Opinion
CIP president just sore loser
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Cook Islands Party president Nga Jessie is a sore loser over the Ivirua Demo win.
Free access warning
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Wednesday’s CINews ran two separate but related stories for us in the Cook Islands. The first was about proposed new immigration rules for the Cook Islands and the second was Fiji’s struggle with the effects of their grant of visa free access for Chinese travellers.
Ivirua by-election has predictable result
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The result from the Ivirua by-election was somewhat predictable, because it has always been a safe Demo seat.
Island schools learn more about virtues
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Schools across the island are counting themselves fortunate after being given the opportunity to participate in a workshop on the Character Education Programme by New Zealand visitor Judy Dixon.
Cook Islands visit leaves great impression
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
For those of you who live in the Cook Islands, it can be easy to feel the need to spread your wings and see the rest of the world. Well, let me assure you that the islands are unique in the world and something to be appreciated and treasured. Constitution Day gave insights into the patriotic spirit of the people. Easy-going, with a little spice. What impressed me? I did not see people begging for money. I did not see young people wired to their smart phones, but rather they were talking. Sports are appreciated. Sorry about the loss to Tahiti! The honesty of the islanders impressed me. The honesty boxes at fruit stands and other locations are a testimony to this. On Sunday mornings it is uplifting to see all the people in their Sunday best going to church. The choirs fill the air with melody. I was compelled to join in the procession. What concerns me? Please do not become like Hawaii, which in many ways has become exploited. You don’t need high rises reaching to the sky. Keep your soul and your unique spirit. I am not a member of a Green Party. However, in this case I would suggest that there needs to continue initiatives to keep the islands pristine as this is your greatest resource. Finally, do not give your natural resources away to any other country. I know that permission was given to China to fish in your waters. No amount of money can replace your fish stocks once they are depleted. I am from British Columbia, Canada. The Chinese fish with their big drift nets outside of our controlled waters and we can do nothing about it. Our beloved salmon stocks are being depleted. For the sake of your children and your grandchildren, cherish your heritage and your islands. Enjoy the Cook Islands - it is a unique country in this world that has so much trouble and dissention. You are blessed. Betty Lou Pacey, President, BL Lighting, Canada
Wake-up time in Ivirua?
Tuesday 22 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The front page headline in CI News on August 19 reads: ‘Demos claim win in Ivirua’.
Time to stop using plastic bags
Tuesday 22 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
All over social media there are videos of whales, turtles, fish and birds suffering slow, agonising deaths due to their stomachs being full of plastic bags and products they have mistaken for food.
Revamped Demo Party sees light at the end of the tunnel
Tuesday 22 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
With Tina Browne, Smiley Heather and new opposition office chief executive Wilkie Rasmussen at the helm of this revamped Demo Party, we can now see light at the end of this bleak and dark tunnel, and can look forward to an optimistic future.
Suicide truly a global problem
Tuesday 22 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Shae Osborne’s story about suicide (CINews July 22) and the family she portrayed in it really touched me.
Final chapter in the great faith debate
Monday 21 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
At last! A proper and seemingly reasonable response that unfortunately is selective and does not address all the concerns that I have raised in a coherent manner.
Finance minister should restrain himself
Monday 21 August 2017 | Published in Opinion
Goodness me, I must have struck a raw nerve to cop such a barrage of abuse from the Finance minister last week.
Columnist seems to be suffering sunstroke
Monday 21 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In response to Wilkie Rasmussen’s article on Monday in the CI News, I can only assume that he suffered from sunstroke while writing his Tropical Chronicles article.
Living the dream in paradise, with gratitude
Monday 21 August 2017 | Published in Opinion
I love writing about “Living the Dream,” because every day I feel gratitude and awe that my husband and I are here in Paradise doing just that.
Ivirua loyalties plain
Monday 21 August 2017 | Published in Opinion
The people of Ivirua have spoken. They have chosen to remain loyal to their Democratic party.
Christians with 'just have faith' mantra not Biblical
Monday 21 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Unionist is to be thanked for wanting to encourage intelligent debate and challenge accepted ideas in regard to religion. That is how we make progress.
Struggling with doubt? Welcome to humanity!
Monday 21 August 2017 | Published in Opinion
I was sitting with my wife this week and talking frankly about areas of doubt that I struggle with.
Tourists at risk from our road conditions
Friday 18 August 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Why are the police picking on tourists and making out they are trying to protect them from harm with all these ridiculous rules on helmets and licences?
National Environment Service director Joseph Brider replies:
Friday 18 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The National Environment Service (NES) thanks the public for their concerns and appreciates the opportunity extended to participate in this forum. The National Environment Service apologises for any misunderstanding that the complainant received when seeking answers to the questions raised.
Sand mining raises serious issues
Friday 18 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Recently I have been riding my bike into town past the old Turangi recycling centre where there have been diggers sand mining for some weeks now.
It's nothing to worry about
Thursday 17 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In a Smoke Signal in CINews last Saturday a question was raised by some kind of “worrier” who prefers to hide behind the smoke screen to air his/her concerns.
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