Economy
Leading lights steered country to calm waters
Saturday 27 December 2014 | Published in Economy
Vaine has worked extensively throughout the Cook Islands as a development economist.
November Tourist numbers down
Saturday 20 December 2014 | Published in Economy
The busy tourist season is winding down with November tourist numbers showing a decline in visitors, mainly driven by a fall in the number of Australians coming here.
RMD number can save paying tax
Friday 19 December 2014 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands residents who earn less than $11,000 a year should provide their RMD number to their bank to ensure they will pay no tax on their interest earnings.
Coconut oil workshop sets Pa Enua women on new path
Friday 19 December 2014 | Published in Economy
A group of eight outer islands women are set to put new knowledge gained at a 10-day cold press virgin coconut oil workshop in Samoa to use on their islands.
Cooks a firm family favourite
Friday 19 December 2014 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands has again come out on top as the most attractive holiday destination for Kiwi families.
Contractors check TMV requirements
Thursday 18 December 2014 | Published in Economy
Work is progressing swiftly on the Te Mato Vai project, with potential contractors for stage two works going on a day tour of their potential future work space.
Bid for more adaptation funds
Monday 15 December 2014 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands has lodged an application to become accredited to the Adapation Fund as a National Implementing Entity.
Steady as she goes on TMV project
Saturday 13 December 2014 | Published in Economy
Despite heavy rain the Te Mato Vai project is progressing well, with 18 kilometres of pipe already laid in the $64 million project.
Airport solar project a success
Friday 12 December 2014 | Published in Economy
Rarotonga’s airport solar project is proving highly efficient, with more power being produced than expected from the $3.3 million project.
Businesses create Christmas excitement
Wednesday 10 December 2014 | Published in Economy
Christmas lights are up and Rarotonga businesses have been busy creating a series of exciting events leading up to Christmas Day.
Biggest October for visits
Tuesday 9 December 2014 | Published in Economy
October 2014 visitor arrivals were 11,842, an increase of 399 (3.5 per cent) on the same period last year.
Purchasing processes get new guidelines
Tuesday 9 December 2014 | Published in Economy
Weaknesses in the public sector procurement have been addressed in a “gradual and methodical” process, says the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management.
Businesswomen inspired at Fiji conference
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Economy
A group of Rarotonga businesswomen have returned home inspired to grow their businesses after attending the conference of the Pacific Islands Private Sector Organisation (PIPSO) for Pacific women in business.
Calling all vanilla farmers
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Vanilla industry is set to receive a boost with a new scheme and allocation of funding to assist the industry.
Will petrol prices fall?
Friday 5 December 2014 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands may receive a welcome Christmas present of lower petrol prices as a result of the global trend of reduction in the price of crude oil.
Bear with us: Te Mato Vai
Thursday 4 December 2014 | Published in Economy
Public complaints and criticism of the $64 million Te Mato Vai project has sparked a message to be patient as the pace of the project quickens after a number of setbacks.
Telecom bidding war continues
Thursday 4 December 2014 | Published in Economy
The bidding war over the sale of Telecom Cook Islands continues, as it appears only one fully local company remains in the fight for a 60 per cent shareholding in the company.
Private sector development focus for ADB
Monday 1 December 2014 | Published in Economy
The Asia Development Bank is set to provide private sector assessments to identify constraints and opportunities for private sector development in the Cook Islands.
Dragon Fruit thrive on Palmerston
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Dragon Fruit have taken off on Palmerston Island with growers looking forward to a good season of fruit.
High cost of living a major concern
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Price controls are needed to curb the high cost of living, says Democratic Party finance spokesperson James Beer.
