Economy
Funding uncertainty as climate change impacts Pacific
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Weather
‘The Cook Islands is highly vulnerable and at risk to extreme events’
Cooks warms to cannabis debate
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Health, Local, National, Politics
‘Hemp could have a commercial benefit for Cook Islands’
High cost of living and low wages leaves little bread left on the table
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
With rising bread prices, a mother and grandmother have urged people struggling to make ends meet to utilise the readily available local root crops.
Government seeks more Ministers
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National, Parliament
The Cook Islands government is seeking to increase the number of Cabinet Ministers from six to eight through a proposed amendment to the Constitution, which will be tabled in Parliament next week.
Cruise ship makes detour to Palmerston with medical supplies
Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
With the next cargo ship visit to Palmerston two months away, a passing cruise ship will be dropping off medical supplies to the island on its way to Tonga.
Bread prices rise again
Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The Price Tribunal has confirmed an increase in bread prices, effective Sunday, December 10. This new price structure applies only to rectangular, sliced loaves produced by Avarua Bakery and Turoa Bakery.
Fisheries commission meeting ends today, decisions on key proposals expected
Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The 20th Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC20) concludes today at the National Auditorium, with decisions expected on several key proposals.
Pacific police unite to build networks and capability for a safer region
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Fifteen Pacific police agencies are attending the three-day Pacific Community for Law Enforcement Cooperation (PCLEC) meeting to discuss the ongoing development and strengthening of its network.
Tourism launches business survey
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism is seeking the input of businesses across the country to identify the key challenges and opportunities they face.
Cook Islands joins global youth call for urgent action on global climate change
Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Young leaders from around the world are demanding action with the Cook Islands raising its voice in highlighting the real threat climate change poses for Pacific nations.
Cook Islands elected to two key UNESCO committees
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands was elected to two key committees during the 42nd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) this month.
Cook Islands welcomes NZ’s coalition government
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Government has congratulated New Zealand’s newly sworn-in government and expressed its eagerness to engage with them in the new year.
Cook Islands highlights demographic transition at Asia-Pacific Population Conference
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Tingika Elikana led the Cook Islands delegation to the 7th Asia and Pacific Population Conference held earlier this month.
October visitor boom: Tourism enjoys healthy bump in visitor numbers
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands tourism industry has been buoyed by impressive visitor arrival figures for October, providing a much-needed boost as the low season approaches.
PM Brown briefs Solomon Islands counterpart on Pacific Islands Forum outcomes
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Regional, Solomon Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown paid a courtesy call on Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare during his visit to Honiara to witness the Pacific Games.
Global climate fund needs to be ‘easier, more accessible’
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands residents dedicated to combating climate change have urged representatives of the world’s largest climate fund to make its application process ‘easier and more accessible’.
Mangaia celebrates completion of major infrastructure upgrade
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
A ceremony was held on Mangaia on Tuesday to commemorate the successful completion of a two-year programme of extensive infrastructure improvements and investments in the island’s people, writes Pam Steele on Mangaia.
Electric cars to go up for sale
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum
A number of cars bought by Cook Islands Government for $1.7 million, and used during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held earlier this month, will go up for sale next week.
Cook Islands, Mexico forge diplomatic ties
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands and Mexico formalised diplomatic relations via an Exchange of Note Verbales on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration confirmed.
Conserve or be prosecuted: To Tatou Vai takes steps to address water scarcity
Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National
Rarotonga’s water system agency, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has issued a warning that it has the authority to prosecute individuals for wasting water amidst concerns about declining levels at the island’s intakes.
