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Opposition proposes $12 minimum wage
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Opposition has vowed to increase minimum wage to $12 an hour and the Old Age Pension by $300 a month if elected into government this year, says leader.
Police start crackdown on speeding drivers
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Police have stepped up their crackdown on motorists driving at high speed in the Reduced Speed Zone in Rarotonga.
China foreign minister scheduled to talk with PM during eight nations Pacific tour
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown will talk with China foreign minister Wang Yi this week but has not given specific details of what they will discuss.
More for the Pa Enua : Budget
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Opposition’s deputy leader wants to see more money invested into the Pa Enua, which he says will result in a financial return.
Damage to new harbour tug boat
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Exactly a month to the day of its arrival to the Cook Islands on April 3, the new Tiu Te Matangi tug boat has sustained damage to its starboard bow while parked at the Patrol Boat berth earlier this month.
Cook Islands gets glittering ten dollar coin
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Using smart minting technology, “glittering breath taking”, $10 silver coins on behalf of the Cook Islands, “that replicates the amazing beauty of some of the world’s sought-after gems” have been issued.
Covid numbers continue to drop
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 daily numbers have dropped significantly in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, leading Prime Minister Mark Brown to declare the pandemic all but over in those islands.
Covid-19 still the biggest financial risk
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Covid-19 remains the Cook Island’s biggest financial risk as the Government continues pouring money into the nation’s health response.
‘Mystery’ boulders to be excavated from Avatiu Harbour
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A number of boulders found in Avatiu Harbour have posed a risk to the docking of the new police patrol boat Te Kukupa II, which is expected to arrive in Rarotonga in July.
Work to start on landfill solution by March 2023
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Work on a solution to Rarotonga’s landfill which according to one Opposition MP spills rubbish is set to begin in March 2023.
Pa Enua connectivity set to improve with $1m spend
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
A $950,000 plan to better connect Government services in the Pa Enua has been hailed as one of the key features of the Budget by the Cook Islands’ Competition and Regulatory Authority chair Bernard Hill.
Economic heart ‘starting to beat stronger and faster’
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has used his Budget speech to champion the country’s Covid-19 response.
Student leaders ready to deliver
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Year 8 students Phillip Teaea and Ashley George were announced Apii Nikao’s head boy and head girl, respectively, at the school’s delayed prefect investiture ceremony last week.
Local resident wins $1000 for whopping 70kg yellowfin
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga fisherman Nga Katuke took home $1000 for his whopping 70-kilogram yellowfin tuna.
Crash suspected to be alcohol related
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Police suspect a crash which involved a car hitting a power pole on the main road at Kiikii was alcohol-related.
2022/23 Budget initiatives ‘a joke’: Opposition MP
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Member of the Opposition party Selina Napa says the 2022/2023 budget initiatives addressing the cost of living are ‘a joke’ because of the size of the increases.
PM mulls referendum on cannabis laws
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has not ruled out a referendum on the country’s cannabis laws at this year’s election, which has encouraged some drug law advocates.
Budget of faith
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The third national budget to come out of the Covid-19 pandemic named ‘Keeping the faith’ has a total appropriation of just over $320 million and includes money set aside towards easing the cost of living and additional health staff.
ICI spearheading mapping work of land and marine areas
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has commissioned a contract with American company Woolpert to undertake LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) mapping work of the land and marine areas up to 35 metres depth across the Cook Islands.
Tourist numbers double in April
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The number of tourists arriving here more than doubled in April compared to March and people in the tourism industry say they’ve noticed the difference.
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