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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
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.
High tropical cyclone risk: Cook Islands braces for two to three cyclones this season
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Two to three named cyclones are expected to pass through the Cook Islands this tropical cyclone season.
A second shot at greatness: Netballer Taripo comes out of retirement
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Netball, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend
Veteran netballer Curly Taripo is all set to make her return to the national side after being named in the Cook Islands team for the Nations Cup and the Pacific Games later in the year.
High Court adjourns sentencing to confirm conviction details
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Cook Islands High Court has once again adjourned the sentencing of Joshua Utanga, who is accused of assaulting his ex-partner, to Tuesday, October 17.
Solid Hazardous Waste Bill yet to be finalised
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The much anticipated Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill is yet to be finalised.
TAU digital billing starts
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
As of October 4, Rarotonga electricity company Te Aponga Uira (TAU) moved to full digital billing with a combination of actual and estimated metre readings.
Cook Islands joins talks on Global Plastics Treaty
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands joined Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Bangkok this week for talks on Global Plastics Treaty, mainly discussing the fine print of the treaty.
Youngest athlete in athletics team eyes top 8 finish at Pacific Games
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Features, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend
The youngest member in Athletics Cook Islands to the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands next month, is looking forward to the challenge.
