Articles by Supplied

Letter: Expats seek minimum wage rise

Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I find this quite selfish and inconsiderate (Expats seek minimum wage increase to match rising costs, March 8, 2024). I wonder if these people have ever made these types of complaints back in their own countries.

Kata: Glossy brochure

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Free and unlimited internet

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have posted a couple of articles to LinkedIn promoting free and unlimited internet as a competitive advantage for the Cook Islands.

Pet Talk: How to get rid of fleas on your pet

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Fleas can cause a lot of problems for dogs and cats, but there are treatments available to help control them, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu.

Future triathletes take centre stage

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon annual Paradise Supplies Kids’ Tri took place on a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon.

Kata: Rain

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Avatiu FC fall short in OFC Women’s Champions League debut

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Poor weather on Sunday (Cook Islands time) might have meant that Solomon Islands’ Henderson Eels were made to wait a little longer to make their OFC Women’s Champions League debut than they’d hoped, but their patience was rewarded with a 2-0 win over Avatiu FC in Honiara.

Cook Islands women attend disaster risk reduction training in Tonga

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National

Cook Islanders Eileen Macquarie and Ella Napara participated in the weeklong second phase of the disaster risk reduction training in Nuku’alofa, Tonga last week.

Crashes, noise complaints, and arrests …

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police responded to a few reports over the weekend, including two suspected alcohol-related road crashes.

Kata: Seabed minerals

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Stop picking on the ‘little guys’

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Once again, the red necks have come out of the woodwork in response to expats asking for a cost-of-living increase.

Cook Islands establishes diplomatic ties with Panama

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands and Republic of Panama formalised diplomatic relations last week through an exchange of diplomatic notes between the Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) and the Panamanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MER).

Kata: Climate change grant

Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

SBMA Opinion: Two-year milestone for seabed minerals exploration licences

Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Last month marked two years since the country’s first seabed minerals exploration licences were issued on 23 February 2022. A major milestone and achievement for the Cook Islands after many years of preparation.

Kata: Agriculture

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tabuya calls on party to ‘stand for fairness’ after being stripped of deputy leadership

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's Minister for Women and Children Lynda Tabuya is calling on The People's Alliance Party to "stand for fairness and justice" after it stripped her of her deputy leadership following allegations of a sex and drug scandal. The People's Alliance Party (PAP) announced earlier this week that Ms Tabuya had been removed over the allegations, which date back to August last year.

Church talk: God can help us in hard times

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Have you ever wondered why bad things happen to good people? ‘Why?’ is one of the most asked questions in life. It is simple and direct, yet we do not always get a stringboard answer, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Letter: Growers left high and dry

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I recently attended a dinner for growers hosted by a grower himself, Mr Kiriau Turepu.

Letter: Education scholarship

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing with interest in the government’s strategy for ensuring qualified educators are teaching our future generations.

Kata: Climate change grant

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion