Economy
Cooks to receive labour boost
Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Labour shortages are still affecting the Cook Islands, with estimates that as many as 900 new workers are needed in the island nation as the Government announces it will be opening up the country to migrant workers.
Covid puts pressure on road projects
Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands government will be embarking on an extensive capital roading project over the next 12 months, but Covid-19 has led to significant delays.
Wandering dogs out of control
Thursday 7 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Authorities are ‘putting out fires’ dealing with roaming dogs on Rarotonga.
Cooks ranked 192nd most expensive country in the world for broadband
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands is ranked the 192nd most expensive country out of 222 for the price of broadband internet, however, Competition and Regulatory Authority (CRA) chairman Bernard Hill says it’s not really a big deal.
Household contacts to take charge of Covid healthcare
Saturday 2 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Household contacts of Covid-19 cases are being asked by the Government to take more ownership of their own Covid-related healthcare as the island nation’s hospitalisation rate for the virus remains at zero.
No grace period for vehicle registration
Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Police and Bank of Cook Islands (BCI) are not allowing a ‘grace period’ for vehicle registrations as they acknowledge there is a ‘bottleneck’ of people doing it at the last minute.
Pressure on public service
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Covid-19 numbers continue to climb, putting pressure on all aspects of the public service, forcing Ministries to job share in order for the health services to keep afloat.
Police investigating motor vehicle and cyclist crash
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A cyclist and a motorist were sent to hospital after an incident at the seawall in Nikao on the same day police were training with new road safety equipment.
Prime Minister wants “more governance” before calling election
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown remains cagey about setting an election date, but opposition MPs are predicting it will be the latest time possible.
New speed guns and motorcycles for Cook Islands Police
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Three laser speed guns and five motorcycles have been presented to the Cook Islands to replace malfunctioning and outdated equipment.
The challenging tourism dollar
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
People visiting the Cook Islands are coming in fewer numbers, but are staying longer and spending more, says a tourism expert.
Biosecurity workshop discusses trade risks
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Swine fever, beetles, worms and giant snails were topics of discussion at the Export and Import Biosecurity Measures Workshop held at the Crown Beach Resort on Wednesday.
Additional charges
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau and former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna face additional charges as a date for their trial looms.
New Solicitor General overwhelmed by warm welcome
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands has welcomed a new Solicitor General and he comes with an impressive CV.
Defence Advisor on ‘face to face’ mission
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand Defence Advisor to the Cook Islands, Lieutenant colonel (LTCOL) Nick Bowden, is visiting Rarotonga this week for the first time since he was accredited here 18 months ago. It is his first visit to the Cook Islands and he took time on Tuesday to visit the police leadership as part of his round […]
Workshop discusses export biosecurity requirements
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
An export and import biosecurity measures workshop was held at the Crown Beach Resort on Wednesday.
Wage subsidy bill climbs to more than $70 million
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Government has extended the wage subsidy to the middle of April, but the initiative has already cost more than $70 million.
Biosecurity meeting gets underway
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A biosecurity workshop for Cook Islands export and import stakeholders runs today at Crown Beach Resort.
Final extension to business support
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Government has extended the wage subsidy until the middle of April, but key tourism organisations are concerned it is not long enough.
Covid-19 welfare packages set to increase with cases
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The number of welfare packages delivered to isolating families and individuals is expected to spike over the next week, as Covid-19 numbers increase.
