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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Preparations for a charter flight to Fiji
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Fijian Association is asking their community how many would like to go back to Fiji, if they become vulnerable or face hardship.
Fijian community provided block to plant fruit and veges
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Big ideas needed for long-term food security, say leaders.
First food delivery service for the vulnerable is a model for lockdown
Tuesday 31 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Creative Centre Rarotonga is delivering meals-on-wheels treats to their five members who are listed under the most vulnerable and are living on their own.
Accused given time to get legal advice
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Mataora Pukeiti who has been charged for theft of a motorcycle has requested the court to give him time to get legal advice.
Bench warrant for absconder
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A bench warrant has been ordered by the Court for Ordain Tutakiao. He has for the second time, not appeared in the High Court this month.
Lemon theft matter adjourned
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man who is accused of taking without permission a 10kg bag of lemons has been given more time to seek legal advice.
Burglar remanded
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Recidivist burglar Japhet Manuel has been remanded in custody despite the reschedule of the High Court Chief Justice sitting due to the Covid-19 preparedness.
Return to the blue lagoon
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
There’s an unexpected casualty of the Covid-19 travel ban: Ponu the miracle turtle is stranded too. Ponu the turtle will not be released until the Covid-19 pandemic measures in Rarotonga have ended.
Man denies firebombing construction at heritage site
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man accused of firebombing a controversial building site has denied responsibility because of his mental health.
Germany plans to charter flight
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Germany’s Honorary Consul is in talks with 58 German nationals in Rarotonga, as their government plans a charter flight to get them home.
Expats welcomed into home
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Deon Rossouw and his family of four have welcomed an expat worker’s family into the comfort of their home.
Court open for arrests
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Today’s criminal court proceedings will continue under tight Covid-19 protocols, says Secretary for Justice Tamatoa Jonassen.
Rent struggles pose crowding risk
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Concerns about paying the rent are starting to sink in for workers whose jobs or hours are being cut.
Little blessings in trying times
Thursday 26 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
What does it mean to be born into these strange times of the Covid-10 pandemic and looming lockdown?
Taking refuge on their home island
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
John Akava, 77 and his wife Teakauroa, 78 have moved to their home island of Atiu to seek refuge from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Drivers continue to flout rules
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The court is heaving with drivers who continue to push the limits of police.
Amnesty for illegal workers in crisis
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Foreigners who have been residing in the Cook Islands and are not on any legal work permit will be part of the registration process to benefit from the unemployment funding.
Gone – but she'll be back: 'This island and its people are special'
Monday 23 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
As the last tourists and volunteers fly out of Rarotonga, one departing Global Volunteer tells how paradise is watching the sunset and listening to the waves. Paradise is Cook Islands.
Worried expat workers told: 'We're in this together'
Monday 23 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Fijian and Filipino contract workers in the Cook Islands have been reassured by the Immigration Ministry that no one will be deported or removed from the country.
Fijian community to meet Govt officials
Sunday 22 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
More Fijian tourism workers in the Cook Islands are expected to lose their jobs as a number of other resorts close indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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