Thursday 24 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Poor management of public funds and budget overspending has been cited as a major concern of the Cook Islands Audit Office, according to its latest annual report.
Saturday 19 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Changes to the driving licence rules for visitors could cost the Government around $240,000 a year in lost revenue, says Financial Secretary Richard Neves.
Thursday 17 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Cruise ships will be allowed to stop over for more than 24 hours without being charged departure tax if a new proposal gets the green light.
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Pacific Islands Trade & Invest have received over 130 responses in its inaugural “Pacific Export Survey”.
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Results of a cruise ship survey carried out in January have offered an early snapshot of the sector’s economic benefits to the Cook Islands.
Wednesday 16 April 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government is once again anticipating a surplus for the 2013-14 fiscal year.
Tuesday 15 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Organisers of the South Pacific Tourism Exchange, taking place in Auckland on May 22-23, 2014, say registered buyers and sellers will be provided with top opportunities to do South Pacific business.
Saturday 12 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Westpac says people with credit and debit cards should be routinely checking their bank balances for any unusual transactions.
Thursday 10 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Senior Trade and Fisheries Officials from the Pacific ACP states are in Suva, Fiji for a three day meeting.
Thursday 10 April 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government may look at changing the departure tax law after a cruise ship company’s decision to axe its overnight stopover in Rarotonga.
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Economy
New legislation coming into force this year will ensure the Government ring fences funds for the purpose of repaying public debt.
Wednesday 9 April 2014 | Published in Economy
A cruise ship has shortened its two-day trip to Rarotonga after finding out its that passengers and crew members would each have to pay a $65 departure tax.
Monday 7 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Pacific Islands Trade & Invest (PT&I), in collaboration with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, is conducting the first ever Pacific Export Survey.
Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Economy
As expected, Telecom New Zealand has officially advertised its shares in Telecom Cook Islands to locals who may be interested.
Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Additional funds will need to be appropriated if Government is to compensate landowners affected by the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Crown Law has ruled the Government passed its Value Added Tax amendment validly and is law.
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Economy
There were no “eureka” moments for graduate James Davies, who has spent weeks in Rarotonga 'mining' seabed mineral data – but he did find mineral price sensitivity is more important to overall profitability of seabed mining than first thought.
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government will not be selling any of its stake in Telecom Cook Islands to global player Digicel, says Mark Brown.
Tuesday 1 April 2014 | Published in Economy
Legislation to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from 12.5 to 15 per cent was passed yesterday during a raucous opening day of Parliament that saw the Opposition walk out in protest.
Monday 31 March 2014 | Published in Economy
Local fuel importers are regulated to ensure they make the same profit margin from their wholesale transactions, says the industry watchdog.