Articles by Supplied

LETTERS: What a load of garbage!

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, honourable Albert Nicholas is quoted in the Cook Islands News (Wednesday, May 25, 2022) – “Although incineration was considered to be the preferred best option in an assessment that was done about three years ago, we are open to other options...”

Kata: Avatiu harbour

Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

LETTERS: Plenty to ponder on cannabis

Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, if we were to legalise it (cannabis use), will this affect our charter position and partnerships with the likes of W.H.O (World Health Organization) or United Nations and Pacific nations?

Northern Group receives training on rule of law

Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

The Ministry of Justice last week conducted a three-day training workshop in the Northern Group on the islands of Pukapuka, Manihiki, and Penrhyn.

Kata: Boulders

Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Touch competition heats up

Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

With the recent wet weather conditions, the Touch Association had to take their opens touch finals to Ngatangiia field, and the weather held up.

LETTERS: Give credit where it is due

Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, I just want to clarify a few things regarding your headline yesterday ‘Man hospitalised after horror crash’.

Kata: Budget

Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: The problem with our politics

Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

This column titled ‘Oversimplifications’ may be the first of a few in lead up to this year’s general election.

LETTERS: Election promises at taxpayers’ cost

Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, I recently returned to live back in Rarotonga and I’m sad to see nothing seems to have changed much in the ‘Crook Islands’ now it’s election year.

ICI spearheading mapping work of land and marine areas

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has commissioned a contract with American company Woolpert to undertake LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) mapping work of the land and marine areas up to 35 metres depth across the Cook Islands.

ONLINE COMMENTS: Tahiti tour

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

If it’s a good cause between the Cook Islands and Tahiti, I don’t see any issues with this and budgeting of government related matters to other countries should be tabled on government expenditures.

Kata: LA flights

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Is Govt pursuing a murky agenda?

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Former Clerk of Parliament John M Scott dissects clauses of the Cook Islands Constitution that may have been considered by the Prime Minister in his decision to remove the suspension of his deputy Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.

Grace intercepts the law – Tikoti te Aroa I te Ture

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

There is no such thing as a major or minor, big or small sin. Cast a big stone and a tiny pebble into the water or sea, they both sink. Such is sin, no white nor black lie, it is sin and its penalty – death, Bishop Tutai Pere.

Kata: Election time

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Old Sheraton redevelopment endorsement

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, excellent letter from a member of the public (Cook Islands News, May 17) addressed to the Director of National Environment Service regarding the pillaging of the creeks on either side of the Vaimaanga/Sheraton hotel site by heavy machinery.

Kata: Solicitor general

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Deputy PM’s reinstatement

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, let’s start with a direct quote from the Prime Minister.

Over 200 applications received for Cook Islands PR

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

More than 200 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for Cook Islands Permanent Residence has been received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) with 71 online submissions pending.