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Reflecting on Armistice Day
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local
From left deputy prime minister Sir Terepai Maoate, New Zealand high commission first secretary Nicola Ngawati, maritime surveillance advisor commander John Navin and Cook Islands Returned Services Association president Henry Wichman pictured during the Armistice Day ceremony yesterday. Story on page 8. 09111126
Anti-hunger petition launched
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local
An online anti-hunger campaign was launched this week by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Next week the FAO will host the World Summit on Food Security at its headquarters in Rome. Prime minister Jim Marurai is attending the summit accompanied by his executive advisor Trevor Pitt. The pair left for Rome, Italy yesterday […]
Workshops to assist landowners
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local
Land court community workshops will be put on next week by the ministry of justice. The free meetings is for anyone wanting to know about succession, leases, occupation rights, meetings of assembled owners and the leases approval tribunal. Secretary of justice Mark Short says this is the first time a project of this nature has […]
Unlocked gate led to escape
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local
The escape from prison last weekend was caused by human error says secretary of justice Mark Short. Teremoana Saddler, 19, and Andrew Tonorio, 20, broke out around noon on Saturday. Tonorio was caught by wardens shortly after however Saddler was at large until Sunday morning. “I understand the security gate was not locked at the […]
SPIN cable system could be an option
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Local
The high cost of connectivity for the country’s telecommunications services at present could be reduced by taking advantage of new technologies on offer. According to Forum Secretariat economic infrastructure advisor John Budden, it makes sense for government to consider new technologies that can reduce the cost of ‘connecting with the rest of the world.’ Present […]
Let him prove his worth
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I’ve just come across the letter by a concerned Tereora parent regarding Teaea Parima’s appointment to that school next year, and while this is a late response on the heels of others I still think it’s better late than never. First, is ‘Concerned Tereora Parent’ implying that in Teaea’s years as principal in […]
Open door could close behind us
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor. In the United States, to work and live there you are required to have a Green Card. If you happen to be away from the US for a period of time, you lose your Green Card and all its benefits, and to re-apply you are almost guaranteed to be UNSUCCESSFUL, hence Green Card […]
Keen to learn but
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I agree with Sir Terepai Maoate and the language issue associated with applying for permanent residency in the Cook Islands. To be eligible for PR, applicants must now be able to speak conversational Cook Islands Maori. As a New Zealand papa’a privileged enough to be living in the Cook Islands, I feel the […]
Criticism a catalyst?
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am responding from a personal viewpoint to the letter printed on Friday October 30 about Tereora’s new principal. I am also responding as a concerned educationalist and future parent. Even though the letter may have been portrayed as a personal attack by some, it does not divert from the fact that applicants, […]
Land Court reform is critical
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It’s more important than parliamentary reform, says lawyer Norman George Dear Editor, My friend Joseph Ka’s letter to the editor yesterday dated November 11 prompts me to write this response. 1. After practising in the Land Court for the past 20 years, I have on many occasions walked out of court gutted and disappointed with […]
Consult the north first
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is quite disappointing to read that the government is going ahead and passing a bill without consulting with the people of the Northern Group, as the majority of the seabed resources are found in the northern parts of the Cook Islands. Terepai Maoate Junior had a consultation meeting with the people of […]
Learning Maori isn't easy
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I was one of the lucky people getting my PR last time, and I’m grateful for that. I’ve been trying to learn Maori for many years and think it’s a great idea that you now have to learn Maori to get your PR, but…where do you learn it? It’s easy to say mingle […]
Report thefts
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We have to agree with the points made by the Kiwi couple regarding thefts. After being robbed of a large sum of money, passports, credit cards, licences etc while we slept in a locked apartment, we too would never return to your beautiful island for a holiday. The crime level is ridiculous with […]
'Honest Jim' in danger of drowning
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The growing public outcry in relation to the country’s increasing dysfunctional political system is screaming testament of the very poor leadership that this country has had to endure under the Marurai Government. At a time when the economy is slowing down, Cook Islanders (our most valuable asset) continue to flock overseas to seek […]
Use skype and skip toll costs
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In response to the letter about exorbitant broadband charges, here is some advice. www.skype.com is available completely free of charge for all computer users to download. Once you have this program loaded, paying premiums for international toll calls is but a memory. Although not entirely free (because of megabytes used), it helps to […]
Fond farewell to Karen Galvan
Thursday 12 November 2009 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wish to acknowledge the great work of Karen Galvin (pictured) in her time on Rarotonga as the Clinic Manager for the Esther Honey Foundation. Karen has worked tirelessly, with huge amounts of energy to achieve a level of success not previously possible. Karen has made her passion of animal welfare her occupation. […]
More funding for Brethren
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Friday 21: SYDNEY – The federal government was criticised yesterday for increasing funding for Exclusive Brethren schools to an estimated $62 million over the next four years. The government has chosen to continue with the previous government’s controversial funding formula for private schools, which will deliver an additional $24.6 million to the Brethren schools over […]
Domestic violence Why men abuse women
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Church Talk
Friday 21: While sitting in my office contemplating what message to prepare for a sermon to preach tomorrow at our Arorangi Seventh Day Adventist church, I came across this material. I read it and felt it will be good for the community to read and learn from it. It may help individuals and families love […]
Rain on Raro at weekend
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Environment
Tuesday 25: Rarotonga received a drenching on Sunday night as the island welcomed much needed rain throughout the weekend. The meteorological service at Nikao says 51.1 millimetres (two inches) of rain was recorded from 8am on Sunday to 8am yesterday. This was the highest rainfall recorded for a 24-hour period to date this month. The […]
Mauke water project launch truly blessed
Wednesday 26 August 2009 | Published in Local
Wednesday 26: Yesterday’s water project launch in Mauke was held at Noongatua (the seat of the gods) — the highest spot in Mauke where the main natural water reservoir is. And there was no shortage of water. It poured down during the ceremony which transferred responsibility of the water project to the people of Mauke. […]
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