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POWERBALL RESULTS Drawn: 5/2/15 Draw num: 977 PB TATTSLOTTO RESULTS Drawn:7/2/15 Draw num: 3501 1.6GHz CPU - 512MB - 7” 800x480 5 Point Capacitive Screen Shock Proof Portable SUPP: WiFi - 4GB Memory - Android 4.2 - Micro SD Card Slot Hard Drives Front & Rear Cameras - Includes FREE cover & screen protector 500GB $138 OZLOTTO RESULTS Save $50 WAS Drawn: 10/2/15 Draw num: 1095 Next draw: 1TB $189 NOW SUPP: 2TB $309 Fits up to a 32GB Micro SD card Cook islands Herald 11 February 2015 Political COmmentary 2 Democratic Party destined for Political Purgatory nstead of leading the meetings infiltrated by sceptics Democratic Party victoriously have a power influence over Iinto the land of political promise highly educated and supposedly the autocratic Wilkie Rasmussen intelligent people. A recent lost his way in the light and led the convert, the former Chief Auditor faithful into political darkness with Paul Allsworth is a vigorous no idea how to redeem himself or exponent of the Bishop crow bar the Party. Politically lost in more interpretation of the Constitution. ways than ten, Rasmussen has Like any new convert Allsworth gathered a handful of desperate doesn’t need concrete proof disciples on a promise of riches to substantiate his confessed and pitched his evangelical support, the word of the Bishop message of hope on the messianic right or wrong is sufficient, for vision of the political cast off the blessed are those who believe corruption accused Teina Bishop, without seeing, such is the power once a rival formally persecuted of hearing. by the paranoid Rasmussen. Prior to Christmas Rasmussen Converted by the One Faith had a religious awakening and preached by Bishop a political imitated John the Baptist and pastor of a flock of one other, began heralding the coming Rasmussen is convinced his of Bishop a political prophet political salvation and back door disowned by his own brethren restoration to the inner sanctum to save that which he was stupid of Cabinet is through the Bishop enough to lose, the Democratic whom a remnant believe has Party. Soul searching quickly got the power to miraculously over replaced by Rasmussen’s message turn the Cook Islands Party of redemption to the elevated government by a friendship heights of crowning Bishop with Wilkie Rasmussen Teina Bishop cemented over many predawn the rulership to the Sovereign the by- election in the Aitutaki head prior to the by elections. breakfasts with the Queen of the Kingdom of the Cook Islands. In constituency of Vaipae/Tautu. The Demos will simply not Commonwealth Elizabeth the II’s a stupor and frenzy of victory Acting and talking like they win the by- election in Vaipae/ presence in the Cook Islands His soaked up by the Demo nostrils were already the government Tautu, the coconuts have already Royal Excellency Tom Marsters at the liquid amber flowed freely and the masters of illusion Bishop and fallen the CIP’s way exposing his private residence in Arorangi. supporters danced into the night Rasmussen staved off attempts the Democratic Party to ridicule The Cook Islands Constitution is convinced they were on the brink by the doubters to clear the air and gullibility because of the self also subject to the undisclosed “Me of a miracle that would endorse and test the leadership of the serving Rasmussen who despite to Know” powers Bishop professes the crowning of the Bishop. Party with an overdue Conference being a consistent loser still to have at his disposal. Having Doubters caused enough doubt before the by -election. clings with desperate conviction failed miserably at his attempts for the twins of false hope to Come the 17 February 2015 he can lead the Party out of the to pervert the Constitution in a quickly look into their crystal ball Bishop and Rasmussen will be wilderness. costly legal process to get the seat and refocus the apocalyptic over exposed as false seers of promise A CICC Deacon, Rasmussen the Penrhyn voters biffed him off, throw of the evil power, the Cook and hope, the two manipulators should be familiar with the Rasmussen is convinced Bishop Islands Party. New predictions will be forced to invent a new Biblical Exodus and he like Moses has exclusive constitutional were welcomed by the deluded excuse as to why they got whipped will never taste the victory of a insights honed after being in followers of the One power, the and kicked into political oblivion. promised land. The Demos will be Parliament for 16 years. Papers new date critical to a new uprising Do not be surprised if the Sunday Bishop ceremonially waves during was 17 February 2015 the day of flights curse rears its haunting continued bottom of next page PB Cook islands Herald 11 February 2015 news 3 Norman to sue Government for $4m Lawyer and former MP Norman George files malicious prosecution lawsuit n a media statement released No expenses were spared to on Wednesday morning, secure a conviction. INorman George stated; I have described my “I have today filed a malicious investigation as the longest prosecution lawsuit against taking 5 years and the most the Government of the Cook expensive in the history of the Islands, via the Attorney Cook Islands, costing close to General and Prime Minister over 1 million dollars. The total the Hon. Henry Puna; for being amount involved in my charges wrongfully prosecuted on 14 came to $15,000. charges of corruption, theft The criminal trial was also the by misappropriation, failing longest in our history, it started to account and conspiracy to with the first appearance on 27 defraud the Government of the March 2008, 13 to 31 October Cook Islands on the 27th March 2008, 17 to 21 November 2008. 2008, 10 to 30 August 2009, 21 On the 30th of April 2010 by September to 2 October 2009, order of the High Court of the 24 March to 31 March 2010 Cook Islands I was acquitted of and 30 April 2010, my final all the charges. appearance, a total of 46 days of Norman George The Government at the time Court hearings. aggravated damages being my office in Rarotonga will act showed their determination to The level of malice directed sought amounts to $4 million. as the local representative and destroy me by hiring two special at me by the then Government I am represented by two senior address of service. prosecutors from New Zealand of the day caused me and my lawyers from New Zealand, Peter I look forward to my day in and obtaining the services of the wife and family grievous shame, McKnight and John Samuel but Court.” Serious Fraud Office. hurt and humiliation therefore A former N.Z. Police Detective we seek general and exemplary SWITCH ON WITH Inspector was appointed to head damages in this action. the investigations. The total of general and Te Aponga Uira Democratic Party How to prepare? destined for purgatory lead out of a long captivity to the declining members will not make stupid ill conceived decisions of financial contributions. the likes of Eddie Drollet and Sean The Democratic Party like Willis by a Joshua, a new breed of the Children of Israel is going Leader, younger but more in tune to aimlessly wonder in the to the political dynamics of the wilderness for a lengthy spell till day and the future. a new leader can be prepared to Any fantasy the Demos and lead with integrity and servant A cyclone is perhaps the biggest danger this time One faith can force the Prime hood. Rasmussen is the culprit of the year. Minister to concede to a snap and must be replaced a lot election would be to their own sooner than later. Future wise, demise and politically suicidal. Rasmussen will hardly rise above It’s when homes and structures can be destroyed, Currently insolvent the Demo being a B grade lawyer destined trees and crops uprooted, electricity and water Party with debts up to $200,000 to defend petty criminals in supplies cut off. and no fund raising initiatives our Courts. Bishop will have his in progress or in the pipeline dirty laundry paraded for public Here’s what you can do before a cyclone. Store it’s hardly likely there are still consumption in the Court and a portable radio, torch, spare batteries, stocks of gullible supporters prepared to he will never wear the crown he fresh water and canned food, matches, fuel lamp, sponsor the grandiose delusions coverts with a vengeful passion portable stove, cooking gear, utensils, can opener of a handful of greedy Demo against Puna and his single and waterproof bags. leaders. Until there are audited follower George Maggie will be financial reports presented by the replaced as the MP for Tupapa at These items will help you get back on your feet devious Drollet at the 31 March the next General Elections. quickly after a cyclone. Conference the majority of the - George Pitt www.teaponga.com Cook islands Herald 11 February 2015 NEWS 4 “Journey to Development” Keynote Address by Prime Minister Hon.