Economy
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.
Presentation on global market situation
Monday 19 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) in conjunction with Russell Investments and Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast presentation at The Islander Hotel on Wednesday.
BCI launches internet banking
Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Economy
The Bank of the Cook Islands has joined the big league and has gone digital, introducing a new internet banking system for customers.
Seminar aims to solve tax troubles
Tuesday 29 September 2015 | Published in Economy
Locals earning income from rental properties and facing tax woes are invited to attend a special seminar tomorrow night.
New vision for Cook Islands tourism
Wednesday 23 September 2015 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism is celebrating a successful emergence from a troubled financial past, and a new marketing strategy that’s unique in the Pacific.
Tax agreement signed with Belgium
Saturday 19 September 2015 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands signed its 21st Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with the Kingdom of Belgium in Brussels last month.
Workplace problems discussed
Tuesday 15 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Identifying problems at a workplace were among issues discussed at the three-day labour workshop which ended on Thursday last week at the Cook Islands Red Cross in Tupapa.
Super fund outreach well received
Monday 14 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has been running a series of public seminars in the outer islands to educate residents on their new investment options.
Mentors concept gains momentum
Monday 7 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The business mentors concept continues to gain momentum with the organisers, Chamber of Commerce, hoping to develop more local entrepreneurs through the programme in the near future.
Fuel price could drop by November
Wednesday 2 September 2015 | Published in Economy
Locals could be paying less at the petrol pump in the not-too-distant future thanks to a recent drop in global fuel prices.
Report looks at new cable
Tuesday 18 August 2015 | Published in Economy
Finance Minister Mark Brown has released a report on the possibility of a new telecommunications cable between Rarotonga and French Polynesia.
Concerns delay new LPG prices
Saturday 25 July 2015 | Published in Economy
New LPG prices are expected to now come into effect on September 15, after some companies became concerned at their ability to operate under reduced prices announced by the Price Tribunal last week.
Visitors down in early part of year
Saturday 25 July 2015 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation says it has recorded a rise of one per cent in the number of tourist arrivals in the country in the past six months.
