Articles by Supplied

Letter: Fire dangers

Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

A few well-known retailers are flaunting several laws by selling electrical items that have flaws.

Letter: ‘We’re not bold enough’

Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It’s been long pointed out to the Government that there is an existing legal framework to legalise both the importation and cultivation of medicinal cannabis under the Ministry of Health Act 2013 and the amended Drugs Act 2009 respectively.

New chair appointed at Avaroa Cable

Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology

Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has appointed Robert Matheson as the new chair of the Board of Directors at Avaroa Cable Limited (ACL).

Kata: Grassroots partnership

Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Refs for week two football matches announced

Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The excitement continues as week two of the Rarotonga football season kicks off today at 4:15pm.

Letter: MFEM clarifies business loans

Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In response to the letter from Covid Bank on August 3, 2023, I would like to inform your readers about the loans the Cook Island Government made during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kata: Possible future in Aitutaki

Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: ‘We have gone backwards’

Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, C’mon you ding-a-lings – you are sending a small sports team to the Youth Commonwealth Games in Trinidad and Tobago and we don’t even know who they are and what sports they are representing us and what is their level of performance and what chances they have to bring home a medal?

Letter: Anti-obesity drugs

Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

As my last effort to generate some awareness and discussion, a later article in Nature says that “a weekly dose of Wegovy (aka semaglutide) slashed the risk of severe cardiovascular events by 20 per cent in adults with heart disease and either overweight or obesity.

Education Secretary Cochrane resigns, citing personal reasons

Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Education, National

Secretary for Education Danielle Tungane Cochrane has tendered her resignation, Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) confirmed yesterday.

Work underway to remedy water leaks at Rarotonga Hospital

Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Serious issues surrounding the ablution facilities and plumbing works in all wards at Rarotonga Hospital are now being urgently addressed, Cook Islands Minister of Health Rose Brown says.

CIFA appoints national academy director

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has recently appointed elite player and coach developer Jess Ibrom as the new National Academy Director.

Letter: Too little too late for Aitutaki lagoon and reef

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

A couple of weeks back the National Environment Service (NES) announced $400,000 funding to undertake a foreshore study of Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

Kata: Mushroom soup

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rarotonga Football Season filled with outstanding performances

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The opening week of the Rarotonga football season was undeniably filled with outstanding performances.

Beddoes wins 800m finals at 4J champs

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands athlete Alex Beddoes won the 800m finals at the 4J Senior Scottish Athletics National Championships.

Kata: Anti-obesity drugs

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Domestic football action continues

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga football season round one has been nothing short of spectacular, with a total of 16 matches played in just the last three days. Football enthusiasts and supporters are in for a treat as another 10 matches will be played today at Raemaru Park and Nikao Field.

A region committed to peace: 38 years of the Treaty of Rarotonga

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Nearly four decades since the Treaty of Rarotonga was signed, which established the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, it is more important than ever before, writes Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Phoebe Smith.

PM Brown meets with Troika Leaders to discuss Forum priorities

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is the Pacific Islands Forum chair, had the first formal meeting of the Troika Leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) in Suva, Fiji, this week.