Economy

Attention to detail

Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Economy

Salon Culinaire contestants impress

Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Economy

Hospitality and tourism professionals put their skills to the test at the inaugural Cook Islands Salon Culinaire competition on Saturday.

Culinary creations

Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Economy

Pacific Resort chef Kevin Mapu was among the chefs who used local ingredients to create culinary masterpieces for a day of cooking demonstrations at the Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre yesterday.

Damage control on 'tax haven' leaks

Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Economy

The Cook Islands has been named in an international ‘tax haven’ scandal which has gripped the world and Cook Islands authorities are doing damage control.

Cooks in offshore banking scandal

Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Economy

The Cook Islands is embroiled in a worldwide investigation into offshore banking secrecy that has the potential to crack open political corruption, tax dodging and fraud on a scale hard to imagine.

Foreign investors must register: BTIB

Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Economy

The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is looking to tighten the net on foreign investors coming to the Cook Islands without registering with the board.

US wants 'access to resources'

Tuesday 2 April 2013 | Published in Economy

An American professor delivered a public lecture on plans to militise the Pacific last Wednesday night, cautioning Pacific nations to safeguard their resources.

Cooks grow amid regional slowing

Tuesday 2 April 2013 | Published in Economy

Pacific growth softened in 2012 and is expected to moderate further this year, as gains from major investment and public infrastructure projects fade.

Budget discussions start

Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Economy

Most cabinet ministers are in the country this week – as it is time to start seriously discussing the 2013-2014 Budget.

10 billion tonnes of nodules

Saturday 30 March 2013 | Published in Economy

A comprehensive report into Cook Islands mineral resource has been finished, and its author predicts great things for the country.

$1.3 million for airport upgrades

Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Economy

The Cook Islands has received help from Europe to make the country’s airport runway safer.

Public lecture on 'dangerous' military plans for the Pacific

Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Economy

An American professor will give a public lecture today about plans to militise the Pacific.

New laundry for resort

Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Economy

Pacific Resort unveiled a new $150,000 laundry facility yesterday.

Chance to win $500

Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Economy

Design a logo to be used to market the Cook Islands overseas and you could win $500.

No influence on Coin Save case

Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Economy

A special licence has been granted to allow Samoan-based franchise Coin Save to temporarily operate – and both the public and the minister-in-charge are concerned at how the stock was allowed into the Cooks in the first place.

Superannuates expected to pay tax

Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Economy

Getting wayward superannuates to pay their tax is being focused on by the revenue management division.

Market vendors' tax a focus

Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Economy

Market vendors are the focus of this year’s tax compliance drive to make sure people are declaring all income.

Help on the way for trade

Tuesday 19 March 2013 | Published in Economy

Government officials met yesterday to discuss ways to assist the Cook Islands’ private sector in trading overseas.

Buyers must on-sell Coin Save stock

Tuesday 19 March 2013 | Published in Economy

The Business Trade and Investment Board are hoping stock at a temporary shop in Arorangi will sell quickly so the business can pack up and leave the Cook Islands.

Cooks talk aid for trade

Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Economy

A meeting for government officials to discuss aid and trade is being held at the Cook Islands Red Cross headquarters in Tupapa today.