Economy
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 […]
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. […]