Articles by Supplied

LETTERS: In search of the truth

Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, when a Prime Minister says something, people normally pay attention, but when that same Prime Minister, Mark Brown in this case, utters untruths or a lie, someone has to call him to account.

Kata: Isolation

Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

USP marks International Women’s Day

Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The University of the South Pacific (USP) recognises the significance of International Women’s Day (IWD), by providing equal opportunities for women’s participation and leadership within the University.

Kata: Gender Bias

Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Growing co-operation with India

Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

India’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Muktesh Pardeshi is in Rarotonga this week to present his letters of credence and talk future co-operation with the Government.

Keep sanitising, wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing

Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Raro on my mind

Well by now you will have heard that we have our first case of Covid-19 in the Pa Enua, in Aitutaki.

LETTERS: Actions speak louder than words

Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, to those commenting on the visiting Mexican artist and what seems to this writer to be very inviting artwork on the sea wall at Nikao, the last time I looked at a world map Mexico fronts on the same Pacific Ocean as does the sea wall.

Kata: Covid-19

Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks embrace underdog tag

Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

As the only unranked nation attending the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition, Cook Islands head coach Alan Taylor says he’s happy for his squad to remain under the radar ahead of their attempt to qualify through as Oceania’s representative for the intercontinental play-off.

Kata: Medicine

Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘I will be with you always’

Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The disciples would never have come together for a philosophy or mythology after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

LETTERS: Te Kukupa’s final hurrah

Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, can the Minister of Police and PM Mark Brown explain how much did the big booze up for the Kukupa at the Avatiu wharf last Friday evening cost the tax payers of this country?

LETTER: Prevention is better than cure

Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write to ask people like Mr Nubono, who came on TV the night before last, not to glibly say things like “Covid is not dangerous”; “not to worry”, “that it’s just a flu”, etc. Tell that to the families of about six million people around the world so far who have died from it.

PET TALK: Cuts, bumps and bites

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

When it comes to injuries, the noise and blood only tell some of the story, writes Dr Michael Baer.

Kata: Ukraine Resistance

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘Stop arguing and work together’

Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, how about if we stop arguing and work together?

Kata: Fines

Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Building assets for the nation and for people

Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cadetships are a tried and proven way of introducing and training new staff into an industry; and a good way of teaching the skills that industry really needs, around the world. In Rarotonga Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has just taken on two cadets and Derek Fox caught up with them to see how they ended up where they are and how they are settling into life at CIIC.

LETTERS: The ‘painting’ is on the wall?

Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing to make my situation public in regards to the mural being painted on the Nikao Seawall.

LETTERS: Seabed minerals exploration

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, seabed mining announcements for the three companies, followed by a glamorous signing ceremony, all smiles and accolades by PM Mark Brown.