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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Cooks women MPs at Power Forum
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands women parliamentarians are in New Zealand attending a Pacific Women in Power Forum that began this week.
Govt says $1.3m invested in Lady Samoa charter
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands, Parliament
The Lady Samoa IV vessel chartered by the Cook Islands government prior to Christmas cost $1.3million.
Nukz Power makes convincing win
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Nukz Power played FBI with a convincing win of 12 – 1 at the 2024 Touch Rugby Competition at the National Stadium.
Opposition leader questions immigration process
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Opposition Leader Tina Browne has raised questions on what the government was doing to protect the main employers of foreign workers.
Assault accused denied bail
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who is facing 13 charges for assaulting a female was denied bail by the Justice of the Peace John Whitta at the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Government allocates additional funding for roads, healthcare, and renewable energy
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Infrastructure Cook Islands receives a $400,000 boost to complete road works around Rarotonga, while pharmaceutical needs see an increase of $280,000 in the latest Supplementary Budget.
Parliament approves amendments to Seabed Minerals Act
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
A Bill seeking to improve the overall seabed minerals regime was passed in Parliament yesterday.
Heroin suspected in packages found at Rarotonga retailer
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Narcotics discovered in the warehouse of a Rarotonga retailer are believed to be heroin. Cook Islands Police media officer Trevor Pitt said preliminary testing done by police, indicated the substance was heroin.
Inflation is a reality: PM encourages homegrown food to combat rising prices
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
The Cook Islands Prime Minister acknowledges inflation’s impact on imported goods and suggests growing local food to combat it, while emphasising economic growth and Pa Enua development as long-term solutions.
Love, laughter and tries on Valentine’s Day
Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The mixed touch rugby teams on game three of the 2024 Touch Rugby Competition turned up on Wednesday last week, featuring a mix of fun, love, and laughter.
Select committee receives three submissions on Amendment Bills
Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
The Special Select Committee reviewing the three Constitutional Amendment Bills before Parliament has received three submissions.
Health ministry recommends Covid boosters for vulnerable populations
Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Following new cases of Covid-19 in the Cook Islands, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is advising additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine for further protection of vulnerable and high-risk populations.
Accused burglar released on bail
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An accused burglar who has been in custody since December 2023 appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta on Thursday and was granted bail.
Eels eyeing strong start
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
After claiming the League Nines in Paradise title last month, the Avatiu Nikao Eels are eyeing a positive start to their Cook Islands Rugby League 13s campaign when they take on arch rivals Arorangi Bears this afternoon.
Bulldogs bite back! Bulldogs bounce back with upset victory over Panthers
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs made a strong comeback in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition yesterday, beating giants Tupapa Panthers 38-30 at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
Rarotonga on alert, schools closed
Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weather
A tropical depression affecting the Cook Islands group was forecast to intensify into a category one cyclone by this morning, triggering advisories from local authorities. This morning the Ministry of Education confirmed that all schools in Rarotonga are closed but it is business as usual for others.
Heed the warnings
Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Weather
Police have been asked to conduct regular patrols at the harbours to remove youth swimming around the area, says Emergency Management Cook Islands director John Strickland.
Four accused plead guilty to brawl charges
Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Four of the accused in the Nikao brawl incident that took place on January 28 this year have pleaded guilty.
Fur love: Adorable dog steals hearts as Valentine’s cupid
Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Local, National
Adorable “Mackintosh” was Rarotonga’s cute cupid star on Valentine’s Day yesterday, allowing people to snap a photograph with him and post it on social media.
Aitutaki schools closed as tropical depression looms
Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands, Weather
Schools in Aitutaki have closed following reports of an approaching tropical depression, but Emergency Management Cook Islands says the system does not pose a threat ‘at this moment’.
