Articles by Utopia Support

Here's hoping for immigration improvement

Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I was somewhat surprised but not astonished when mentioning the news of the firing of director of immigration that everyone in the group cheered (10 people).

Kata - December 29, 2012

Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Kata

Audit uncovers same old problems

Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Politics

The same old problems continue to surface in government ministries and agencies, according to the management reports produced by the audit office.

Process satisfies PM Henry Puna

Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Politics

The Prime Minister Henry Puna is satisfied with the integrity of due process, which oversaw the recent termination of the head of the Immigration Service, Kave Ringi.

Te akapeea nei kotou

Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Politics

Dear Editor, Very sad to read what Gosselin has done to our local Tumu Kuki Airani.

Not suitable for children

Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Smoke Signals

A smoke signaller texts to 188: “What are we trying to promote on Cook Islands TV? Sex scenes? Lesbianism? Prostitution? Vulgar exposure of a woman’s body? My five and two year olds love to watch the Aussie kiddies’ pre-school programmes in the afternoons, but lately I’ve been resorting to turning on a DVD cartoon instead.

Always make Jesus the main thing

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk

A young minister Johnny James once asked his much respected mentor Elder Hogan, “What is the main thing that a minister should have or do to edify God’s people?” At that point he expected the Elder to tell him some of the usual things that he already knew – like praying and fasting, increase the praying and Bible study hours, stay dedicated, obedient and faithful in all ministries of the church.

Getting into the imene spirit

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk

Some of the images captured from the Christmas imenemene held at the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church morning service last Tuesday.

Family's festive season

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local

Around 90 members of the Akanoa and Maria family make a swift change from festive season to reunion season by cheering in a group photo on Wednesday.

Radiothon for Samoa today

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local

A six-hour radiothon starting at midday today is giving Cook Islanders a chance to donate to residents in Samoa who lost everything in the recent Cyclone Evan disaster.

Do we know who we are?

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local

The people of the Cook Islands are a “friendly” lot.

Dreaming of December

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local

If there’s ever a time to reflect on why Rarotonga is the most perfect paradise on earth, it’s December.

Dance crew take out touch title

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local

Rarotonga’s Best Dance Crew (RBDC) proved to be the island’s best touch rugby team after successfully defending their champions mixed title at the annual Boxing Day touch tournament on Wednesday.

Boarders, surfers ready for waves

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Local

When the waves start pumping – local body boarders and surfers will have two days to get ready for competition.

Still waiting for the evidence

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor I read your article, ‘Immigration head sacked’ (CINews 27/12/2012) with amusement given the buck-passing between Jim Gosselin and the Office of the Public Service Commission’s CEO regarding the termination.

Toagate aftermath penalises taxpayers

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The biased favour of only one of two private and competitive petroleum importers and distributors per a withdrawn -- but signed – contract, has for three years cost all taxpayers of an independently self-governing nation several million dollars! The only recourse to government, on behalf of our small and increasingly costly nation now is to give both importers alternate yearly contracts to supply Te Aponga Uira, Rarotonga with diesel fuel at optimum costs, whether or not both agree.

Voting query

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Jonah Tisam has by his own choice disassociated himself from Nikao Sokattak and therefore has no mandate to represent the club on the CIFA executive.

Family first for Akanoa line

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Showcasing the genealogy and talents of one line of the Heather family is behind the Maria and Akanoa family reunion that began on Wednesday.

Kata - December 28, 2012

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Kata

Enuamanu hostel still needs $300k

Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

Easing the pressure on a workforce, which consists mainly of volunteers, is behind a decision not to grant a final opening day for the Atiu Nui Maruarua III.