Economy
Survey for economic response
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Private Sector Taskforce chair Fletcher Melvin is encouraging the Cook Islands business community to have a say and complete a new survey.
Safe travel bubble talks 'encouraging'
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Cook Islands is looking forward to hosting Kiwis and Aussies in the not too distant future.
Industry given a greater say in the finance authority
Tuesday 5 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government will now have less representation on the board of Financial Services Development Authority.
Union rep is 'busy in the taro patch'
Monday 4 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
There is growing unhappiness at the Workers Association’s failure to support people in crisis.
Olomana off route
Saturday 2 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
A significant downturn in freight volumes to the Pacific will not affect the shipment of goods to the Cook Islands, shipping agents say.
Business support: 'Don't look back'
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
There will be no punitive approach for companies belatedly seeking help, after previously failing to pay super contributions.
Employers 'on notice' for bad faith
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Fresh warnings have been issued to employers and employees who continue to abuse the wage subsidy paid by the government.
Pacific bubble could 'help us get back to business'
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Voices across Pacific propose cross-border bubbles to enable resumption of tourism.
Public sector 'to do more with less'
Thursday 30 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government is promising a bigger stimulus in the next stage of the Covid-19 economic recovery plan. Finance Minister Mark Brown said he would double that to about $76 million when Parliament meets in June.
No new government vehicles: 'If it works, we will keep using it'
Thursday 30 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
With the screech of a siren, the newest addition to Rarotonga’s ambulance fleet was welcomed into the family yesterday.
Praying for sunshine and tourists
Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Growers are replanting their summer crops in the hope of drier weather – and the return of the tourists.
Covid-19 turns Budget plans 'on their head'
Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Some government agencies will have to tighten their belts in order to pay for $76 million in Covid-19 economic stimulus and health responses.
Complaints of misuse of pay subsidy
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Complaints of resorts using workers as free labour prompts warning of enforcement action if anyone rips off wage subsidy.
Ports follow Covid-19 boundaries
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Local workers dealing with the incoming cargo vessels are in zero physical contact with the visiting crew, confirmed the Ministry of Transport.
Business survey spells economic disaster
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Cook Islands business owners are facing the reality that they may not survive the financial fallout caused by the Covid-19 crisis.
Customs sends home 55% of its officers
Tuesday 21 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Customs Service sends home 55 per cent of its officers despite government commitment to protecting public servants’ jobs.
Business sector pleads for austerity
Monday 20 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
The public sector must make the same cuts that are being forced on private companies, says tourism, transport and retail leaders.
Govt looks to bail out the airport
Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government will consider additional support to the Airport Authority to ensure it survives and avert the threat of 50 per cent pay cuts.
Concrete plans for airport in Covid-19 crisis
Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Rarotonga airport will come back to life with work to replace 58 cracked slabs on runway and negotiations to acquire land to extend the runway.
Bars ready to go back to business
Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
With government relaxing some restrictions due to zero coronavirus cases, local nightclub and bars hope to return to business soon.
