Articles by Supplied

Letters: Questioning our governance

Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Constitution Amendment (No 30) BIll, which proposes to expand the Cabinet from six to eight ministers. This bill also seeks to remove the provision that allows for the appointment of Ministers from outside the ranks of elected Members of Parliament.

Kata: Boot

Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Eggelton appointed new Cook Islands Finance chair

Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority (FSDA), the government agency dedicated to promoting and advancing the financial services industry, has appointed Karla Eggelton as chairperson of the FSDA Board of Directors.

Kata: Immigration fee

Friday 12 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Lift breakdown

Friday 12 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: Treasure the moments

Friday 12 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The activities around us are unavoidable, some of these are because of us, but many times they happen to us, by others. However, we get to decide, what we give our focus to and what we allow room for in our hearts, writes Paul Kauri, General Superintendent of the Cook Islands Assemblies of God.

Letter: Airport’s ‘bragging’ rings hollow

Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We write to you after reading the story published 9th January with the headline, 'Giving back to our people', the account of the upcoming 50th anniversary celebrations of the opening of Rarotonga International Airport, controlled by the Airport Authority Board.

Customs welcomes new team members to bolster border management

Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Six new recruits have joined the Cook Islands Customs Service’s airport team to bolster its border management service.

Kata: Staycations

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Staycations

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Without being too technical and splitting hairs.

Kata: Immigration line up

Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Quit relying on tourism

Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, While the people of the Cook Islands witnessed firsthand the devastation that the Covid-19 pandemic had on the economy, the business sector of our nation and the community alike told Prime Minister Mark Brown to get moving on plans to diversify the economy and quit just relying on tourism to drive growth.

Kata: League 9's champs

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Flag addition raises eyebrows

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Interesting to read that the PM is “suggesting” a flag rethink (Cook Islands News, December 14, 2023, changing the current national flag back to the original flag design from Papa Arapati’s day.

‘Home where the heart is’: Beloved broadcaster laid to rest in Matavera

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National, Weekend

Flamboyant personality, passionate advocate for the Cook Islands language, broadcaster, and producer Bernard (Bernice) Tairea, affectionately known as “Poepoe”, was laid to rest in Matavera on Saturday.

Kata: Vote by proxy

Saturday 6 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Virtues in Paradise: What are your intentions for 2024

Saturday 6 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

“Looking forward, looking back. I’ve come a long way down the track,” sings Australian country singer Slim Dusty. It’s a great song for the New Year, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Kata: Tuna

Friday 5 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Montreal teacher supporting special-needs educators in Aitutaki

Friday 5 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Features, Outer Islands, Weekend

Canadian Lorena D’Alessandro learned teachers in Aitutaki are not especially well-equipped to work with children with ADHD and autism during her first visit in 2022. The veteran English Montreal School Board teacher returned late last year with some much-needed donations and tools for the students. (This article was originally published in the Montreal Gazette on January 4, 2024)

Church Talk: The Messiah is coming

Friday 5 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Happy New Year to you all! I believe 2023 was at its best in terms of the many activities we have immersed ourselves into. The Bicentenary celebration of Nga-Pu-Toru as well as Rarotonga, the CICC General Assembly, the re-opening of Ziona Tapu in Avarua, TeKapuaanga Meeting House in Takuvaine, Ziona in Arorangi and Betela in Titikaveka to name just a few. Praise be to God Almighty. By Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro, Senior Lecturer at Takamoa Theological College.