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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Plea for fisherman to watch out for turtles
Tuesday 19 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Turtle Conservation Society (Te Ara O Te Onu) is calling on local fishermen to check their net at least every four hours when they are out fishing.
Defence lawyers request for judge alone trials
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC presided over High Court matters via video link on Friday and began to clear a case backlog.
‘Jumpstart January’ for market vendors
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Punanga Nui Market has waived fees for its vendors in a bid to bring life back to the top local attraction in the absence of tourists due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Police record drop in burglary incidents
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police capped off last year with an annual total of 90 reported burglary incidents – the lowest for at least eight years.
Prospects for seabed exploration move forward in Cooks
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
As the government's exploration application process moves forward, a local environmental NGO is recommending only a “very small area” be given out at first for seabed mining exploration in order to determine potential impacts.
‘Be proud of who you are’
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Dr Jon Tikivanotau Jonassen is passionate about Cook Islands culture and is now on a mission to record all he has experienced and learned in a book to preserve the country’s culture for future generations.
Residents welcome quarantine free travel to NZ
Friday 15 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Residents are reacting positively to this week's announcement of quarantine-free travel to New Zealand.
Purple reign
Thursday 14 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
RBDC Purple won the Cook Islands Beach Games open mixed Touch competition gold medal at Nikao Beach Courts on Wednesday.
Ombudsman’s Office looking to bolster investigations
Thursday 14 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Office of the Ombudsman is looking for a suitable energetic and innovative person to fill the vacant position of an investigations officer.
Police records high number of minor offences
Thursday 14 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Almost 160 minor offence notices for traffic infringements were issued by police in the two-week festive season of 2020.
Beating the heat at the Beach Games
Wednesday 13 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Afternoon rainfall was a welcomed relief for players from soaring temperatures on day two of the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021.
Game time for 3x3 basketball at beach games
Wednesday 13 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Sports
The 3x3 basketball competition at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021 got off to a flying start on Tuesday at the Nikao courts.
Feedback on seabed mineral regulations extended
Wednesday 13 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The opportunity to submit feedback on the draft seabed mineral mining regulations has been extended for another month.
Professor continues recording local history and culture in his books
Wednesday 13 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Dr Jon Tikivanotau Jonassen has over the years written books on topics that are close to his heart and tomorrow he will be launching another four of his books for the Cook Islands people and the future generations.
No update on Pacific Islands Forum leadership race
Tuesday 12 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat are yet to confirm when they will be meeting to select their new secretary general.
Cooks registered luxury yacht destroyed in fire
Tuesday 12 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Maritime Cook Islands has confirmed that investigations are underway on the matter of a Cook Islands registered luxury yacht that caught fire in Thailand last month.
Turning crisis into opportunity?
Monday 11 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
While Covid-19 appears to have given earth time to heal, some governments are reportedly using the pandemic to hurt conservation efforts across the globe.
Top cop job appointment by end of January
Monday 11 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A recommendation from the Office of the Public Service Commissioner on the appointment of the Commissioner of Police is expected to be made later this month.
Connecting youths to their environment
Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
A local non-government organisation is running a programme to help connect Cook Islands youth with nature.
Local authorities urged to investigate stabbing on Cook Islands registered vessel
Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Marine Cook Islands should investigate the death of a crew member on a Cook Islands registered vessel, says a former detective.
