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‘We need to continue to commit to helping build an inclusive world’
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
International Women’s Day (IWD) began in 1911 and was officially adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 1975. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. On Monday the local women groups celebrated the event with presentations from six inspirational members who spoke on the theme #ChooseToChallenge.
More than a job
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency’s Moana Voices series on women shaping the future of oceanic fisheries is edited, researched and produced by Lisa Williams.
The will of the people ‘should drive change’
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Tolerance is like a gate that swings open and closed and through that gate we allow people, behaviours, actions, thoughts and ideas, writes Thomas Wynne.
Cook Islands Super ‘disappoints again’
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Editorials, National, Opinion
Well-known accountant Mike Carr analyses Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund’s decision to decrease pay out rates for new pensioners.
Every Girl. Everywhere. Period.
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Monday this week was International Women’s Day. It is a special day of the year where we celebrate the amazing vaine we know, who are out there doing great work and living their best lives, writes Kate McKessar.
Clarification
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Comments by Te Tuhi Kelly were copied to me on Thursday from his Rarotonga Community Blog. I don’t know what his audience reach is but since he mentioned both the Cook Islands News and me, I wish to correct him through your newspaper.
Congratulations Dr Herman
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I wish to convey sincere congratulations and best wishes to Dr Josephine Aumea Herman for getting appointed the Waitemata District Health Board’s Director of Pacific Health on behalf of our Cook Islands Religious Advisory Council.
Religious council’s decision questioned
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Wow! Has Bishop Tutai Pere and Tou Ariki forgotten about separation of church and state? Freedom of religion?
‘One of a kind’ Mama Ngai Tupa
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
The late Ngaingatara Tupa also known as Mama Ngai wore many hats during her lifetime.
Motorists to expect delays today
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Motorists can expect delays at two spots along the main road today as works continue in Rarotonga.
Runway work hit with delay
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Long-awaited runway repairs at Rarotonga International Airport are behind schedule as government continues to push for two-way, quarantine-free travel between the Cook Islands and New Zealand.
New Ambassadors present their letters of credence
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
In a first for the Cook Islands, Te Kauono Tutara e te Mana Tiaki – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration facilitated the virtual presentation of credentials by Wellington-based Ambassadors of six countries last week.
‘Count yourself fortunate’
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
A former staff, who admitted to conspiring to defraud the Cook Islands Police, has been sentenced to two years’ probation with the first nine months on community service.
School focuses on basic life skills
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
St Joseph’s School is focusing on developing the life skills of its students by teaching them ei making skills and introducing them to traditional games.
Sharks face big test against Panthers
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league
The Aitutaki Sharks will be bracing for a tough challenge from the rampant Tupapa Panthers in round four clash Friday afternoon at Victoria Park.
OPINION: What’s good for the goose is good for the gander
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
On December 16 last year, Cook Islands News published an opinion piece from me which was tantamount to a challenge to the Cook Islands Law Society to divest itself from its self-interest cocoon and actually live up to some of its responsibilities and intercede in the increasing abuses of the rule of law perpetrated by the current administration, writes John M Scott.
The true value of giving
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
As we continue in our mortal journey here on earth, and especially during these trying and challenging times, let us all look for opportunities to give a little of ourselves, writes John Mateara of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Pandemic not slowing down aid projects
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Despite some impacts early on, project implementation and overseas development assistance to the Cook Islands hasn’t decreased during the Covid-19 pandemic. On the contrary, officials say the country has seen greater engagement with partners.
Suspended police officer takes stand in brawl trial
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The criminal jury trial of a suspended police officer who is alleged to have assaulted a young father in 2019 continued at the High Court yesterday before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC.
Former health secretary Dr Herman takes up NZ role
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health
Former Te Marae Ora Cook Islands Ministry of Health Secretary Dr Josephine Aumea Herman (pictured right) has been appointed the Waitematā District Health Board’s Director of Pacific Health.
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