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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Case dismissed
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna were yesterday relieved and overjoyed with the High Court’s decision to dismiss charges levelled against them in a private prosecution.
Judge dismisses case against PM Brown and Puna
Friday 19 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A High Court Judge has dismissed a private prosecution case against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former PM & incoming Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna, clearing the two of fraud charges.
Defence argues it has no case to answer to during charter flight trial
Friday 19 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The fate of the high-profile charter flight trial will be known today when the Chief Justice delivers his ruling on a no case to answer submission from defence.
‘Negotiation’ text messages presented in Court during charter flight trial
Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Text messages and mobile calls between Prime Minister Mark Brown and his deputy Robert Tapaitau in the aftermath of the 2018 General Elections were presented in the High Court yesterday.
Former Govt MP was medical referral, court hears during charter flight case
Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A former MP from the governing Cook Islands Party was a medical referral in the charter flight that picked up Independent MP Robert Tapaitau from Penrhyn.
Chartered flight was for ‘medical referral’
Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
One of the chartered flights in the aftermath of the June 14, 2018 General Election was for medical referral, defence lawyer Kieran Raftery QC told the High Court yesterday.
‘Politicians always want to push boundaries’
Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A former Clerk of Parliament told the High Court yesterday during the high-profile charter flight case he would not have signed any documents for the approval of flights to pick the newly-elected MPs from the Pa Enua after the 2018 elections.
Teen banned from driving
Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A 17-year-old has been disqualified from driving or holding a drivers’ licence in the Cook Islands for two years.
Key witness takes stand in charter flight case
Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Former deputy Clerk of Parliament Helen Maunga claimed she was pressured to arrange a charter flight by Finance Minister Mark Brown, now the country’s Prime Minister, in 2018. The case continues today in Cook Islands High Court.
Four denied bail for alleged drug sales
Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The four men who are facing charges of money laundering and selling cannabis have been denied bail.
‘Count yourself fortunate’
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
A former staff, who admitted to conspiring to defraud the Cook Islands Police, has been sentenced to two years’ probation with the first nine months on community service.
School focuses on basic life skills
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
St Joseph’s School is focusing on developing the life skills of its students by teaching them ei making skills and introducing them to traditional games.
Suspended police officer takes stand in brawl trial
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The criminal jury trial of a suspended police officer who is alleged to have assaulted a young father in 2019 continued at the High Court yesterday before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC.
Cop brawl trial starts
Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Video footage of a police officer punching a handcuffed man outside an Avarua fast food outlet was presented as evidence in a criminal jury trial at the High Court on Wednesday.
Recruiter denies seasonal worker’s concerns
Wednesday 10 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Teething problems marked the arrival of more than 80 Cook Islanders set to work at Alliance Group’s Southland plants for the season.
Delayed Liloa II arrives with much needed cargo
Wednesday 10 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
With many shops dealing with bare shelves and shrinking inventories, relief arrived this week with the arrival of cargo ship Liloa II.
Stepping into the Prime Minister’s shoes
Tuesday 9 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Forty-two senior students from six schools took part in a mock Parliamentary session yesterday, and debated on the new helmet law.
Panthers smash Sea Eagles 84-8
Monday 8 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Panthers’ Jeremy Campbell breaks away from Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles defenders at Nukupure Park on Saturday. The Panthers smashed the Sea Eagles 84-8. In the other premier match, Avatiu Nikao Eels defeated Arorangi Bears 34-24 at Raemaru Park. In the women’s match played on Friday, Titikaveka Bulldogs defeated Tupapa Panthers 14-8.
More translation courses needed
Monday 8 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National
The Kopapa Reo Maori translation/interpretation workshop course held last week at Sinai Hall was a challenging experience for Michael Moeara from the island of Mangaia.
Action Man helps Creative Centre
Monday 8 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Minister George (Maggie) Angene, Member of Parliament for Tupapa, was out with his boys assisting the Creative Centre with their clean up around the compound on Friday.
