Economy
PM Brown welcomes United States’ increasing engagements in the Pacific
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed the United States’ increasing involvement in the Pacific.
Favourable treatment: PERC report on Penrhyn cyclone shelters project
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A report into the awarding of a construction tender for two Penrhyn cyclone shelters has found there was ‘favourable treatment’ in the tender and construction process.
Momentous occasion: Cooks welcomes Hawaiian Airlines
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands tourism industry is hailing the return of flights from Hawaii as a ‘momentous’ occasion.
New Zealand confirms $15m recovery support
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed $15 million emergency budget support for Cook Islands in its ongoing recovery from the impacts of Covid-19.
IMF dream closer, diplomatic ties with Canada established
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy
Cook Islands has come away from the G7 summit in Japan with a formal application in its hands to join the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and new diplomatic relations with Canada.
Budgetary wish list: Stakeholders share their expectations
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Features, National, Weekend
The Cook Islands Budget arrives at a precarious time for the country as it takes gradual steps to economic recovery. Senior journalist Matthew Littlewood talks to those interested to find out what they want from it.
Hawaiian Airlines ‘big deal’ for local tourism industry
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands tourism industry is looking forward to the arrival of Hawaiian Airlines which makes its inaugural flight into Rarotonga tonight.
Hawaii Senator visits Aitutaki
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Tourism played a pivotal role in facilitating the visit of the Hawaii State Senate delegation to Aitutaki, focusing on showcasing the development of the island and its contributions to tourism, as well as its wider economic, social, and cultural benefits, on Thursday.
Questions over spending : Vaka Puaikura receives $423k in donations
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Economy, National
Overseas donors who contributed over $420,000 towards the hosting of the Vaka Puaikura Bicentennial Gospel celebrations in July this year are questioning how the money will be spent after it was revealed the funds collected will not cover the renovation of the church.
Petrol prices rise again, diesel drops
Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
Petrol prices have risen for the first time in several months in the Cook Islands, but diesel continues to drop.
PM Brown arrives in Japan for G7 Summit
Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has a busy weekend ahead of him with bilateral talks lined up with several nations.
Business Support Grants for Cook Islands SMEs
Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Grants of up to $30,000 are now available to Cook Islands businesses, as the New Zealand Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) looks to stimulate growth.
Ukraine top agenda at G7 Summit
Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands and the wider Pacific could benefit from the talks on Indo- Pacific, economic resilience and economic security, gender, food, health, climate, development and digitalisation at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan this weekend.
Cook Islands and Hawaii look to expand co-operation
Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Hawaii State Senator Dru Kanuha and his delegation arrived at the Rarotonga International Airport yesterday afternoon for a series of engagements with government, business, and resident Hawaiians in Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Govt mum on details of new security policy
Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Government is keeping tight-lipped over details of a new national security policy.
Japan dismisses ‘non compliant’ suggestions over Fukushima water release
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Senior Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials have dismissed suggestions they are not being compliant as the waiting game continues for the Fukushima water release. By Al Williams in Hiroshima, Japan.
PM’s trip to PNG to go ahead as scheduled
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown will continue his trip to Papua New Guinea as initially planned despite the announcement that US President Joe Biden has cancelled his visit.
Cook Islands has eyes for Canada at G7 summit
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands has Canada in its sights as Prime Minister Mark Brown prepares for the G7 summit in Japan from May 19-21.
Airport Board acknowledges delays
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A major upgrade to the Rarotonga International Airport could help assist with some of the issues around long wait times at the airport.
PM to attend meetings in Thailand, Japan and PNG
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown departed Rarotonga on Friday en-route to three international meetings.