Economy
Application for costs hearing goes ahead in long running case involving PM
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
An application for costs hearing involving Prime Minister Mark Brown, former prime minister Henry Puna, Teokotai Noo George and Paul Allsworth got underway at the High Court in Avarua on Monday.
Staycation to stay afloat
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Two of Rarotonga’s largest resorts have extended staycation deals as the sector struggles with mounting costs.
Plea for wage subsidy extension from ‘desperate’ tourism sector
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businesses are pleading with the Government to continue with the wage subsidy scheme beyond the end of March, with one business saying to end it now would ‘cut them off at the knees’.
Raro fuel prices drop, Aitutaki’s up by 25c a litre
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The new maximum retail fuel prices have made petrol on Rarotonga cheaper but more expensive for people on Aitutaki.
‘Debate about current laws play no part in sentencing’
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A father of three has been jailed for nine months after being found with eight cannabis plants.
Tourist arrivals drop in February due to Covid-19
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Visitor numbers in the Cook Islands dropped in February by 466 people compared to arrivals in January when the quarantine free travel with New Zealand resumed.
Teething problems with isolation income support
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The delay in getting Government’s isolation income support operational can affect smaller businesses in the community, especially those who have to ‘close shop’ completely due to Covid-19 related isolation needs.
Increase in crashes attributed to return of tourism
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Motor vehicle crashes on Rarotonga have jumped significantly in the past 12 months with the return of tourism being tagged as the contributing factor.
Bread price hike expected due to pressure on global wheat supply
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Consumers could face major increases to the price of bread, as bakeries deal with the flow-on effects of supply chain issues from Covid-19 and Russia’s conflict with Ukraine.
Pain at the pump in two months’ time
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islanders will get a two-month break before they start feeling the record-high fuel prices that are shocking the world.
Police target stray and roaming dogs
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Police are to target stray dogs after Rarotonga resident George George went public with his story of the family cat being mauled to death last week.
Search called off for missing fishermen
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Police stood down the official search for two men who have been missing for well over a week and have referred the matter to the coroner.
Fuel prices set to rise
Monday 14 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands will see prices increase particularly at the pump as the war continues to rage in Ukraine.
Japan funded project to provide low-cost tractor rental services
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Japan has provided the Cook Islands with three tractors in a bid to boost its agricultural sector.
Chamber of Commerce appoints new chief executive
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Rebecca Tavioni is the newly appointed Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer.
No action taken against ‘family’ who breached isolation rules
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
No action has been taken following an incident in which a family reportedly flouted Covid-19 isolation rules.
Cooks and China in ‘people to people links’ discussions
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
New Ambassador for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Wang Xiaolong has been on Rarotonga for a whistle-stop visit this week to talk about future co-operation with the Cook Islands.
MCI join companies refusing to do business with Russia
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) is refusing to do business with Russia in the wake of its conflict with Ukraine.
Growing co-operation with India
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
India’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Muktesh Pardeshi is in Rarotonga this week to present his letters of credence and talk future co-operation with the Government.
New cops represent cultural diverseness
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The first intake of new police officers in two years have graduated, including an historic first for the service, in which non-Cook Islands nationals have been welcomed.
