National
PM asks to finish early
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Speaker of the House Niki Rattle told parliament on Wednesday that two half days had been set aside during parliament’s two-week sitting for policy discussions.
No such thing as a free lunch
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Back in time I remember bartering hard to swap my humble bread and butter sandwich with the school kids across the fence at Nikao Maori for their milk biscuit handouts. Sad to say my lunch never appealed to them – they swapped with other delicious lunches at the time.
Trade days build Cooks' contacts
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Local tourism operators this week met with international buyers to showcase the Cooks at the Kia Orana Cook Islands trade days.
Free cash for Aussie visitors
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Economy
All Australians flying to the Cook Islands over the next six months will be given $100 cash – no strings attached.
Travel agents ask if Cooks' fishing is sustainable
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The island’s fishing charters were well represented at the annual Kia Orana Cook Islands trade days.
CI votes for climate change education
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Environment
At the end of the first week of United Nations climate change negotiations in Qatar, Cook Islands voted to adopt an eight year plan to improve public awareness on the pressing environmental issue.
Loss and damage a priority for Cooks
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands is working on an agreed text to address future loss and damages from the impacts of climate change.
Smooth sailing for Tiare Moana
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Local
The country’s newest service vessel Tiare Moana arrived two days ahead of schedule into Avarua Harbour on Tuesday evening.
Minister denies shipping secrecy
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Local
Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George asked minister of transport Tom Marsters to come clean on secrecy behind shipping licences during parliamentary question time yesterday.
Pair receive belated Queen's honours
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Local
A community servant and a former teacher have received their Queen’s Birthday honours.
Ship must carry cargo – but refused gas
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Transport minister Tom Marsters confirmed that all three of the country’s internationally licensed freight service vessels must accept cargo from any person or business that wants to use the service.
Aitutaki's splendour on show
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
Araura Enua shone in all its splendour on Tuesday for the second Motu to Motu oe vaka teams race.
Public appeal to help fire victims
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Politics
A five-day fundraising appeal to help four families recover from fires that burned down their homes in Nikao begins tomorrow.
Coinsave's application denied by BTIB
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The Samoan-based, Chinese-owned business which illegally set up shop in Arorangi has been denied a licence to operate.
Colagate comes up
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen brought up ‘Colagate’ when debating clause nine of the Customs Tariff Amendment Bill on Tuesday.
Leaders Forum came under budget
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The government managed to come in under budget for their allocated Pacific Leaders Forum spend.
'Diamonds are forever, but governments are not'
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Politics
The second reading of the Customs Tariff Amendment Bill was held on Monday, but parliament ran out of time to debate all the clauses.
Invite them to the party!
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Business Trade and Investment Board Minister Mark Brown told parliament yesterday that he wouldn’t bother donating money towards the BTIB Christmas party unless he was invited.
Reviews of MOIP and OPM nearly complete
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Politics
Greater efficiency and more effective delivery of functions are expected from reviews of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning and Office of the Prime Minister.
Young achievers thrive at MFEM
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Three young accounting and economic trainees are proving their value to the finance ministry as part of its young achievers programme.
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