Economy
Govt outlines $224m in spending
Friday 31 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Additional details of the budget were released yesterday by the Government in a series of meetings.
CCECC: allegations 'incorrect'
Friday 31 October 2014 | Published in Economy
The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC)has hit back at allegations that its work on the Rarotonga’s ring mains not being up to accepted international standards.
Employment contract review changed
Thursday 30 October 2014 | Published in Economy
From November 1, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will no longer be required to check employment contracts before it issues a foreign worker’s permit.
Delegation explore local investment
Thursday 30 October 2014 | Published in Economy
The Ministry of Marine Resources is hosting a delegation from the People’s Republic of China headed by Mayor of Zhoushan City, Zhou Jiangyong.
Brown reveals budget details
Thursday 30 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Finance Minister Mark Brown provided details of the Government’s 2014-15 budget during a speech made in Parliament yesterday.
Govt lower standards for Te Mato Vai
Thursday 30 October 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government reduced its testing standards for the Te Mato Vai infrastructure project, in comparison to a similar project completed in Rarotonga.
Te Mato Vai work sub-standard?
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Ring mains work not up to international standards: former TMV project engineer
Important Super Fund meeting today
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Workers Association president Anthony Turua is urging all members of the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (NSF) to attend its general meeting this week.
Record levels for education budget: Government
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Next week's budget will feature over $14 million in actual spending on education, says the Government, which it describes as “the highest amount ever allocated” for the sector.
TCI share sale process continues
Tuesday 21 October 2014 | Published in Economy
The sale of a majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands has yet to be finalised, with the process described as “ongoing”.
Water tank programme in final stages
Saturday 18 October 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government subsidised water tank programme is entering its closing stages with 1,479 tanks installed to date.
Grey Power mark pension tax victory
Thursday 16 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Members of pensioner activist group Grey Power gathered together to celebrate their lengthy struggle to have back taxes on their New Zealand superannuation cleared by the Government.
System simplified under 2013 Tax Review
Monday 13 October 2014 | Published in Economy
MFEM has released a progress update on the implementation of the 2013 Tax Review.
Cooks 'very enjoyable'
Monday 13 October 2014 | Published in Economy
A survey of cruise ship visitors to the Cook Islands is indicating that 75 per cent of those who make it to the shores of Rarotonga and Aitutaki rate their trip very highly.
Pearl promotion promises a “one-of-a-kind” affair
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands black pearl industry will be the focus of tonight’s exotic ‘Marina Long Table Dinner’ – an event designed to put our local product on the international stage.
Machinery agreement with CCECC signed
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Economy
A fleet of heavy machinery is set to be deployed to all of the inhabited outer islands after the signing of a deal between government officials and a delegation from the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).
'Cooks benefits from US tuna deal'
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Ministry of Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia says a tuna fishing deal hammered out between Pacific Nations and the United States could provide a significant boost in local fisheries revenues.
No changes to foreign fishing company's trading license: BTIB
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Local company Ocean Fresh’s concerns that government will approve the expansion of a foreign fishing firm’s operations in Rarotonga are baseless, says an official with the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB).
Crocombe selling local business interests
Friday 3 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Businessman Tata Crocombe has announced he is selling all of his business interests in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands baseline data on labour force, youth has started
Friday 3 October 2014 | Published in Economy
In September 2014, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, with support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Cook Islands Statistics Office, commenced work on improving the Cook Islands baseline data relating to the labour force and youth.
