Letters to the Editor
Sokattak wins knockout shootout
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In the premier men’s knockout finals on Saturday Nikao Sokattak defeated Tupapa Maraerenga in a penalty shootout three goals to two after the score was locked at one all at full time. The match lived up to the predicted excitement and thrills right from the start until the final whistle.
Fishing boats to be monitored
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
A new initiative to monitor illegal fishing practices was announced at a recent regional fishing meeting in the Philippines. All vessels passing through exclusive economic zones of Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission [WCPFC] member countries – including the Cooks – from high sea areas will soon have to switch on vessel monitoring systems (VMS).
Omissions of rules a serious breach
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I do not want this letter to be interpreted as an attack on the Government nor on the Minister but rather to highlight how easy it is to drift into complacency and why MPs generally need to make an effort to be better informed so they can perform their role more effectively.
Plan query
Monday 17 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I got a message from a friend in NZ recently that read:
MP Napa defends dismissed HoM
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I feel compelled to speak out about the very public dismissal of Donye Numa, Secretary of MOIP.
Captain and harbour master disagree
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dea Editor, As captain of the Maungaroa II I am asking the harbour master to explain the reported remarks he made to CINews.
Join the refs
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I would like to respond to the so-called Takuvaine Soccer Official for his letter regarding this particular Ref John Pareanga.
Sign barely visible
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Just a slight correction (if not crucial) to the comments made by Senior Sergeant Cymon Kaivananga in Tuesday’s CINews.
Congratulations
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Congratulations to the government on their announcement for a shark sanctuary in Cook Islands waters (BBC News).
The real misery in this society...
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The real misery in this society is when hard working productive citizens like John Scott and his family get hostile letters in this newspaper for asking properly posed questions that need to be asked about monopolies and predatory pricing and its effect on local production.
Refereeing criticised
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to express my views and disappointment at the way the referees officiated in the match between Nikao Sokattack and Takuvaine on Friday December 7.
Time for action
Thursday 13 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is terrible news that two more people have drowned at Avaavaroa.
Unlawful suspension a shambles
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The suspension of the Head of Ministry of MOIP is a real mystery.
'Brown tax' query
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Prices rise but pay packets stay the same, said Titikaveka MP Selina Napa during parliamentary question time onMonday. She asked finance minister Mark Brown when he will review the ‘Brown tax’.
Decriminalise marijuana in the Cooks
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, To our parliament leaders of the Cook Islands, it is to my understanding that a review of the laws regarding sentences towards marijuana users etc, is going into consideration due to how the sentences on our fellow men are, how shall I say, over the top.
Carols not PC
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Carols are not very PC
Thanks, but still more questions
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Thank you to the Minister (Mark Brown) for the apology. Apologies are rare in the Cook Islands so he gets my respect for that.
Wilkie Hard to believe
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
DEAR Editor, read the response the Leader of Opposition, Wilkie Rasmussen made to John Scott’s letter through your paper about the lack to action from the Democratic Party.
Thanks from America
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, My wife and I have just returned to America after paddling in the Vaka Eiva.
Minister on 'predatory pricing'
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I write in response to John Scott’s letter yesterday. Firstly my apologies to Mr Scott. In my responses to a question posed by Mr Norman George in Parliament, I relied on memory rather than the written report to provide an answer.
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