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.
Non du plume are acceptable, but the name, address and contact details must be provided to the editor.
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Police called over burning tyres incident
Monday June 18, 2018Dear Editor.
I write this in both concern and shock at what happened over two days in Arorangi last week when someone burned car tyres without a thought for other people in the neighbourhood.
Voting with no ID
Monday June 18, 2018Dear Editor,
I was a scrutineer in these elections and I want to report to the public that I saw a significant number of people coming into the polling booth and being able to vote when their names did not appear on either of the two electoral rolls and without showing any proof of identity.
Mystery over notices issued to college students
Monday June 18, 2018Dear Editor,
In your issue of June 6 it was reported that police issuing “tickets” to Tereora students for failing to produce a drivers licence.
Paradise Prosperity Plan roll-out on hold
Wednesday June 13, 2018Dear Editor,
May I apologise that Merchant of Paradise haven’t been able to roll out the Paradise Prosperity Plan (PPP) to develop the Pa Enua as planned, for the simple reason that we still await the outcome of the Vaimaanga tender that closed on May 31.
Hidden danger in voting for best person
Wednesday June 13, 2018Dear Editor,
Just a very brief one to say what a good letter that was last Saturday titled “How to recognise a failing democracy”, from someone who signed as “Forever Optimistic for the Cook Islands”.
MPs shouldn’t have a say
Wednesday June 13, 2018Dear Editor,
A National Environment Service worker has told me that Members of Parliament get the final say on what developments are improved on Rarotonga.
A plea for some help
Wednesday June 13, 2018Dear Editor
I am hoping your readers can help me.
Candidate choice vital for our future
Wednesday June 13, 2018Dear Editor,
I am writing about the importance of voting in the general elections.
Country has good company in cable venture
Tuesday June 12, 2018Dear Editor
The discussion around the proposed Manatua submarine cable is an interesting one and the letter from “Political Observer” provides an interesting perspective.
