Economy
Former Queens Representative and economist slam Cook Islands Party tax policy
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A New Zealand economist says Cook Islands Party’s tax relief policy to citizens in the outer islands could be prone to “gaming”.
MFEM strategy release ‘apolitical’
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A release about the latest strategy for Ministry for Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has not breached any rules around public service neutrality, the Public Service Commissioner says – but opposition parties beg to differ.
Tourism industry ‘making hay while the sun shines’
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands recorded a very busy June, with visitor numbers increasing more than 50 per cent on May, but accommodation providers are wary of the months ahead.
Government welcomes Forum hosting but remains mum about costs
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands authorities are mum on the likely cost of hosting the Pacific Island Forum in 2023, and the process it went through in order to successfully bid for it.
CIIC prioritises $60m civic centre project
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
More than 400 people are expected to be employed in the construction of the multi-million-dollar Vaikapuangi civic centre project, but a construction start date is yet to be finalised.
Petrol prices increase by over 10 percent
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Motorists will experience extra pain at the pump, as petrol companies deal with a price order upping the wholesale price of petrol to retailers by more than 10 per cent.
PR ‘something to treasure’
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Tears of joy were shed as 237 people were granted Cook Islands permanent residency (PR) at the National Auditorium on Friday morning – nearly 10 years after the last ceremony.
Youth reps off to Honolulu for Young Pacific Leaders Forum
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Keisha Dais and Maru Mariri-Tepou are off to Honolulu in Hawaii to represent the Cook Islands at the Young Pacific Leaders Forum.
Cook Islands to host 2023 Forum
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders agreed for Cook Islands as the host of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders and Related Meetings in 2023 at the conclusion of this year’s meeting in Suva, Fiji, yesterday.
247 people granted Cooks PR
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Two-hundred and forty-seven (247) people will be awarded Cook Islands permanent resident either in own right or on spouse grounds at the Are Karioi Nui/National Auditorium tomorrow morning.
Airline extends labour movement initiative after ‘positive response’
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand has decided to extend its Fiji Labour Movement Air Support initiative after a positive response from accommodation providers.
Government receives new equipment
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture and Statistics Office have received some new laptops from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Head of Audit Office resigns
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The head of the Cook Islands Audit Office Allen Parker is stepping down, citing family health reasons.
International company gets multimillion dollar deal
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The mapping data and products will assist Infrastructure Cook Islands in advancing sustainable infrastructure, improving disaster and climate resilience, and updating nautical charts.
PM Brown unable to attend Forum summit due to ‘logistical issues’
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will not attend the Pacific Islands Forum, citing logistical issues.
New draft Bill will not include homosexuality as a crime: PM
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has expressed his intention to remove homosexuality from the Crimes Act.
Draft Population Policy open for public comment
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The first Cook Islands draft Population Policy is now open for public comment, to ensure population trends and dynamics are considered when government planning is underway.
Harder line on politicians charged with corruption
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A wide-ranging document tackling issues and perceptions of corruption in the Cook Islands calls for more government transparency, a harder line on politicians charged with corruption and an increased number of Parliament sittings.
$300k poll budget
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands General Election to be held on August 1, 2022, is estimated to cost taxpayers $300,000 – similar to the budget of past elections.
Cook Islands welcomes ‘Partners in the Blue Pacific’
Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom have joined the United States in an initiative titled “Partners in the Blue Pacific” which has the goal of improved cooperation in the Pacific region.
