Letters to the Editor
Judging candidate suitability
Wednesday 18 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The suitability of a candidate to represent his/her people should not be measured by how well they wield a grass cutter or how often they are seen at church or how much food they provide at funerals. While these are good characteristics to have in a person, they should not be used as […]
Time to step down with dignity
Wednesday 18 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I agree with the growing number of disenchanted voters in Ngatangiia that the time has come for Sir Terepai to step down as the MP. This is exactly what Sir Terepai promised the voters of his constituency many times in the past. Unfortunately Sir Terepai has again failed to live up to his […]
Appalled by arrogance
Tuesday 17 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Watching the television the other night I was so much appalled by the arrogance of Tata Crocombe, and to a lesser degree Iaveta Short, attacking the system and worst still our politicians. While they were attacking the system, they all failed to look at themselves being ‘ultimately systematised’, and they are systems in […]
Titikaveka run-off call
Tuesday 17 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing in regards to a run off for the Democratic Party supporters for the Titikaveka Village. The Democratic supporters in the village of Titikaveka have not had the chance to have a run off for nominations for the seat holder for the Democratic Party for Titikaveka. This is undemocratic and highly […]
CIP leadership a concern
Saturday 14 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The leadership of the CIP in the next general election is a big problem and a cause for great concern. Henry Puna’s election as CIP Leader at their conference back in September 2009 has led many to doubt that the election was fair and the best person was elected to lead the party […]
In defence of soft loans
Saturday 14 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, There has been much said and written in recent days in regard to Jnr Maoate unfairly receiving a soft loan for his business. For the record people of the Cook Islands should understand these very important points. The BSL fund is a “loan” over five years which has all normal securities applied and […]
Allsworth replies to Maoates
Friday 13 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, There has been a barrage of attacks in Parliament, with some very erroneous, and highly emotional comments and personal remarks directed at me, from both Sir Terepai and Junior Maoate, arising from the Toagate Report and the BTIB, business stimulus loans. Constructive comments and public debate is encouraged and supported in our small […]
Not an Aitutakian
Thursday 12 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have just read Monday’s news. To the gutless person that wrote the letter about our family member and friend, Teina Bishop. You are definitely not an Aitutakian as an Aitutakian would not have written this. “A very concerned Aitutakian” would have shown compassion and would offer help and understanding. You’re even too […]
Keep smiling Teina
Thursday 12 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The recent erratic behaviour of Teina Bishop as printed in your Monday newspaper is nothing new. Many here and afar are prone to these moments of irrationality. But does that make him or any other any less a human being, in this case a Politician? Absolutely not! I’m sure in time Teina will […]
Either blind or stupid
Thursday 12 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Dr Maoate and his son might protest they have no conflict of interest, and clearly their supporters agree with them, but they are either blind or stupid. They both have a conflict of interest because Dr Maoate is the minister. That’s the real truth. The relevant question is, how the CITB and the […]
Conflict or interference?
Thursday 12 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is nave to announce that there was “no conflict of interest” based on the findings of Solicitor General Tingika Elikana and Heinz Matysik, when all they were asked to do was review the documents. Of course no one will find conflict on the documents. It is pointless quoting from Elikana that “unless […]
Call for TV at airport
Wednesday 11 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Rarotonga is surely heaven on earth, as some romantic poet will put it, but that is a yesteryear notion. Today, we have internet and television. Sadly Rarotonga is geographically placed in the middle of the Pacific and even today’s progress cannot alter the fact that Rarotonga is positioned at an ambiguous location that […]
CIIC has done great work
Tuesday 10 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor Despite the adverse information surrounding CIIC, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the positive achievements CIIC has undertaken for the Ministry of Justice. CIIC completed the renovations and refurbishment to the Rarotonga Prison and built another two maximum security cells in record time despite not having sufficient resources […]
Bribery's not real says Henry
Tuesday 10 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor The Letter on Saturday by “Keep them honest” is not real, and just a make-up version of the Finbar Kenny- Albert Henry episode. 1. The Finbar Kenny contract with the Cook Islands Government was made and ongoing. 2. A representative of Albert Henry to make a deal with Kenny did not exist. 3. […]
Poor decision
Tuesday 10 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor I think it was a very poor decision of the newspaper to publish the letter concerning Teina Bishop in Monday’s Cook Islands News. Regardless of whether the man is a politician or not he is entitled to some understanding and sensitivity regarding his actions at this time. I think your newspaper could have […]
Concerns over Bishop
Monday 9 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, You ran an article in your paper last week regarding the erratic behavior of the Honourable Teina Bishop in parliament along with innuendos of mental instability. Well, since his return to Aitutaki last week his condition has deteriorated. There have been outbursts of swearing and the use of very unpleasant words in public. […]
Telecom charges queried and answered
Monday 9 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, After bringing to Telecom’s attention a billing error in our recent telephone account (internet), which was dealt with, the process raised other issues in respect of the landline costs charged by Telecom, including dial up internet access charges. The Telecom website clearly states that local calls are charged at a rate of 15 […]
Bribery's not new
Saturday 7 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Sir Terepai Maoate’s allegations that the director of audit was bribed to produce a report that put the blame on him brings to the fore the question of bribery, backhanders and corruption in general and the question: does it flourish in the Cook Islands? Unfortunately by my own recent observations it does. It […]
Horse lover's plea
Saturday 7 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Our wonderful 10-day break in Rarotonga has drawn to a close. What amazing people, tours and places to explore. The only let down was Aroa Horse Riding. Ponies of poor physical and mental state tethered to ropes. One a nasty biter, another a vicious kicker bullying all within her range. Very inexperienced operators […]
Blacklist irresponsible employers
Friday 6 August 2010 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I recently wrote a letter headed ‘Treat them fairly’ which pertained to the treatment employers dish out to foreign workers arriving on Rarotonga to fill a much needed gap in the work force, particularly in the hospitality industry. I am surprised that no one replied to the argument, which should prove that by […]
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