Economy
Online survey to find out locals' view towards tourism
Wednesday 26 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation yesterday launched the “Cook Islands Community Attitudes towards Tourism Survey” in a bid to get the views of the community on the industry that drives the local economy.
Investment and tourists fuel strong CI growth
Monday 24 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Unprecedented tourism arrivals and higher levels of public and private capital investment have generated strong economic growth in the Cook Islands.
Underwrite update soon
Friday 14 September 2018 | Published in Economy
Airline strategist for Cook Islands Tourism, John Petersen, will be presenting an update on the current underwrite partnership with Air New Zealand at the next Global Breakfast Update (GBU).
Visitors enjoy fine Raro weather
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
About 150 passengers from cruise ship Paul Gauguin enjoyed a beautiful day on Rarotonga yesterday taking part in a number of activities around the island.
First step for planned resort
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Economy
Merchant of Paradise chairman Fred Webb says MOP and the owner of land earmarked for a proposed new Rarotonga resort have signed a memorandum of understanding.
Visitors drive up tax revenue
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The government has collected $22 million more tax than predicted for the 2017/18 financial year.
MOP figures predict tourism bonanza
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Published in Economy
Tepaki says the growth in population and/or consumers as a result of the Paradise Prosperity Plan have been assessed on five residents to one tourist.
Herrmann chairs important regional meeting
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary Tepaeru Herrmann is chairing the 2018 Pre-Forum Meeting of the Forum Officials Committee in Samoa this week.
Partnership could bring Chinese tourists
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Economy
The continuing partnership between the Chinese city of Zhuhai and a number of Cook Islands government ministries may result in more “high-end” tourists from China visiting our shores, says Culture Secretary Anthony Turua.
National super fund hits $150 million
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has for the first time reached a total value of $150 million.
Perfect start to the tourism high season
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is pleased with the start of the peak period which has seen an influx of visitor arrivals.
GCF reaches out to northern people
Friday 27 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) team in the Cook Islands has been meeting up with people from the northern group here for Te Maeva Nui celebrations, to consult with them regarding the development of the country programme.
Rating shows Cook Islands a good global citzen
Friday 27 July 2018 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands has been rated top in the world for technical compliance, following an Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism Mutual Evaluation review.
$170,000 allocated to 12 organisations
Monday 2 July 2018 | Published in Economy
Twelve non-governmental and civil society organisations have been allocated $169,250 from the Social Impact Fund (SIF), to help them carry out projects focused on vulnerable groups within the Cook Islands community, including one in Mitiaro and two in Aitutaki.
Budget process vital in project planning
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The government has to follow an established budget process before giving the green light to infrastructure projects, says the economic policy advisor at the Ministry of Finance & Economic Management (MFEM), Natalie Cooke.
Infrastructure update for tourism industry
Friday 22 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Members of the Cook Islands tourism industry got a timely update on the infrastructure projects being undertaken by the government at the Global Breakfast Update yesterday.
Tourism update set for Thursday
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism will host a Global Breakfast Update (GBU) this Thursday at the Rarotongan Resort and Spa, starting at 8.30am.
Majority against tourist limit
Thursday 14 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Fifty per cent of Cook Islanders are against the idea of putting a cap on the number of tourists visiting the country.
Beddoes happy with forum results
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Damien Beddoes, the chairman of the Pacific Islands Investment Forum (PIIF) board, is delighted with the outcomes of the meeting for chief executive officers (CEOs) held earlier this week at the National Auditorium.
Water charge for 'excessive' use only
Friday 1 June 2018 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National
Finance minister Mark Brown is defending the introduction of tariffs for domestic and commercial water users, saying the measures are only intended to encourage water conservation and reduce water wastage on Rarotonga.