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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
John M Scott : Crimes Bill: Infringement of human rights 'different territory altogether'
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
There have to be repercussions for ignoring the will of the people and we are seeing a worrying degree of such behaviour. Petitions against purse seine fishing; Te Mato Vai; To Tatou Vai are just some that come to mind.
Andy Kirkwood: The many hats of GHD
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
To clean the new Te Mato Vai system, a high-dose chlorine solution is used.
Plea expected from offender
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The last of the male youths who is alleged to have punched a Tex Mart Store shopkeeper last year is expected to enter a plea this week.
'You are being watched': Police warn speeding drivers following crash
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police have issued a warning to speeding and dangerous drivers: “You are being watched”.
Two key bills deferred
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Select committee reports on two key bills deferred for three months, while Immigration Bill select committee goes behind closed doors to flesh out their report.
Goals galore in domestic football
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Tupapa Maraerenga and Puaikura maintain their lead in the premier men’s and women’s football competition.
Ruth Tangiiau Mave: Death and taxes
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
Guarantee MPs high wages will suffer little, if any wage cuts. They’re more likely to be given dispensation on tax levels.
Laura Clarke: UK scholarship
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
The Chevening Scholarship is the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations.
Encouraging locally grown fresh produce on Tongareva
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Two new hydroponics and school gardens have been implemented on Tongareva, courtesy of the Adaptation Funded Pa Enua for Resilient Livelihoods (PEARL) Project. They were handed over to the Tongareva Island Government and community by Infrastructure minister Robert Tapaitau and Agriculture secretary Marama Anguna-Kamana. They are opportunities to increase the consumption of local fruits and vegetables amongst the community on Tongareva and reduce imported foods. Hydroponics encompasses growing plants using water without soil, which for coral islands is a great option and supports locally grown fresh produce in the Pa Enua.
Te Ipukarea Society : Take a stand against single use plastics
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: The fight against plastic is far from over and as always, Te Ipukarea Society is coming out swinging.
Leading young ones to the light
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Tuaine Papatua spent 20 years in Australia working with youth. Four years ago, he returned to Rarotonga to reach out and help young people at home.
Man facing 'violence Charge' granted bail
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who has been in police custody for two months was granted bail by the High Court.
Nikao faces tough Titikaveka challenge
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
A thrilling encounter looms in the feature Rarotonga premier men’s clash this afternoon at Nikao field.
Repatriating foreign workers key priority
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
With depleting cash reserves and increased borrowing, Cook Islands businesses are realising there is only so much they can do to keep staff productive.
John Mateara: Attitude determines the ability to endure, overcome the challenges
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: We learn from Job that having the right attitude in the worst of circumstances determines how we respond.
Temu Okotai: Time for true leadership
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Today we and the whole world is living through an unprecedented time of turmoil and hardship. The world has seen nothing like this in the past and even the richest country appears to be suffering.
Not guilty plea in bush knife incident
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man involved in an argument at the Vaka Shed beside Trader Jacks a month ago has pleaded not guilty.
Mataiti Mataiti: Show support and not exclusion
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
We, the Cook Islands National Disability Council, urge our Members of Parliament to remove any provision in the Crimes Bill that criminalises same sex relations. It is time to recognise the rights of all people of the Cook Islands and show support and not exclusion.
Eva Allsworth: Stand up for the LGBTQ Rainbow Community
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
We, the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association, align with UN Women in the urgent call on governments around the world to stand up for the LGBTQ Rainbow Community.
Fletcher Melvin: 'Decriminalise same sex relations'
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We call upon our Cook Islands Government to remove any provision that criminalises same sex relations, from our Cook Islands Crime Bill when they go to Parliament this month. This is our Cook Islands opportunity to make our own decisions, and remove archaic laws, for our people.