Editorials
Norman George: ‘Reassurance is not enough’
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
Dear Editor, I am grateful to hear from the Commissioner of Police that the Police Ready Reaction Squad is ready to act whenever and if ever, God forbid, it (shooting incident) happens again.
Impact of Covid-19 on people's livelihoods and health
Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide and presents an unprecedented challenge to public health, food systems and the world of work.
Owen Lewis: 'Every Cook Islander on the planet should be proud'
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Owen Lewis, secretary general of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) says the Cook Islands Games achieved its objective – to bring Cook Islanders together as one.
Manganese or polymetallic nodule mining
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Precautionary principle and best practise should be rigorously applied when dealing with deep sea mining, and this is what local discussion should focus on.
Ruta Mave.: 'Nice guys can win'
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: We need leaders who understand and listen to us, who represent our needs and can walk in our shoes.
Christopher Watkins: Cook Islands Games bring a sense of togetherness
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINON: While a virus sweeps the world, here in Cook Islands, we are celebrating life with a joy which is inspiring. By Christopher Watkins, Australian High Commissioner to Cook Islands.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Making their mark in NZ political scene
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Potential history in the making as seven Cook Islanders contest for a place in New Zealand Parliament.
Ruta Tangiiau Mave: Real eyes, realise, real lies
Monday 12 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Don’t believe all you see or read – real eyes, realise, real lies.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Connection key to great leadership
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: A leader is someone who takes seriously the responsibility of developing and finding room for the potential of others.
Te Tuhi Kelly : A traditional leaders concept focused on culture and business
Thursday 8 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The apparent move to abolish the Koutu Nui will be seen as another nail in the coffin for traditionalists.
Dr Andrew Jones: Why maritime zones matter for the future of our Blue Pacific
Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Pacific people are leaders on the global stage, connected by our vast Blue Pacific in a way that land-based continents can never be.
Ruth Tangiiau Mave: Who do we want to be 100 years from now?
Monday 5 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Let’s hope it doesn’t take 100 years for us to accept our nation’s best leaders may be Rainbow People.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: At what chapter do we judge a man's life?
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Former Prime Minister Henry Puna stated this week in his valedictory speech that history itself will judge the works of a man’s life and political career – be they for good or for not so good.
John Scott: Confidence 'shambles'
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The motion of confidence in the new prime minister is a constitutional requirement and if brought to the House in compliance with the Standing Orders would be in order, writes John Scott.
Tupou Faireka: Democratic process in Parliament
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
Dear Editor, Please publish the remainder of my letter as what was omitted due to space constraints is of great importance to be made public; public concern is fast mounting over what is increasingly happening – the bias of the Speaker of Parliament towards the government.
John M Scott : Crimes Bill: Infringement of human rights 'different territory altogether'
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
There have to be repercussions for ignoring the will of the people and we are seeing a worrying degree of such behaviour. Petitions against purse seine fishing; Te Mato Vai; To Tatou Vai are just some that come to mind.
Ruth Tangiiau Mave: Death and taxes
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
Guarantee MPs high wages will suffer little, if any wage cuts. They’re more likely to be given dispensation on tax levels.
Laura Clarke: UK scholarship
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
The Chevening Scholarship is the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Tuatau taime - is it time for change
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Nothing has caused as much division and heartache as the split along party lines and the favours and favouritism and nepotism from both political parties.
John Scott: Opportunities lost, from prosperity to ruin
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: By way of introduction let me quote a few of the grand plans, goals and objectives of the Cook Islands Party from its Manifesto and National Sustainable Development Plan.
