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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Cook Islands eyes playoff spot at OFC U16 Men’s Championship
Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands U16 football team is aiming for a top two finish in the preliminary rounds where it will face Vanuatu, Fiji and New Zealand at the OFC U16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti this month.
New Public Health Act not implemented for upcoming Tutaka programme
Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
The upcoming Tutaka programme will proceed as planned without utilising any provisions of the new Public Health Act, says Te Marae Ora (TMO) health secretary Bob Williams.
Herrmann to remain acting MFAI Secretary
Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) says incumbent Tepaeru Herrmann will continue as the acting Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).
Ombudsman cites privacy in refusal to discuss police complaint matters
Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
The Office of the Ombudsman says it is difficult and improper to discuss cases that are referred to them as they are private matters.
Known offender appears in court for multiple burglaries
Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man in his 20s has been given time to seek legal advice after he was arrested and remanded in custody for burglary charges.
Court news
Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A repeat offender was back in court for a common assault charge last week. Okirua Manuela was charged with common assault, accused of assaulting a man in Avatiu on May 1.
Govt to acquire cargo ships, plans to take control of domestic shipping
Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands
Cook Islands government is awaiting confirmation from Japan that a cargo-passenger ship meeting their specific requirements will arrive before the end of the year, while also negotiating with China for a second ship.
Logan breaks half marathon record
Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Local pilot Andrew Logan has set a new Cook Islands record at the 2024 Oceania Half Marathon event in the Gold Coast, Australia this week.
Repeated breaches land young woman back in jail
Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A young woman sentenced to serve time at Arorangi Prison has been advised by a Justice of the Peace to seriously think about making better choices in the future.
Court briefs
Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A number of driving related matters were presented to the Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Record-breaking tourism boom but businesses face challenges
Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands tourism industry is booming with record visitor arrivals expected this year, but some businesses are facing strain due to staffing shortages, rising costs and supply chain issues.
Assault charge results in suspended sentence
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who has been granted permanent name suppression was handed a 24-month suspended sentence after being convicted of assaulting a woman.
Ministry gathers input for new Education Masterplan
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
The Ministry of Education has completed its final rounds of consultation with schools, both in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, for its new Education Masterplan.
Govt, Opposition deadlocked on Public Accounts Committee chair
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
The Government and Opposition MPs remain at loggerheads on who should be chair of the Public Accounts Committee after they failed to reach an agreement last week.
Beddoes heads to Olympics
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes will be heading to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games after making the cut through universality quota.
12 months imprisonment for brutal assault, breaches of protection orders
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man was convicted and sentenced to around 12 months imprisonment for eight charges that include assault on a female.
Weekend function under scrutiny after reports of ‘food poisoning’
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora/Ministry of Health’s Public Health team is looking into a case of alleged food poisoning that occurred over the weekend.
Te Marae Ora secures $24 million grant for improved health facilities
Tuesday 9 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora/Ministry of Health will receive a funding of $24 million from the Green Climate Fund that will go towards improving health facilities in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Govt seeks Australian help to cover Te Kukupa II fuel costs
Monday 8 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Cook Islands is working with Australia to see if they can help cover the fuel cost for the police patrol vessel Te Kukupa II due to budget constraints.
23rd Health Conference focuses on oral health
Monday 8 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
About 100 people are expected to attend the 23rd Cook Islands Annual Health Conference in Rarotonga this week. The conference to be held from July 10-12 will focus on oral health with the theme “My Health My Life- Connecting mouth to body”.