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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Cook Islands’ tie-dye skills come in handy for former expat worker
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Earlier this year, former expat worker Sanaila Nahuto took his annual leave to visit his home country, Fiji.
Offender in aggravated robbery sentenced to two years in prison
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The second offender in an aggravated robbery that took place at Tex Mart in Arorangi last year has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Four lose driver’s licence for driving under the influence
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Four driving related offences involving driving under the influence of alcohol were brought before Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata on Thursday.
The rich history of Mitiaro’s infamous water caves
Sunday 13 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local
Mitiaro tour guide Julian Aupuni Junior treasures the island’s legendary history that has been passed down from generation to generation.
French national allowed to travel home
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The High Court yesterday reduced the bail amount for a French national charged with obtaining by false pretence.
Sex education for young inmates
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Health, National
Young inmates who were part of a sex education programme with the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) Youth peer Educators completed their training yesterday.
Police defraud case adjourned to 2021
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The four former Cook Islands Police staff who are charged with financial misconduct have their matter adjourned to February next year.
Bail variations to be confirmed today
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Submissions will be made to the High Court this morning to determine whether French national and Cook Islands businessman Yves Tchan Pan will be allowed to travel to his home country, Tahiti.
Opportunity for ‘flying’ Fijians
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, National
A window of opportunity has finally opened for Fijians in Rarotonga who are wanting to return home, says Roana Silatolu.
Cook Islands Law Society under new leadership
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Law Society’s newly-appointed president Marie Francis is looking forward to working with fellow society members and the Cook Islands community.
Caught by a snap and sentenced
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Selfie-incriminating: An ex-convict was caught after leaving mobile phone at scene of attempted burglary – with a picture of himself as his screensaver.
Target set for lowest annual break-ins
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Despite an increase in the number of reported burglaries last month, police are on target to record the lowest annual number of break-ins in more than five years.
Domestic basketball competition enters semis
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Sports
After six weeks of the 5X5 Rarotonga Basketball Competition, today teams will be battling for the top spot in the final play offs.
Two HIV cases living in Cooks
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Chlamydia continues to be the most common sexually transmitted infection in Cook Islands followed by gonorrhoea and syphilis.
Police start advocacy work
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
As part of the Cook Islands Police Crime Prevention advocacy work, a team met with the Cook Islands Fijian executive members this week to discuss ways to prevent the increase in vehicle crashes and domestic violence.
Once in a lifetime opportunity for Cook Islands designers
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National
When Cook Island designers Toka Toka and Ina Ropu-Tengaru received news that they would be part of a fashion event in London, they were shocked.
Steps to ban ‘highly toxic’ pesticides
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, National
The Pesticides Board will start registration of all pesticides imported into the Cook Islands by both commercial and non-commercial entities.
Former national rugby star Francis Smith's heart is set on giving back to people
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Francis Smith first visited Mitiaro when he was six or seven years old. That was the first time he saw an itiki – the island’s famous fresh water eel. Almost three decades on, he reconnects with the itiki and calls the southern group island his new home.
Lawyer returns for her people
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Michelle Tangimama returned to the Cook Islands in 2019 for the first time in 18 years. Reconnecting with her people has triggered her heart and got her thinking to one-day return home for good.
Court briefs
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The following matters were dealt with at Cook Islands High Court this week.
