Letters to the Editor
Stop piracy, now!
Thursday 16 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, So we’ve all heard now, that the police are looking into the case regarding DVD piracy in the Cook Islands – finally! Harry Napa, a well respected businessman should not need to wait two years for the police to do something about piracy, what a joke! He has been giving our families, especially […]
Govt vehicles
Thursday 16 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Now that the HOM’s use of a government vehicle is in the news, can the PSC confirm if his vehicle has been in a major accident and if so who was the driver and who is paying for the repairs? All HOMs should not have a government vehicle just to drive. They are […]
Where's my licence?
Thursday 16 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In October I once again visited your beautiful island for what was my third visit in the past four years. As all tourists do, I joined the line to reapply for my Cook Islands drivers licence but this time thought I would have it issued for a five-year period due to the frequency […]
Stand tall my brother
Wednesday 15 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In response to all the negative feedback against Norman George, I would like to convey my congratulations on a job well done Norman, because it goes to show that with your extensive background you won with flying colours. We all knew that you are capable of doing the job right but we know […]
Crackdown needed now
Wednesday 15 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Yay! Now the police commissioner says they will be pushing the case that was handed to them by Mr Morris the chief censor – but when? You have to hurry up because by the time you tie your shoelaces up these crooks will be one step ahead of you and it’s easy – […]
Thanks
Tuesday 14 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, May I extend to you, the staff and management of Cook Islands News a very merry Christmas and happy New Year. Your online edition of Cook Islands News has served us, Cook Islanders living abroad, very well indeed during this year. I wish you all the best in the new year and look […]
Investiture not supported
Tuesday 14 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana eTama Etita! To the Editor Akataoanga anga o Ngapare Samatua i oti ake nei ite Ruirua. About the Investiture of Ngapare Samatua held last Tuesday Kare au, Potikitaua Taunga Tako Ariki -kauono o TeAriki Taraare Mataiapo Tutara o Koutu Arai-te-tonga i tae ki teia akakoroanga, no taku angaanga. Inara kia tika ia au […]
Thanks to campaigners
Monday 13 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I simply want to say a big meitaki maata to our climate change campaigners in Mexico. Diane, Mii, Ulamila, Luana, Mona and Myrah – we are so proud of you. Thank you for not giving up on the Kyoto Protocol. Thank you for asking all countries to reduce carbon dioxide emissions (especially the […]
Confused over George ommission
Monday 13 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have been strongly campaigning for CIP to win and govern our country due to the failures of the past government but now I am confused as to why one of the most vocal members of your party is not a cabinet minister in your cabinet. When you guys were in opposition the […]
Water conservation a priority
Monday 13 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, During the last week of November the island of Rarotonga experienced what was likely one of its heaviest downpours in years, with probably billions of litres of water filling all the streams and flooding the entire island. Three weeks later and Rarotonga is quickly drying up under the sweltering heat, with many water […]
Just have faith in our Lord
Monday 13 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read with interest, Tutai Pere’s message in the paper on Friday. It is interesting that he chose Jude 3 as the basis for his message as Jude was specifically written to deal with false teachers. The beginning of verse 3 starts, “while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our […]
CIP ministers a puzzle
Saturday 11 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Reading through the names of the CIP’s first Cabinet ministers for 2010, I was, and still am so puzzled with the composition of Henry’s team. To me, some of these cabinet ministers look like robots that have just come off the assembly line. I cannot foresee any hope for our future, and that’s […]
Hot court house explanation
Saturday 11 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The public has a right to know what is happening with the air conditioning that hasn’t been working at the court house so I will respond to hot house (smoke signals) in Thursday’s paper. CIIC has been working closely with us to find a cheaper operating option to reduce the cost of power […]
Volunteer firefighters an option
Thursday 9 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the house fire in Matavera and suggest that you might consider the possibility of creating voluntary fire services for the communities of Rarotonga and the Cook Islands. As stated on Cook Island News, nearby neighbours were concerned and determined to tackle the blaze to bring it under […]
Commerce commission call
Thursday 9 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Reading Norman George’s defence of himself against attack, you have to recognise the power of the man’s pen and his command of language. He showed the same power during his period in opposition, constantly being the effective opposition and taking the fight up to the Demos, even when it was a lonely experience. […]
Police need to tackle DVD piracy issue
Monday 6 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Why has the DVD piracy business grown here in the Cook Islands and yet a law had been passed to ban these piracy stores, and instant fines implemented to stop businesses from making money off these hardworking directors who make these movies? Do we have some sort of scheme set up to pay […]
Referee replies
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I refer to the letter by ‘Staunch soccer supporter’, under the heading ‘Disgraceful supporter’ to clarify the issue: 1. The two captains were consulted. 2. The two players involved were dealt with by being sent off. 3. The Match was ended because it was full time therefore no re-match was required. In regards […]
Good team wins
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Kia Orana te iti tangata. The elections are done, a good team has won. The people have spoken, much more to be done, the players, all assembled, selections to come. I’m no poet, just mortals the team. Give them a chance, things are never as they seem. Yes, te iti tangata, you have […]
Great to see balanced cabinet
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Firstly I would like to offer my sincere acknowledgement to the Prime Minister for the manner in which he carefully selected his cabinet ministers. One of the most balanced cabinets I have experienced for a long time. Why, they have the theoretical and the practical experience amongst them e.g. Teariki Heather (the action […]
In support of George
Saturday 4 December 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I write this letter with a very sad and heavy heart. I write in support of my father-in-law and my children’s papa Norman George. I am very disappointed at the CIP for what they have done. I recall the by election in Mangaia where there was a fund raiser at the punanga nui […]
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