Letters to the Editor
Letters are one of the most important parts of the paper because this is where the community has a chance to have its say. All letters to the editor received will generally be published, provided they are not defamatory or are covering exactly the same ground by the same writer.
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False doctrine warning
Wednesday July 26, 2017I want to warn of a group of supposedly ‘Christians’ on the island who are promoting a false doctrine based on their belief in “Mother God”.
It’s our right to express ourselves
Wednesday July 26, 2017I refer to Maki Ryan’s letter published in your paper of July 24 where she made certain statements about me.
Marae Moana detail clarified
Wednesday July 26, 2017In response to Wilkie Rasmussens column about Marae Moana and its inception, I would like to clarify some vital points.
Don’t criticise Chinese
Tuesday July 25, 2017In reply to “Shame on China,” in CI News on July 19, not only does it make me sorry, it also infuriates that anyone would make unappreciative comments about the Chinese donation of the Police headquarters.
Roads need urgent work
Tuesday July 25, 2017When I visited Rarotonga last year, I spent time in the Vaimaanga and Titikaveka areas and I noticed the inner Ara Metua road and its access roads around these areas had been newly sealed.
Attacks on Beer stray from the truth
Monday July 24, 2017I read and hear that George Pitt continues to attack my nephew James Beer and the Democratic Party, so I’ve decided to write you another letter to deal with Pitt’s slanted and repetitive stories.
Longer tourist season means more money for workers
Monday July 24, 2017Most businesses on Rarotonga would be able to afford to pay at least $1 to $2 more per hour to their employees if there was a constant flow of tourists to the island.
Broadcaster corrects Pitt comments
Monday July 24, 2017I write to you because I think it only proper to correct a number of unqualified representations George Pitt made in CI Herald on July 19 and on his radio station on July 21 about me and our humble radio station Matariki FM.
Road marking needs more care
Friday July 21, 2017Recently I had the unpleasant experience of driving in the dark and rain last week. It was cold and the rain was so unrelentless, thick and heavy I could hardly see, even with the window wipers on full speed.
