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Articles by Melina Etches
Jarvis reels in a whopping 64kg yellowfin
Wednesday 31 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Angler Richard Jarvis reeled in the heaviest fish, a 64.3 kg yellow fin tuna during the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) sponsored fishing competition held last Saturday.
Parliament of little interest to most Cook Islands youth
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
The problem of engaging with youth to encourage them to take more of an interest in Parliament was addressed at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) conference last week.
96 students graduate from USP
Thursday 25 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The University of the South Pacific (USP) 2018 graduation ceremony held yesterday was formally opened by Deputy Pro-Chancellor and Deputy Chair Aloma Johansson.
Quiz night brings big financial boost for Te Vaerua
Wednesday 24 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
A costume-themed Disney quiz night hosted by the Rarotonga Rotaract Club last Thursday night raised over $2000 for Te Vaerua Rehabilitation centre.
Nurse suspension ends
Wednesday 24 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
The 14 nurses suspended following an alleged breach of protocol at the opening of the 19th South Pacific Nurses Forum last week have been reinstated.
Push for NCD committee in Cooks
Tuesday 23 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
A proposal was put forward to establish a Cook Islands Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) committee during the national summit held last Friday.
Nurses suspended after forum success
Tuesday 23 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
ALMOST the entire committee of the Cook Islands Nurses Association has been suspended, just days after organising a very successful regional forum.
A special celebration of food
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Each year, on October 16, the world celebrates food.
Nurses forum ends on buoyant note
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
The final day of the 19 South Pacific Nurses Forum on Thursday featured presentations on the theme, “Transforming Nursing and Midwifery Practice”.
Pacific nurses raise regional concerns
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Pacific agents from various global organisations took part in discussions with Pacific country delegates at the 19th South Pacific Nursing Forum (SPNF) yesterday at the National Auditorium in Avarua.
Join in World Food Day
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Fresh organic baby food will feature at the World Food Day tomorrow at the Punanga Nui Market.
Suffrage celebrated with two 'Madam Speakers'
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Being in the presence of not one but two Cook Islands women carrying the title of “Madam Speaker’’ surprised women who attended a luncheon on Sunday celebrating Suffrage in the Cook Islands.
Feedback earns new iPhone 8+
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Bank of the South Pacific customer service survey winner is Sharon William from Tupapa.
Obesity must be caught early
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Obesity is the highest Non Communicable Disease (NCD) faced by the Cook Islands.
Emotional start to nurses' forum
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
There was plenty of vibrant colours, and an equal amount of emotion at the opening of the 19th South Pacific Nurses’ Forum at the National Auditorium yesterday morning.
Pacific nursing forum to open
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
More than 400 nurses will attend the 19th South Pacific Nurses Forum (SPCN) 2018 hosted by the Cook Islands Nurses Association (CINA) that opens on Monday.
Young women share achievements
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Young Cook Islands women who have returned to their home country will share their experiences and achievements at a Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) presentation, next Tuesday evening.
Great Support for Purea
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
An overwhelming crowd turned up to support Miss International Cook Islands Louisa Purea’s bowling fundraising effort last Friday.
Anti-discrimination report shared with women's groups
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Cook Islands combined second and third Periodic Report (Nov 2007 – Nov 2015) presented to the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), was shared with local women’s groups on Wednesday evening.
Family mourns passing of education great
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Eric Ponia had more than a passion for teaching.
