Economy
Talking and teaching taxes
Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) helped sole traders conquer their fear of taxes by giving them the knowledge to comply.
Tourist numbers gradually rising
Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands tourism numbers slowly increased by just over 400 in March compared to February.
National Environment Service rolls out online survey
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
National Environment Service (NES) has launched its first survey a precursor to its upcoming public awareness overhaul in July.
Businesses eagerly await the arrival of Fijian staff
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businesses are hanging out for an initiative which will bring more Fijian workers into the island, with the first flight of workers to arrive in the country this weekend.
Empowering our youth
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Youth Parliament sitting today will debate the controversial Crimes Bill 2019 that effectively criminalises homosexuality in the country.
‘This is a debt weight that will be strangling the Cook Islands economy for the next decade’
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A Cook Islands businessman has questioned the integrity of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) 2022 Asian Development Outlook which reveals the extent of economic downfall in Cook Islands due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Rasmussen struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Former Cabinet Minister and prominent lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen can no longer be admitted to the High Court after his name was struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors by Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC.
Cook Islands suffers biggest GDP contraction in history
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands suffered the largest financial contraction among Pacific member countries in the fiscal year to June 30 2021 - its largest loss on record.
Cook Islands considers new sea container cleaning system
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Sea Container Hygiene System used by Australia and New Zealand as a strategy designed to manage the biosecurity risks associated with sea containers at the port of loading and implementation is being considered in Rarotonga.
New speed guns on hold
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Speed guns donated last month to Cook Islands Police are still not in operation as officers are yet to be ‘certified’ before the devices are deployed.
Easter incidents ‘eerily’ similar to 2021: Police
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The long weekend wrapped up with the Easter holiday period showing little signs of change or improvement over last year, police say.
Rarotonga drug dealers receive prison sentence
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Two people have received prison sentences, while one person has received probation on cannabis-related charges last week in the High Court.
Minimum wage under review
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands minimum wage is currently under review, however, the Prime Minister says businesses would struggle with the added cost if it was to increase.
Visitor arrivals forecast brings hope
Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands tourism outlook is looking positive with visitor arrivals forecast to reach two-thirds of 2019 numbers in the coming months.
Covid infected inmates ‘recovered’, case numbers drop
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
All 31 prisoners at Arorangi Prison in Rarotonga that were affected by Covid-19 have now recovered, Te Marae Ora says.
‘Walk in’ volunteers help deliver welfare packages
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society has been grateful for several “walk in” volunteers who have helped with the ongoing delivery of Covid-19 welfare packages.
Businesses ready to recruit
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The announcement of migrant workers from Fiji has come as welcome news to staff strapped Cook Islands businesses that are heading into peak tourism season.
‘Few jobs’ remain to fully complete Empire Bridge
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga’s Empire Bridge has been used by traffic for the last week and only a few jobs remain until it's fully complete.
Freight support for local exporters
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands exporters have the opportunity to apply for Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia’s Covid-19 Freight Assistance Package.
Govt to ease restrictions in ‘next few weeks or month’
Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Negative household contacts choosing to remain in isolation at home continue to put pressure on private and public sectors. However the launch of the essential workers pass has provided some relief.
