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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Intoxicated tourist faces charges after rumbling arrival
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A tourist has got off to a bad start to her Rarotonga holiday after she was arrested and remanded into custody by police upon arrival at the Rarotonga International Airport on Tuesday night.
National Geographic Orion docks in Rarotonga
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Travel
State of the art expedition cruise ship, the National Geographic Orion, arrived in Rarotonga yesterday.
Rarotonga grower raises concerns about produce theft
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A Rarotonga grower has raised concerns about what can be done to those caught stealing produce from other people’s farms.
April rainfall sets record, exceeding March total
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Rainfall recorded in Rarotonga last week from April 7 to 12 was 135 millimetres, exceeding March’s monthly total of 119mm.
Government insists on value of crypto bill despite criticism
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Technology
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has hit back at the critics of the draft Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023, saying the media did not highlight positive aspects of the Bill.
Arnold denies Crown Law exclusion in drafting controversial crypto bill
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Technology
A Rarotonga lawyer who co-authored the controversial Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 says he dealt with Prime Minister Mark Brown and his team while drafting the Bill and believes it will benefit the Cook Islands.
Investigations continue for high- profile cases, USP break-in solved
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police say that investigations into some of the crimes that were reported earlier this year are ongoing.
‘I was not consulted’: Minister blindsided by crypto bill drafted by private firm
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament, Technology
The Cabinet Minister, who tabled the controversial Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 in Parliament last year, says he wasn’t consulted on the legislation drafted by a US-based private firm.
70 kids kick off school holidays with fun at inaugural Athletics Carnival
Tuesday 16 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
About 70 children took part in the Kids Athletics Carnival that was held yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Inmate seeks Chief Justice to hear case
Monday 15 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who is serving time in prison for threatening to burn down a house and a car last year is before the court again for a charge of assault with intent to injure.
Solar power battery repairs ‘could take up to 12 months’
Monday 15 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands, Technology
Repairs to the solar power system in the northern group islands could take up to a year and residents need to conserve their power useage, says the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
Roadworks prioritised by funding
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is asking for public patience as road works are prioritised based on available funding, with Nikao backroad rehabilitation and various link road upgrades planned in the coming financial year.
Man fined, disqualified after drunk driving crash
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Tepa Tangata O Tongareva Kelly was ordered to pay a fine of $134 after being convicted for excess blood alcohol.
Fertiliser shipment expected in Rarotonga by mid-May
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Shipment for a container of fertiliser to Rarotonga has been arranged and it is expected to arrive by mid-May if not earlier, says the Ministry of Agriculture.
Faith and family fuel new bakery
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local, Hot on the Rock
Avarua Bakery has ventured into a brand new and exciting bakery retail business after the Covid-19 pandemic forced closure of their previous retail venture.
Eleven vying for CISNOC Sec-Gen role
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) received 11 applications for the Secretary General position and is finalising the appointment with Owen Lewis acting until a replacement is chosen.
Eight Rarotonga bridges to undergo maintenance: ICI
Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will be carrying out remedial works on the island’s eight bridges, including culvert structures, in the coming months.
‘High risk offender’ remanded in custody
Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A young woman was remanded in custody after Probation Services informed the court that she was a high risk offender.
Suspended sentence for deportee
Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An unemployed man ‘who lives off the land’ has been convicted and given a four-month suspended sentence for dangerous driving and being unlawfully found.
Proposal to regulate turtle tour industry ‘welcomed’
Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
Government agencies are considering regulating the turtle tour industry through a licensing system to manage it after a public consultation showed support for the idea.
