Economy
Use the web to attract Americans
Tuesday 16 October 2012 | Published in Economy
A web presence and online marketing is crucial to get in touch with the burgeoning North American travel market, interested industry partners were told at a recent tourism marketing update.
Islands taste success in Australia
Tuesday 16 October 2012 | Published in Economy
Pacific Islands Trade and Invest (PT&I) hosted 11 Pacific Island exporters from seven different countries including Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Solomon Islands, Fiji and Vanuatu at Fine Food Australia in Melbourne, Australia, recently.
Job creation an IMF priority
Saturday 13 October 2012 | Published in Economy
The government must protect the vulnerable when creating fiscal policy, reports finance Minister Mark Brown from Japan.
Our tipping point
Saturday 13 October 2012 | Published in Economy
Tipping point is defined as a build up of minor incidents or small changes that reach a level that causes us to do something or make changes that we use to resist. Often the change is significant.
Expansion likely for dragon fruit grower
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Economy
A retired police officer is hoping the agricultural development loan (ADL) he received from the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) will help him expand his dragon fruit and chilli production.
'A lot of money in pineapples'
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Economy
Interested government officials given a tour of a pineapple plantation in Vaimaanga last week were told the demand is there for more growers to branch into pineapples.
Payroll to be overhauled
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Economy
A new payroll and human resources system is aiming to allow everyone working in government ministries, Crown agencies and ministry staff to access their personal details.
Brown seeks IMF membership
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Economy
Finance Minister Mark Brown and financial secretary Richard Neves flew to Tokyo on Monday to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
New accreditation scheme in place
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Economy
Tourists can soon be assured they are getting quality service when a new accreditation scheme rolls out at the start of next year.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.