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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Covid delivers sweet lesson
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Want some of those delicious sweet, chocolate, coconut-coated, assorted donuts while you are having your coffee at work?
Jaewynn McKay: Time to buckle down and helmet up
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Like me, you might not like the new helmet law, but our MPs have done what we elected them to do. They have made the decision they believe is in the best interests in the country. So from June 26, wear a helmet – or don’t ride a motorbike.
Cop v cop: Dispute over 'incompetence'
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police prosecution files stalled on ‘overloaded’ officers’ desks.
Providing 'world-class' mental health care
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
A quarter-million dollar research grant is expected to offer a breakthrough in Cook Islands mental health care.
James Webb: Mitigating big economic shock
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
The Cook Islands Government should be commended for its proactive approach of putting large-scale support measures in place.
Fine Tu'itupou-Arnold: Get safeguards in place first
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: From a humanitarian point of view, continued government support for people’s lives and livelihoods is very important in times like this. Right now, none of us know whether this second phase of assistance will be enough, because of the unpredictability of the situation we are in.
Mata Puia-Huch: Economic package is a smart response
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: I was thrilled to see the SMART Economy initiative announced as part of phase 2 of the Covid-19 economic response plan.
Danny Mataroa: Economic Package put workers on farms
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: I think it’s a good package but for a lot of growers, because they are small farmers, it has been difficult for them to go through the registration phase.
Dr Debi Futter-Puati: More training spots open due to economic stimulus package
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: We are very happy we can make a few of our University of the South Pacific courses available for free as part of the Fees Free initiative.
Tina Browne: Opposition supports economic package
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: While we will fulfil our undertaking in Parliament and support the economic response package, phase 2, there are some issues we would like to raise such as the mention of grant funding for agriculture and equipment. What will be the source of that grant funding and where will the agriculture equipment come from?”
Damien Beddoes: Don't abuse superannuation fund
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The reduction to 1% is part of the economic stimulus, and the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund contributions are a small part of a significant package the Cook Islands Government is providing.
Gardeners grassed out
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture is encouraging the public to purchase vetiver plants to help cultivate and stabilize the soil on their properties.
Ruta Tangiiau Mavé: Bee-siness opportunity
Monday 25 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Imagine eating honey made from our beautiful and sweet tropical flowers, hibiscus, tipani and tiare maori.
Jean Mason: To know our trees is to save them
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Cook Islands Library and Museum curator Jean Mason is passionate about the conservation of trees. She believes that if we can identify trees, especially tupuna trees, they can be pruned to make sure they live on for hundreds of years.
Andy Kirkwood: Water treatment: Don't be hasty
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear editor, Anticipating an economic recovery strategy that will borrow from New Zealand's post-Covid push to green-light spade-ready infrastructure projects, I observe that Mark Brown is back on the chemical water treatment campaign trail.
Kelvin Passfield: Seaweed is a good local fertiliser
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Fertilise your organic vegetables and help clean up the coastline at the same time.
Tajiya's 'Move with Me' campaign
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
When one door closes, another opens, says Miss World Oceania Tajiya Sahay.
Getting ready for her journey home
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Musician Kura Happ was amongst Ponu the turtle’s many supporters at the Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre on Monday to witness her flippers being tagged.
No alcohol delivery, says police
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Police say those consuming alcohol at the quarantine facility should keep their behaviour under control.
Breach in quarantine
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The overall risk of exposure to Covid-19 is low, but the question is how did a breach in quarantine occur in the first place?
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