Opinion
Kata: Flooding
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
OPINION: Making the right calls at the right time
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
It takes time, but you can be assured that Government has been and continues to work towards providing a solid foundation for economic diversification, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
LETTERS: It’s time to wake up people!
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, here we are trying to survive the worst economic crisis to hit our tourism sector which is basically the country’s GDP producer and we continue to get brutalised by things which we have no control over.
Kata: Parliament
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
An opportunity to diversify and enrich our lives
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Citizenship is a relationship between an individual and a nation to which the individual owes allegiance and in turn is entitled to its protection. A nation grants certain rights and privileges to its citizens, in return citizens are expected to obey their country’s laws, writes Ruta Mave.
Kata: China's Foreign Minister
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
LETTERS: ‘Say your bit and hang up’
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, that Prime Minister Brown needs to say to China’s foreign minister by phone is simple – “When there is proof from the highest international authorities that China’s cultural genocide of the Uyghur indigenous people has ended, and they have had their lives and property restored, we’ll continue this phone call. Good bye.”
Kata: Pension
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
LETTERS: What a load of garbage!
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, honourable Albert Nicholas is quoted in the Cook Islands News (Wednesday, May 25, 2022) – “Although incineration was considered to be the preferred best option in an assessment that was done about three years ago, we are open to other options...”
Kata: Avatiu harbour
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
LETTERS: Plenty to ponder on cannabis
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, if we were to legalise it (cannabis use), will this affect our charter position and partnerships with the likes of W.H.O (World Health Organization) or United Nations and Pacific nations?
Kata: Boulders
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
LETTERS: Give credit where it is due
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, I just want to clarify a few things regarding your headline yesterday ‘Man hospitalised after horror crash’.
Kata: Budget
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
OPINION: The problem with our politics
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
This column titled ‘Oversimplifications’ may be the first of a few in lead up to this year’s general election.
LETTERS: Election promises at taxpayers’ cost
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Dear Editor, I recently returned to live back in Rarotonga and I’m sad to see nothing seems to have changed much in the ‘Crook Islands’ now it’s election year.
ONLINE COMMENTS: Tahiti tour
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
If it’s a good cause between the Cook Islands and Tahiti, I don’t see any issues with this and budgeting of government related matters to other countries should be tabled on government expenditures.
Kata: LA flights
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Political corruption erodes trust
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Political corruption erodes trust, it wastes countries’ taxes earmarked for important community projects, meaning people have to put up with poor quality services and infrastructure while politicians on inflated incomes dine out large at taxpayers’ expense, writes Ruta Mave.
Is Govt pursuing a murky agenda?
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
Former Clerk of Parliament John M Scott dissects clauses of the Cook Islands Constitution that may have been considered by the Prime Minister in his decision to remove the suspension of his deputy Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.
