Economy
Two people questioned over alleged breach of Covid Act
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Two people have been questioned by police following an alleged breach of the Covid-19 Act.
No communication from yacht prior to arrival
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The yacht Pebbles that anchored at Avatiu Harbour on Monday left at 4.50pm and has not returned, says secretary of transport, John Hosking.
PM responds to friendly rally protest
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
One hundred people with bold placards marched to the government Te Atukura grounds on Tuesday to protest against the opening of the country’s borders in January, 2022.
Border reopening ‘full steam ahead’
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands was going on two years of being one of the few countries in the world remaining Covid-free when the nation received news of their first confirmed Covid-19 case, only to find out a few days later that it was a historical case with little to worry about.
Yacht denied entry attempted to re-enter: Hosking
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A yacht that first attempted to enter Avatiu harbour yesterday morning and was told to leave, attempted to re-enter in the afternoon, Secretary of Transport John Hosking confirmed in a statement last night.
No jab, no church
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Four unvaccinated members of the Cook Islands Christian Church have been told to stay away from services as new recommendations have been laid out by Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Australia appoints acting High Commissioner
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The decision to open our borders to Australia should be a decision of Cook Islands government, says the acting Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands.
First coronavirus case returns negative result
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed the positive Covid-19 case detected in the managed isolation quarantine at the Edgewater Resort on Friday was a ‘historical case’ after the recent test returned a negative result.
People holding out for PR will have to wait
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
People hoping to get permanent residency will have to wait for early 2022 instead of the end of this month, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Outer Islands travel disrupted as nation prepares for new arrivals
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
International travel to the outer islands will be disrupted as a result of the Covid-19 positive case detected in managed isolation at the Edgewater Resort.
First Covid-19 case lands in the Cook Islands
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands first case of Covid-19 detected in the managed isolation and quarantine facility at the Edgewater Resort on Thursday night is likely of the high contagious Delta variant.
Cook Islands News Awards
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
As a difficult year strained by hardship and challenges draws to a close, Cook Islands News wants to reflect on many things to remember in a year some would rather forget. With that in mind, your newspaper is proud to launch the inaugural Cook Islander of the Year 2021 award. The award recognises people for […]
Helping local businesses ‘think outside the box’
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Continuing to provide ongoing support to the local private sector, the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce is particularly pleased with the turnout for its latest free business workshop, held a week ago in the Air Rarotonga Training Room.
10 year old boy tests positive for Covid-19 in Cook Islands
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced that the Cook Islands has it’s first positive case of Covid-19.
‘Peaceful rally’ planned against border reopening
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
A “peaceful public rally” is scheduled for coming Tuesday against the reopening of the country’s borders on January 13, 2022.
Cook Islands elected to the Executive Board of UNESCO
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands was elected to UNESCO’S (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) premier governance body, its Executive Board in Paris last month.
$40m injection will ‘put Cook Islanders in jobs’
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Private and public sectors have welcomed a $40 million infrastructure injection.
Agricultural and horticultural trade programme lands in Cooks
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands joins other Pacific nations in a programme aimed at improving the country’s agricultural and horticultural trade.
Tourism celebrate 20th Vaka Pride Awards
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Tourism has celebrated its 20th round of the Vaka Pride Awards on Tuesday, distributing $11,000 across three different categories as a part of their community-based initiative to give back to the community.
Opposition criticises government’s involvement in seabed exploration
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Government should not be in competition with private enterprise, says the Opposition leader, criticising the Cook Islands Investment Corporation’s (CIIC) involvement with a company trying to get a seabed mining exploration licence.
