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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The greatest event in history
Monday December 24, 2018“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11). The Birth of this Saviour, Christ the Lord is the Greatest event that has ever occurred in human history. The Bible teaches that all die in Adam our first forebear because of the sin of obedience he committed against his Creator God in the Garden of Eden.
Sharing God’s Christmas greetings
Monday December 24, 2018Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays. Which greeting would you prefer? Most would agree with Merry Christmas!
Have you considered where the idea of God’s Christmas greetings and message comes from? The idea comes from God.
TMV shines spotlight on our leaders
Friday December 21, 2018Dear Editor,
Last Thursday's CINews headline “China contract ‘disappoints’ DPM” stated: “DPM Mark Brown says it's disappointing the Cook Islands government entered into a contract with the Chinese contractor for the Te Mato Vai” - (TMV) Stage One Project. The costs for the project were initially estimated to be $60m, but have since blown out to $90m.
Confronting the curse of ‘P’
Wednesday December 19, 2018Dear Editor,
I want to congratulate Tamaiva Tuavera for speaking out about the dangers of the drug methamphetamine (also called “meth” or “P”).
Climate finance key priority for Pacific nations
Friday December 14, 2018A key priority for my fellow Pacific Leaders and negotiators attending the 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP24), is accessing climate finance, across all finance mechanisms of the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement.
Demos not to blame for country’s woes
Thursday December 13, 2018Dear Editor,
The letter by “Teariki Terotero”, headlined, “Is this the end of the Demo Party?” in CINews on December 6 really cracked me up.
That’s because truth be known, it really should have been headlined, “Is this the end of the CIP government?”
Unsealed roads a bone of contention on Mauke
Thursday December 13, 2018Dear Editor,
Sorry, but Mrs Hosking (CINews December 10). does not speak for all Maukeans.
Cost of rumoured new building could easily be avoided
Wednesday December 12, 2018Dear Editor,
We now hear rumours about the government having plans for a $40 million building project which apparently will be designed to have offices for all departments in one place.
Atiu row from another viewpoint
Wednesday December 12, 2018Dear Editor,
In response to the letter in CINews on December 10 regarding Apii Porio’s suspension, now that Porio has decided to take this to the media, I can set the record straight for your readers.
