Articles by Supplied

Cook Islands Football teams up with NZ Football for coaching development

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Amidst the pristine beauty of the Cook Islands, a new chapter in football coaching is unfolding. Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA), in a groundbreaking collaboration with New Zealand Football (NZ Football), is championing the advancement of local football coaches by facilitating their attainment of the much-coveted C Licence in football coaching.

Letter: Prosecuting bars for over-serving

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The CI News Saturday edition page 2 under “Court News”, your paper reported on the conviction of Agnes Rameka by Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning of drink driving while more than four times over the legal alcohol limit.

Kata: Consumer Price Index

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Chamber of Commerce steps in with immigration concerns

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National

Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce says it is working behind the scenes to get immigration concerns addressed.

Reported burglaries on the decrease

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Despite the extent of publicity generated by incidents of burglary and theft on Rarotonga, these crimes have actually been trending lower than previous years, according to Police statistics.

Australian High Commission: Australia and Cook Islands: Working together in friendship

Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

This past week marked two important dates for Australia in the Cook Islands. Australia’s official national day, 26 January, is a day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia, and to acknowledge our complex history. The official theme this year is ‘Reflect, respect, celebrate’.

Kata: Luxton

Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church talk: Families are fundamental unit of society

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Family is perhaps the most important part of our earthly life and is at the centre of Heavenly Father’s plan, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Letter: The height of arrogance

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Now it is announced Owen Lewis is “going to continue to provide support” with sports while doing “the most crucial position in the public service ... directly impact the lives of our young people” in Education.

Letter: ‘Make it fair for everyone’

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We have been coming to the Cook Islands for 20 years for holidays. I retired five years ago and we decided we would like to live in the Cook Islands for an extended period.

Intense preparation for Nations Cup Qualifiers

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands national men’s football team has embarked on a crucial journey toward international glory, guided by the newly appointed head coach, Jess Ibrom.

Letter: Proxy votes ‘will not fix the problem’

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The new Standing Orders for Parliament (SO) came into force on the 1st July 2022. There were some major changes in the new SO. One of the changes was that the Business Committee at the last sitting of Parliament for the year must recommend a sitting programme for the following year. There must be at least 14 sitting days per calendar year.

Kata: Health

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: WHO results

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana Editor, The results as reported by WHO is the same trend from previous years. However, when we talk about universal health coverage the reality is that healthcare services are easily accessible to everyone in the Cook Islands, and are free to everyone residing in the Pa Enua.

Letter: How’s ya health?

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The World Health Organization has recently released its ‘Tracking Universal Health Coverage 2023 Global Monitoring Report’ and the results are not good for the Cook Islands. In fact, we are third to bottom in the Pacific - just above Niue and Papua New Guinea.

Kata: Prizegiving

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

U19s gear up for OFC Qualifiers

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Under 19 Men’s Academy has resumed its preparation for the upcoming OFC U19 Men’s Championship – Qualifiers in April.

Letter: Education head

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana, Te akaroa Earlier Letters to the Editor in regards to the appointment of Owen Lewis as Secretary of Education are to be applauded for the valid points raised.

Letter: Smoke and mirrors

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The way this government is running parts of this country is just a very bad joke! Why go through all that cost, time consumption and pretence of inviting applications for a job (Head of Education), doing the interviews, and then totally disregarding the recommendation of the very professional committee.

Letters: Investing in quality education

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I would have thought that it is simple common sense that we have only one government owned secondary school on Rarotonga.