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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Visitor appears in court following Tourism office crash
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Several court matters were presided by Justice of the Peace John Whitta at Criminal Court in Rarotonga on September 7.
Cruise ship makes unplanned stop due to medical incidents
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Cruise ship Coral Princess made an unplanned stop in Rarotonga on Tuesday as two people required medical attention, while it is understood a passenger on an inbound Air New Zealand flight to Rarotonga died this week.
Drug importation accused released on bail, with curfews and to remain in Cook Islands
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two men charged separately for alleged importation of drugs while arriving on separate flights to Rarotonga last week have been granted bail.
Badminton doubles win medals at Zespri AIMS
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton Cook Islands is proud of their young players’ performance at the Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand.
Upholding the provisions of the Rarotonga Treaty
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Weekend
The Rarotonga Treaty remains a cornerstone of our approach to a nuclear-free zone
Court brief September 1
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on September 1.
Air NZ chief executive to visit Rarotonga amidst tourism anger
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer Greg Foran is scheduled to be in Rarotonga in November.
Drug importation allegations: Two accused say it was done for others
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Allegation have been made by two accused men who appeared in court on separate charges that the drugs imported were for ‘others’. Police should make enquiries this weekend, Justice Colin Doherty says.
New charges laid in cannabis prosecution
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on August 1.
Fostering new relations: Cooks Prime Minister Brown at the ASEAN Summit
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says one of the key reasons they are at the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit is to foster a new relationship, strengthen cooperation and nurture a partnership between the Pacific Islands Forum and ASEAN- that will drive development and growth in the region.
More than 180 Cook Islands athletes for Pacific Games
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports
More than 180 athletes will be representing Cook Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Justice Ministry closed today, staff workshop
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Ministry of Justice will be closed today for a staff workshop.
Team Cook Islands excels in badminton at Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand
Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton Cook Islands team for the Zespri Games in New Zealand are doing well.
Cooks Parliament adjourned to December
Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Parliament has been adjourned to Wednesday, December 13, after a short Parliament sitting on Monday.
Cooks Prime Minister talks ‘deep-water development’ with South Korea President
Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown in his capacity as the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Chair has met South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol to discuss bilateral corporation in developing deep-water resources.
More dialogue and partnership needed between Air New Zealand and the Cooks tourism industry
Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Partnership and true dialogue was the message echoed across the room from the tourism community to representatives of Air New Zealand.
Cooks Prime Minister at ASEAN Summit, Nicholas acting PM
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is out of the country attending a number of meetings this month. The PM's portfolio is allocated to Albert Nicolas- the Minister for Infrastructure Cook Islands- who will be the acting PM in Brown’s absence.
More questions surrounding ‘concrete pads' outside of Apii Takitumu grounds
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) Albert Nicholas has clarified questions surrounding the newly constructed concrete pads outside Apii Takitumu.
Burglary concerns raised in Parliament
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
Each person is responsible for the safety of their own belongings and it's imperative on us individually to ensure the safety of our belongings, says Member of Parliament Tingika Elikana.
Police Commissioner attends conference
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Police Commissioner TJ Keenan has attended the 50th Annual Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference.
