Articles by Supplied

Letter: More Ministers, more costs, less value?

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Last week I wrote a Letter to the Editor giving reasons why the Constitutional Amendment No. 30 (allowing for an increase in the number of Ministers) should be opposed. This letter is to set the record straight. I made a grave mistake in my letter of last week. I now wish to correct my mistake.

PACER Plus implementation work intensifies

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National

Trade work in the Cook Islands intensified through the visit to Rarotonga by the PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU) this week.

God hears the cries of the innocent

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

“And He (God) said, what hast thou done? The voice of thy brother’s blood crieth unto Me from the ground … Kua tuatua maira Aia (te Atua), I aa na koe? Te kapiki maira te reo o te toto o toou teina Kiaku, mei te one maira.” – Genesis 4: 8-12.

Kata: Congrats Tingika

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: The Constitution and marijuana

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Constitution forms the basis of law within the Cook Islands and defines the principles of which the government, including the justice system must operate.

Kata: No cyclone disappointment

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Medicinal cannabis

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Over a year and a half ago, Prime Minister Mark Brown said he would “act very quickly” to legalise medicinal cannabis after he was given an overwhelming mandate to do so by the voters in the last general election.

Bolstering national capabilities within private sector in addressing climate change challenges

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s Development Coordination Division and Chamber of Commerce have joined forces for climate action under the Green Climate Fund readiness and preparatory support programme.

Letter: Dual roles

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Owen Lewis is in the news again (Sporting body questions Lewis’ dual roles, February 3, 2024). It is good to hear sports federations speak up. If one thinks it, guarantee the others think it too.

Letter: CISNOC Retreat

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

CISNOC had all last year to review their constitution; they did not need to go to Aitutaki to do it. If they had reviewed the constitution in full it would have taken longer than two days and they were discussing Owen Lewis resignation which they only got a couple of days before announcing their retreat.

Letter: ‘PM’s principled and ethical stance’

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We read in the article ‘Cook Islands deputy PM out of parliament’ (RNZ/ The Fiji Times 6/2/24) that after being convicted on the charge of “taking public funds”, Robert Tapaitau “has been removed from parliament”.

Cook Islands Football Association invites parents to academy trainings

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Amidst the palm-fringed fields of the Cook Islands, a chorus of young voices rises in excitement.

Kata: North Boat

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

National sports facility feedback ends on February 15

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Two hundred people have so far clicked on the Cook Islands Sport Facilities Public Survey 2024.

Letter: Checks and balances

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

In his first statement since the result of the court case in which Robert Tapaitau, Nga Puna and Puna’s wife, Diane Charlie-Puna, the former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands, were found guilty of fraud, Prime Minister Mark Brown said “no person is above the law”.

Letter: Looking for a slim waistline

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Ministry of Health Secretary Bob Williams comes out swinging, downgrading the world health report to being the same trend as previous years, meaning nothing has changed and they have not improved matters.

Kata: Cannabis charge

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Expensive paradise

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: More questions for Immigration

Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana Editor, During the Covid lockdowns we lost 15 foreign workers to New Zealand poachers as soon as we opened our borders to New Zealand.

Kata: Road sealing

Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion