Dear Editor, Kia orana! I, Pastor Temu Ngarima George, managing director of Tevaka Nui Mission, would like to share the blessing that the good Lord brought to my attention for the next 10 years for this paradise called Cook Islands.

As of January 1, 2023 to 2033, God is going to bring to this nation the double blessing of finance. The main theme for the next 10 years: “I’ll never be broke another day in my life”.

1. Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
2. Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
3. Deuteronomy 8:18 – “And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.”
4. Proverbs 14:34 – “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”

So to all our nation’s leadership, take heed to what God is speaking for 2023 to 2033. Shout, “I will never be broke another day in my life”.

Yours in Christ

Pastor T Ngarima George

Setting examples

Why does Andy (Olah) have to write to the paper to state the obvious? Why do our JP, lawyers, judges, etc., wear a white ribbon if they are not prepared to do what needs to be done to protect the women and children?

How many times can a JP or a QC say this is a serious case then not step up and make a stand to set the example it is not OK? This is not OK! This is not our culture we want. Where is the bleeding-heart lawyer who gets rapists and abusers off lightly? Why hasn't he put in a defense of emotionally charged words on behalf of this child? No money in defense of victims.

Every time the JPs let another abuser off with no conviction to make the abusers life easier the stronger the message they send to other males it'’ OK to hit maime, injure, terrorise women and children.

Ruta Mave