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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
New Public Health Bill to be tabled in Parliament in Dec
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The new Public Health Bill which will give Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health the power to issue monetary fines and regulate smoking and vaping, among other things, will be going through Parliament in December.
Road accidents on the rise as Police prepare for PIF Meeting
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Three crashes were reported to police since Friday afternoon.
Cook Islands suffer upset loss
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Cook Islands lost their first match at the 2023 Mirxes Nations Cup in Singapore to the home team early yesterday morning (Cook Islands time).
Pacific Islands Forum Meeting preparations on track, says PM
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
With the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting just around two weeks away, Prime Minister Mark Brown says they have received confirmation from agencies, dialogue partners and leaders who will be attending.
Budding netballer steps up to the international arena
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Netball, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend
Mere-Jean Piri is set to make her Cook Islands debut as the youngest player on the national team looks forward to the Nations Cup challenge in Singapore.
Cricket enters round six for men
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The round six of the T20 Domestic Season will see some exciting matches in the men’s division.
Prayer for peace in the Middle East
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A special prayer was held at Terevete Park in Avarua on Wednesday where 200-300 people gathered to pray for peace in the Middle East as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.
Cooks Police to offer youth development programme in Rarotonga
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Following the success of youth programmes in the Pa Enua, the Cook Islands Police is looking to offer a similar course in Rarotonga.
New Public Health Bill will give TMO the power to issue fines for failing to keep compounds clean
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The Tutaka Programme in Rarotonga will begin next week from Monday, October 23 to November 3.
Breadfruit: A climate-resilient crop for the Pacific
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Breadfruit is a climate-resilient crop well suited to addressing the challenges of food security, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and climate adaptation in the Pacific.
Call for ‘more transparency’ in funding for Pacific Games
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Concerns have been raised over the distribution of a government grant, reportedly worth $500,000, to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) for the upcoming Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Te Kukupa II repair work progressing well: Police
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Repair work on the Cook Islands’ maritime patrol vessel is expected to be completed this month.
Police develop new system to streamline domestic violence reporting
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police Family Violence unit has developed a new reporting template to better streamline domestic violence complaints.
Cook Islands netball team heads to Singapore for Nations Cup
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The Netball Cook Islands (NCI) team will depart Rarotonga for Singapore tomorrow for the MIRXES Nations Cup.
Police say serious domestic violence cases running at just under 26%
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police have said that serious cases involving assault in domestic violence cases are running at just under 26 per cent. This is the trajectory of figures for 2023.
Renewable energy 2030 commitment
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Climate Change Cook Islands director Wayne King says as a developing country within the Paris Agreement, Cook Islands has its own commitment to meet the global climate challenge.
Club Raro’s Jalapenos: A must-try for couples
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Food, Go Local
Recommended for couples only, you wouldn’t want to miss out on the welcoming, friendly environment offered at Club Raro restaurant and bar.
Cook Islands Police investigate five crashes over weekend
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Five crashes were reported to Police over the weekend, the latest being a car involved in an accident at Black Rock on Sunday night.
Prayer for Israel: Pilgrims recount Israel-Hamas war experience
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National, Weekend
A special prayer session for the people of Israel will be held at Terevete Park in Avarua tomorrow night. A Cook Islands couple who returned home from Israel after making it out of the war-torn country in the wake of an unprecedented attack by Hamas is calling on people to come together and pray for families that have been affected.
11 stonefish poisoning cases so far
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
There have been 11 stonefish poisoning cases reported at the Rarotonga Hospital since January 18 this year. This was confirmed by the outgoing director of hospital health services, Dr Yin Yin May.
