Opinion
Show respect to PhDs
Tuesday 1 August 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I write in regards to a letter to the editor by the self-professed Unionist, published Monday July 31, in the hope of correcting Unionist in his/her misguided education in the correct form of addressing those with PhDs, and hopefully protect our public from misinformation by anonymous sources endorsed by the Cook Islands News through publication.
Demo leader playing his old game
Tuesday 1 August 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Good to see Smiley Heather living up to his name and his old “say nothing” game as Demo Leader. One has to ask is his silence a way of supporting his brother DPM Teariki Heather of the CIP?
Bag local tradies along with the others
Monday 31 July 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
There has been much debate in recent years regarding the substandard workmanship and the quality of building materials on a number of major buildings that were constructed by Chinese interests, examples include the Ministry of Justice Building and the Ministry of Police Building in Avarua.
The virtues of happy marriage
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Published in Opinion
When I thank someone here for excellence, whether in music, dance, cleaning or cuisine, people often say “Still learning.”
Celebrating 52 years of Self- Government
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Published in Opinion
We have an interesting history in how we became called the Cook Islands and indeed how we ended up with 15 islands making up the Cook Islands.
Yes please, clean up Nikao
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
I for one think it fine if those who believe in God think that particular Spirit is female, male or transgender.
Rights come with responsibilities
Saturday 29 July 2017 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
In New Zealand in 1994 they put into Law the Bill of Rghts outlining the rights of all its citizens and what they were entitled to.
Pot, meet Kettle
Friday 28 July 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
So there are “crazy people” on the island that think Jesus came back (again) as some Korean guy. Yeah – that IS crazy.
Cleanup campaign 'an act of sharing the love of God'
Friday 28 July 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
This Press Release was issued yesterday by a team of young evangelists from the Church of God whose arrival in Rarotonga has caused a minor outcry in some quarters:
Upset at bank leads to police complaint
Friday 28 July 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
BSP’s “STEPPING into the customer’s shoes” initiative the other week looked like a success, but what if they stepped into ‘the customer’s shoes’ when a manager in uniform, inside the bank, during work hours, ignores you and is rude to a customer who greets them with a friendly Kia Orana while waiting to make a deposit?
Government should fix it
Thursday 27 July 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Regarding the land court notices in CINews on Tuesday, I’m shocked to read about the many ‘applications for succession’ that are 15-16 years old. If it’s due to staff or resources issues, then the government of the day should fix it! Such unacceptable delays do not help those landowners wishing to utilize their land.
De we change for tourism?
Thursday 27 July 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
FOLLOWING on from my recent tourism letter, I would like to bring some thoughts in on the preservation of our culture.
'God the mother' sect cops flak
Thursday 27 July 2017 | Published in Opinion
Yesterday’s front page news story highlighting the presence of a Quasi-Christian sect currently on Rarotonga has caused a stir in religious quarters — with people questioning the organisation’s unconventional beliefs.
False doctrine warning
Wednesday 26 July 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I want to warn of a group of supposedly ‘Christians’ on the island who are promoting a false doctrine based on their belief in “Mother God”.
It's our right to express ourselves
Wednesday 26 July 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I refer to Maki Ryan’s letter published in your paper of July 24 where she made certain statements about me.
Marae Moana detail clarified
Wednesday 26 July 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In response to Wilkie Rasmussens column about Marae Moana and its inception, I would like to clarify some vital points.
Don't criticise Chinese
Tuesday 25 July 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In reply to “Shame on China,” in CI News on July 19, not only does it make me sorry, it also infuriates that anyone would make unappreciative comments about the Chinese donation of the Police headquarters.
Roads need urgent work
Tuesday 25 July 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
When I visited Rarotonga last year, I spent time in the Vaimaanga and Titikaveka areas and I noticed the inner Ara Metua road and its access roads around these areas had been newly sealed.
Demos had hand in vital legislation
Tuesday 25 July 2017 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
Last week, when Parliament rose after possibly making up for the time it did not sit during the two terms of this Cook Islands Party, three pieces of legislation stood out for me.
Longer tourist season means more money for workers
Monday 24 July 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Most businesses on Rarotonga would be able to afford to pay at least $1 to $2 more per hour to their employees if there was a constant flow of tourists to the island.
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