Opinion
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
Richard Fisher: 'Meitaki maata Cook Islands'
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
I have been retired now for about six months, with my last visit to Raro being back in December last year. Now with Covid, Lord knows when I shall be able to make it back.
Andy Kirkwood: Select committee meetings
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
Referring to Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown’s comment: “Select committee members cannot run their own meetings separate of other members. It sounds highly unusual. I would be surprised.”
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Communication is vital in battle against Covid-19
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Effective communication is 20 per cent what you know and 80 per cent how you feel about what you know.
Kata: Quarantine
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Kata
Tupuna Rakanui: House of Ariki 'offended'
Friday 18 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Letters to the Editor
The House of Ariki is taking offence at the narrow and misleading remarks made by Avaroa Cable Ltd in the CI News issue of September 17. According to Dr Ranulf Scarbrough, “It’s their understanding that a ra’ui was proposed by the House of Ariki conference held on August 11th when they were consulted by Government on the proposed legislation”.
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