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Articles by Utopia Support
Energy, attitude and action at annual sports day
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Local
By the looks on these two young faces, the inter-school athletics day at BCI Stadium yesterday was grim and serious.But that wasn’t the case. It was a record crowd of happy school kids and cheering family supporters at the annual Prince of Wales athletics day.
Tongia up for diplomat's job
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Local
Former secretary of culture and current president of the Democratic Party Makiuti Tongia is rumoured to be government’s next pick for the post of Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand. Current high commissioner Tepure Tapaitau’s contract is coming to an end in January. Tapaitau, a former Penrhyn MP, took over the role in 2006 […]
What do our politicians think? Referendum the only way forward
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Features
1) What does political reform mean to you? 2) The economic task force has recommended that there be (a) 19 seats in parliament (10 natial-based seats plus nine constituency seats where the MP is mayor/in charge of local government); (b) that the prime minister be elected by the country; (c) that the PM appoints his […]
Cook Islands Tourism on facebook
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Features
Cook Islands Tourism is using all measures to promote the nation after creating their own page on popular social network site, facebook. With 478 friends, the website is a favourite for locals, tourists and Cook Islanders living overseas. Recent updates include a link to the feeler music clip which was recorded in Rarotonga last month […]
The Feelers rock Raro!
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Features
Captivating a full house at Captain Andy’s Beach Bar & Grill at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa last month, the Feelers belted out Blue Skies accompanied by fast-beat traditional Rarotongan drumming using pate and pau drums, really capturing the essence of this idyllic tropical island with such lyrics as ‘Blue skies take me away, […]
Mauke immerses in culture
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Features
Students of Apii Mauke this month immersed in Cook Islands culture. Kua riro teia epetoma i te akaora mai i te peu Maori a to matou ui tupuna. Ka riro te puapii akaaere e te tuanga apii Te Reo Maori a Uriau Teatai te akateretere i te au angaanga o teia epetoma e kua tauturuia […]
Te reo policy a breach of UN Declaration of Human Rights
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I suspect that something is fundamentally wrong with our new Te Reo policy for future Permanent Residence applicants. The policy could be in breach of several Articles of the United Nations ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’. The Cook Islands government in its dealing with its citizens is duty bound to respect this key […]
It's not 'any prison'
Saturday 14 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, How boring but politically expedient for members of Cabinet to suggest that the head of the Superintendent of Prison should roll. All your critics, including our ‘wise’ politicians, seem to have a span of memory that does not extend beyond the immediate controversy. The suggestion by Gordon Sawtell (my good friend) that lock […]
Forgiveness is part of healing
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Church Talk
In my dealings with people, I have found that the topic most people do not want to talk about is forgiveness. Often I’m asked, “Do I have to forgive my former husband or my former wife?” My answer is, “No, you don’t have to, you only have to forgive if you want to heal”. I’m […]
Calls for prison super to be sacked
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Local
With a spate of recent prison escapes, pressure has been mounting for the superintendent to be sacked or suspended. Secretary of Justice Mark Short said some ministers within Cabinet have suggested superintendent Metuatini Tangaroa be stood down after last Saturday’s prison break out. It is believed inmates escaped after wardens left the security gate unlocked. […]
Nurse charged with manslaughter
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Local
A 58-year-old nurse was charged with manslaughter yesterday after the death of a 15-month-old girl in Mitiaro. The woman appeared in the high court in Rarotonga and pleaded not guilty through legal counsel Norman George. A trial by judge and jury was elected. George successfully applied for name suppression before justice of the peace Tiki […]
Annual Miss Tiare call out
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Local
Have you got personality plus and love our Cook Islands culture? If so, you could be the next Miss Tiare. The Ministry of Cultural Development is looking for Miss Tiare contestants aged between 14 and 17 to take part in this year’s programme. The ministry understands that Cook Islands students will have their heads in […]
Family backs nurse
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Local
The family of the 15-month-old girl who died in Mangaia last month following an immunisation only wants one thing – for government to provide better health services to the outer islands. Family spokesperson and aunt of the toddler, Rouru Teuira, says the family approached the ministry of health for assistance with the funeral arrangements and […]
CI departure fee far from highest
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Once again we get a letter to the editor from people that believe our departure fees are excessive. It is only because we are unable to include (hide) our fees in the ticket price that ignorant people like this last letter writer have cause to complain. Mr Southwick suggests he might have been […]
Morals before degrees
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I thank the person who spoke his/her concern of the new principal of Tereora. Should we encourage our kids to get a degree? Yes. But what has degree got to do with life? Greed, corruption, theft, etc. Did you know that the people that have caused the financial crisis in the world have […]
Give him a chance
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have a great concern at the way we treat our own who were given chances to prove themselves in our educational system. I am very pleased with the support given by those who know Teaea Parima well and the great achievement he made in the lives of our children on Mangaia – […]
Principal defended
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Upon my return to Rarotonga last weekend from travel overseas on Ministry of Education business, I was saddened to learn of the public and personal attack made by a writer to your paper on Mr Teaea Parima’s appointment to the Principalship of Tereora College. Whilst I am not in the habit of defending […]
'Marurai must be stepped down'
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor. In response to the fantastic letter by ‘Wake up’ yesterday, I agree that Marurai must be stepped down. I am sure that everyone agrees. Not only is he drowning the country as well as himself, he is also accountable to God for leading the people “astray”. Ezekiel 34 states very very clearly many […]
Double escape not unexpected
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The most recent double escape from the Arorangi Prison was not altogether unexpected given the state of the dilapidated old buildings. Not until the minister of finance provides funding to restructure the prison and also for the staff to be trained is there likely to be any improvement. This has been said over […]
Soccer at Nikao and Tupapa
Friday 13 November 2009 | Published in Football
The Nikao and Tupapa sports fields are the two venues to catch this Saturday’s soccer action. 2008 champions the Nikao Sokattak will host the west side team from Arorangi while Tupapa will host Takuvaine. – MW Following are tomorrow’s soccer draws and referee appointments: Nikao Sokattak vs Arorangi at Nikao – 1.20pm U13 boys, Ref-Maara […]
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