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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Eric Short : Pristine water
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
“Our people deserve access to water that is clean and safe to drink” – these are words of the Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown.
A peaceful place to relax
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A team from Landholdings Ltd is working on a recreational picnic area at Papua Vai Marere, previously known as Wigmore’s Waterfall in Vaimaanga.
Learning tips and tricks for business success
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Mario Caffery signed up for the free business course at the University of the South Pacific and now he feels more empowered as a businessman.
School calls for team effort to reduce youth offending
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Community needs to work together to get to the bottom of increase in youth offending.
As you sow, so shall you reap
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Tamarind, Kātara‘apa - or Soursop - and three types of Star Apples were planted around the St Joseph’s School compound this month.
Defending champions Tupapa extends football lead
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football
Defending champions Tupapa Maraerenga thumped Matavera Ngatangiia 4-0 on Saturday to extend their lead in the premier men’s football competition.
Ruth Mave: Pride and dignity can hurt just as much as physical pain
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Keeping borders closed here, protects our elderly, reflects our humanity, and highlights our vulnerability.
Ranulf Scarbrough: Avaroa Cable CEO responds
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I read with concern the letter from Tupuna Rakanui (House of Ariki ‘offended’, CIN letter, September 18, 2020). Any offence to the House of Ariki is both regrettable and unintended.
Matariki Wilson: 'Lift your game rugby union officials'
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I just want to use this platform of free speech to congratulate the Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Eels on a great club rugby grand final on Saturday.
Bank waives online money transfer fees
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
It will now be cheaper for families and friends in New Zealand and Australia to send money to their loved ones in the Cook Islands. Only if they are ANZ bank customers.
Pre-loved fashion team supports Creative Centre
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A successful pre-loved fashion pop-up shop sale has donated 15 per cent of each item sold to the Creative Centre.
Case adjourned
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The case of Noah Taio, who faces charges for breaching probation and theft, has been adjourned to next month.
Court waits for defendant who is 'stuck' on Penrhyn
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands High Court wants defendant Alfred Teinaki William to make an effort to attend his court trial on December 8.
Jumping for joy
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
David Street has been a regular at the annual Round Rarotonga Road Race. But this year proved extra special.
'You will be caught'
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police chase three youths on a motorbike at upper Tupapa traveling towards Matavera with no lights on.
Richard Fisher: 'Meitaki maata Cook Islands'
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I have been retired now for about six months, with my last visit to Raro being back in December last year. Now with Covid, Lord knows when I shall be able to make it back.
Andy Kirkwood: Select committee meetings
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Referring to Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown’s comment: “Select committee members cannot run their own meetings separate of other members. It sounds highly unusual. I would be surprised.”
A spiritual journey to the Holy Land
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
In 2017, Manine Lynch went to Israel, expecting it to be as it was in the old times of the Bible. What she found was completely different, as Losirene Lacanivalu discovered.
Joseph Brider: Walking on water
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Three new water walking insects have been identified in the Cook Islands, making a total of six. By Joseph Brider of Natural Heritage Trust.
Street Wins Round Raro Race
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports
Bank of the South Pacific Country Manager David Street has won the 2020 Round Rarotonga Road Race.
