Letters to the Editor
Fundraisers send wrong message on health
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The two-page spread in Tuesday’s paper says more about our future and our failures than could be said if you worked at it for a year.
Time to get serious about health issues
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The Pacific Health Ministers Meeting is now being held in Rarotonga, so it is a good time to put some ideas on the table, as to how we can combat the increase of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in the Cook Islands.
Virtues not needed
Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am a regular visitor to these lovely islands, and I read in Thursday’s paper that a New Zealand “expert” has been here teaching the Virtues programme to local people.
Response impresses
Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am impressed with the responses from Wilkie and Observer to my small correction to their leader’s statement that the voters of Ivirua “remained loyal to their Democratic Party”.
'Paradise' faces serious threats to future
Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Letter-writer ‘’Paradise Threatened” is one of many people within the Cook Islands, who really, really should be concerned about this very serious threat that this tiny nation of ours faces.
Old grave found, thanks to cemetery clean-up
Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Thanks and congratulations to Paula Paniani and her team of workers for the effort made in cleaning up the cemetery opposite the airport.
CINews website a favourite
Monday 28 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The Cook Islands News is my favourite website and I have added it to my list of favourites, along with YouTube.
Millions won't make difference
Monday 28 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Your Saturday headline, “Water supply warning issued” brings up a few points.
Story shows up government duplicity
Monday 28 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
What an interesting article on page 12 of Thursday’s CI News, headlined: “Produce levy hits consumers in the pocket”.
No show for CIP in Ivirua, says resident
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In response to the letter from Cook Islands Party president Nga Jessie in CINews on Tuesday, I would like to advise Jessie to simply use his brain.
A word of warning about offers for resorts
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Resort owners I have spoken to recently have reported visits from Chinese delegations wanting to buy up their properties.
CIP president just sore loser
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Cook Islands Party president Nga Jessie is a sore loser over the Ivirua Demo win.
Free access warning
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Wednesday’s CINews ran two separate but related stories for us in the Cook Islands. The first was about proposed new immigration rules for the Cook Islands and the second was Fiji’s struggle with the effects of their grant of visa free access for Chinese travellers.
Ivirua by-election has predictable result
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The result from the Ivirua by-election was somewhat predictable, because it has always been a safe Demo seat.
Cook Islands visit leaves great impression
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
For those of you who live in the Cook Islands, it can be easy to feel the need to spread your wings and see the rest of the world. Well, let me assure you that the islands are unique in the world and something to be appreciated and treasured. Constitution Day gave insights into the patriotic spirit of the people. Easy-going, with a little spice. What impressed me? I did not see people begging for money. I did not see young people wired to their smart phones, but rather they were talking. Sports are appreciated. Sorry about the loss to Tahiti! The honesty of the islanders impressed me. The honesty boxes at fruit stands and other locations are a testimony to this. On Sunday mornings it is uplifting to see all the people in their Sunday best going to church. The choirs fill the air with melody. I was compelled to join in the procession. What concerns me? Please do not become like Hawaii, which in many ways has become exploited. You don’t need high rises reaching to the sky. Keep your soul and your unique spirit. I am not a member of a Green Party. However, in this case I would suggest that there needs to continue initiatives to keep the islands pristine as this is your greatest resource. Finally, do not give your natural resources away to any other country. I know that permission was given to China to fish in your waters. No amount of money can replace your fish stocks once they are depleted. I am from British Columbia, Canada. The Chinese fish with their big drift nets outside of our controlled waters and we can do nothing about it. Our beloved salmon stocks are being depleted. For the sake of your children and your grandchildren, cherish your heritage and your islands. Enjoy the Cook Islands - it is a unique country in this world that has so much trouble and dissention. You are blessed. Betty Lou Pacey, President, BL Lighting, Canada
Wake-up time in Ivirua?
Tuesday 22 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The front page headline in CI News on August 19 reads: ‘Demos claim win in Ivirua’.
Time to stop using plastic bags
Tuesday 22 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
All over social media there are videos of whales, turtles, fish and birds suffering slow, agonising deaths due to their stomachs being full of plastic bags and products they have mistaken for food.
Revamped Demo Party sees light at the end of the tunnel
Tuesday 22 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
With Tina Browne, Smiley Heather and new opposition office chief executive Wilkie Rasmussen at the helm of this revamped Demo Party, we can now see light at the end of this bleak and dark tunnel, and can look forward to an optimistic future.
Suicide truly a global problem
Tuesday 22 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Shae Osborne’s story about suicide (CINews July 22) and the family she portrayed in it really touched me.
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