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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Wilkie Rasmussen: Charter flights to Tongareva
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
During the last sitting of Parliament the Member of Parliament for Tongareva Robert Tapaitau, claimed that a chartered plane that took him to Tongareva was for him to go and check the airport for future upgrading. Those doubting this claim can check the Hansard reports.
Waste an eye opener for everyone
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Teina Mackenzie re-elected as president of local environmental group, Te Ipukarea Society.
Fun learning through holiday programme
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Local tourism company develops school holiday programme while waiting for visitors to return.
Study saves man from jail time
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Despite fifth appearance before the Court, young offender avoids incarceration.
No bail for suspects
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The suspects who allegedly entered the TEM Store in Muri this week and stole two cans of alcohol are being held in custody at the Arorangi Prison until a court date is confirmed.
Temptation too much for lemon thief
Thursday 16 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
In his probation report, 17-year-old Fredrick Marsters said temptation has been the cause of his offending.
Certified student divers on marine environment programme
Wednesday 15 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Newly certified divers learn more about marine environment during school holiday programme.
Bills tackled in Aitutaki consultations
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The Immigration Bill Select Committee is currently in Aitutaki for consultations.
Kiribati community celebrate their country's independence
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Over 200 members of the Cook Islands Kiribati community joined their fellow countrymen from around the world to mark their 41st independence celebration.
Man admits five charges, denies one
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Accused facing multiple charges wants the matters to be dealt and done with.
Minister commissions Mitiaro water project
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Infrastructure minister Robert Tapaitau last week commissioned the Vai Orotoma Mitiaro water project.
Bike owners beware of thieves
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police recover three motorbikes stolen over the weekend but not in the conditions they were before going missing.
Motorists taking more care on roads
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
There has been a reduced number of motor vehicle crashes compared to the same time last year, police say.
Ruth Tangiiau Mavé: Child abuse: Our silence is deafening
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
Hello darkness my old friend, I’ve come to talk to you again, about the sounds of silence…
New radio training to reach 5000 health staff
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
With most Pacific countries’ borders closed to the world, health experts have launched a brave new radio show to help train doctors and nurses for Covid-19 and much more.
Jancey's goes to town with doughnuts
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Hot on the Rock
… And in Tupapa, Losirene Lacanivalu discovers Jancey’s new bakery and deli that is enticing all the workers in their breaks.
Holidays: A good book and a lie-in
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Cooks kids will have plenty to read with a gift of 1600 books – sent over from New Zealand in banana boxes.
Te Ipukarea Society: The job of caring for our environment isn't getting any easier
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: As we enter the 25th year since our Society was established, it seems the task of caring for our Cook Islands Environment is not getting any easier. If anything, the environmental challenges we face have ramped up.
Heart check delays former cop's case
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The defended hearing of former New Zealand police officer John Makuru has been postponed to August 25.
The principal who will miss Rarotonga
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
When the St Joseph’s principal returns to New Zealand, she looks forward to showing her family there how to make ika mata.
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