Smoke Signals
Anyone for Golf?
Tuesday 13 September 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
IT’S GREAT TO see businesses on the island like the new Mini Golf in Arorangi that provide our young people with activities. I believe these are the kinds of things that keep the younger generation occupied and out of trouble.
Collar says it all...
Tuesday 13 September 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
SOMEONE needs to tell tourists that if a dog is wearing a collar, but is following you along a road or a beach to your resort, it is hanging around you because you’ve given it food. Chances are that when you drop them off at SPCA or Esther Honey as a “stray”, the kind people there are going to tell you that a universal sign of pet ownership is — you guessed it — a collar.
Swearing on TV not appreciated
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“THE SEVEN DAYS TV programme on Friday night was disgusting, with swearing flowing freely like nobody’s business,” a smoke signaller says.
Is this the end for One Cook Islands movement?
Friday 2 September 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“Now the corrupt Teina Bishop has been sentenced this should spell the end of OCI as a viable political movement,” a smoke signaler says.
Cook Islands ariki lose grip on their tribes
Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“I COMMEND TANIARA Mataroa for being brave enough to speak up on the issue of our so-called ambassador for the royal council,” a smoke signaller says.
Simple solution for courthouse steps problem
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“RE THE STEPS to the Ministry of Justice building, if there was justice in this world we would have painted the concrete steps with non-slip paint proven to work effectively on swimming pool surounds for less time, effort and money,” a smoke signaller says. “Now we are waiting for tiles to come from where, China?
It's a really rocky road to Wigmore's waterfall
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
WORDS OF CAUTION
Part of the charm
Friday 26 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“GUESS WHAT, VISITORS like us just as we are,” a smoke signaller says.
Drag racers rebuked
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“THREE VISITORS HAVING drag races on their scooters down by the wharf on Sunday, got a sound telling off – and not from a local, but from another, older visitor who was outraged that any visitor would come here and behave like that,” a smoke signaller says.
Trev and John go off the radar
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
TREVOR PITT AWOL?
Weeds migrate to government office roof
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
INVISIBLE TAKE-OFF
Youngsters have chance to learn valuable skills
Friday 19 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
I WOULD like to congratulate The Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa for their innovative and inspiring fundraising advertisement on August 10.
Too comfy to rock the boat
Thursday 18 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“IT’S NO SURPRISE that the globetrotting Henry Puna and the other political leaders have nothing to say about political reform,” a smoke signaller says.
Job depends on political leaning
Wednesday 17 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“IF YOU ARE one of the people who have expressed interest in the Punanga Nui market manager’s job, just give up hope because rumour is, politics have paved the way,” a smoke signaller says.
Rubbish-throwing video bad example to us all
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“DO WE REALLY need the Tourism Corporation to run Vaka Pride competitions to get us to clean our villages so that the tourists are impressed?” a smoke signaller asks.
Questions about all those 'missing' millions
Friday 12 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“IN THE LAST 10 years MMR has gone from $150,000 a year to $13 million. That’s interesting, because the Pa Enua got $10,000 towards their fishing clubs,” a smoke signaller says.
Time government called for a by-election
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“WHY IS IT Taking government so long to declare Teina Bishop's seat vacant and call for a by-election?” a smoke signaller asks.
Police deserve better money
Wednesday 10 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
Finally, someone has spoken out about the police salaries!
Deputy PM is right
Monday 8 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
THE DPM IS right, every last public servant should have been at the auditorium on August 4 to celebrate our independence.
DPM should talk to his colleagues
Saturday 6 August 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
I THINK THE DPM needs to give his speech about civil servants not turning up for Constitution Day celebrations to his fellow cabinet members.