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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Sharing space to make vision reality
Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
With the pledge to fulfil their vision to empowering people who have autism, Autism Cook Islands has officially opened their very own office.
Family of Muri crash victim seeking justice
Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The body of a foreign national who passed away at Rarotonga Hospital last week following a motor vehicle accident is expected to be taken to the Philippines on October 9.
Ruth Tangiiau Mave: Who do we want to be 100 years from now?
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Let’s hope it doesn’t take 100 years for us to accept our nation’s best leaders may be Rainbow People.
'Separation of powers'
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Speaker Niki Rattle reiterated that Parliament cannot tell government to stop whatever they are doing due to its separation of powers.
Pride in her Cook Islands heritage
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Winning speech highlights Amelia Otto’s pride in her Cook Islands and European ancestry.
Guilty plea in bush knife incident
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Female accused pleaded guilty to the charge of threatening to kill.
Breaching probation
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Tuterangi Wichman Ataera was sentenced in April this year to 12-months’ probation and six-months community service for a number of burglary and beachside theft charges.
Sentencing date
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Elijah Silas Trego has admitted to the charge of aggravated robbery, an offence he committed with Tereapii Greg Mose at Tex Mart Store last year.
Nikao 2 Tupapa 1
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak premier men’s side has ended Tupapa Maraerenga’s winning run in the domestic football competition after a 2-1 win on Saturday.
The spirit of sport
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Future local stars join the spirit of the Cook Islands Games by competing in the schools sporting events.
'Kua rongo au I to seva'
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
The new Avatiu ‘harbour’ bridge is two metres wider, 400 millimetres higher and takes on a rectangular underside shape as opposed to the old one.
Akatokamanava 'where my heart rests'
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Engaging youth to communicate confidently and tell their stories through media is a key to moving forward.
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.
