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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Pardon for Papa Arapati long overdue: PM Brown
Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands ‘godfather of modern politics’ and first premier, the late Albert Royle Henry or better known as Papa Arapati, has been given a formal pardon by the King’s Representative (KR) Sir Tom Marsters.
Measures in place to prevent water disruption in Aitutaki during Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Retreat
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Pacific Islands Forum
Measures have been put in place in Aitutaki to ensure there is no water disruption to the public and the regional leaders attending the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders retreat next week.
Cook Islands supports UN resolution on Gaza ‘truce’
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Cook Islands supports the United Nations (UN) resolution for an ‘immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce’ between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza.
Chickenpox cases on the rise
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Nineteen cases of chickenpox have been reported in the Cook Islands in October, but Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says there is no outbreak of the highly contagious disease.
Netball shifts focus to Pacific Games
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Pacific Games, Sports
The Cook Islands netball team returned home with a bronze medal from the Mirxes Nations Cup competition in Singapore, and their eyes are now set on retaining their gold medal at the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands next month.
Money transfer agency meets with Fijian Community in Rarotonga
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
An agent from the money transfer agency KlickEx met with the Fijian Community on Thursday to highlight the benefits of using their services.
Mother and daughter head to Pacific Games
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Not many parents get to compete alongside their children at an international tournament, but for Julieanne Westrupp, it is a privilege to have her 15- year- old daughter Tashi Kopu joining her to the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Te Ipukarea Society welcomes legal personhood of whales in international waters
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has welcomed the recent news on Maori and Pacific Leaders proposing legal personhood of whales in international waters to the United Nations.
Cook Islands Friends of Fiji to accord traditional welcome to PM Rabuka in Rarotonga
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will be accorded a full Fijian traditional welcoming ceremony when he arrives in Rarotonga for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Cook Islands claims third place
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Cook Islands netball team clinched a last-minute winner against Canada on Friday night to secure third place in their final match at the Mirxes Nations Cup in Singapore.
Tupapa Young Rookies face Redbacks
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The high flying Tupapa Young Rookies will face the Arorangi Redbacks at Raemaru Park in round six men’s cricket competition.
JP adjourns sentencing of domestic violence accused
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of Peace Georgina Keenan-Williams adjourned the sentencing of a domestic violence accused to December 19, saying that an assault on a woman is taken seriously in the Cook Islands.
Piho’s turtle bubble photo makes a splash in New Zealand
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features
Award winning Cook Islands photographer Charlotte Piho has been recognised again for her stunning wildlife photography.
Cooks secure biggest winning margin
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
After successive defeats, the Cook Islands netball team bounced back to beat Canada on day four of the Mirxes Nations Cup in Singapore this week.
Cooks netball team still in high spirits
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands netball team is still in high spirits despite being defeated by Sri Lanka 63-52 on Day 3 of the Mirxes Nations Cup in Singapore.
Police enforce tougher stance on non-compliant motorcycle users
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police are handing out a strong message to motorcycle users in confiscating vehicles that are not compliant.
Tropical Cyclone Lola will not affect the Cooks
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Tropical Cyclone Lola that was said to be slowly moving across Vanuatu yesterday is not a threat to the Cook Islands.
Tourism operator gets probation for assault on ex-partner following trial
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Domestic violence will be viewed seriously by the Courts in the Cook Islands after a High Court Judge yesterday quashed an application for discharge without conviction.
Cooks photographer makes waves across the ocean
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, National
Award-winning photographer and turtle tour operator Charlotte Piho has been selected to represent the Oceania region in the Middle East.
Minister for Health highlights need for flexible financial support from development partners
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands has endorsed and shown its support for the development of the draft Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework which was raised at the 74th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Western Pacific Meeting.
