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Articles by Katrina Lintonbon
Cook Islands women pioneers in fisheries
Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Four Cook Islands women are graduating as Pacific fisheries officers, the first of a new group of scholarship recipients.
Packs for Pa Enua
Monday 27 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
Care parcels destined for people in need in the Pa Enua are on their way, thanks to the New Zealand High Commission.
Anzac Day: Leaders lay wreaths at dawn
Saturday 25 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Only the lament of of a lone bagpiper could be heard at the Cenotaph as he paid tribute to fallen heroes.
Katrina Tanirau: Their sacrifices for our freedoms
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Editorials
EDITORIAL: Getting up before sunrise isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time, but on April 25 I make an exception. Standing in silent darkness alongside thousands of other people gives you time to think about the magnitude of what is being commemorated.
'Nurses are dying because they aren't given protective equipment'
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
From an office in Geneva, Elizabeth Iro is a commander in the battle against the greatest health crisis the world has ever seen.
Toll lifted for locals on waterfall
Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Over the years, Papua Vai Marere, more commonly known as Wigmore’s Waterfall, had become a dumping ground for domestic rubbish.
Finding new ways to do things
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Faced with no jobs, no income and tough times it would be easy to give up, but people in the Cook Islands aren’t quitters.
Business survey spells economic disaster
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Cook Islands business owners are facing the reality that they may not survive the financial fallout caused by the Covid-19 crisis.
The new 'normal' at school
Tuesday 21 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
No sharing of pens and books, no assemblies and rugby on the field, no hugging your mates. That is what the new “normal” looks like for school students in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands waste worsens in Covid-19 slowdown
Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
Overseas, the Covid-19 economic slowdown and home lockdowns have enabled the most sudden and dramatic improvement in environmental measures like air and water pollution in modern history. But not in Cook Islands.
Concrete plans for airport in Covid-19 crisis
Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Rarotonga airport will come back to life with work to replace 58 cracked slabs on runway and negotiations to acquire land to extend the runway.
Security boss issues warning, despite decline in reported crime
Friday 17 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A security company director is warning of Covid-19 chaos in coming months – whether or not the virus arrives in these islands.
Bishop's plea
Friday 17 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Catholic Bishop Paul Donoghue warns support isn't enough; the real poor will still fall through the cracks.
'Mamas and papas jumping for joy' as churches reopen
Friday 17 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Cook Islanders will be allowed to return to church this weekend to give thanks, as the nation is declared free of the coronavirus.
The training is leaving, get onboard
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
As soon as the government announced it would support businesses to train up their staff in coming months, the University of the South Pacific’s local leader sprang into action.
Police face backlash from drunk and violent locals
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Partygoers disregard social distancing rules to police frustration.
Cook Islander hailed in Covid fight
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Elizabeth Iro is half a world away from home dealing with the most serious health crisis of our time, but now she is making an impact staving off Covid-19 in the Cook Islands and on a global scale.
Back to bass-ics
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Musicians are hurting because they are unable to share their creation with the public, local producers say.
Keeping up with our Kia Orana spirit
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism will launch a new multimedia campaign to generate and build up community spirit right here at home.
Growing our economy again
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Like a seed, a country’s economy needs stimulation to grow. There are no quick fixes for the Covid-19 crisis, but ideas for rebuilding are starting to sprout.
