Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu

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.

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.