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Articles by Utopia Support
It's treason!
Saturday 23 January 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Despite all the advice from our constitutional lawyers, it still doesn’t take away the fact that what Marurai and his cronies have done in wrestling power from a democratically-elected government, is to commit a constitutional crisis and treason against Her Majesty the Queen’s government. The office of the Queen’s Representative has also been […]
Give the figures
Saturday 23 January 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Over the past few months there has been much public debate and political controversy surrounding the Toagate scandal. And rightly so. However, seeing that the country’s national financial situation is looking very grim, the finger of blame should not just point at those who pushed for the nationalisation of the country’s fuel. Some […]
Beware of seabed opportunism
Saturday 23 January 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is a real worry to all of us that are thinking clearly that one of the criteria for the job of commissioner to the Seabed Mining Authority requires the person to have held “elected office”. That can only mean one thing – a former MP. The Kata cartoon of former MPs Sir […]
The brother of the Prodigal Son
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Church Talk
We are all very familiar with the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15). Most of us, if we are honest, will admit to a feeling of empathy with the elder brother of the prodigal son. Here he is, the dutiful son, working hard year after year, doing all his father asks without complaint. “I […]
National seats like NZ's list seats
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Local
Introducing national seats to the Cook Islands Parliament is one of the more far-reaching and important reforms proposed. Advocate Tata Crocombe says it would be moving in the direction of other jurisdictions such as New Zealand where half the seats are national or ‘list’ seats, putting a large focus on addressing national issues. “Most issues […]
The 12 reforms
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Local
The 12 recommended reforms are: 1) Direct election of the prime minister by all voters. 2) PM to appoint cabinet from among all voters (currently he can only choose from the other 23 MPs – or more accurately the ruling party). 3) Cabinet appointments approved by parliament (ensures process is transparent, allows for public to […]
Radical reforms
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Local
The new 12-point political reform proposal was released by prime minister Jim Marurai yesterday. The major changes proposed include direct election of the prime minister by all voters, creation of five national seats, limits to the PM’s terms and to the term of parliament, and combining nine of the current constituency seats into four seats. […]
Kia Orana Air gets thumbs up
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Local
The proposed low-cost domestic airline Kia Orana Air has cabinet excited about better travel options for locals and visitors. Last week prime minister Jim Marurai said cabinet was supportive of the proposal after being briefed about the application by the airline for an air service licence and its aim to start its operations by mid-year. […]
Mou Piri is nonpolitical
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Mou Piri would like to clarify the position of our group. First we repeat we are nonpolitical. We especially did not form to support the aims of the Economic Task Force. We are a group of citizens concerned with our elected politicians continually refusing to act on what was clearly the people’s wishes […]
Tepuka road the same as in 1999
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I fully support the writer of ‘Open letter to the new minister’ dated January 18 regarding the state of Tepuka’s road. I was very saddened when I turned into Tepuka on the morning of Tuesday December 1 after just arriving from Auckland to see that the road situation had not improved a bit […]
Lord of the Flies back again
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It’s me again, I’m starting to sound like a broken record. The flies are back. The sunset strip hotels in Arorangi are once again invaded by flies from the rubbish tip up behind Rarotonga Hospital. Sadly, my in-house guests don’t believe my explanations and point fingers at our restaurant for poor hygiene, etc. […]
Suggestions
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, When my husband and I came to Cook Islands four years ago for our honeymoon I felt very safe. Perhaps like other counties, maybe your hotels should have a security boxes at reception with your own key, and employee security at your hotels. These are only suggestions. Tracey Roy Australia
People are the highest authority
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Your letter writer ‘Guy Fawkes’ can complain but the least he/she could do is to research the topic well before going public. For example, he is wrong when he says that “Parliament of the Cook Islands is the highest authority of the country”. It is not. In fact, under the Westminster system of […]
Election year jitters, and now they're tainted
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am happy with the Public Service Commissioner’s explanation, (CINews, Saturday January 16) that his visit to the Prime Minster on Sunday December 20, 2009, was not to add pressure to Prime Minister Marurai, to sack Sir Terepai Maoate KBE. In an earlier letter to your paper, I stated that the Prime Minister […]
Let the 5 rule till the election
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I think it is a fairer playing field if the current five cabinet ministers run the country now and during the election because they would not have a political party to join by then. By that conception the Demos and the CIPs cannot blame each other for being in government and abusing government […]
Revamp energy division
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to add some comments to your recent articles about the recent works undertaken by the new National Energy Committee (NEC). Firstly, I do appreciate the work done by this committee to date with the recent release of their policy. I also welcomed Te Aponga Uira’s policy on ‘Net-Metering’. In my […]
Social netball ready to roll
Friday 22 January 2010 | Published in Netball
If you’ve vowed to make 2010 a year of fitness and fun – then the up and coming social mixed netball competition is for you. Mixed netball is set to become a regular feature on the local sports calendar starting with social mixed netball games to promote exercise and fun. The first social games will […]
Blame shifting criticised
Thursday 21 January 2010 | Published in Local
The Democratic Party executive say that prime minister Jim Marurai is good at shifting blame, especially when he claims to know nothing of matters that passed under his nose and got his approval. The Demos, through a media release, say that Marurai claims that the former DPM appointed mediation consultant, Queen’s Counsel Kit Toogood. “It […]
DPM defends ad
Thursday 21 January 2010 | Published in Local
Deputy prime minister Robert Wigmore has responded to criticism over the recent advertising of the position of seabed minerals commissioner, which was authorised by his office. As minister responsible for minerals and natural resources, Wigmore says, through a letter to the editor, that opportunities exist for interested companies to apply for an exploration licence once […]
PM won't quit
Thursday 21 January 2010 | Published in Local
Prime minister Jim Marurai says he refuses to resign despite the calls from the Democratic Party for him to step down now. Marurai says he is not considering a move to resign as a way to resolve the current political turmoil. “Why should I resign? What have I done wrong?” he asks. Late last week […]
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