National
Plight of the Maratea
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Environment
The Humphead Wrasse, locally known as maratea, is an iconic coral reef fish which is in serious decline worldwide.
Customary conservation zones
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Environment
The Koutu Nui has recommended zoning local jurisdictional boundaries within the national Marine Park to allow for conservation under customary law.
$50K youth initiative
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Local
A new $50,000 government education programme hopes to ease the transition from the classroom to the workplace.
Bishop promotes budget spend
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Local
After facing fierce criticism of his government’s budget, cabinet minster Teina Bishop promoted its virtues on Friday.
Opposition air budget concerns
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Local
Hotly anticipated debate on the nation’s 2013-14 budget bill began on Friday during a full day session of parliament.
Body elected to help youth
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Local
A committee has been elected to take charge of the Future for Youth initiative.
Principals meet for student success
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Local
Twenty-eight principals from Rarotonga and the outer islands met from Wednesday to discuss ways to help students succeed.
A budget of deception and arrogance
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Local
At Parliament on Tuesday, the Minister of Finance Mark Brown labeled the 2013-2014 Appropriation Bill as the “Good News” budget.
New industry for revenue growth
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The government has high hopes for a new type of insurance business being created as a result of a bill passed Wednesday night in parliament.
Optimism for captive insurance
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands finance officials are optimistic the recently-passed Captive Insurance Bill will help the local financial services industry expand.
Feasibility study on flight routes
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Economy
The government has been asked to provide information on the future of the underwritten LA and Sydney flight routes.
Fines in store for 17 Muri residents
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Seventeen homeowners in the Muri/Avana area could soon be fined or prosecuted if their sanitation systems aren’t up to scratch.
Toa fuel project stopped by NES
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Environment
A swipe card facility is being built at Toa Petroleum for wholesale fuel customers, but the project has been stopped by the National Environment Service (NES).
New fees at waste facility
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Prices are doubling for those who bring their waste direct to the rubbish dump – a move that will mostly impact businesses.
Budget debate cut short yesterday
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Local
Yesterday’s session of parliament was cut off early due to technical issues, putting off debate of the nation’s budget bill.
$196.5 million budget tabled
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Finance minister Mark Brown presented 2013-14 budget to parliament on Wednesday outlining $196.5 million in spending.
Economic growth rests on tourism
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Prospects for economic growth in the coming year will rely on tourism growth, said finance minister Mark Brown on Wednesday.
Call for eco-friendly vendors
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Punanga Nui market is going green for Lagoon Day.
Future for Youth meeting today
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Local
The inaugural annual general meeting of the ‘Future for Youth’ initiative will be held today (Thursday) at the Sinai Hall.
Health bill to help collect unpaid fees
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Health
Minister of Health, Nandi Glassie, has denied allegations that free health care for the elderly could be scrapped under a new bill before parliament.
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