Economy
China foreign minister scheduled to talk with PM during eight nations Pacific tour
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown will talk with China foreign minister Wang Yi this week but has not given specific details of what they will discuss.
More for the Pa Enua : Budget
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Opposition’s deputy leader wants to see more money invested into the Pa Enua, which he says will result in a financial return.
Covid-19 still the biggest financial risk
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Covid-19 remains the Cook Island’s biggest financial risk as the Government continues pouring money into the nation’s health response.
Economic heart ‘starting to beat stronger and faster’
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has used his Budget speech to champion the country’s Covid-19 response.
2022/23 Budget initiatives ‘a joke’: Opposition MP
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Member of the Opposition party Selina Napa says the 2022/2023 budget initiatives addressing the cost of living are ‘a joke’ because of the size of the increases.
PM mulls referendum on cannabis laws
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has not ruled out a referendum on the country’s cannabis laws at this year’s election, which has encouraged some drug law advocates.
Budget of faith
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The third national budget to come out of the Covid-19 pandemic named ‘Keeping the faith’ has a total appropriation of just over $320 million and includes money set aside towards easing the cost of living and additional health staff.
Tourist numbers double in April
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The number of tourists arriving here more than doubled in April compared to March and people in the tourism industry say they’ve noticed the difference.
Govt received additional $132m from New Zealand
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is not sure whether the Government will receive any additional Covid-19 relief from the New Zealand Government.
Budget 2022/23: ‘Easing cost of living key focus’
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The upcoming Cook Islands Budget to be revealed on Monday has something in store for old age pensioners, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
‘I feel optimistic about the future of the economy here’
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
New Zealander Bernadette Shaw has helped lead a Cook Islands bank through a period of ‘unique challenges’.
2022/23 Budget is ‘bit tighter’: PM Brown
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
In lead up to the tabling of the country’s 2022/2023 Budget on Monday, the Prime Minister gives a sneak peek into what it will look like and stakeholders weigh in with what they want to see.
‘PM owes nation apology for misleading statement’
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown owes the people of this country an apology for issuing false, misleading statements, says Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Browne.
PM retracts on Crown Law advice
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown last night admitted he did not receive any ‘formal’ advice from Solicitor General Graham Leung regarding lifting the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.
Over 200 applications received for Cook Islands PR
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
More than 200 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for Cook Islands Permanent Residence has been received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) with 71 online submissions pending.
Fuel prices go up
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The price at the petrol pump has increased substantially, with supply issues and Russia’s conflict with Ukraine being two major factors.
New Bill to regulate state owned service providers
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Government agencies are set to discuss a proposed Bill that aims to regulate state-owned monopoly service providers.
Crown Law denies advising PM on Tapaitau’s reinstatement
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Solicitor-General Graham Leung has denied giving advice to Prime Minister Mark Brown over the reinstatement of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.
Tapaitau reinstatement could bring nation into ‘disrepute’: NZ academic
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A New Zealand political scientist has described the situation of Robert Tapaitau’s reinstatement as a cabinet minister as “highly unsatisfactory”.
Deputy PM Robert Tapaitau reinstated
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A seven-month suspension on Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau who is facing fraud related and theft charges has been lifted ahead of the general election later in the year.
