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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Agriculture continues to assist with Cooks fertiliser supplies
Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Ministry of Agriculture is continuing to assist and supply farmers with fertiliser on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Apology from Foreign Affairs and Immigration follows visa, permit processes and fees confusion
Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Foreign Affairs and Immigration has apologised for a public notice which “caused confusion on immigration regulations regarding new visa and permit processes and fees”.
What happened to me must never happen again – Puna
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Pacific Islands, Regional, Weekend
Former Cook Islands prime minister and Manihiki MP Henry Puna has spoken out about his ‘controversial’ appointment and impending exit as the Pacific Islands Forum secretary general at a recent event in Apia, Samoa.
Road accidents, fatality
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Three roadside crashes were reported to police in the weekend, with one resulting in the death of a 24-year-old man in Titikaveka.
Kiwi tourist, 49, drowns ‘in shallow waters of the lagoon’
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Health, Local, National
Rarotonga recorded its second drowning incident after a 49-year-old New Zealand tourist died in the lagoon at The Edgewater Resort and Spa in Arorangi on Sunday.
Inspiring young athletes to pursue their passion for sports and lead healthy, active lives
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Fifty-two balls donated to the Cook Islands Volleyball Federation by the Japan Volleyball Association will boost and encourage the sport on the island, says the federation president.
Fiji PM in search for former Cooks sailors
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Politics, Regional
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who is due to visit the Cook Islands later in the year, is hoping to reunite with a group of Cook Islands sailors who were held hostage in the Indian Ocean by Tamil Tigers pirates in the late 1980s.
Community groups raise concerns over immigration permit fees
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Foreign community groups on Rarotonga have raised concerns over lack of awareness on the changes to the Cook Islands immigration visa and permit regime and conflicting effective dates.
Financial Intelligence Unit recover scammed funds
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Economy, National
The Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (CIFIU) has managed to recover some of the funds taken from a recent scam victim.
Call for robust talks on immigration changes
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Calls have been made for a robust consultation and awareness on the changes to the Cook Islands immigration visa and permit regime which includes revised application process and a steep increase in fees.
Howard siblings lead Rarotonga Golf Amateur Open tournament
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Golf, Sports
Top local golfer William Howard will head into the final day of the TOA Group Rarotonga Golf Amateur Open 2023 tournament today with a slender one stroke lead.
Netball squad named
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Cook Islands national netball wider squad for the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands in November was announced yesterday.
For pride and country, Tabusoro faces Tokouso in second leg of Tri Series
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Tokouso Samoa/Tonga Residents team is hoping to get some of their players into the Cook Islands Rugby League team for the Pacific Games this year.
Financial Intelligence Unit gets new database to combat financial crime
Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) will soon have a new database that will assist them in combating financial crimes in the country.
Town eyeing win to keep Conan’s Cup hopes alive
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Town women’s rugby league team is focussed on winning the second leg of the Conan’s Cup series this weekend to keep their title hopes alive.
Plans to revive Miss Cook Islands pageant
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features
Plans to revive Miss Cook Islands pageant.
New Zealand specialists to probe ‘sudden’ chicken deaths
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that a team from New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries will be in Rarotonga next week to investigate the sudden death of chickens on the island.
Close to 200 players turn up for Badminton Challenge
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
The first night of the five-week Social Elite Challenge saw more than 170 players take to the courts representing their workplaces, government departments and family.
Strong challenge at Kumete Athletics Competition
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
This year’s Kumete Athletics Competition saw a strong challenge from Tupapa who came a close second to Arorangi as overall winners, says the president of Athletics Cook Islands, Simone Fe’ao.
Long weekend ends with noise complaints and motorbike incidents
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police say the long weekend ended with noise complaints, wilful damage and two motorbike incidents.