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Articles by Alana Musselle
From Paris with love
Friday 26 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features
The Gallery Tavioni is proudly presenting yet another exhibit at their gallery in Atupa tonight featuring the beautiful Pascale Garnier Cowan and her collection of art which she is excited to showcase and release to hopefully new homes.
Record turnout expected for this years Te Kara Run
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in
Autism Cook Islands’ biggest and most awaited event of the year, the renowned Te Kara Run will take place on Friday afternoon.
Basketball programme brings community together
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports
The people behind Rarotonga Community Development Basketball are ramping up efforts to achieve their goal of bringing more of the community together through the game. By Alana Musselle.
College students take to the field for quick rip rugby
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union made the most of yesterday’s good weather and hot sun taking Tereora College Year 10 students in a quick rip competition.
Work on new hut for Te Are Pa Metua set to begin
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has announced some new developments at the Punanga Nui Market.
Concerns raised over multiple car wash fundraisers
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
With Rarotonga facing water shortage despite occasional heavy downpours, To Tatou Vai is continuing to encourage the public to be mindful with their water use in the light of car wash fundraisers hosted around the island over the weekend.
Providing work opportunities for those living with disability
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features
The Creative Centre has just concluded a 20-week programme partnering with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and UNESCO Pacific which aimed to serve as a catalyst for preparing and supporting people with disabilities to enter safely and confidently into the workforce.
Choosing to ‘stay home and go far’
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
In a day of many firsts, 68 students from the University of the South Pacific Cook Islands Campus yesterday celebrated their graduation at the National Auditorium.
Celebrating dyslexic children and helping them succeed at school
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, Local, National
The newly-formed society for Dyslexia held their first official meeting on Thursday at the Ministry of Education (MOE). Almost 20 people showed up to listen to Andre Hansen, MOE’s inclusive education advisor, and Jean Francis, a parent and key member of the new society speak on the goals of the association as well as awareness for the learning condition.
Returning Cook Islanders touch down in Rarotonga
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Excited families and friends stood on their tiptoes on the other side of the barricaded international arrivals area at Rarotonga Airport yesterday as they welcomed their loved ones home from afar.
A celebration of hard work and achievement
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features
Tereora College celebrated the success and academic achievements of their student body yesterday at the National Auditorium.
Beach Games to return in 2022
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee this week announced that the Cook Islands Beach Games will be returning to Rarotonga next year after proving to be one of the biggest sporting events of 2020 during border closures.
Remedial work at Punanga Nui Playground ‘almost finished’
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The team from the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has been busy undertaking remedial work at the children’s playground at the Punanga Nui market this week, ensuring that the necessary changes are made so that the playground is fit for the island’s tamariki to once again enjoy.
Empire Bridge report expected next week
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands National Environment Service has announced an awaited update on the Environmental Impact Assessment regarding the construction of the Empire Bridge will be ready by next week.
Cook Islands Olympians share their experiences
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A send off to the rollercoaster ride that was the 2020 Olympics campaign took place at the Waterline Restaurant - a successful end to the big year that saw two of the nation’s youngest athletes come home with big achievements.
New society aims to change how dyslexia is perceived and handled in the Cook Islands
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features
A select group of parents with children who have dyslexia have banded together with the aim of changing mindsets and attitudes to form a group in which they hope to provide support to dyslexic children who currently have very little support in the education system.
McDonald shares his love for BBQ
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Tom and Lucy McDonald celebrated the official opening of the Paradise Supplies and Uncle Tom’s BBQ Shop on Friday afternoon in the presence of their friends and family who were treated to a celebratory BBQ grilled by Tom himself.
Tri Nations ‘pressure match’ as Cooks meets Samoa
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The second game in the Rarotonga Tri-Nations Rugby Series will be played today at Victoria Park in Tupapa, featuring the Cook Islands Residents team against the Tokouso Samoan team.
Giving kids a chance to play
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Badminton, Sports
Kids from primary schools all over Rarotonga were glad to ditch their books for badminton racquets at the annual Primary School Badminton Tournament yesterday.
New men’s group promotes ‘happy, stable and productive families’
Friday 12 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
Te Punanga Oraanga Matutu, a new NGO dedicated to supporting and solving domestic problems regarding men and their families, held their first workshop on Wednesday at the New Hope Church.
