Opinion

Letter: Opposition MPs must ‘vote down’ Govt’s Cabinet increase proposal

Dear Editor, Here we go again. We hear the greedy Members of Parliament from government are trying to push through a constitutional amendment to increase the number of ministers in cabinet from six to eight.

Kata: Pacific Fisheries

Virtues in Paradise: Love is the answer

A friend of mine just flew overseas for Christmas. Before she even stepped on the plane, the family dynamics of mama drama were already flaring up amongst her adult children. Who got to pick her up at the airport? Who had the privilege to have her stay first? Longest?

Thomas Wynne: Power reveals, not corrupts

People often say that power corrupts and to this I disagree. Power does not corrupt a person, it merely exposes what lies in all our hearts, and simply gives it room, opportunity and permission, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Kata: Debts

Kata: Late weather warning system

Letter: Depleting population base

Dear Editor, This is hard evidence that politicians and statisticians cannot deny – we have a depleted population base, when the Courts cannot muster a jury of 12 unrelated citizens.

Kata: CISNOC

Letter: ‘Lack of trust’

Firstly, and importantly the bravery of Ms George to make public a very traumatic experience needs to be acknowledged. I can attest to the commitment of Alana to her goal and love for the people of the Cook Islands. As to the TMO and Mr (Bob) Williams, the lack of proper processes, the lack of trust and possible interference is once again evident.

Letter: Previous Sheraton developer responds

Dear Editor, Contrary to popular belief, Tim Tepaki, a previous Sheraton developer and current developer of the private sector $300 million PERCI development, wasn’t broke.

Kata: Surgical intervention

Letter: Sheraton ‘land bank’

Dear Editor, The thing most clear about Tim Arnold’s explanation of the historical decisions about the Sheraton is it’s all about the money (‘Pa Ariki acted in good faith, Crown must follow suit’, Cook Islands News, November 18). He didn’t deny she (Pa Ariki) received payments; he is arguing she didn’t receive enough money.

Letter: CISNOC transparency demanded

Dear Editor, Will CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) show us where their policy allows the Secretary General to leave his post and work for someone somewhere else and more to the point when and who made the policy? (CISNOC head’s remote work arrangement questioned, Cook Islands News, December 2).

Ruta Mave: Be thankful while the countdown is on

Finally, it is December and we can hear Christmas coming with all the jingles bells and whistles.

TIS: Scientists raise alarm over radioactivity risks in polymetallic nodule mining

Is the radioactivity of polymetallic nodules an problem? The simple answer to that question is, we do not know. Yet.

Letter: Radio ga ga

Kia Orana, I am just an average PR enjoying my dinner and listening to my local station Cook Islands Radio. It is so frustrating to night after night, listen to the third replay of a music reel during 12 hours.

Letter: Leaders need to pull fingers

Dear Editor, It is so good to see that we have won medals from the swimming team at the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.

Letter: Rarotonga’s Death toll: Is it statistically abnormal?

Dear Editor, I once again find myself having the blessed good fortune to spend multiple weeks in wonderful Rarotonga.

Kata: CIFA Pacific Games

Letter: Friday Night Christmas dinner and fundraiser

Not everyone goes out at night to boogie and brawl! The smarter ones, the older generation does it all in style! And it is not an all-out boozing party like the excuses some of our friends give not to attend. Most of us don’t drink! Alcohol and non-alcohol drinks are available.