Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu

John Scott: Confidence 'shambles'

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

OPINION: The motion of confidence in the new prime minister is a constitutional requirement and if brought to the House in compliance with the Standing Orders would be in order, writes John Scott.

Tupou Faireka: Democratic process in Parliament

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

Dear Editor, Please publish the remainder of my letter as what was omitted due to space constraints is of great importance to be made public; public concern is fast mounting over what is increasingly happening – the bias of the Speaker of Parliament towards the government.

Te Ipukarea Society: Cook Is. 'custodian of the common heritage of mankind'

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment

OPINION: The Cook Islands has an obligation to contribute to the protection of the common heritage of humankind.

Low demand concerns local growers

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Prime Minister Mark Brown has directed the Finance ministry to explore ways on how the Government could help or provide subsidy to growers who are unable to sell their produce.

Football battle at Victoria Park

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football

A cracker of a match is looming in round eight of the Van’s premier men’s division today when top of the table Tupapa Maraerenga takes on Nikao Sokattak.

'Together as one we move our nation'

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The Kia Orana spirit was alive and well at the opening ceremony of the Cook Islands Games 2020.

Stage set for the Games

Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports

The much-anticipated Cook Islands Games starts this evening with the official opening ceremony at the National Stadium.

Bishop Paul Donoghue: 'Run that you may obtain the prize'

Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk

CHURCH TALK: Every Christian is called to become a strong athlete of Christ, and to be a faithful and courageous witness to the Gospel, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue, Catholic Church.

Tupou Faireka : Parliament integrity must be upheld: Demos

Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

This week’s Parliamentary confidence vote was a prime example of an Opposition reigning-in the government which tried to ignore standing orders that have been created under the country’s supreme law – the Constitution.

The story of creation

Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” - this was the message delivered by the Early Childhood Education students of St Joseph’s School with their art.

No plea for booze theft

Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

A man who allegedly stole two packs of Woodstock pre-mixed bourbon from the TEM Store in Muri is yet to enter a plea.

Crash victim passes away

Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The Filipino expatriate community in Rarotonga are mourning the death of one of their compatriots who passed away yesterday morning.

Local badminton juniors put through their paces

Thursday 1 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports

This week, junior players from the Cook Islands would have been making history as the first team to represent their country at the Barfoot & Thompson BWF World Junior Championships 2020.

Plenty of fun and food at Gala Day

Thursday 1 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

School holds fundraiser to purchase laptops, a new printer and other items to make learning more interactive for their students.

Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Plant-based food is the new trend in town

Thursday 1 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art

RECIPE: There is a great interest in plant-based food these days. It is a trend that is gaining global attention.

Constitutional change

Thursday 1 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy

Parliament has voted to amend the Cook Islands Constitution to allow for recommendations on the Immigration Bill to take effect.

Kata: Travel Bubble again

Wednesday 30 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Kata

Titikaveka takes on Matavera

Wednesday 30 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football

DJ Gas U17 Men’s Championship teams Titikaveka and Matavera will be on the field today aiming to gain more points for the 2020 Football Round Competition.

Dr Debi Futter-Puati: Food for thought for three more months

Wednesday 30 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor

I would like to thank the newspaper for asking John Scott his opinion on the Crimes Bill.

“If someone is driving drunk stop them”

Wednesday 30 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime

Democratic Party MP Tamaiva Tuavera is calling on the Ngatangiia community to stop anyone who is driving under the influence of alcohol in the Ngatangiia area.