Editorials
Luana Scowcroft: Remembering a true eco-warrior
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Sue Fletcher-Vea led from the front in the fight for our environment.
Tata Crocombe: Do not treat us as second-class citizens
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The New Zealand Government’s approach is bizarre, in only being willing to consider incorporating Cook Islands in the travel bubble once Australia has joined, and now announcing that Japan and even Tasmania will take precedence over the Cook Islands.
Regina Scheyvens & Apisalome Movono: The promise and peril of a Pacific tourism bubble
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Pacific nations have largely avoided the worst health effects of Covid-19, but its economic impact has been devastating. With the tourism tap turned off, unemployment has soared while GDP has plummeted.
Ruta Tangiiau Mavé: All lives matter
Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Racism, like Covid-19, is a pandemic we have to be careful not to let it spread.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Life or death decision: Who should give way?
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The helmet law is just one example of the intersections we face as a community.
Gerald McCormack: Mangaia's age claim challenged
Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: For 10 years, Mangaia has marketed itself to tourists as the older island in the Pacific on the strength of its volcanic rock – but Gerald McCormack says islands in Micronesia may be five times older.
Norman George: Our islands of opportunities and potential
Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: It’s time to think locally but act globally.
Ruta Tangiiau Mavé: If you want to protest, protest teen suicide
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Making young people wear helmets won’t save lives.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Cook Islander or not, we are all on the same team
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The new Immigration Bill defines who is a Cook Islander, and who is not.
Tamara File: Save lives by being role models to kids
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: We will save lives by being role models to our young people and all wearing helmets.
Moana Moeka'a: Huge relief to see strength of opinion against helmets
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: I turned up to Constitution Park on Friday at 11.29am. There was only the police sergeant waiting in a white truck.
Jaewynn McKay: Time to buckle down and helmet up
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Like me, you might not like the new helmet law, but our MPs have done what we elected them to do. They have made the decision they believe is in the best interests in the country. So from June 26, wear a helmet – or don’t ride a motorbike.
James Webb: Mitigating big economic shock
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
The Cook Islands Government should be commended for its proactive approach of putting large-scale support measures in place.
Fine Tu'itupou-Arnold: Get safeguards in place first
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: From a humanitarian point of view, continued government support for people’s lives and livelihoods is very important in times like this. Right now, none of us know whether this second phase of assistance will be enough, because of the unpredictability of the situation we are in.
Mata Puia-Huch: Economic package is a smart response
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: I was thrilled to see the SMART Economy initiative announced as part of phase 2 of the Covid-19 economic response plan.
Danny Mataroa: Economic Package put workers on farms
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: I think it’s a good package but for a lot of growers, because they are small farmers, it has been difficult for them to go through the registration phase.
Dr Debi Futter-Puati: More training spots open due to economic stimulus package
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: We are very happy we can make a few of our University of the South Pacific courses available for free as part of the Fees Free initiative.
Tina Browne: Opposition supports economic package
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: While we will fulfil our undertaking in Parliament and support the economic response package, phase 2, there are some issues we would like to raise such as the mention of grant funding for agriculture and equipment. What will be the source of that grant funding and where will the agriculture equipment come from?”
Damien Beddoes: Don't abuse superannuation fund
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The reduction to 1% is part of the economic stimulus, and the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund contributions are a small part of a significant package the Cook Islands Government is providing.
Norman George: Some organic lightbulbs to chew on
Tuesday 26 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Food for thought, or screaming in the wind? The arguments for weaponising the economy.
