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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Health pledges USD5700 for investment
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health has pledged US$5700 to the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support new investment strategies set by the new regional director for the organisation.
Visa approval letters criticised
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A foreign workers group is challenging Immigration Cook Islands why foreign workers who already hold valid work permits stamped in their passports, need to carry an additional visa letter for travel purposes.
$1.4m bridge works in progress
Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has been appropriated $1.4million for bridge and structure improvement in the 2024/25 financial year and work on most of the bridges hasbeen completed.
Veilomani U16 – the future of 7s rugby
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Twenty-six boys have joined the Veilomani U16 rugby club to compete in the 2024 Raro 7s Tournament that kicks off today.
Raro 7s special- Cooks very own Rugby 7s legend- the General
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Former Cook Islands rugby star and legend, the General, George George says in the past 35 years players have come out of the Raro 7s tournament pursuing rugby careers internationally.
Opposition hopes for stability
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
Opposition Leader Tina Browne has congratulated newly elected United States President Donald Trump encouraging the incoming US administration to strengthen Joe Biden’s Blue Pacific Strategy.
Positive visitor demand to end of year
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism forsees a positive demand for visitors to travel to the Cook Islands through to the end of this year.
PM Brown congratulates President Trump
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
As the United States (US) welcomes its elected President Donald Trump, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says he looks forward to fostering the relationship between the US and Cook Islands based on formal diplomatic relations signed last year.
Tabusoro is back, aims for finals at 2024 Raro 7s
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Rarotonga Fijian residents – Tabusoro has returned and will be pushing through to get to the finals at this year’s 35th Rarotonga Rugby 7s Tournament that kicks off on Friday.
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says both the Democrats and Republics have similar policies on the Indo-Pacific and he does not expect much change when the United States next president is confirmed. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
NZ referees look forward to fast-flow rugby 7s
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Twelve teams will compete in the two-day Rarotonga 7s Competition that kicks off on Friday and New Zealand referees are hoping for a fast-flow free game that will be entertaining for the home crowd.
Mama Ts delightful fusion of lamb curry and butter chicken
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Features, Food, Go Local, National
Don’t miss the exceptional flavours of Fiji-Indian lamb curry and butter chicken at the local delightful restaurant, Mama Ts located in Arorangi.
Climate change pushback if Trump wins
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The leading Cook Islands environmental lobby group says that if Donald Trump wins the United States elections, it will push back on climate change negotiations made since he was last in office.
Police attend to 3 road crashes
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police attended to three road crashes in the weekend.
Bail conditions changed, man travels to Pa Enua
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who faces two counts of indecent assault has had his bail conditions changed allowing him to travel home to the Pa Enua as police wait to speak to two more witnesses.
Woman denies careless driving charge
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
At the Criminal Court on Thursday, Vaine Ioane denied two counts of careless driving causing injury.
Keep our water free, Don't exploit our water: Pa Metua
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
Landowner appeals to MPs to revoke water charges.
Public does not want to pay for water, says Water Petition Committee
Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The public does not want to pay for water, this is the message the Water Petition Committee reiterated to the Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee in Parliament when they made their submissions yesterday.
TTV believes tariffs will lead to conservation of water
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National
Rarotonga’s water Authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV) says evidence has shown that throughout the Pacific, if a tariff is introduced water consumption will decrease and people will begin to conserve water.
Te Are Manu recommends dogs be de-sexed 4 month and older
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu, Cook Islands veterinary clinic are recommending that dog owners have their dogs de-sexed at around four to five months old or older.
