Economy
Cooks to borrow $80m for economic recovery
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
An $80 million loan will prop up the national economy just weeks after New Zealand delivered a $60 million aid package for ‘Covid-19 economic support and recovery’.
Superfund changes default option to ‘balanced fund’
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) will change its default option from the conservative fund to the balanced fund on January 1, 2022.
Police warn don’t drink and drive
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The police are projecting a bump in the number of road incidents this month, due to the onset of the festive season, a statement from the Cook Islands Police Service said.
Hopes and dreams of the nation’s future generation
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Members of Parliament and government officials gathered at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday to hear about the country’s National Sustainable Development Agenda (NSDA 2020+) for the next 100 years.
Mandatory vaccination on the cards for employees
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Mandatory vaccination will be implemented by at least one state owned enterprise and the leading private enterprise, while another supermarket has no intention of enforcing dismissal of the unvaccinated, unless government legislates it.
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.
