Opinion
Laura Clarke: UK scholarship
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
The Chevening Scholarship is the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Tuatau taime - is it time for change
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Nothing has caused as much division and heartache as the split along party lines and the favours and favouritism and nepotism from both political parties.
Kata: Pa Enua traditional helmet
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Kata
Kata: Parliament adjourned
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Kata
Temu Okotai: Time for true leadership
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Today we and the whole world is living through an unprecedented time of turmoil and hardship. The world has seen nothing like this in the past and even the richest country appears to be suffering.
Mataiti Mataiti: Show support and not exclusion
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
We, the Cook Islands National Disability Council, urge our Members of Parliament to remove any provision in the Crimes Bill that criminalises same sex relations. It is time to recognise the rights of all people of the Cook Islands and show support and not exclusion.
Eva Allsworth: Stand up for the LGBTQ Rainbow Community
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
We, the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association, align with UN Women in the urgent call on governments around the world to stand up for the LGBTQ Rainbow Community.
Fletcher Melvin: 'Decriminalise same sex relations'
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We call upon our Cook Islands Government to remove any provision that criminalises same sex relations, from our Cook Islands Crime Bill when they go to Parliament this month. This is our Cook Islands opportunity to make our own decisions, and remove archaic laws, for our people.
Kata: Circus of the Cook Islands
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Kata
John Scott: Opportunities lost, from prosperity to ruin
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: By way of introduction let me quote a few of the grand plans, goals and objectives of the Cook Islands Party from its Manifesto and National Sustainable Development Plan.
Dr Debi Futter-Puati: Human rights not up for negotiation
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I write this as I hear the drums signalling that recommendations from the select committee regarding the Crimes Bill will be presented in Parliament today.
Kata: Parliament agenda
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Kata
Gerald McCormack: Deep sea dilemma: More scientific information required
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: There is nothing to lose by giving out a few exploratory licenses, and much to gain in terms of knowledge on whether or not to go forward to actual mining.
Eric Short : Pristine water
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
“Our people deserve access to water that is clean and safe to drink” – these are words of the Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Kata: Helmet warning is over
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Kata
Kata: Cost of items
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Kata
Ruth Mave: Pride and dignity can hurt just as much as physical pain
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Keeping borders closed here, protects our elderly, reflects our humanity, and highlights our vulnerability.
Ranulf Scarbrough: Avaroa Cable CEO responds
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I read with concern the letter from Tupuna Rakanui (House of Ariki ‘offended’, CIN letter, September 18, 2020). Any offence to the House of Ariki is both regrettable and unintended.
Matariki Wilson: 'Lift your game rugby union officials'
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I just want to use this platform of free speech to congratulate the Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Eels on a great club rugby grand final on Saturday.
Kata: Quarantine protocols
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Kata
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