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Articles by Melina Etches
‘Peaceful rally’ planned against border reopening
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
A “peaceful public rally” is scheduled for coming Tuesday against the reopening of the country’s borders on January 13, 2022.
Cook Islands elected to the Executive Board of UNESCO
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands was elected to UNESCO’S (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) premier governance body, its Executive Board in Paris last month.
Vaka Marumaru Atua’s new sailors steer course to success
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua arrived to Arutanga harbour in Aitutaki on Tuesday morning at 7.30am with the new sailing students on board. The traditional canoe departed Avatiu harbour on Monday at 9am.
'United' we stand
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party has announced 11 candidates who will contest in the 2022 general elections.
Tourism celebrate 20th Vaka Pride Awards
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Tourism has celebrated its 20th round of the Vaka Pride Awards on Tuesday, distributing $11,000 across three different categories as a part of their community-based initiative to give back to the community.
Getting into the festive spirit
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
A sparkling Christmas tree with hanging stars and beautifully wrapped presents greet you when you enter the Excil Shipping Office.
New cricket pitch for Amuri
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in
Since the closing of the Aitutaki Bicentennial celebrations work has quietly continued in the village of Amuri to complete the last of five remaining projects funded by donations from the Tokoroa Cook Islands community in New Zealand.
Men encouraged to speak
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
An overwhelming number of people an evening in celebration of Men's Health Month.
Are Pa Metua happy with new premises
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The members of Rarotonga’s centre for the elderly is pleased with their new premises that will be ready for occupation next year.
Over 1000 students enrol for Fees Free courses at CITTI
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The number of Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) students skyrocketed from 140 students to over 1000 following the Government’s “Fees Free” study scheme which was rolled out last year in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Celebrating business leaders of tomorrow
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Business and Professional Women received a record 81 nominations, nominating 24 different young entrepreneurs for the biennial 2021 Emerging Entrepreneur Awards.
‘Man up’ against violence
Friday 26 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The annual White Ribbon Day parade yesterday through the town drew a respectable number of men, including the Arorangi Boys Brigade band, who joined in the campaign to end domestic violence in the Cook Islands.
Rise and Shine graduates reach for the stars
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National
Fourteen clients were presented with graduation certificates of the landmark pilot project aimed at preparing and supporting people with disabilities to enter safely and confidently into the workforce.
Pilot programme teaches youth art of traditional voyaging
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Master navigator and captain of Vaka Marumaru Atua Peia Patai says vaka voyaging is a lost art and he wants to help revive the tradition our forefathers were renowned for.
237 kilo blue marlin wins top spot in fishing event
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports
With just under an hour to go for the final weigh time at 6pm, Gordon Heather pulled up to the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) with a 237.2 kilogram blue marlin to win the heaviest fish section of the annual CITC Liquor and Woodstock fishing competition held on Rarotonga on Saturday.
Kosakifit on Penrhyn
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The increasing number of people signing up for exercise programmes is not only happening on Rarotonga but also on Penrhyn - the northernmost island of the Cook Islands.
White Ribbon Day march to end domestic violence
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) was formed by a group of men in Ontario, Canada in November 1991, 30 years ago, as a response to the École Polytechnique massacre of female students in 1989.
Crimes Bill deferred again
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The much-anticipated debate on the Crimes Bill 2019 in Parliament has been deferred again following delays in the delivery of the final draft by the Crown Law.
Demand for more caregivers
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Vero Andrew is a caregiver for her 92-year-old grandmother Tapumanoanoa Andrew (Mama Tapu) – a responsibility she devotedly took on over 20 years ago.
Diabetes prevention better than cure
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Health, National
To commemorate World Diabetes Day Te Marae Ora (TMO) is conducting free diabetes screenings for anyone aged 18 years and above.
