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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Cook Islands to celebrate World Food Day
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
‘Water is Life, Water is Food, Leave No One Behind’ is the theme for this year’s World Food Day event which will be held tomorrow, October 13.
Nikao dominates Saturday football match
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak Football team dominated Saturday’s match after winning all their games against Puaikura.
Friends of Fiji look forward to reconnecting with PM after 16 years
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum
With most Pacific Island communities each organising a meeting with their own leaders during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Fijian community is buzzing with excitement to welcome Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Vendors invited to showcase Cook Islands products at Pacific Islands Forum event
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum
Cook Islands vendors have been invited to participate in a trade day event that will be hosted during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November in Rarotonga.
Manatoa undefeated
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands national squad to the Pacific Games made an impressive start on day one of the Raro International 7s tournament at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday.
Tolosa calls for community support
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports
Seeing Cook Islands youths do well and shine in their individual event during sporting tournaments is rewarding, says national sprint/middle-distance coach Michael Tolosa.
Panthers claim Social Mixed Netball Tournament title
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands’ Social Mixed Netball Tournament ended this week with Panthers claiming the top prize.
Possible phone glitch may have caused 999 emergency line outage, Police say
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A possible phone glitch may have caused the emergency line 999 to be down recently.
Cook Islands Rugby Union: ‘Unruly sideline behaviour will not be tolerated’
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is sending a clear message to all rugby fans: Unruly sideline behaviour will not be tolerated. This message is not only for the Raro 7s tournament which starts this afternoon, but for all future rugby events.
Elikana chairs Forum Trade Ministers meet
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
The Associate Minister for Justice, Finance and Economic Management, Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Tingika Elikana, chaired the Forum Trade Ministers Meeting in Suva this week.
Cook Islands to host first-ever Airport Day in the Pacific
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism
An exciting new initiative called Airport Day, tailored to the needs of Pacific Island airports, will be hosted by Airport Authority Cook Islands early next month.
Doctors warn of increase in cold, respiratory flu cases
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
The number of people presenting symptoms of cold and respiratory flu in Rarotonga has increased, with Te Marae Ora advising people to keep warm this cold season.
Visiting NZ club eyes 7s success
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Visiting teams from New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau U16 men’s and U18 women’s teams, are looking forward to another successful outing this weekend at the Raro 7s tournament.
Five teams to battle for men’s title
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 34th Raro Rugby 7s International Tournament will feature only five teams in the much-anticipated men’s competition.
Burra Rays women’s team looks to connect with Pacific heritage at Raro 7s
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Sydney-based Burra Rays Women’s 7s team is in Rarotonga with one goal in mind: to take the Raro 7s title back to Australia.
Direct Fiji flight during Forum meet praised
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
A charter flight between Nadi and Rarotonga, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), has been praised by Fijians residing in the Cook Islands.
Government secures inter-island vessel with Japan’s support, local operator wary
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
The Cook Islands government has secured an inter-island domestic shipping vessel through an agreement signed with the government of Japan, but a local shipping company is concerned that the incoming vessel will affect its business.
Doubt over Cook Islands’ 2025 renewable energy target
Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Facilitating the general public to install grid tied domestic solar systems on their home would help the Cook Islands achieve 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025, says Te Ipukarea Society.
Cook Islanders attend US-Pacific Institute for Rising Leaders Fellowship
Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National
Cook Islanders Jackie Rongo and Pekalani Fisher are in Washington DC attending the inaugural US-Pacific Institute for Rising Leaders Fellowship.
Visitors ready for 15s clash
Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The visiting Te Tai Tokerau Natives club from New Zealand will play two matches against the Cook Islands select teams in preparation for this weekend’s Raro 7s tournament.
