pitt said the CCeCCC could be hit with a $25,000 ine if they commence construction work without proper foreign enterprise registration. When reached for comment, chief executive Ben Mose with the office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of infrastructure Teariki heather said the BTIB decision was news to his ofice and had no comment. Finance ministry secretary richard neves – a member of the TMV project management unit – also had no comment on the development. apart from the decision to

defer CCeCC’s registration application, rangi said the BTIB will begin to undertake two assessments next week associated with TMV, including a “social impact assessment”, which will take into account written and oral submissions from the public. additionally, an “economic impact assessment” – also taking into account submissions from the public – will look into how construction will affect local businesses, said rangi. The chief executive said the BTIB has powers set out in a piece of legislation called the Development Investment act to undertake the assessments. - Emmanuel Samoglou

CIP ‘seriously’ considering a petition The COOK Islands party (CIP)

is “seriously” considering petitioning the results of last week’s Murienua by-election. CIP executive oficer Ngatama aniterea said the party was holding discussions yesterday on the matter, and would be conirming which course of action will be taken at some point today. Based on inal results released last week by the Chief electoral Ofice, James Beer of the Democratic Party topped the CIP’s Kaota Tuariki by a vote count of 216 to 208. any petitioning of the byelection results must be lodged with the high Court – along with a filing fee of $1000 - by close of business today, said Chief electoral Officer Taggy Tangimetua. aniterea said the CIP did not request a recount of the votes. There was a 79 per cent turnout in the by-election, with eight votes being declared informal. - ES

007…shaken not stirred

Touch rugby 007 agent Marcelo Rairoa was all guns blazing at yesterday’s pre-season mixed touch rugby tournament. The talented youngster fronted for the 007 stalwart touch rugby crew and proved to be a headache for his opposition and is pictured here attempting to recover a pop pass from his fallen team mate. More photo coverage on the sports page. 14022710

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worldneWs nuti no TeIa neI aO Rare coins in rusty tin A CAliforniA couple out walking their dog on their property has found US$10 million in rare gold coins buried beneath an old tree. nearly all of the 1,427 coins, dating from 1847 to 1894, are in uncirculated, mint condition and although the face value of the gold pieces only adds up to about $27,000, some of them are so rare that coin experts say they could fetch nearly $1 million a piece. The coins were found along a path the couple had walked for years when they examined an old rusty can that erosion had caused to pop out of the ground.

Crimea parliament seized West warns russia to keep cool amid rising tensions in Crimea sIMFerOPOl – Western nations have called on russia to ease tensions in ukraine’s Crimea region after armed men seized the local parliament and raised the Russian lag. Russia also scrambled ighter jets along its borders as part of military exercises it announced a day earlier. Moscow said it was willing to work with the West on averting a crisis, but warned foreign powers against taking decisions on behalf of ukrainians. armed men entered the

world BrIeFs CRITIC FACES SEPARATISM CHARGES cHINA – The chinese Government has drawn criticism for handing a prominent dissident charges that potentially carry a death sentence. Prominent economist Ilham Tohti has been charged with separatism after criticizing china’s policies in the far-Western region of Xinjiang. In January, the ethnic Uighur was taken away following a raid on his home by security forces. He appears to have been accused of urging fellow ethic Uighurs to split from china into an independent homeland. According to Amnesty International he has been arrested for “the peaceful exercise of his right to freedom of expression”. Tohti’s case is the latest sign of the government’s hardening stance on dissent in Xinjiang, gripped by periodic outbursts of violence often pitting Uighurs against ethnic Han chinese.

e-cigarettes aND shisha pipes BaNNeD cAMBODIA – cambodia has banned e-cigarettes and shisha pipes, saying the increasingly popular products contain damaging levels of nicotine and are leading young people to take up smoking. The National Authority for combating Drugs (NAcD) ordered authorities to immediately cease the import, use and sale of shisha tobacco and pipes and e-cigarettes across the country. The NAcD said that while neither is classiied as a drug, they contain high levels of nicotine that “afect the health more seriously than cigarettes”. Cigarettes are widespread in cambodia, but over recent years wealthy, young cambodian smokers are also turning to shisha lounges – especially in the tourist hubs of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

sOLDier’s KiLLers get LiFe iN prisON ENGLAND – Two British Muslim converts have been sentenced to life in prison for hacking soldier Lee Rigby to death on a London street in broad daylight in May last year. Michael Adebolajo, 29, and Michael Adebowale, 22, were convicted by a jury in December of murdering the of-duty soldier – a 25-year-old Afghan war veteran – in Woolwich, south-east London. Adebolajo received a whole-life term while Adebowale was told he would serve a minimum period of 45 years. They were sentenced in absentia after being dragged shouting and struggling down to the cells after trying to stand up and shout when judge Nigel Sweeney said their actions in murdering Rigby were a betrayal of Islam.

spYiNg ageNcY iNtercepteD WeBcaMs ENGLAND – British spy agency GcHQ intercepted webcam images from millions of Yahoo users around the world, it has been revealed. Yahoo denied prior knowledge of the alleged programme, describing it as a “completely unacceptable privacy violation”. According to leaked documents, sexually explicit images were among those gathered – although not intentionally. In a statement GcHQ has said all of its actions are in accordance with the law. The operation, which was called Optic Nerve and was aided by the US National Security Agency, is alleged to have stored images between 2008 and 2010. In one six-month period in 2008, images from 1.8m users were gathered using the webcam spying technology.

Crimean parliament in the regional capital simferopol by force on Thursday and hoisted a Russian lag on the roof. They were cheered by prorussian demonstrators who gathered round the building, despite a police cordon. “We’ve been waiting for this moment for 20 years,” the protesters said. “We want a united russia.” The men are believed to be still in the building, although it is not clear if they have made any demands or statements. They did put up a sign reading “Crimea is russia” and threw a flash grenade in response to questions from a journalist, aP news agency reported. Western leaders were quick to urge Moscow and Crimean activists not to escalate tensions further. nato secretary General anders Fogh rasmussen said he was “concerned about developments in Crimea” and urged russia “not to take any action that can escalate tension”. us Defence secretary Chuck hagel told russia “not to take any steps that could be misinterpreted, or lead to miscalculation, during a very delicate time”. Both British Prime Minister David Cameron and German Chancellor angela Merkel voiced their concerns at a joint news conference in london. earlier, ukrainian interim President Olexander Turchynov warned russia that any movement of its Black sea Fleet beyond its base in Crimea would be seen as “military aggression”. The warnings came as russia performed a second day of military exercises, saying its ighter jets were on “combat alert”. “Constant air patrols are being carried out by fighter jets in the border regions,” russia’s defence ministry told Interfax news agency. - BBC

Pro-Russian armed men seized the regional government headquarters and parliament in ukraine’s Crimea on Thursday and raised the Russian lag, alarming Kiev’s new rulers. AFP

North ires test missiles

PYOnGYanG – north Korea

has test-ired four short-range missiles into the sea off its east coast. south Korea’s Defence Ministry said they had an estimated range of 200 kilometres. “Our military will maintain tight vigilance in preparation for additional launches or any military provocation from the north,” a ministry spokesman said. The news coincides with

join south Korea-us military exercises, which the north had warned against. The south Korea-us drills began on Monday. This year, they overlapped with the end of the first reunion for more than three years of families divided by the Korean War. Pyongyang had initially insisted the joint exercises be postponed until after the reunion inished on Tuesday, but Seoul

refused and – in a rare concession – the north allowed the family gathering on its territory to go ahead as scheduled. north Korea carries out short-range missile tests on a fairly routine basis, and has used them before to display its anger at the south’s annual military exercises. Observers said these tests are unlikely to trigger a signiicant rise in military tensions. - AFP/ Reuters

Parrot dobs in murderer aGra – a pet parrot in India

has been credited with helping catch the man who allegedly murdered its owner. The owner, a 55-year-old woman, was stabbed to death and her jewellery stolen at her home in the northern city of agra on February 20. The woman’s relatives grew suspicious when her caged bird became agitated whenever her nephew, ashutosh Goswami, was in the home or his name was mentioned.

The family started calling out different names to the parrot, who stayed silent until the nephew’s name was used, the woman’s brother-in-law ajay sharma said. “Whenever the name of ashutosh was taken, the parrot shrieked and behaved abnormally,” Mr sharma said. “This information was passed to police.” The nephew, 35, who also had a bite mark on his hand from the woman’s dog, was arrested and

charged on Tuesday along with an accomplice after the murder weapon and the jewellery were recovered, a local police oficer said. senior superintendent of agra police shalabh Mathur acknowledged the bird – named heera, which means diamond in hindi – proved useful. “We got a lot of help from the parrot to zero in on the murderer,” Mathur was quoted as saying by the Press Trust of India news agency. - AFP

'Mini-me' not happy with papal embrace

theatre prize tO hONOur DeaD actOr USA – A playwriting prize is to be named after late actor Philip Seymour Hofman, funded by a libel settlement from US paper The National Enquirer. The $45,000 bursary was suggested by the Oscar winner’s friend David Katz, who sued the publication over an article about their friendship. The story was printed just days after Hofman’s death earlier this month and subsequently retracted. Katz’s lawyer said the prize would be funded “for years to come”. David Burnstein told the New York Times that Katz, who is a playwright, wanted the undisclosed settlement to be used positively, and had set up the American Playwriting Foundation as a result. Hofman died at the age of 46 following a drugs overdose at his New York apartment on February 2.

Today’s Daily Bread A person inds joy in giving an apt reply and how good is a timely word!

Matthew 7:21-29 Read: Read: Proverbs 15:21-33

Text: Matthew 7:26 Text: Verse 23

Always one to spot an photo-opportunity, Pope Francis picked up more than a handful in the form of 19-month-old Daniele De Sanctis whose parents had dress the boy up as a mini-pope for the Pope’s general audience in St Peter’s Square this week. AFP

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What is so worrying about Crimea? sIMFerOPOl – suddenly, the world’s paranoia of war has shifted to Crimea. In the aftermath of the revolution in ukraine – in which pro-Western and nationalist ukrainians have taken power after the fall of President Viktor Yanukovych – there are fears that the southern region of Crimea could become a battleground between forces loyal to ukraine and russia. Armed men have raised lags over government buildings declaring “Crimea is russia”, while separatist and pro-ukrainian groups have clashed with each other in the streets. Crimea is a centre of pro-russian sentiment, which can spill into separatism. The region – a peninsula on ukraine’s Black sea coast – has 2.3 million inhabitants, most of whom identify themselves as ethnic russians and speak russian. The region voted heavily for Viktor Yanukovych in the 2010 presidential election, and many people there believe he is the victim of a coup – leading to attempts by separatists in Crimea’s parliament to push for a vote on whether it should leave ukraine. russia has been the dominant power in Crimea for most of the past 200 years, since it annexed the region in 1783. however, it was transferred by Moscow to ukraine – then part of the soviet

union – in 1954. some ethnic russians see that as a historical wrong. However, another signiicant minority, the Muslim Crimean Tatars, point out that they were once the majority in ukraine, and were deported in large numbers by Soviet leader Joseph stalin in 1944 for alleged collaboration with nazi invaders in World War Two. ethnic ukrainians made up 24 per cent of the population in Crimea according to the 2001 census, compared with 58 per cent russians and 12 per cent Tatars. Tatars have been returning since the collapse of the soviet union in 1991 – causing persistent tensions with russians over land rights. Crimea remains legally part of ukraine – a status that russia backed when pledging to uphold the territorial integrity of ukraine in a memorandum signed in 1994, also signed by the us, uK and France. It is an autonomous republic within ukraine, electing its own parliament. however, the post of Crimean president was abolished in 1995, shortly after a pro-russian Crimean separatist won the post with a big majority. It now has a presidential representative, and a prime minister, but both are appointed by Kiev.

russia keeps a major naval base in the Crimean city of sevastopol, where its Black sea Fleet is based. some ukrainians are therefore nervous about russia’s military might being brought to bear. The lease stipulates that russian personnel should not take military equipment or vehicles outside the base area without ukrainian permission. O l e x a n d e r Tu r ch y n o v, ukraine’s acting president, warned that any move by russian troops off of their base in Crimea “will be considered a military aggression”. There are reports of russian envoys distributing russian passports in the peninsula. russia’s defence laws allow military action overseas to “protect russian citizens”. This has sparked fears of russia using this as a pretext for invasion. Russia used a similar justiication for sending troops into Georgia’s breakaway region of south Ossetia in 2008, routing Georgian forces which had tried to take back control. as with Georgia, Moscow resents what it sees as eu and nato overtures to ukraine. and after all, nato decided not to come to Georgia’s defence. But Crimea is bigger than south Ossetia, ukraine bigger than Georgia, and the Crimean population more divided than in pro-russian south Ossetia –

Pro-Russian protesters have stormed parliament amid fears Crimea could become a battleground between forces loyal to ukraine and Russia. AFP making russian intervention in ukraine a bigger gamble. Crimea has been fought over – and changed hands – many times in its history. The occasion many will have heard of is the Crimean War of

1853-1856, known in Britain for the siege of sevastopol, the Charge of the light Brigade, and the medical advances made by Florence nightingale and Mary seacole. The war was a result of rival

imperial ambitions, when Britain and France, suspicious of russian ambitions in the Balkans as the Ottoman empire declined, sent troops to Crimea to peg them back. russia lost. - BBC

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Refugee centre called a ‘fake’ Immigration agent says staf on Manus island instructed to lie lOrenGau – an immigration agent who worked at australia’s asylum seeker detention centre on Papua new Guinea’s Manus Island says staff at the facility were told to lie to asylum seekers about their prospects

of resettlement. liz Thompson says she was instructed by the immigration department to tell detainees they were going to be settled in PnG, even though there were no real plans in place.

paciic BRIEFS cLiMate chaNge aiD DeaL FOrMaLiseD THE PAcIFIc – The European Union has signed an aid deal that will provide Paciic countries with US$49 million for the region’s Adapting to climate change and Sustainable Energy programme. The programme is to help the island countries adapt to climate change, cut their reliance on fossil fuels and capacity building. The signing came up during the 11 EDF talks being held at the Paciic Islands Forum Secretariat’s oices in Suva. The Forum secretary general, Tuiloma Neroni Slade, says the region warmly welcomes the EU’s commitment to climate change and sustainable energy.

OppOsitiON WaNts a staBLe gOVerNMeNt SAMOA – The opposition Tautua Samoa party has called for the ruling HRPP to overcome the rifts within its ranks. The dissent stems from a group within the HRPP which has demanded the sacking or resignation of the inance minister, Faumuina Tiatia Liuga. The opposition leader, Palusalue Faapo II, has told reporters the division is neither good for the government nor the country as it prepares to host the Small Island Developing States conference in September. He says the prime minister, Tuila’epa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, left last week to attend the launch of the year of the SIDS at the UN headquarters in New York. The opposition leader says they want a stable government and not party politics. The prime minister is due to return at the weekend.

caLL tO cLeaN up pOLLuteD harBOur SOLOMON ISLANDS – A city councillor in Honiara in Solomon Islands says the pollution in Point cruz Harbour is too big an issue for the council to deal with and he’s calling for wider government and international assistance to fund a clean up. Jonathan Zama says pollution in the harbour is contaminating ish and causing health problems for local people with some being admitted to hospital. He says rubbish, untreated sewage and oil from World War Two shipwrecks litter the harbour. “Actually it’s unbelievable. It’s really polluted down in the Honiara international sea port. Lots of rubbish is laying around the jetties and wharves. The quality of the water is totally rubbish. It was crystal clear, now it’s brown and you just can’t see anything in the water.”

DeNgue FeVer repOrteD iN tONga TONGA – The latest Paciic nation to report problems with dengue is Tonga with the ministry of health conirming their second recorded case of the year. Both cases were reported to Vaiola Hospital in Nuku’alofa this month. Radio Tonga reports health authorities calling on the public to reduce the threat of dengue by eliminating mosquito breeding areas. Dengue has struck French Polynesia, Fiji, Vanuatu, the cook Islands and Kiribati this year.

uN iN NeW caLeDONia FOr ‘rOutiNe taLKs’ NEW cALEDONIA – The French overseas territories minister, Victorin Lurel, says a UN team is due in New caledonia at the beginning of March amid urgent calls by several anti-independence parties for France to stop it. Lurel says the UN team will be on a working visit as part of ongoing co-operation between France, the UN and the New caledonian government which is linked to the decolonisation process launched in 1986. The minister says the UN team will not check on the revision of the electoral roll for the May provincial election which has been at the centre of sharp disagreements within the territory’s political class.

rOcK thrOWiNg sparKs traVeL cautiON SOLOMON ISLANDS – Australians have been warned to exercise caution when travelling within some areas of the Solomon Islands capital, Honiara. A travel advisory on the Australian Government’s smart traveller website says Australians travelling within the Lunga Area near Henderson International Airport must be wary because youths there have been throwing rocks at passing vehicles, especially at night. The travel advisory says recently there have been rock throwing incidents at the Lunga Bridge, and Australians living in Honiara are warned to leave the area quickly in the event of an incident.

FarMers eNcOurageD tO grOW cOcOa AMERIcAN SAMOA – American Samoa is importing cocoa seedlings from Samoa to propagate and distribute to local farmers. The Department of agriculture has asked residents with large tracts of land to plant cocoa. The director of agriculture, Lealao Mel Purcell, says some who had expressed interest later pulled out, when they realised there was some maintenance involved in farming cocoa. But he feels conident serious farmers will be able to supply mainland markets that have shown interest in buying from American Samoa.

she says the asylum seekers were frustrated with the lack of progress that was being made, which led to last week’s violence that killed 23-year-old Iranian asylum seeker reza Berati. Thompson told the australian broadcaster sBs that there is no intention to process the asylum seekers on Manus Island. “It’s fake. I don’t believe that there’s a way to ix this. It’s not designed as a processing facility – it’s designed as an experiment in the active creation of horror to secure the deterrence. Thompson described the administration of the Manus Island detention centre as ‘ridiculous’ and claims she was instructed to tell detainees their only option was resettlement in Papua new Guinea. “They, the detainees, watch the news, they read the newspapers, they watch what’s going around in the camp, they know there’s no decision from the Papua new Guinean government on resettlement,” she told sBs Dateline programme. “so what that means is – you’re never getting out of this camp, it’s indeinite detention.” a spokeswoman for the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, scott Morrison, denied that Manus Island

‘It’s fake. I don’t believe that there’s a way to ix this. It’s not designed as a processing facility – it’s designed as an experiment in the active creation of horror to secure the deterrence.’ detainees had been told they would not be resettled in PnG. “With regard to reports that the transferees were advised that they will not be settled in PnG, the minister has been advised that those reports are false,” she said in a statement. Thompson’s allegations come as the Immigration Department faced questions on the recent riots on Manus Island from a senate Committee. Thompson is the first staff member to publicly resign from Manus Island following the recent outbreak of violence which left one dead. she was originally bought in to conduct refugee-assessment interviews and claims she was

told to tell inmates their only option was resettlement in Papua new Guinea. Thompson said she knew their only option was indeinite detention, and so did they asylum seekers. “I would not go back because there is no process, nothing for me to do, no process to assist people with – it’s fake,” she said. “It’s not designed as a processing facility, it’s designed as an experiment in the active creation of horror to deter people from trying in the irst place.” Thompson told Dateline she was given a script to follow while conducting refugee assessments. “We were informed that we were not to discuss resettlement, we were not to discuss third country options,” she said. “It was made very clear to us every day, sometimes even twice a day, under the threat of being removed from the island, we were not to talk about a third country, we were not to suggest there were any resettlement options, we were not to suggest they would be able to get off PnG,” she said. “We knew that this was ridiculous, but we were lying to people and we were told to keep that message going to keep

it clear.” “There is no process, the process doesn’t lead anywhere except indeinite detention.” Thompson believes this is partly behind the violence that rocked the Manus Island detention centre last week. she was in the compound on sunday night and says she could hear the noise from her room. “What they wanted was not just the interviews, the process, something to feel better about, something to feel involved in. They want to know where they are going,” she said. “I believe what happened was completely predictable, that tensions were allowed to build up, that misinformation was allowed to circulate, that people were allowed to be driven into a frenzy about what was going to happen.” “That’s what Manus Island is, it’s the active creation of horror in order to secure deterrence. “and that’s why I say again, reza Barati’s death is not some kind of crisis for the department, it’s an opportunity to extend that logic, one step further – to say, ‘this happens, but deterrence continues, Operation sovereign Borders continues.” - SBS/RNZI/PNC

Frustration caused riots leaked report outlines list of questions asylum seekers asked lOr enGau – riots at the Manus Island detention centre earlier this month were caused by management’s handling of questions posed by asylum seekers, a PnG police report says. The leaked report, written the day after the second clash – which took place on February 17 – also makes it clear the confrontation occurred inside the detention centre, contrary to information given at the time by Immigration Minister scott Morrison, who initially said the violence took place outside of the centre’s perimeter fence. The report is an internal police document written by Manus Island Provincial Police Commander alex n’Drasal to update the acting assistant commissioner of police. It was leaked to the media this week. The report says in the week before the violence occurred, asylum seekers had submitted 11 questions about the processing of their refugee applications, the conditions of their detention and the authority of those detaining them. “Is there a process? What is it?” was the irst question posed by asylum seekers, police say. “Who is responsible for us here on Manus – PnG or australia?” was another question. asylum seekers’ full list of questions: - Is there a process? What is it? - how long are we going to be here? - When will we have our freedom?

- Will transferees who have been deemed refugees in other countries be given priority in processing? - Why is there no PnG Partnership? - some of the transferees have been interviewed some time ago, what is happening with our process? What is the hold-up? - Who is responsible for us here on Manus – PnG or australia? - Why won’t Immigration allow media to come here and interview us? - Will the australian government take responsibility for our mental health problems? - The Playfair lawyer said there was a third country option, why can’t we be sent to this other country? (Playfair is a private company of migration agents and immigration lawyers.) - Why are our human rights not respected? On February 17, management of the detention centre met with asylum seekers to discuss their written concerns. Morrison says asylum seekers were told their only option for resettlement was in Papua new Guinea. “The asylum seekers were not satisied with the response given to them by the management last week and that instigated frustrations within several different countries’ occupants of the Oscar compound,” chief inspector n’Drasal wrote on February 18. referring to the second night

of rioting, during which an Iranian man was killed, chief inspector n’Drasal wrote: “In the Mike compound the transferees did also protest for that same reason as mentioned for the Oscar compound on sunday.” The leaked report about what happened during the rioting matches witness accounts given to the aBC. It says “the confrontation was between the management of the centre, G4s guards as one party, and the transferees as another party”. “The G4s guards went to stop the transferees from rioting at the compound and damaging properties,” chief inspector n’Drasal wrote. G4s guards were “overpow-

ered” and “seriously assaulted” by asylum seekers, according to the police report. Chief inspector n’Drasal said the PnG police mobile squad “actually fired some warning shots into the air” and he believed the situation could have been worse if not for the mobile squad’s actions. The P nG government is conducting a formal investigation of the two incidents at the Manus Island detention centre but it is not clear when these will be completed. australia is doing its own investigation, with the co-operation of the PnG government. It is due to report back in april, with a progress report by the end of March. - ABC

Bad weather suVa – The Fiji Government

says a number of evacuation centres are now open to provide shelter for people affected by several days of heavy rain. The stormy weather is expected to intensify with the possibility that the tropical depression now hitting eastern and central parts of Viti levu could become a cyclone. The government’s information service says 14 evacuation centres are now open in those zones. It says a number of major roads remain closed by flooding or slips. The country’s meteorological service says the rain is of particular concern to eastern and central parts of the main island of Viti Levu, with lood warnings

having been issued for all rivers in that area. The Meteorology director, alipate Waqaicelua, says all of these rivers are expected to burst their banks and people in low lying areas are being urged to move to higher ground. “With the amount of water now saturating the soil, if it does develop further and become a tropical cyclone it’s going to become a major hazard for Fiji, we’re looking at more landslides and associated disasters.” heavy rain is currently being experience in many parts of Central-eastern division with flash flooding and associated slips and infrastructure damage with closures or vehicle restrictions on most main roads. - RNZI/PNC

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Brother-in-law tipped to take over suVa – unconfirmed reports

say Fiji’s regime leader Frank Bainimarama has picked his brother-in-law, Francis Kean, to succeed him as commanderin-chief of the military. There has been no formal announcement, but a decision on a new commander was expected today, when Frank Bainimarama was due to step down and name his political party for the elections. however a tropical depression creating havoc across Fiji has been given as the reason for the handover ceremony’s postponement. Website blogs say they’ve been told Bainimarama has settled on brother-in-law Kean because he is “family” and will provide the security Bainimarama needs as he waits out the september election. Kean is the brother of Bainimarama’s wife, Mary.

Obsevers are saying Bainimarama wants a military farewell of pomp and ceremony, and the torrential rain would have taken away the lustre of the event. sceptics are saying a “buzz of dissatisfaction” in the military ranks over the probability of Kean’s appointment may be the reason for the delay. Website C4.5 has been told the internal announcement Bainimarama’s brother-in-law will lead Fiji’s military forces is not going down well with top officers, including land force commander, Mosese Tikoitoga. It’s widely believed Kean has no leadership qualities and has a “bad attitude,” the blog says. “Bloggers will remember Kean was put in charge of Fiji’s navy in 2010 after he served time in jail for manslaughter, a move which almost triggered an internal coup,” C4.5 says. “he was subsequently re-

moved and installed at the army strat hQ before being made permanent secretary of Works, Transport and Public utilities in 2011. “There will also be disquiet among those who remember Kean served just 18 months for the death of John Whippy in 2006. “Whippy was drunk and insulted Kean at the wedding reception of Bainimarama’s daughter, ateca, at the royal suva Yacht Club. he died after being punched and kicked by Kean. “The original charge of murder was dropped to manslaughter and many said Kean got off lightly because he was Bainimarama’s brother-in-law.” sources reiterated there is no truth to the suggestion that officers unhappy with the Kean appointment will be arrested. They say Bainimarama has

pretty much told oficers that if they don’t like it, they can stay home. Meanwhile, due to the weatger, the ‘grand farewell’ the rFMF has been boasting about in recent weeks has been delayed – the regime has cited the storm for its decision and has not indicated when the changeover will now take place. local reporter samisoni Pareti says although people are disappointed at the postponement, the move is unavoidable. “he has got a very valid reason for the postponement,” he told the aBC. “They have a huge parade and then they will have to literally carry the outgoing commander out of the camp, outside of the gate. That will not be very practical in the very heavy rain and windy conditions. “The country will just have to wait.” - PNC/blogs/ABC

No conidence vote dodged POrT VIla – Vanuatu’s prime minister has survived the threat of a no conidence challenge, after four opposition MPs defected and joined his cabinet. The opposition has withdrawn the motion against Moana Carcasses. The defecting MPs will replace three of his own ministers who earlier resigned to support the motion. Carcasses has told Paciic Beat the defecting MPs, who have now joined the cabinet want an end to political instability. “They came because they want stability, they came because they want Vanuatu to go ahead – we have put in place a strong vision for the future of Vanuatu, and they want to be part of it,” Carcasses said. Willie Jimmy, one of the four MPs who switched sides, says a lack of trust was behind the decision. “The irst and foremost reason why me and the other three took a decision to join the Carcasses group is because of the instability within the opposition group itself,” he said. “We were honest, we would abide by the decision to support the motion of no confidence –

unfortunately we discovered there’s a backdoor deal within the opposition block that does not include us. “so we decided ‘if that is the deal, we might as well join the Carcasses group and keep him in power’.” reunification of Moderate Parties members stephen Kalsakau and Paul Telukluk have become the ministers for climate change and internal affairs. Tony Wright from the union of Moderate Parties is the new youth and sport minister, and Willie Jimmy from the Vanuatu liberal and Democratic Party is the new trade minister. lands minister ralph regenvanu says those ministries needed to be filled after three ministers resigned to support the no conidence vote. “To become a minister is an enticement for an MP, because you get an increase in salary, and you get to employ people, and of course you get to implement your policies,” he said. “I think it’s better than bribing people with money – offering them a ministerial portfolio because it’s actually something that needs to be filled, and we were prepared to offer them.”

The latest moves follow an era of political instability in Vanuatu since the 1990s, which has seen numerous leadership changes and MPs swapping parties. Moana Carcasses became prime minister in 2013, after joining the Opposition in a no confidence vote to oust then prime minister sato Kilman. Carcasses says despite the history of instability, he’s conident in the support of the new ministers, who vowed to serve the nation during their swearing in-speech “They said ‘prime minister, we are coming absolutely to stay and we want to work very hard’,” he said. “We understand that your government has what you call it a vision, we understand that you have a plan and we want to be part of this plan, we want to make sure that Vanuatu can progress ahead for the people of Vanuatu. and I believe them.” Tony Wilson, editor of the Vanuatu Independent, says locals are angry about the political manoeuvring. “Their anger is across the board at all politicians on both sides,” he said. “They’re tired of

Cash plea not well received auCKlanD – new Zealand Tongan advisory Council head, Melino Maka, says the Tongan government has made a call for cash to help distribute relief supplies to cyclone-hit ha’apai island group. Overseas Tongan communities raised funds and donated goods to help victims of Cyclone Ian which hit the region last month. The council’s auckland group alone has given 10 containers of non-perishable food items to Tonga. Of these six have been distributed and other four are on their way. “I was told by one of the committee the chair received an email from Tonga asking us

to help to pay for the four containers which are on their way to ha’apai,” Maka said Maka says he understands the government is pressed for resources but disagrees on principle with the request for money. “Those of us who have been working on this, we donated our time and energy to get this,” he said. “We don’t have money and we have actually committed a huge amount of our time to coordinate this relief effort. “To ask us, the community, to try to front up with money, I think is a bit hard to swallow.” Maka says in all the years he has helped with relief issues, this is the irst time the government has made such a request. Maka says the council will ap-

proach the new Zealand government to request them to wait until things improve in ha’apai before deporting Tongans who have overstayed their visa. “allow ha’apai to get back on its feet before any deportation can occur,” he said. “We asked Immigration new Zealand to put a moratorium on deportation on some of these people from ha’apai.” however, he says, the government is deporting a woman to Tonga despite a health advise prohibiting air travel. “at the moment, a woman who developed a heart problem in the past year and Immigration new Zealand put a deportation order to send her back to Tonga.” - ABC

these sort of scenes, and want a government that governs and doesn’t spend its time horsetrading.” Carcasses earlier this month called MPs together in a bid to reform the political process and improve political stability. regenvanu says that process will continue. “What we need now in Vanuatu, urgently, is political reform, so that we can stop this sort of thing happening,” he said. “There’s been two meetings of political parties and we’ve started advancing an agenda that we all agree on. “It was unfortunate the motion came in after those two meetings, but we will now resume those meetings, with a view to getting some political reform through, hopefully this year.” - Paciic Beat

Fiji regime leader Voreque Bainimarama’s leader’s brother-inlaw Francis Kean is tipped to be the man to take over command of the Fiji military when Bainimarama steps down next week.

Excuse plausible suVa – an Fijian academic

says news that the handover to a new military commander in Fiji has been postponed due to the weather is plausible and expects things will unfold quickly next week. Yesterday’s scheduled Commander of the republic of Fiji Military Forces handover parade has been postponed, citing adverse weather. The regime is yet to announce his successor but his brother-inlaw and former navy commander, Francis Kean, is said to be in contention.

Dr steven ratuva, from the university of auckland, says he believes the appointment is a formality, adding that Mr Kean wouldn’t be popular because he served a jail sentence after killing a guest at a Bainimarama family wedding in late 2006. “If it’s true then there will certainly be questions raised by members of the public in relation to his background, also in relation to the closeness between the two.” The information ministry has given no new date for the handover parade. - RNZI

Border crossings denied POrT MOresBY – Papua new

Guineda Defence Force Commander, Gilbert Toropo, has described Indonesian soldiers crossing international borders in search of the ive alleged missing isherman to be a “total disrespect of sovereignty”. There have being two reported incidents where Indonesian soldiers crossed the PnG-Indonesian border, following the rivers, to villages in Western Province, where they asked local men about the ive missing men. The Indonesians went missing after a PnG border patrol sent them back on foot to Indonesia after capturing them inside PnG territory. “This is illegal and a total violation of our international border,” said Commander Toropo. “If it is true that there are Indonesian citizens at large in PnG

territories, they should follow the right channel through their foreign affairs ministry.” The PnG defence force confirmed capturing ten Indonesians who entered PnG waters illegally and were sent back on foot along the shoreline. Media reports in Indonesia say Indonesia’s navy has been searching for ive missing ishermen. The defence force is assuming that the men Indonesian soldiers are searching for are the ishermen intercepted by the patrol. Colonel ronnie Pasaribu, Indonesian defence attache, told the Post-Courier that he doubts Indonesian soldiers are crossing the border in search for the missing ive. “Our soldiers are not allowed to cross the border without asking for permission from the PnG

government. Only relatives of the missing ive have been searching for them, but on the Indonesian side.” Colonel Pasaribu says to cross the border following the southern shoreline, one has to go across the Torasi river mouth. according to Commander Toropo, the PnG government is aware of the situation and is in the process of getting the matter resolved. Meanwhile, Police southern Command assistant Commissioner, alan Kundi, says reports on social media about PnG soldiers burning houses near the border and ive Indonesian soldiers missing or possibly killed inside PnG territory could just be rumours, as there has not been any oficial report on them. - Post-Courier

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Submarine cable for the Cooks? The GOVernMenT is considering hooking the Cook Islands up to a new submarine internet cable being built between auckland and the west coast of america. new Zealand-based company hawaiki Cable is planning a 14,000km cable system linking new Zealand, australia and hawaii to the state of Oregon, at a cost of about $400 million. The company has approached a number of Pacific Island nations to see if they are interested in connecting to the main trunk line. Telecommunications Minister Mark Brown said he is looking hard at hawaiki Cable as part of the country’s future investment in telecommunications. Hawaiki irst approached the country with a proposition back in 2012 but the Government “wasn’t too fussed about it at that point”, Brown said. The company has since secured financing for the trunk line and now “looks like the real deal”, he said. “We are keen now because a number of quite large companies in new Zealand and australia have signed up for provision of the service.” The Government is now waiting for more information about some of the options available, such as whether the Cooks can have its own branch or combine with other Paciic nations on a joint branch. French Polynesia and niue are also interested and the three countries may be able to go in together, Brown said. One of the major factors will be the cost, which is expected to be in the vicinity of $30 million. “It’s a significant investment,” Brown said. he said the money could be

borrowed from a development partner, probably the asian Development Bank, or raised through equity partners or a bond loat. “There is a range of inancing options available so we’d have to look at talking to some qualiied people for advice,” Brown said. hawaiki Cable describes itself as “a new bandwidth supplier in the Pacific submarine cable market”. “Our goal is to signiicantly contribute to the development of australia, new Zealand and Pacific Islands’' economies by providing future-proof capacity and direct access to the us market,” the company says on its website. The cable is scheduled for completion in late 2015. The Cook Islands will start receiving high-speed internet this year through Telecom’s contract with global satellite service O3b. That contract is for ive years, after which time it can be renegotiated. - Ben Chapman-Smith

The proposed Hawaiki Cable route. 14022732

Tutaka moved to combat dengue threats

Tata Veau surveys the mess at the old recycling centre in Turangi during last year’s tutaka health checks. 14022624

PrOPerTY owners in rarotonga should start cleaning up their sections in preparation for the irst round of tutaka health checks. Tutaka was originally scheduled to take place in april but the Ministry of health has brought it forward because of the dengue fever outbreak. “It’s part of the preventative measures for dengue, to assist with the clean-up campaign,” said health Protection Manager Tata Vaeau. health inspectors will be checking every residential and business property in on the island between March 10 and 14. The team will be looking for

any potential mosquito breeding sites, such as water-filled containers, coconut husks or old tyres. They will also be on the look out for illegally built septic systems, and animals such pigs tied up too close to the house. People who do not meet the tutaka requirements will be issued with a warning notice and given a timeline to meet. If the issues are not resolved a inal notice will be given, before the matter heads to court. Property owners are being asked to start looking around their homes and work places now to identify any issues. - Ben Chapman-Smith

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Tuna would ill 10 sports stadiums enOuGh skipjack tuna is being

caught in the western and central Paciic Ocean to ill ten sport stadiums worth of canned ish each year, according to a leading scientist. Dr shelton harley, Principal Fisheries scientist at the secretariat of the Paciic Community, said about 2.6 tons of tuna was hauled in during 2012 and skipjack accounted for 64 per cent of that. “We could fill 10 stadiums to the top with tinned skipjack tuna each year,” harley said. “We’re not talking about the MCG (Melbourne Cricket

Ground) but we’re talking about a decent rugby stadium.” he described the amount of fish being taken within the western and central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) – which includes the Cook Islands – as “ridiculous”. “nose to tail – the skipjack alone would go around the world more than 10 times.” harley said the overall tuna stock is “generally ok” but there is not much scope for increases and a lot of the challenges now are economic ones. “This ishery is not just big – it is huge and vitally important

to the region.” he said the total tuna catch has increased over the past seven years, primarily due to increases in purse-seine ishery catches. There are now 300 purseseiners in the region, which account for about 70 per cent of the total catch. The Cook Islands Ministry of Marine resources is working on a deal to allow spanish purseseiners to ish inside the country’s exclusive economic zone. harley said one of the major challenges to the region is combating illegal and unreported ishing vessels.

About 2.6 tons of tuna was caught in the year. Here, a solid catch of tuna is seen being oloaded from a longlining vessel in Noumea. 14022602/14022605

although there have been great developments, it is still very difficult for many Pacific Island nations to catch these vessels, he said. “If someone told the guys at Ministry of Marine resources in rarotonga that someone was ishing illegally in the northern islands, it would be hard to go and catch them,” he said. harley said his team at the Oceanic Fisheries Programme - which works within the secretariat of the Paciic Community - is striving to collect better and better data on the tuna ishery.—Ben Chapman-Smith

Couple make good use of ish waste as fertiliser WITh a deiant grin, Philippe

Benedicte Gontard standing by his solid-form ish fertiliser. 14022735

Gontard plunges his arm deep into a blue drum filled with oily, ground-up ish carcasses. he pulls his dripping arm out, holds it to our faces and proudly declares: “no smell!” Gontard and his wife Benedicte run a small-scale fish fertiliser business called Bioagri-nC, based on their fivehectare property 45 minutes inland from noumea in new Caledonia. The Secretariat of the Paciic Community has brought our media group here to see what this couple is doing to reduce the amount of fish waste – heads, gills and frames – going into landill. Dumping ish by-product is a common problem throughout the region and we are here to learn about the alternatives. Of the 2700 tons of fish

Cook islands News reporter Ben Chapman-Smith recently took part in a media training exercise in New Caledonia, designed to improve media reporting of the tuna ishery. The 11 journalists were shown ways of reducing ish waste which could be replicated in other countries. caught in new Caledonia’s exclusive economic zone, about 900 tons ends up simply being buried underground. “We want to tackle this issue of ish waste being dumped,” Philippe says. “We are, on the one hand, finding a use for fish waste and, on the other, improving soil quality.” The couple make regular trips into noumea to collect bins of deep-sea fishing byproduct – about 700 kg at a time – then take it home and put it through a powerful grinder. “When I grind the fish it looks like what you make sausages out of,” Benedicte says.

The pulp is then shovelled into tall bins and a type of acid is added to break the ish down into liquid. looking into the barrels of ish waste and gingerly sniffing Philippe’s hand, we are surprised to find there is indeed very little smell. Their fertiliser is produced through a process of enzymatic “digestion” - using acid - rather than decomposition, he explains. By keeping the acidity at a certain level, the ish is transformed from big molecules into small ones and minerals that plants can absorb. Philippe says the “diges-

tion” process varies in length depending on the time of year. “It can take up to eight months when it’s cold but only a few weeks in hot weather.” It can be stored for several years without any loss in quality and can be either sprayed or spread on crops. “In our product, there’s a lot of oil which goes into nourishing the soil.” Phillipe says the ish fertiliser is far healthier for plants and soil than chemical fertilizers, which strip soil of its nutrients. Producing the liquid and pellet fertiliser is a tiring task but is good for gardens and solves the problem of dumping fishing by-product, Benedicte says. Bioagri-nC has been running for three years and sold 6000 litres of product last year. - Ben Chapman-Smith

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CINSF head moving to tourism role an n e h er Man - Fua , who

has led the Cook Islands national superannuation Fund (CInsF) for the last six years, has announced that she will step down after two terms as CeO to pursue other interests. Fua joined the Fund as CeO in 2008, a 26-year-old straight from the banking industry. she had only planned to stay for one term in the role. now six years on, the 32-year-old has set her sights on getting back into the private sector as the General Manager of the highland Paradise Cultural Centre. “I have been really fortunate at CInsF, the Board has supported me from day one in providing me the opportunity to lead such an important institution. Despite the challenges such as the ofice ire, the global financial crisis and the recent court case, my team and I have always remained focussed on the best interests of our members’ and it has been a highly rewarding journey for me.” During her tenure the funds under management have grown significantly from $17.1 million in 2007 to $76.2 million. Fua attributes this growth to the solid collective efforts of her local team, the support and performance of the administration and investment teams in new Zealand and especially to those employers who have provided a means to save for their employees. Fua says “The CInsF is in really great shape operationally, we are meeting deadlines and investment benchmarks and we are receiving unqualiied audit results year after year. The leadership team never stop looking for ways to improve processes, save costs and increase efficiency. I see some fantastic new things for members about to take off in the near future and am confident that the Board will ind just the right person to carry these into fruition”. acting Chairman richard neves thanked Fua for her efforts. “The CInsF is a crucial pillar in the overall income retirement policy of the Cook Islands. anne’s contribution over the past six years has been tremendous. her tenure has coincided with the combination of dealing with difficult challenges and a signiicant increase of funds under management for the beneit of the members of the CInsF.” “During anne’s tenure the

fund has had an average annual return of 8.04% per cent. On behalf of the Board I would like to publically express our thanks for her efforts and wish her the best of luck for her future endeavours.” anne’s last day will be on the February28. applications for the position of CeO for CInsF are being accepted until 4.00pm Monday 3rd March 2014. - CINSF Release

Right: anne Herman-Fua (2nd row, right), is leaving the Superannuation Fund (CINSF) to join Highland Paradise Cultural Centre as General Manager. 14022701

Brown seeks legal advice on telco deal after challenge TeleCOMMunICaTIOns Minister Mark Brown is seeking legal advice concerning a local company’s interest in buying Telecom Cook Islands shares. William Framhein, director of Mervin Communications and Kukicel, wrote to Brown last week reiterating his and his business partners’ desire to buy shares in TCI, should they come available. Telecom new Zealand (TnZ) is in negotiations with global provider Digicel over its 60 per cent shareholding in TCI.

The Government, which holds the remaining stake, has irst right or refusal on the TCI shares but has indicated it will not be exercising that right. Framhein has asked Brown to hand that right over to his consortium so TCI can stay in local hands. “I don’t think legally we can do that,” Brown said yesterday. “We need some good legal advice.” Brown said he has asked Crown Law to look at the Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) be-

tween the Government and TnZ to see if it allows such a move. Framhein insists that clauses in the JVA – which he has a copy of – make clear that the right of refusal can be assigned to another party, if TnZ agrees to it. “I don’t know why he (Brown) needs legal advice,” he said. In last week’s letter, Framhein asked Brown what details he could offer to change his stance on waiving the Government’s irst right of refusal. “Our partners and equity in-

Glassie clears air on pensions MInIsTer of Internal affairs

nandi Glassie has attempted to clear the air around what he described as confusion with upcoming changes to the Cook Islands pension system. as of March 1, people aged 70 and over will see their pension increase from $500 to $625 a month, with fortnightly payments of $312.50. Those between 60 and 70 will see their monthly payments lift from $400 to $500 a month – paid in fortnightly instalments of $250. Glassie said he has received feedback that some pensioners are concerned that their fortnightly payments will be taxed directly. This is not the case, he

said. Pensions will now be classiied as taxable income, however, a senior relying strictly on the Cook Islands pension will fall below the tax-free threshold of $11,000 – which means they won’t have to pay tax. however, if a senior chooses to supplement their pension with additional income, that money will be added to pension payments and be part of total taxable income. should the combined amount exceed the $11,000 threshold, the difference will be subject to income taxes. “The point is, as long as you’re purely on the beneit, you won’t be taxed,” said Glassie. In a full page ad taken out

by Internal affairs earlier this month, the ministry advised pensioners of the 25 per cent pension payment increase. The ad also included a directive for pensioners to register their revenue Management Division (rMD) number with the Ministry of Internal affairs “To help ensure that individuals receive the correct payments and are not left with tax debts at the end of the year...”. “To ensure fairness, and to direct the increased payment towards those most in need, from March 1, 2014 the local Cook Islands pension will also become part of your taxable income”, reads the ad. - Emmanuel Samoglou

anciers have asked me to write to you seeking some information from you and Government, so that we may give you some conidence and comfort on the proposition put to you earlier.” Framhein wrote that subject to due diligence, his group has obtained verbal commitments to fund the purchase of TnZ shares and half of Government’s shares in TCI. as locally registered companies, Mervin Communications/ Kukicel should be given the opportunity to purchase the shares before Digicel on the same terms, he wrote. Brown said one concern he has is the lack of information available about who else is part of Framhein’s party. “I really don’t know who the group is. I haven’t heard much more from William as to the composition of his company.”

William Framhein, director of Mervin Communications, Kukicel and Matariki FM radio station, believes Telecom Cook islands should stay in local hands. 14021808 Brown said if Framhein wants to buy the TCI shares, he needs to speak directly with TnZ and make an offer. - Ben Chapman-Smith

Traditional cure available but not for ‘self help’ Pa, One of a handful of taun-

gas still practicing in rarotonga, claims there is a cure for dengue fever. “In 1990,” he said, “rarotonga had an epidemic of dengue fever. some people came for my help and the plant medicines worked.” The medicine Pa refers to is known in Maori as Poroporo, in english as Deadly nightshade, in Italian as Belladonna and by its scientiic name

solanum americanum. according to Wikipedia, the plant has a long history of use as a medicine, cosmetic and poison. The plant is used homeopathically, meaning its toxic properties help the body ight the toxins already present. It has been used for centuries as a pain reliever, muscle relaxer, anti-inlammatory, histaminic reaction and to treat peptic ulcer

disease according to Wikipedia. There is also caution, however, as the plant can cause unpleasant hallucinations and is highly toxic. Pa said the procedure for preparing the nightshade into medicine is simple. “You take the plant, pound it in the bowl, squeeze it, bless it and then drink it. Within 45 minutes to an hour he claimed dengue

could be cured.” he believes in sharing the knowledge and working alongside medical doctors. “The medical doctors and taunga need to work together,” he said. – amelia Borofsky Editor’s note: Don’t try this yourself at home – if you want to try herbal remedies please talk to a taunga – as they know when the plant is safe to use and that it is the correct plant.

Pa, with a sample of the plant and a label showing its botanical name. This plant can be poisonous, so talk to a taunga irst if you want to try this treatment. 14022622

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Live like Enoch in a hostile world by walking with God When We hear of hollywood couples who get together and then divorce rather quickly, we have to wonder what people are looking for in marriage. Do they understand that it’s a commitment? Do they under-

stand that feelings will come and go, and that you must get on with the very real business of loving a person. The same can be said of a relationship with God. There are times when you feel great joy,

passion, and excitement about being a Christian. and there are times when you don’t feel it. But that doesn’t mean you say, “Well, that’s it. I’m not going to follow Christ anymore.” The Bible doesn’t say, “The

God took Enoch, as in Genesis 5:24: “And Enoch walked with God, and he was no longer, for God had taken him” (JP). Illustration from the 1728 Figures de la Bible; illustrated by Gerard Hoet. 14022731

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People need salvation Dear editor, What is salvation? salvation is saving peoples’ life from the consequences of sin; especially, deliverance from sin and eternal death through the atonement of Jesus Christ . Salvation is the need of every human race. romans 3:23,24 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: acts 4:12 neither is there salvation in any other: For there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. The Bible clearly declares the only name mentioned in Matthew 1:21 and she shall bring forth a son and thou shalt call his name Jesus for He shall save His peo-

ple from their sins. First step to salvation: (Justiication) means being in Christ. 2Corinthians 5:17 If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. romans 5;1 Being justified by faith. romans 5:1 no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus. Second step: (Sanctiication) being like Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 and the very God of Peace sanctify you wholly. Please note: The divine agent in sanctification is the holy spirit. ezekiel 36:327 I will put my spirit within you and cause you to walk in my statutes. and the third step: (Gloriication) which means being with Christ. Gloriication is a complete change in our lives from mortality to immortality that takes place in our bodies

when Jesus returns.1 Corinthians 15:53 This mortal must put on immortality. read Philipians 3:20:21. Our mortal bodies changed. In order for each and every one of us to be saved and to follow these steps, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ has given us a clear detailed picture activated on the Day of Pentecost. acts 2:38. step 1 = repent. step 2 = Baptise in Jesus’ name. Step 3 = Fill in with the holy Ghost. Obey acts 2:38 supported by ephesian 4:5 One lord, one faith, one baptism. Get saved, be saved and stay saved in Jesus Christ alone. God Bless you all. shalom. son of Thunder (name and address supplied).

just shall live by feelings.” rather, it says, “The just shall live by faith” (romans1:17 nkjv). Feelings change, but walking with God takes faith. It takes commitment. and it takes consistency. The Bible tells us about a man who walked with God for many years. his name was enoch, and I want to look at some secrets from his life that we can apply in our lives as well. In the whole of the Bible, only five passages refer to enoch, two of which are genealogies. although we don’t find a lot written about enoch, what we do have is signiicant. Genesis tells us, “enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Methuselah. after he begot Methuselah, enoch walked with God 300 years, and had sons and daughters. so all the days of enoch were 365 years. and enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him” (Genesis 5: 21 -25 nkjv). enoch lived during a unique time in human history, just before God’s judgement of the world by the lood. Against this very dark backdrop was a man who walked with God and was spared death. enoch is a prototype of the last-days believer, showing us how to live as we await the lord’s return. so what set enoch apart? how was he able to live a godly life in an ungodly world, in a time that was characterised by sexual perversion and uncontrolled violence? We ind three important principles at work in enoch’s life that we can apply in our own lives today. Principle one: enoch walked with God. The analogy of walking and the Christian life is used throughout scripture. But what does it mean to walk with God? It is not merely living by rules and regulations or making daily resolutions that we quickly break. It is much more than that. The prophet amos revealed an important truth about what it means to walk with God when he asked, “Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?” (amos 3:3 nkjv). The word he used for “together” gives the idea of two people moving in rhythm together, as in riding a tandem bicycle. But it is not about getting God into rhythm

with us; it is getting ourselves into rhythm with him. That is what it means to walk with God. Principle two: enoch was well-pleasing to God. hebrews 11:5 says, “he had this testimony, that he pleased God” (nkjv). sometimes we have the mistaken notion that God is very hard to please. Yet God knows our weaknesses and frailties better than anyone, and he is not as hard to please as we might think. so how do we please God? God is pleased when, in spite of the fact that we are in the right, we patiently endure when misunderstood (see 1 Peter 2: 19 - 20). When you do what is right and patiently endure suffering for it, that is called meekness, and it pleases God. God is also pleased when children obey their parents (see Colossians 3:20); when we wor-

ship him and help others (see hebrews 13:15-16); and when we give inancially to the work of the kingdom (see Phillipians 4: 17- 18). Principle three: enoch was a witness for God. enoch walked with God, he was well-pleasing to God, and lastly, he was a witness for God. as enoch walked with God and pleased him, he had a testimony and a witness. every Christian has a testimony. People are watching us. They are observing us. and we should give a lot of thought to that. Before we can effectively witness for God, we must first walk with him. Because enoch walked with God, he saw this world for what it was. Do you? rev Iana aitau Cook Islands Christian Church

Celebration

on the Rock APOWERFUL,ExCITINGCHURCH Join us this weekend for our Sunday morning service 10am. Aere mai, aere mai te katoatoa, te Atua te aroa! ACROSS THE ROAD THE AIRPORT, NIkAO

Assemblies Of God Church

Sunday School: 9am -10.15am

Apostolic Church Weekly Programme Sunday to Friday Rarotonga Apostolic Church Bishop Tutai Pere - 23778/55177 Dial-A-Prayer 26777 Church Services on Sundays at 10am and 7pm Radio and Television Ministr y at 11am and 4.30pm. Mid-week services on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. Aitutaki Apostolic Church - Pastor Noo Mataiti - 31269. Atiu Apostolic Church - Pastor Nikau Tangaroa - 33778. Mangaia Apostolic Church Pastor Ngametua Papatua - 34065. WE PREACH GOD IN JESUS AND JESUS IN GOD

FOCUS 2014

“AHEAD OF TIME GOD” “JESUS” “TE ATUA MOMUA I TE AU MEA RAVARAI” “kO IESU” “Iamhethatliveth,andwasdead;and, behold,iamaliveforevermore,amen; andhavethekeysofhellanddeath...ko auteiaeoranei,imateanaraioki:eina,e oraaturaiauetuatauuaatu,amene!Tei iakutetaviriotemateetoade” Revelation/Apokalupo 1:18

All services cater for both Maori and English speaking brethren. Contact: Bishop Pere on email: tpere@oyster.net.ck

JESUS IS TRUE GOD

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NOTiCE Of MEETiNG NONO GROWERS Meeting 11am, Friday 28 February at cook Islands Noni Marketing’s factory, Titikaveka. Payment ready for fruit collected this week.

The AGM of the cook Islands Game Fishing club will be held on Saturday 1 March at 1400. Full inancial members only may vote. Secretary cIGF.

Black iphone 4 with black rubber case lost Saturday night in Tupapa. Please contact me Kura Happ on 51582.

Penno Builders NZ qualiied Free quotes New homes Renovations/repair container homes Gib stopping Painting All work considered. Phone Zane Penno 58493 or jumpship@gmail.com

1996 NiSSAN CABSTAR PiCKuP TRuCK Manual, Runs Well, Few Rust, $15,000 ono.. Call Goose; 55954..

18’ foot welded aluminium ishing boat with 50hp 4 stroke Yamaha engine & extras, Very low hours & Well services, $22,000. Phone 54322.

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Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Rarotonga Bowling will be held on Saturday 1 March 2014 at the Rarotonga Bowling club at 12pm. Agenda: • Opening Prayer • Minutes of the last AGM • Matters arising from the minutes • Adoption of Minutes • President’s Report • Treasurer’s Report Election of New Oice Bearers • President • Vice President • Treasurer • Secretary General • club captain • Vice club captain • 3x Committee Members Other Matters closing Prayer.

77106 / /1956

TUATUA AKAKITE TARA AAKi PuREANGA TAOKOTAi NA TE iTi TANGATA MANGAiA Tangi ke, Tangi ke, Tangi ke rava kite iti tangata Mangaia e noo I Rarotonga nei. E Pureanga kapiti ta tatou ka raveia a teia Tapati ra 2 o Mati 2014 I te ora 6pm ite aiai I to tatou ngutuare, Mangaia Hostel. Ko te akakoroanga ngao o teia Pureanga mari ra, No te taokotai mai anga ia tatou kite ngai okotai, kia pure atu tatou no to tatou iti tangata, no to tatou ipukarea e te au angaanga/akakoroanga o te Enua, e pera katoa no to tatou basileia Kuki Airani. Me e apa, koata/parapara me kore pirianga Mangaia toou, noou teia tuoro. Ka kaputi katoa tatou me oti teia Pureanga, apai mai to raurau ei tangaangiti na tatou. Kumiti Akatere 77280 /36594 /2406

76809 /36372 /1855

To anyone who noticed any person(s) hanging around a silver chrysler PT cruiser at around 7-8pm on Tuesday evening 25th Feb, pls ring Don Carlaw on 21060. The car was parked right beside the road down from Blackrock Villas and the rear window was smashed with a rock and money was taken from inside the vehicle. A reward of $100 will be ofered for information resulting in the culprit(s) being caught. 77228 / /1741

ChURCh NOTICES ‘’ADVERSARiES’’ ...manganui ra te enemi. Who are these, and how can they be overcome? Find the answers at the New Hope church this Sunday at 10.30am All Welcome. 77281 / /1733

FOUND found New zealand Birth certiicate, Upper Tupapa Chevaughn Ake Pokoati, please contact 20850.

77229 /36564 /1931

LOST ChihuAhuA DOG Small light brown male. Short haired. 1 year old, size of small cat or puppy. Lost around the Golf club. Last seen Wednesday 26 February at 9am. Answers to the name “JOEY” Reward $ Please phone 57378 or 20201. 77234 /36569 /1931

SERVICES ThE SALON Permanent Hair Straightening Full Head from $180 cut, Treatment & Style - from $45 Head Massage, Treatment & Style - from $55 Highlights - from $120 De Lorenzo Hairspray - Light Hold & Firm Hold $22 Open Tuesday - Saturdays from 9am - 6pm Wednesday & Thursday 9am 8pm For colour, cuts, highlights, straightening, hair styling & makeup services. PH 22811. 77110 /36486 /2489

Baby sitter available in Nikao, phone Kana on 72247 or 21320 for more info.

76978 / /1931

FOR RENT Rooms - $70 wk, suitable female with sober habbits. Arorangi Ph 20201, 9 - 5pm, Monday - Friday. 77265 / /1917

2 bedroom house, nice backyard, veranda front and back, Turangi, furnished, available in March, long term preferred, $230/week. Phone Joe 56433. 77188 /36519 /1931

Large 3-4 bedroom family home on big section. Ideal for caring family. Handy to town. Perfect location to most everything. Phone 27300. 77266 /36575 /1931

FOR hIRE TAMARuMARu TENT hiRE Phone 23787, 78103,79171 or 51188 jeralee@oyster.net.ck

PUBLIC NOTICES

Environmental impact Assessment (EiA) Reports Government Departments, Agencies and the General Public are hereby advised that the Environment Service has received the following application for a Project Permit as required under Section 36 of the Environment Act 2003. Application: 1. TE MATO VAI PROJECT Project: Phase.1 – The Proposed ring Water reticulation Upgrade (Ara Tapu and Ara Metua) for rarotonga. Land: Te-Au-o-Tonga District, Puaikura District, Takitumu District. in accordance with subsection 5 a) and c) of Section 36 of the Environment Act 2003, any person, Government Agencies or organisation who wish to make a written submission for or against the granting of a Project Permit by the Environment Service for this applications, may do so within 30 days commencing on the 30th day of January 2014. Written submissions may be in Cook islands Maori or English be submitted to the national Environment Service no later than the 28th day of february 2014. EiA reports for the above applications may be viewed at the following venues or on nES Website: www.environment. gov.ck National Library Maraerenga, Matavera Traders Matavera Muri Akapuao Store Akapuao Kavera Shop Kavera, oasis nikao Tauae Shop Takuvaine

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DAihATSu COPEN 600cc Turbo convertible, manual, 2x seater Sale price $4,500 TOYOTA ESTiMA 2400cc Automatic, 8 seater Sale price $12,000 MiTSuBiShi COLT 1.4ltr Hatchback. Auto/air con/electric windows. colour: red Sale price $10,000 MAzDA DEMiO 1.5ltr Hatchback Auto/air con/electric windows. colour: white Sale price $10,000 Nissan March Cabriolet 1.3ltr. Sale Price $3,500.00 contact Arthur 55422, email : workshop@polynesianhire.co.ck

GARAGE SALE Girls Clothing,shoes, jewellery, bags Assted styles. Located at Taio shipping. For any inquries call Mary 24905. 77160 / /1857

Saturday 1 March 8am-12pm. Women’s clothing sizes 8-12, Women’s shoes sizes 6-8, Baby girls clothes sizes 0-9months, Baby gear: Moses basket, Pram, capsule, Jolly jumper, Bath seat and more... corner of the Nikao backroad and the Avatea school road. 77273 /36596 /1931

Saturday Day only - 7.30am 9.30am Tools, Books, clothes, Kitchen ware and more. On the back road of Tupapa, turn at chillies, house opposite Uncle Moes Look for the sign/balloons. 77276 /36595 /1931

FOR SALE

SITUATIONS VACANT

Assorted machinery tools, sewing machine etc. For more info contact 24300 or 70762. 77274 /36590 /1931

37’’ lat screen, Sony Bravia, $675. Boys BMX with training wheels, $145. Phone 71811.

Treasure Chest Full Time Staf required. Shop assistants who can smile and turn up to work on time required. Phone 21325. 77213 / /1755

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ENViRONMENT SERViCE PuBLiC NOTiCE

Bike zongshen, 10 months old, Red & black. Price negotiable. Contact 57489.

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76752 /36561 /2463

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NES Oice Takuvaine, Super Browns Kiikii 6-11 Shop Muri Wigmores Vaimaanga rite Price Shop Akaoa Turamatuitui Shop Tereora

Grounds Maintenance Services Need your lawns and hedge trimmed and/or maintained? No job is too big or too small for us to handle. Give us a call at T&S Ltd on 29069 or 70716/52914 for a free quote.

animal Clinic

77240 / /2019

77207 /36553 /1931

Coconuts $40 per 100. Phone 51143. 77279 / /2643

Autism Cook islands PH 24065/55976

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PRiCE ORDER 10/2014 PURSUANT to the Control of Prices Act 1966 and the powers delegated to me as provided under section 30 of the said Act, i hereby make the following order: 1. This order is cited as Price order 09/2014 and shall come into efect on the 27th day of February 2014 for TRiAD PACifiC PETROLEuM LTD. 2. Maximum selling prices for fuel imported into the Cook Islands shall be at a rate speciied in the schedule below except the island of Aitutaki. 3. for the outer islands, prices established have been reviewed and updated to include freight, wharfage, boating, reeing, drum/container cost, evaporation and cartage costs. 4. Value Added Tax is included in the prices herein set. import levy is exempt for outer. islands excluding Aitutaki as per Exemption order 03/09/2010. 5. All previous references in any Price order as to the selling prices listed in this order are hereby revoked upon efective dates above. 6. The prices herein set are the maximum that may be charged although less may be charged if so desired. Given under our hand this 26th day of February 2014. Brian Terrence Hagan, Chairman of the Price Tribunal Tatiana Burn, Member of the Price Tribunal.

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TE MArAE orA, MiniSTry of HEAlTH CooK iSlAnDS

EXPRESSiON Of iNTEREST fOR ThE PROCuREMENT Of SERViCES fOR ThE PuRPOSE Of ThE EVALuATiON Of ThE hEALTh SPECiALiST ViSiT (hSV) PROGRAMME The Ministry of Health (MoH) invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from qualiied and experienced parties for the purpose of the evaluation of the Health Specialist Visits (HSV) Programme. HSV is a tripartite arrangement between the MoH, the Cook islands Ministry of finance and Economic Management (MfEM) and the Aid Programme of the new Zealand Ministry of foreign Afairs and Trade (MFAT). The EOI documents will be available from the oice at the Ministry of Health, Avarua rarotonga or downloaded from the Ministry of Health website http://www.health. gov.ck/ Complete Eoi proposals must be delivered to the address below before 12pm, Cook islands time on 13 March 2014 in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “hSV EVALuATiON” to the following address: Ministry of Health Po Box 109 rarotonga Cook islands All enquiries to: Temarama Anguna Email: m.anguna@health.gov.ck Phone: +682 29 664. /

Friday, February 28, 2014 cook Islands News

SITUATIONS VACANT

ALL AROuND BEAuTiCiAN - at least 5yrs work exp.in a salon, reliable, hardworking, honest, customer-friendly and able to work with minimum supervision. Please email your cV at korana@oyster.net.ck Application closes 17 March 2014.

Paciic resort Hotel Group A Great Place to Work... We are currently seeking the following: • Guest Service Agent • Porter / Security • Restaurant & Bar Staf • chefs and cooks • Team Leaders & Supervisors To apply email rarotonga@paciicresort.com or contact Nan Thompson on 51724.

77216 / /1933

ShOP MANAGER 3-5yrs work exp. in retail business to oversee the full operation of the shop but not limited to shop-keeping, cashiering, banking & stock inventory. Important qualities: reliable, trustworthy, polite,honest, customer- friendly, non-smoker and non-drinker. Please email your cV to ciral09@yahoo.com and application closes 17 March 2014.

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Driver 6 days a week Applicants need to be employable, with a good attitude, turn up on time and be smartly presented and of sober habits. Phone 27460 or 55464.

ACCOuNTS PERSON castaway Resort is looking for a Part-time Accounts person. Quickbooks experience is essential. We are prepared to pay a top hourly rate for a suitably qualiied person. Flexible hours of work: Monday - Friday (approx 20 hours per week) Please e-mail your application and cV to: pash@oyster.net.ck Please call Michelle on PH:21546 or 57104 77258 / /1873

77137 / /2202

Nanny required Non smoker/non drinker, honest, reliable. cleaning and cooking required. Mail cV to Marcelle_rossouw@ hotmail.com

Experienced Pastry Chef Experienced Bar Tender Seamstress/housemaid We require the above experienced staf to join our team. Please send up to date cV to P O Box 1050.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Looking for a kitchen hand & counter girls to work in a takeaway cafe soon to open. Phone 76017 or 74345. 77117 /36497 /1931

Bartender wanted for busy bar, nights from Tuesday - Saturday. Apply in person or phone 24516 or 50498. 77115 /36502 /1931

Maintenance person to do work around the house, with sober habits, send cV to PO Box 418.

CONGRATULATIONS

76997 /36459 /1999

RESERVATiONS/ hOSPiTALiTY If you have worked in reservations previously or would like to receive training in this area, we would like to hear from you. You must be honest, computer literate, friendly, good spoken English, and proud to be a cook Islander showing our visitors the Kia Orana & Meitaki feeling .. The position is 40 hrs p.w. lexible shifts. Call Jan at Aro’a Beachside Inn, on 22166. 77211 / /1997

for the sake of your family

GET hELP Call AA - 71744

Disappearing acts displease Justice JuSTICE of the Peace Carmen Temata has warned lawyers of their duty to the courts and their clients after two people had to have their cases adjourned because their lawyers were not present. “This is a concern. It is not good to have the court system blocked up with unfinished cases. The message needs to be put across to counsels not to keep adjourning their matters,” said Temata. One defendant, Michael Brown, 41, was ready to be sentenced for breach of probation

LAND FOR SALE Rangiatua section 103C2A Avarua 1,130 square metres $35,000, 42 YEARS contact Nooroa Tangi work 20-567 or after hrs 25-328. 77187 / /1921

1/2 Acre hill section on Raemaru, Arorangi Sunsets. Phone 54322. 77247 /36555 /2247

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TENDER Rarotonga Road Network improvements Supply and Construction of Road Network for Project City 3 hotmix – Contract No. C13/13.2, Chip Seal – Contract No. C13/13.3 Under the Asian Development Bank Economic recovery Support Programme (ADB – ErSP), the infrastructure Cook islands (iCi) is managing a number of projects related to water supply network upgrade and road network improvements on rarotonga. These contracts involve the improvements of road network within the areas from Panama through Avarua Township to Tupapa. A copy of each tender document can be collected during work hours from the ICI oice in Arorangi. Note that a non-refundable deposit of $200 will be required before each tender document is issued. Tenders close at 3pm friday, 21 March 2014, and must be submitted to the ICI Oice in Arorangi in accordance with the requirements of the Tender Document. Enquiries to: Tenga Mana Project Engineer Email: tenga.mana@ici.gov.ck Phone: +682 20321 77076

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

NGAMETUA

TAHNA

FROMFAMILIES,UNCLES, AUNTIES,CUZS,FRIENDS & SPECIAL ONE SISTER,GODPARENTS& MOM & DAD

77278 /36593 /1931

APPRECIATIONS

Vacancy Clerk of the house of Ariki

TENDERS

BIRThDAy

Since the beginning of August, 2013, when I came on the reef of Aitutaki, I am looking for my sunglasses, special for my short sighted eyes. The spectacles are very dark, made from a special plastic, no joint for the hands. The spectacles were in a light plastic box. Bigger than a normal one according to the construction of the sunglasses Please contact me on mobile 75146 or on my boat, standing on the harbour pier.

SITUATIONS VACANT

counsel. his lawyer Tony Brown has had to relinquish his lawyer responsibilities after becoming secretary to the Queen’s representative. “I encourage all parties to ind closure for this matter,” said Temata. according to the law Practitioners act 1993-94, all law practitioners must abstain from any behaviour that may discredit their profession, furthermore, that it is “improper for a practitioner to accept a case unless he can handle it promptly and with due competence, without undue interference by the pressure of other work.” If a complaint of misconduct is made it is forwarded to the Chief Justice for investigation and could lead to being struck off the barrister/solicitors roll. - Merita Wi-Kaitaia

and assault on a constable at the high Court on Thursday, but his matter had to be adjourned to March 6 because his lawyer Wilkie rasmussen was not present. “This isn’t fair on Brown. I will note this down and will advise the registrar to contact rasmussen... This is the third time he has failed to appear without advising the courts or his clients,” said Temata. another three of rasmussen’s clients had to have their matters adjourned. another defendant, Watson edward, had his case adjourned for the ifth time. He had pleaded not guilty to a charge of refusing to permit a medical oficer to take a blood specimen and is awaiting a trial date to be ixed. Police prosecutor Fairoa Tararo asked for an adjournment, and said it may be adjourned again as edward’s matter will be passed to another

Appreciation

The House of Ariki is seeking a qualiied, self-driven and highly motivated person with relevant experience for the position of Clerk of the House of Ariki. Applicants must have excellent written and spoken English and Cook island Maori and will be expected to be knowledgeable on Cook islands Maori traditions and customs. A job description can be obtained from the Oice of the Public Service Commissioner. Applicants must deliver a cover letter and CV to Ms Rangi Tutai, Oice Assistant, Oice of the Public Service Commissioner or email the same to rangi.tutai@cookislands.gov.ck by 4pm on friday 7th March 2014. Contact phone (682) 29421

It is with a humble heart that we express our appreciation and gratitude for the love and support everyone has shown to us after the passing of my dear husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend He was a very humble man, strong in his faith and love of God, strong in his political beliefs & values and most impor-

Inatio Akaruru,CBE

tantly he was a great husband, father, grand-father & friend whom we loved and cherished dearly and will be missed by each and every one of us. No words could ever express our sincere appreciation for the love and support you have shown to us during our time of grief and mourning. Our sincere gratitude to; Last but not least to our extended family and friends who were always with us preparing food, organizing, setting

School and Tertiary institute Vacancies

• Bishop Donnahue, Father Epi Loka and the Avarua Catholic Church • QR His Excellency Tom Marsters & Mrs Marsters • Prime Minister Hon Henry Puna & Mrs Puna and your Cabinet Ministers • Maota Gosselin and Family • Nuku Rapana and NZ Pukapuka Community • Emma Williams & Family • Pita & Noora Totoo & Family • Pokoroa & Rangi Pauka

& Family • Mac Mokoroa & Infrastructure Cook Islands • Tingika Elikana & Ministry of Justice • Rarotonga Bowling Club Members • Avarua SDA Church • Tutakimoa CICC Ekalesia • Rarotonga Pukapuka Community • Avarua SDA Church • Mr & Mrs Steven Matapo • T&M Heather Ltd • Cook Islands Police

Applications are invited from qualiied and experienced individuals for the following part-time positions: 1. Teacher Aide (ECE) - rutaki School 2. Teacher Aide (iE) – Takitumu School 3. Grounds/Maintenance Person - Avatea School 4. Oice Secretary: Mangaia School 5. Training Broker (Mangaia) – Ci Tertiary Training institute 6. Aitutaki School’s Guidance Counsellor (full time) based at Araura College. Job description and application forms available from the Ministry website at: www.education.gov.ck

up and ensuring everything went smoothly at home, church, gravesite, we are eternally grateful. To those not mentioned, your kindness, support and love will never be forgotten – thank you and God bless.

Please send cover letter, completed application forms with CV and references to:

“Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good, his love is eternal”

Director - Human resources Management, email vacancy@education.gov.ck

Mrs Rebecca Akaruru, Children, In-laws, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren & Families

Applications close on friday 7 March 2014. 77184

Friday, February 28, 2014 cook Islands News

CrossFit craze grows in Raro 2 Sessions

6pm & 8.30pm

FORTICkETS PHONE 79867

CrOssFIT seems to be the buzzword in fitness circles at the moment, and in raro it’s no exception. Since its establishment in July 2013 Tumuora CrossFit in arorangi has attracted a wide membership base introducing a wide range of the community to the itness craze.

BEREAVEMENT

HOSkING, Pearl Teina (nee Rorani)

Passed away peacefully on 26 February 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand. Darling wife of Arthur. Cherished Mum of Ricky & karen, Tony & katie and Addrienne & Tamatoa. Loving Mama to Tumora, Tevahitua, Jamayca, Tehina, Tahia, Dain, Isaac & kya. Teina went to be with her Mum and Dad (Tepaeru and Ngatokorua) and brothers Alan, Pokoina and Johnny). She will be sadly missed but remembered with love by Lina & Pa, Steve & Tanya, Heather, Annie & Wayne, Mata & Charlie and Naomi & Clay and their families. A celebration of her life will be held at Titama Heights, Matavera, Rarotonga on Monday 3rd March 2014 at 11am where she will be laid to rest. Any enquiries call Lynn 52 595 or Heather 55453.

This week is a big week for Tumuora CrossFit, with a number of CrossFitters teaming up for the summer Team Challenge, and a few of its athletes entered in the CrossFit Open which kicks off this week. The summer Team Challenge has six teams of four competing throughout four different WODs (or workouts of the day), which are kept a surprise until the day before. The teams are a mix of experienced and not so experienced CrossFitters, and aim to provide a fun but competitive venue for people to put their C rossFitting skills to the test in a team environment. CrossFit workouts are comprised of constantly varied func-

tional movements (like pushing, pulling, squatting, lifting, running) executed at high intensity. One day you may be rowing on a rowing machine and doing burpees, and another day you may be doing wind sprints, pullups or kettlebell swings. Drivers passing by the Box (CrossFit gyms are known as boxes) in arorangi, may be forgiven for looking twice at what may seem strange goings on, with athletes staggering along the road with kettlebells, or crawling along the Box loor. each day a different WOD (workout of the day) is posted on the blackboard and crossFitters don’t know until they arrive what the session holds in store.

IN MEMORIAM IN LOVING MEMORY OF

MANN ENUAkORE

MARSTERS

1939 - 2012

"May the wind of love blow softly and whisper for you to hear. That we all love and miss you and hold you very dear"

LIFE BRINGS TEARS, SMILES & MEMORIES THE TEARS DRY, THE SMILE FADE, BUT THE MEMORIES LAST FOREVER!!!!!

LOVING WIFE: VAINE & CHILDREN

LAMB LOIN CHOPS 10kG

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Issued at 2pm at Rarotonga Situation: A northeasterly wind low prevails over Southern Cooks. forecast to midnight for the Southern Cooks: fine apart from brief showers. Moderate northeast winds, fresh at times. Moderate to rough seas. further outlook: fine apart from brief showers. for Rarotonga: fine apart from brief showers. further outlook: fine apart from brief showers. for the Northern Cooks: Cloudy periods with brief showers. Moderate northeast winds. Moderate to rough seas. further outlook: fine apart from brief showers.

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33° NE 10KTS

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sPOrT Pre-season touch rugby draws talent FanCY footwork, diving tries and lots of laughs were the order of the day at the preseason mixed touch rugby tournament at Nikao ield on Wednesday. This weeks open mens and womens games on Monday as well as Wednesdays mixed games were an opportunity for touch players to blow out

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the cobwebs before the tournament starts proper next week. Despite this weeks games being a stretch out of players – brilliant plays were seen boding well for a fantastic touch season ahead. More photos from the pre-season week will feature in tomorrows sports pages. - MW

a talented young touch player dives for a touchdown to score for his mixed team.

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Let the games begin! Vikki Henderson tenses as she prepares to clean and jerk the barbell during the irst challenge of the Tumuora CrossFit Summer Games. Six teams of four athletes sweated it out yesterday morning and the star performers were Gordon Heather, who lifted a massive 120kg, and Lorna Tauu, who successfully hoisted 70kg. Competitors return to the arena today for a “partner chipper workout”, which includes double-under skipping, push ups, more barbell lifting and heavy lunges. CrossFit grows in Raro page 12.

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Sharks vs Bears WeeK ive of the rugby league season gets underway today at raemaru Park and Titikaveka ield. at raemaru Park the Bears will host the visiting sharks in what should be an evenly contested game at 4.30pm. At the Titikaveka ield – the Bulldogs will host the visiting avatiu eels in the under-16 and reserve grade before the rest of the two clubs match ups are played out on saturday. - MW Friday 28 arorangi Bears vs aitutaki sharks at arorangi Field – 4.30pm Premier, ref-nga Takaiti, Touch Judges-Sean Willis/Tuaiti ngaputa, sub Officials-simiona Teiotu/Dawn Crummer. Friday 28 Titikaveka Bulldogs vs avatiu nikao eels at Titikaveka Field – 4.10pm under 16, ref-Tutai Taurarii, Touch Judges-Poto Ngaroi/ Tavake Manuel, 5.10pm snr reserve, Refs-Pious Mitchell, Touch JudgesPoto ngaroi/Tavake Manuel.

saturday 1 Takuvaine Warriors vs ngatangiia sea eagles Takuvaine Field – 3pmsnr reserve, ref-Tutai Taurarii, Touch Judges-Poto Ngaroi/ simiona Teiotu, 4.30pm Premier, Ref-Tangi Taomia, Touch JudgesPoto ngaroi/Tutai Taurarii (sub Oficial-Simiona Teiotu) saturday 1 Titikaveka Bulldogs vs avatiu nikao eels at Titikaveka Field – 2pm under 14, Ref-Jeffery Murray, Touch Judges-Taua Benioni/Club Official, 2.55pm under 19, ref-Bishop Bishop, Touch Judges-Taua Benioni/Jeffery Murray, 4.30pm Premier, ref-Tua ngaputa, Touch Judges-Sean Willis/Bishop Bishop, (Sub Oficial-Taua Benioni). saturday arorangi Bears vs Tupapa Panthers at arorangi Field – 2pm under 16, ref-Tavake Manuel, Touch Judges-Dawn Crummer / Club Oficial, 2.55pm under 19, RefNga Takaiti, Touch Judges-Dawn Crumer / Tavake Manuel, 4.30pm reserve, ref-Pious Mitchell, Touch Judges-Nga Takaiti / Tavake Manuel.

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Cook Islands delegation at match-ixing seminar a TWO-day FIFa-Interpol workshop on the threat from “match ixing” is currently being held in nadi, Fiji, and being attended by Cook Islands football oficials. More than 100 delegates from around the Oceania region are attending the workshop which is part of the FIFa-InTerPOl training, education and prevention initiative. The Cook Islands delegation of nine members left rarotonga on sunday evening to attend the first ever match-fixing seminar to be held in the region. since 2011, the Interpol-FIFa initiative has developed and implemented a number of training and education programmes to prevent match ixing

in football. The workshop is being organised in partnership with the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), the Fiji Football association (FFa) and the Fiji Police in order to ensure that it is directly relevant to the current issues faced by football and law enforcement entities within the region. It is in the understanding that each participant recognises the overall objectives by identifying current good practice and ways to prevent matchixing in football and more effectively protect the future of the game. The regional and national sporting bodies are to work together more effectively in partnerships, sharing information and taking action to pre-

vent match-ixing. The workshop threw light on various match-fixing scenarios and the links involved, tools developed by InTERPOL to combat match-ixing and key areas to ight in sports including identifying key stakeholders, importance of information collection and sharing, training and education. The seminar is currently being attended by CIFa staff, law enforcement (Police Oficer), CISNOC President, disciplinary chairperson, appeal committee chair and CIFa President. “although match-fixing is nonexistent in the Cook Islands prevention is the way forward,” says CIFa president lee harmon. - CIFA Media

Norman George, Lai Gukisuva, Martha Henry, Mii Piri, Pauline Dean, Johnny Hosking, Lee Harmon, Hugh Graham and Jake Numanga at the match ixing seminar in Fiji. 14022733