Opinion
Environment dodges sand mining issue
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
ONCE AGAIN we find ourselves with a government department that fails to deliver on its promise.
Loud and proud artwork nothing to do with gangs
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I WOULD like to enlighten your letter writer “Disturbed”, who made references to my body of artworks as being gang-related and a bad influence.
Take a look at yourself first, please minister
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
ALBERT SHOULD LOOK at himself first. When it comes to poaching players, he is the master. He should also keep in mind that goes around comes around. I believe he poached Takuvaine players and Tupapa players to play for the Avatiu Eels. The same players who he has been abusing on the field.
Holding a vision for our country's future
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Published in Opinion
IT IS hard to believe we are already five days into 2017, and 2016 is fast becoming a memory.
Things to remember about Bishop case
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I FEEL THAT Tim Tepaki’s letter about the Teina Bishop case and his criticism of Reuben Tylor’s position regarding this case warrants a reply.
Leave me out of it
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Whilst I deeply appreciate the well wishes on my recent resignation, I would also like to humbly ask that people respect my private decision.
Good sort to rescue
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
When I was at the checkout at CITC supermarket on Friday I witnessed a kind act of generosity.
Dumping a disgrace
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Talking about dumping rubbish - is the land opposite Black Rock, right on the roadside to be seen for all locals and tourists alike, the new open air landfill?
Big questions over longline plans
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Referring to the recently passed Longline fishery regulations 2016, and associated Longline Fishery Plan, I wish to make several points here:
Put people, environment first: Brown
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Published in Opinion
2017 WILL be a challenging year for everyone in the Cook Islands. Challenging in a sense because it will be a moment in time where we will need to reconcile unfinished business, projects and activities in anticipation of new beginnings as we strive to look at ways of revitalising our country and to encourage everyone to help participate and grow our beautiful nation towards stability, renewed peace and prosperity.
MIXED MESSAGES
Friday 30 December 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
You HAVE TO feel sorry for the staff at RMD. They work hard to get people to obey the law, and then populist politicians give the few delinquent taxpayers an advantage over those who paid on time. The message is simple: pay off your loan, ignore your tax, then moan to the politicians about penalty tax.
'Disturbing' tattoo not a good example
Friday 30 December 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
IT WAS a surprise to see the government giving away money to the poor and elderly.
Resignation reflects old wisdom
Friday 30 December 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
THE RECENT resignation of Elizabeth Wright- Koteka from the Office of the Prime Minister may be from the age-old wisdom coming into effect.
A few farewells too many...
Friday 30 December 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
THE AMOUNT of space CI News devoted to farewelling Nick Hurley is mind-boggling.
A CHRISTMAS SLAP…
Thursday 29 December 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
How ABOUT OUR benevolent Cook Islands government?
Another view on the Teina Bishop case
Thursday 29 December 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I REFER TO Reuben Tylor’s letter published on Friday December 16 and headed “Law clear on personal benefit”.
Beauty of Christmas sharing with loved ones
Thursday 29 December 2016 | Published in Opinion
CHRISTMAS Day has come and gone and all over the Cook Islands, families and friends will have gathered to savour Christmas dinner and the opportunity to enjoy each other’s company.
We must stop bringing in rubbish items
Wednesday 28 December 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The IPUKAREA Society wrote about the buying of useless gifts and I agree, I cannot see how the old English-style lantern with a Santa in a snowy scene is appropriate here, or have a function past Christmas in Rarotonga.
Shooting inquiry long time coming
Wednesday 28 December 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Nearly two months have passed and our roaming prime minister still has not called for a Commission of Inquiry into the prison escape and triple shootings,” a smoke signaller says.
Your time is what most youngsters want
Wednesday 28 December 2016 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
WHETHER in a small island shop, or a humongous mall, there are plenty of gifts to choose from. During this busy season, when family members come together more than any other time of year, take a moment and consider a different gift you could offer. This one is more precious than gold, frankincense or myrrh. Better than a Tonka truck or a diamond tiara: It’s you.
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