Economy
Cook Islands look to recalibrate relationship with the UN
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Herrmann met with newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRCO) Themba Kalua this week.
Fresh calls for revival of breadfruit industry
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, National
The highly anticipated Global Breadfruit Summit has placed breadfruit in the spotlight and provided a platform to promote the potential of the fruit in the Cook Islands, and as a catalyst for sustainable development in the Pacific region.
Cooks Prime Minister supports the release of Fukushima water
Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown has given a clear message on his support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Japan’s proposed plans to release ‘treated’ nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.
Taxpayers shell out $1.7 million for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting vehicles
Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum
Cook Islands taxpayers have shelled out $1.7 million for 25 cars to be used at the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Public Service Commissioner: Staff retention ongoing concern for Cooks
Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter had the privilege of meeting Tonga Prime Minister, Hu’akavameiliku during the Polynesian Public Service Commissioners Sub-Regional Fono held last week in Tonga.
Who’s pulling the strings?
Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The reins are tightening on government spending in the Cook Islands but it’s unclear who’s pulling the strings.
Pacific Island countries meet in Rarotonga to discuss biosecurity and trade
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Over 40 participants from around the Pacific region are in Rarotonga for the Pacific Plant Protection Organization (PPPO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) workshop, hosted at the Crown Beach Resort in Arorangi.
More tourists burgled in Rarotonga
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Economy, National
Police have confirmed that more tourists have been burgled in Rarotonga, with a total of $600-$700 stolen.
Local solutions to big challenges
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Over 70 international participants from 14 Pacific Island countries, including leaders, grassroots organisations, governments, regional entities, and farmers from Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, gathered at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga yesterday to kick off the Grassroots Partnerships for Pacific Solutions event.
Brown, Pacific leaders still undecided on Japan’s plan to release nuclear wastewater
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown along with regional leaders are still undecided about Japan’s proposed plans to release “treated” nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.
Agriculture conducts survey of subsistence farmers
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Agriculture is conducting a survey of subsistence farmers.
Cook Islands to unveil new policy to boost ICT sector
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The National ICT Policy and two other associated documents to bolster the country’s information and communication technologies (ICT) division will be launched by Prime Minister Mark Brown this week.
$75k office makeover
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has defended its spending of $75,000 on the renovation of a minister’s office, amid reports of additional expenditure.
Airport parking system out of order since mid-January
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The automated parking control system at the Rarotonga International Airport has been down since the start of the year, and Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is uncertain when the service will resume.
Cook Islands to host growers’ summit on climate resilience and food security
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga will be hosting a regional farmers summit next week focusing on critical topics such as climate change, sustainable agriculture, innovative solutions, and community-led initiatives.
Government owed $255k in late loan repayments
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Government is owed over a quarter million dollars in late payments from local businesses that were given loans during the Covid-19 period in 2020.
Education Secretary Cochrane resigns, citing personal reasons
Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Education, National
Secretary for Education Danielle Tungane Cochrane has tendered her resignation, Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) confirmed yesterday.
Australian High Commissioner focuses on business development, tourism, and education
Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands business leaders have been encouraged to tap into an initiative linking Pacific importers with Australian exporters.
‘Rarotonga is not safe’: Police
Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, Economy, National
A Kiwi family who arrived on Rarotonga for a holiday had their cash, passports, and other items stolen on their first night on the island. Police say there is a clear pattern of targeted burglaries at visitor accommodation facilities.
Financial outlook dim for New Zealand and Aussie economies
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
While the Cook Islands is better placed for economic growth than its Pacific neighbours - the news is not all good with larger neighbouring economies New Zealand and Australia - struggling on the world stage.
