Economy
Regional workshop for deep sea minerals
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Tonga will host a regional workshop on Law and Contract Negotiations for Deep Sea Minerals in Nuku’alofa, on behalf of the SPC-EU Pacific Deep Sea Minerals Project from March 11-15.
Mining our business
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Vaine has worked extensively throughout the Pacific as a development economist.
Tax break on books requested
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Economy
The public library has asked for a tax cut on imported books, saying the status quo is contributing to the dumbing down of Cook Islanders.
Cooks keep an eye on PNG mining
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Economy
An underwater mining company which has caused dispute while working in Papua New Guinea has indicate it is willing to provide the country with intellectual property rights.
Water project to repair damaged roads
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Economy
The Project City town water upgrade is continuing at a rapid pace with work on sub-main pipelines beginning late last week, but the work has left roads in a state of disrepair.
Adjust tax bands says Chamber
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Economy
Income tax bands should be adjusted to let low income earners take more home at the end of the day, says the Chamber of Commerce.
Review spending: Chamber
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Chamber of Commerce believes it would be more appropriate to review government expenditure rather than the tax system.
NZ to focus aid on tourism
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The New Zealand government will focus on giving Cook Islands aid for tourism, and tourism-related industries such as education, water and sanitation, it said after a ministerial forum.
Cold reception on European tour
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Members of the tourism industry are currently on tour in a snowy Europe to advertise what the Cook Islands has to offer.
Future job cuts?
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Economy
There was no job cuts made in order to stay within the country’s budget, said the finance minister in parliament on Friday.
Budget amendment passed
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Appropriation Amendment Bill 2013 was passed into law on Friday but not without so much debate parliament extended its scheduled sitting by three hours.
Seabed minerals mission assigned
Monday 25 February 2013 | Published in Economy
A rare opportunity to learn more about seabed minerals has been taken up by a Cook Islands scientist.
Korea gifts $100K for development
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands have been gifted US$100,000 by the Republic of Korea as a symbol of strengthening ties between the two nations.
Tourism awards launched
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Tourist organisations again have the chance to be recognised as the best in the country.
Volunteering a special experience
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Volunteer work has taken Roy and Suzie Meyer to many a destination around the globe, with their most recent being working for Global Volunteers in the Cook Islands.
No funding causes workshop delay
Thursday 21 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Workshops on rules of origin have been delayed due to a delay in the release of funding to the regional organising group.
$3.8 million for project fund
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cooks have signed an agreement with the People’s Republic of China to grant funds for projects to be agreed jointly between the two governments.
Money back for old fridges
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Three new energy saving projects were announced yesterday which will help reduce energy waste and cost at the airport, the market, and the home.
Waterworks progresses through town
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Economy
The $2.5 million Asian Development Bank funded ‘project city’ water network upgrade through Te Au O Tonga is progressing at a rapid rate with most of the upgrade on the main road near complete.
Any life in the budget?
Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Economy
Is there any life left in the budget to develop agriculture in Mangaia, asked Oneroa MP Winton Pickering during parliamentary question time on Monday afternoon.
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