Opinion
Comings and goings
Friday 25 November 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Regarding the article about the controversy over the Penrhyn executive officer article on page one of CI News on Thursday, Mitiaro seems to have quite a different setup.
Time for action at Muri is right now!
Friday 25 November 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
It was extremely heartening to see on CITV, and read in CI News, some of the simple, common sense solutions raised by SPC marine scientists/representatives, following their study of the problems that have been apparent within the Muri Lagoon.
Other issues at play
Thursday 24 November 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Forget about the impact of imports! There are larger variables at play affecting rugby and other codes, number one being a declining population and general disinterest in playing sport these days,” a smoke signaller says.
Algae turns the tide
Thursday 24 November 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Last morning’s low tide, as observed at Rutaki, showed a solid green carpet of algae.
Some straight talk on leadership...
Thursday 24 November 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Leadership in the Cook Islands has always been interesting. In the home, the hierarchy is simple. Dad and Mum are the leaders who operate autocratically because in the home, democracy doesn’t exist
Tupapa MP impartial when it comes to hedge-trimming
Wednesday 23 November 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
A smoke signaller says it’s interesting what Tupapa MP George Maggie is able to accomplish without being a cabinet minister, when another MP claims he had to cross the floor to become a minister in order to be able to do community services in his constituency.
Unearthly power to see the future
Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Is CINSF chief executive Damien Beddoes crystal ball gazing or does he know something that no one else on planet earth is able to predict?” a smoke signaller asks.
Cook Islanders should take care with next of kin nomination
Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Opinion
I want to bring to the attention of the people of Cook Islands matters in regard to nomination of next of kin on their National Cook Islands Superannuation Fund.
Conspiracy theory 'outer space stuff'
Tuesday 22 November 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
The Court of Appeal case for Teina Bishop has opened up another Pandora’s box, with insinuations raised during the Solicitor General’s summing up of allegations of a conspiracy theory and political manipulations by a number of independent witnesses who came forward expressing concerns over the conduct and behaviour of a member of the jury during Bishop’s trial.
Turn volume down please
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
There needs to be a volume limit or noise control team at the Vaka Eiva trades day. The musicians are awesome and very talented, but it is so hard to enjoy the music when everything is so loud and deafening. Feel sorry for the people working at the stalls.
Last letter so our muna korero can live on...
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Gospel Day on October 26 has come and gone and by all accounts our people played out their Nuku as only they could and enjoyed the event.
How does a spiritual champion live life?
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Opinion
WHAT IF you had a dream of being a great athlete – the strongest, fastest rugby or soccer player - a true champion of the game?
Care for our kids lost along way
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Opinion
TRITE AS it may seem, we often quote the phrase it takes a village to raise a child.
Contemptuous of everyone
Friday 18 November 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
THE CONTEMPT OF court case being brought against a well-known media personality with highly inflammatory views will be interesting.
More need to achieve complete honesty
Friday 18 November 2016 | Published in Opinion
IF THERE’S a lesson to be learned from the costly, high profile Teina Bishop court cases it is this; the government has to pay more attention when the public makes rumblings of discontent because people’s concerns aren’t unfounded.
Why not fly the US flag?
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
FLYING FLAGS. TO the writer about the removal of US flags - who I believe is a Kiwi, has PR and very lucky to live here in the Cook Islands - why not fly the US flag?
Ban PM from travelling until Muri is clean
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
IT DISGUSTS me that this country's prime minister has yet again decided to globetrot tens of thousands of kilometres to Northern Africa to preach about how this country's surrounding oceans, which equate to roughly half the size of Russia, requires some Tender Loving Care.
Show us you really are leaders
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
IT APPEARS obvious to many, that for far too long our country's elected leaders have intentionally overused and misused the words "responsibility, transparency and accountability", in their attempts to Convince the public that they do in fact, embrace these sentiments, in governing our country.
Cost is freight-ening!
Wednesday 16 November 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
NOW THAT WE have more than adequate shipping service to the outer islands with the arrival of Taio Shipping’s extra boat and also the barge, one would expect a cheaper freight service.
The Burglary Murder: Trial and verdict
Wednesday 16 November 2016 | Published in Opinion
THE ACCUSED was charged with murder and, alternatively, manslaughter. In other words, if the killing was intentional then it is murder, but if it was the result of an unlawful act, then it is manslaughter. Both charges carry life imprisonment as a penalty.
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