Economy
New appointment at BSP 'exciting,' says manager
Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Published in Economy
Bank of South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands has a new member on its leadership team.
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Wednesday 11 November 2015 | Published in Economy
The Revenue Management Division has been working hard to alleviate sress and complications for local people wanting to pay their VAT and PAYE returns.
Purse seining FADs a necessity: Ponia
Tuesday 10 November 2015 | Published in Economy
In the deep blue waters of the Cook Islands, fish aggregating devices are necessary to attract skipjack tuna and allow the government to dip into the pot of international fishing gold.
Tourism wants action on Sunday flights
Friday 6 November 2015 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is calling on the government to make a decision on the future of controversial Sunday flights to Aitutaki.
MFEM sticking by budget report
Wednesday 4 November 2015 | Published in Economy
Financial Secretary Richard Neves has issued a press release to explain the government’s additional spending during the last financial year.
Tourism welcomes new blood
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Economy
A new group of passionate individuals have been charged with the task of leading tourism in the Cook Islands towards a brighter future.
Samoan PM opens new insurance firm
Tuesday 3 November 2015 | Published in Economy
Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi officially opened the FPI office in the Cook Islands in Rarotonga on Wednesday last week.
Tourism wants to build the cruise industry
Monday 2 November 2015 | Published in Economy
Two big cruise ships have already been and gone from The Rock in recent days as plans are well underway for more marketing and promotion of the Cook Islands as a cruise destination.
Bank launches global brand in Pacific
Saturday 31 October 2015 | Published in Economy
ANZ this week announced a new direction for its advertising across the Pacific, connecting to the bank’s global brand campaign launched in May this year.
Luxury ship boosts tourist numbers for the day
Saturday 31 October 2015 | Published in Economy
Rarotonga received an influx of tourists from the luxury cruise ship MA Amsterdam yesterday.
New hope for telecoms competition
Saturday 31 October 2015 | Published in Economy
Cook Islanders could have another mobile phone company to choose from if the government heeds the Asian Development Bank’s advice that it should promote competition in local telecommunications.
Purse seining deal worth $9.6 million
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Economy
International media have reported that the Cook Islands government has signed a $9.6 million commitment to allow four Spanish purse seiners to fish in Cook Islands waters over the next four years.
Private sector airs concerns
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Economy
Members of the private sector had their voices heard by Pacific Islands Forum Economic and Trade Ministers in a special workshop yesterday.
Good progress already
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Economy
An Asian Development Bank report on the Cook Islands’ private sector including 39 recommendations for improvement was released today.
Jetstar arrival 'not unexpected'
Thursday 22 October 2015 | Published in Economy
The announcement of a third international airline service on Rarotonga has not fazed Air New Zealand, with a spokesman saying the move was not unexpected.
Fund investment again a hot topic
Thursday 22 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
How members’ funds are invested was once again a hot topic at the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) members’ general meeting on Tuesday afternoon at Sinai Hall.
Amex keeps local customers in the dark
Wednesday 21 October 2015 | Published in Economy
Three months after American Express services were terminated here, the credit card giant has yet to clarify if and when its services will return to the Cook Islands.
MFEM clarifies cost of auditorium work
Wednesday 21 October 2015 | Published in Economy
Controversy that has arisen since the publication of the Preliminary Outcome has prompted the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management to explain costs associated with the improvements at the National Auditorium incurred in 2014/15.
Economy put under microscope
Monday 19 October 2015 | Published in Economy
An Asian Development Bank mission visited Rarotonga from October 5 to 15, to undertake a macroeconomic assessment of the Cook Islands economy.
ATM scammers hit the Pacific region
Monday 19 October 2015 | Published in Economy
ATM scammers are travelling through the Pacific and local police are warning people to be careful when using local cash machines.