Letters for Wednesday October 20, 2021

We were there in June when both doses were administered on Rarotonga and also on Aitutaki for the first dose. We were impressed with the efficiency of process by Te Marae Ora, and the understanding of the vaccine by the whole community.  Gracie Grace

We are also one of, if not the only country that has never had a Covid-19 case due to our border lock down measures which has been proven it works. Mark Rere

Where is the list of countries, it’s merely a headline grab given the permanent population number in the Cooks, likewise with other tiny population countries, one could hardly compare vaccination numbers to larger countries. Ray Wathall

Striving for gender equality

As always, it depends who is best qualified and who is available. The best people for the job should be hired, regardless of gender. Brian Hillis

This lsland is blessed with a great many strong, intelligent fabulous women! Gio Gray

There’s no such thing as discrimination in all of the islands, it just doesn’t exist. Louis Albert

Suspended DPM retains top pay

Kia orana our son Robert Tapaitau.

May you be comforted to know justice will prevail. God knows and sees all.

We your family stand beside you regardless of outcome.

As a politician serving his people you are in the Lion's Den n being ready to be attacked. The tough, bold and humble will survive.

Therefore until proven guilty we your family remain strongly connected and are with you.

You are not alone.

May God’s spirit and love be with you and your family.

Jancey Trego

Be strong my bro,I know that you have bigger heart for our people. When everything seems to go against you, just remember the plane takes off against the wind, not with it. Roy Willis Mareta

Police want more cops on our roads

All those massive 4x4s aren’t enough? I remember when the population was higher, there were more bikes (and way less cars), and the cops had 2 Nissan pick-ups and some shiny new Honda 250cc patrol bikes.  Stephen Lyon