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Articles by Losirene Lacanivalu
Expats seek minimum wage increase to match rising costs
Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Foreign workers associations in the Cook Islands are calling for an increase in the minimum wage rate to match the rising cost of living.
Rarotonga teachers explore teaching fractions through art and visualisation
Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Rarotonga mathematics teachers were introduced to a workshop exploring the teaching of fractions using art and visualisation, instead of formulas, at Apii Nikao yesterday.
National Geographic Orion brings tourists to Rarotonga for excursions
Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Travel
About 60 passengers disembarked from the visiting cruise vessel in Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Avaroa Cable remains preferred internet choice due to speed and quality: PM
Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Technology
Avaroa Cable is still the preferred means of internet connection in the Cook Islands “because of its speed and quality of connection”, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Public submissions open for national minimum wage review
Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, National
A panel has been established to determine the Cook Islands’ new minimum wage, which was proposed to increase by $0.30 to $9.30 per hour this year.
Unbeaten GAT and Nukz Power lead
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Team GAT remains undefeated and leads the 2024 Cook Islands Touch open men’s competition after round two at the National Stadium in Nikao. Nukz Power holds the top spot in the women’s category, mirroring their male counterparts with an unbeaten run and 18 points.
NES develops environmental management plan to address unsustainable turtle tours
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service is developing an environmental management plan to address concerns about unsustainable tourism practices impacting sea turtles in Rarotonga.
Man on probation seeks passport to visit ill father in Fiji
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 33-year-old Fijian citizen, Semesa Nalalakiwai, recently sentenced to 16 months’ probation with the first six months on community service, applied for his passport release to visit his ill father in Fiji.
Court discharges woman accused of forging receipt in car purchase
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman accused of forging a receipt for a vehicle purchase that never occurred has been discharged of the charge of obtaining by false pretense.
Cook Islands sprinter Tolosa equals 60 metre national record
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands sprinter Daniel Tolosa has equalled the longstanding 60 metre national record of 7.23 seconds.
Award-winning photographer calls for protection of Cook Islands marine life
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands photographer Charlotte Piho, who represented the Oceania region at the Xposure Festival in Dubai last week, received another photography award.
Operator raises concerns over increased motorised boats in lagoon
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
A turtle tour operator has raised concerns that there has been an increased use of motorised boats in the Avaavaroa Passage.
Pastor claims ‘friend’ forged receipts in alleged vehicle scam
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The defendant jury trial of a woman accused of allegedly forging a receipt for a vehicle purchase that never occurred continues at the High Court in Avarua today.
Education’s teaching qualifications not recognised overseas: Ministry
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Ministry of Education says it is exploring options to widen the scope of recognition for offering qualifications that are recognised beyond the Cook Islands, after confirming its teaching credentials were not recognised overseas.
Tourism, Snorkel Cook Islands clash over turtle tour regulations
Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Environment, Local, National
Cook Islands Tourism has responded to Snorkel Cook Islands’ claims, stating that the operator’s model does not meet the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreed upon by nine other turtle tour operators.
Two involved in Nikao brawl plead guilty
Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Two accused involved in a brawl outside Super Brown supermarket in Nikao on January 28 have both pleaded guilty.
Domestic violence assault earns suspended sentence
Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who punched and slapped a woman twice has been given a suspended sentence.
League pays tribute to Bulldogs star
Saturday 2 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports
Lady Panthers are hoping to continue their winning streak in the 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition after last week’s victory against Lady Bears.
Missing police details lead to dismissal of assault charges
Saturday 2 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The lack of details in the court case against a man who faced four counts of assaulting a female resulted in the dismissal of two charges against him.
Drink driving crashes result in hefty fines
Saturday 2 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro presided over drink driving related matters that were presented at the Criminal Court in Avarua this week.