Opinion
Sword impresses over recycling campaign
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I am very impressed and excited with the drive of Jessie Sword from General Transport to address the rubbish overflow problem of cans on our beautiful island.
In celebration of our women
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Opinion
I come from a long line of strong women, strong Cook Islands Maori women and this was the environment I was privileged to grow up in.
'We'd sooner listen to mock parliament'
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“This week the newspapers and radio announced a mock government for the purpose of women getting a look at how to sit in parliament and as practice to encourage more women to go for careers in politics,” a smoke signaller says.
Basketball 3X3 team high achievers
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The article announcing the Cook Islands Sports Awards failed to mention one of the highest achieving codes of 2016.
Barking pets dog Tupapa
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
In Tupapa, night after night, not far past Super Brown heading to town (as well as the back road around the same area), dogs are barking continually.
Applauding successes of our graduates
Wednesday 8 March 2017 | Published in Opinion
I was truly humbled to join with families, staff and students at the Cook Islands Trade Training Institute just last week. To celebrate excellence; their achieved excellence and the attainment accreditation for Cook Islanders, Cook Islands Industry and the Cook Islands.
Mangaia's medical storm
Wednesday 8 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
A “perfect storm” refers to a rare combination of events leading to a tragedy.
Public servants take the cheap way out…
Tuesday 7 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“I was at the airport last Friday night to see a relative off and noted the Financial Secretary and Cultural Development secretary checking in at the Virgin Australia counter,” a smoke signaller says.
Thanks, Rose, for highlighting shipping issues
Tuesday 7 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Thank you, Rose Brown for your timely defence of Taio Shipping, and for also highlighting the fact that our government has done as little as possible to help them over the past few years.
Women could teach our leader a thing or two about parliament
Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
The women’s conference to be held at Parliament later this week, ought to consider extending an invitation to PM Henry Puna, a smoke signaler says.
Attempt to unseat Nicholas seems a bit rich
Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Perhaps another view of the Albert Nicholas decision is that the court may have thought there was a certain hypocrisy to apply for a ruling that the minister should vacate his seat by a coalition opposition led by Rose Brown who won her seat as a CIP member.
Court judgement leaves room for debate
Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The front page news in CI News on Friday, March 3, will cause quite a stir down at Demo headquarters.
Same problems and lack of real solutions
Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
Complaints about speeding vehicles and bikes, the disregard for road rules and just plain idiotic behaviour on the part of drivers is unlikely to be addressed anytime soon, a smoke signaler reckons.
A PR certificate well deserved
Monday 6 March 2017 | Published in Opinion
Watching Teau McKenzie step up to the podium and receive her framed permanent residency certificate this week was an honour for all involved.
Write a cheque and let them get going
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
The failure of government to distribute $500,000 in cash money, sitting in the bank for the benefit of inter-island shipping is astonishing.
Abuse spoils top game of rugby league
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
As a passionate rugby league supporter, it was clear to me that last weekend’s game between the Sea Eagles and Avatiu Eels involved intense performance from both sides.
Sponsor's jersey cover-up more than a bit embarrassing
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
“What’s with the cover-up of SuperBrown, the sponsor’s jersey by the Avatiu Eels Premier’s team during last weekend’s grudge match, a smoke signaller wants to know.
Up to landowners to address issues
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Teava Iro’s article in the Cook Islands news of Thursday February 23 was a very interesting one.
Strategic plan for filling potholes must be next on the list
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
It was interesting reading that Infrastructure Cook Islands has spent the last year working so hard on a strategic plan for the future.
United approach key to protecting ocean
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Opinion
Last week I was privileged to speak to a seminar attended by Global Conservation groups and Pacific Nations.
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