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Taxis to go green

Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Economy

Six registered taxi drivers have decided to take up the offer to ‘go green’.

Economy

TripAdvisor tick for Tamarind

Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Economy

Tamarind House in Pue has been awarded a certificate of excellence from popular tourism website TripAdvisor.

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Huanan case clarified

Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Economy

The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) has issued a media release explaining the motivation behind, and the details of, the business licence awarded to Huanan Fisheries (Cook Islands) Ltd, a company in which Luen Thai Fishing Ventures Ltd holds shares.

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Laughing mamas make photo of year

Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Economy

The iconic tourism photo of two Cook Islands women laughing on a scooter has won first prize in an annual competition to select Germany’s best PR photo of the year.

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Working smarter to save on petrol

Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Economy

While renewable energy initiatives are popular worldwide, for Pacific Island countries the reality is that fossil fuel is still essential for meeting energy needs.

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Freight costs cut by 5%

Monday 8 October 2012 | Published in Economy

A 5 per cent reduction in all shipping freight costs to and from the Cook Islands was announced on Friday.

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New Chinese operator linked to Luen Thai

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Economy

Chinese conglomerate Luen Thai has links to a company newly registered to conduct business in the Cook Islands.

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Cooks safe in Great Wall vehicle recall

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Economy

The country’s sole supplier of Great Wall vehicles said they do not stock the models recalled from Australia where traces of asbestos were found.

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Super fund chief executive to be replaced

Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Economy

The chief executive of the national superannuation fund has resigned after five years in the position.

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Pay your tax warns financial secretary

Wednesday 5 September 2012 | Published in Economy

People who don’t pay their taxes on time are making it unfair on those who do, warns financial secretary Richard Neves.

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Niche market for Pacific produce

Wednesday 8 August 2012 | Published in Economy

Exporters who attended a trade specialist showcase in Fiji have learnt a niche market exists overseas for Pacific islands produce.

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Foreign enterprises revoked

Wednesday 8 August 2012 | Published in Economy

Eight foreign enterprises have had their licences revoked by the Business, Trade and Investments Board.

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Western Union offers $500 prize

Saturday 19 November 2011 | Published in Economy

Western Union has put up $500 in cash for a Vaka Eiva paddling team this year, selected from all teams which chose to make cash payments or deposits through the agency. Manager Julie Bateman says a team has been selected out of those which registered online to use Western Unions services for Vaka Eiva. The […]

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European Union gives $158,000

Tuesday 23 February 2010 | Published in Economy

The European Union announced yesterday the allocation of about $158,000 towards rehabilitation work in the Cook Islands in the wake of widespread devastation to Aitutaki caused by Cyclone Pat on February 9. The donation will be used for the provision of emergency relief supplies such as tarpaulins, blankets, water containers, and family and hygiene kits. […]

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