Politics
Drivers urged to comply with law
Wednesday 13 March 2013 | Published in Politics
Police are warning drivers who flout the law to expect an instant fine.
Cooks teach region on minerals law
Wednesday 13 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands is giving presentations on the country’s laws on deep sea mineral mining at a regional workshop to encourage other countries to follow suit.
Country plan for women launched
Tuesday 12 March 2013 | Published in Politics
A plan to better empower the country’s women was aptly launched on International Women’s Day on Friday.
Fledgling industry to employ youth
Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The fledging seabed minerals industry will attract and keep young Cook Islanders in the country, said the minister in charge of the resource.
PM starts third week away
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Politics
All cabinet members are in the Cooks this week apart from the prime minister, who is about to start his third week away from the country.
Opposition call 'bizzare stunt': PM
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The prime minister has termed the opposition’s calls for a snap election a (bizarre stunt)which smacks of desperation.
NZ to respond to concerns
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Politics
New Zealand is willing to address the concerns of the Cook Islands after a successful ministerial meeting in Queenstown last week, says the government.
Japan's ambassador visits
Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Politics
Japan’s ambassador to the Cook Islands Yasuaki Nogawa with Japanese residents Kana Daniel (left) and Nana Hirata following the presentation of Nogawa’s credentials to Queen’s representative Sir Frederick Goodwin yesterday.
Trouble at the top for MOIP
Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Politics
More storm clouds have been brewing at the top of the infrastructure ministry.
Opposition pushes for early election
Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The opposition has called for a snap election to allow voters to decide whether or not the government is competently running the country.
Japan gives grant for health
Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The inaugural visit of a Japanese ambassador to the Cook Islands was marked with a gift to the outer islands yesterday.
First Japanese ambassador welcomed
Friday 8 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The first Japanese ambassador to the Cook Islands has been officially recognised.
Govt vehicles take taxi space
Thursday 7 March 2013 | Published in Politics
Rarotonga taxi drivers are upset that government vehicles waiting to pick up ‘VIPs’ are encroaching onto their allocated space at the airport.
Temporary committee re-elected
Wednesday 6 March 2013 | Published in Politics
A temporary committee charged with looking after the concerns of Matavera residents was re-elected at a meeting in the community last Thursday.
Law Society keeps training a priority
Wednesday 6 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The organisation which represents lawyers in the Cooks aims to make sure lawyers are kept up to date with the newest litigation practices.
Speaker represents Cooks at parliamentary meeting
Wednesday 6 March 2013 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands is being represented in French Polynesia at a meeting to deepen ties between Pacific parliaments.
Fund aimed at those in need
Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Politics
Five civil services in the Cooks have been chosen to receive thousands of dollars to support their cause.
Freedom of information for all
Thursday 28 February 2013 | Published in Politics
A day was held to promote freedom of information yesterday for media and public servants.
Pension portability a priority
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The portability of the New Zealand pension and superannuation for qualifying Cook Islanders is top of the agenda at a ministerial meet in Queenstown this week, said the prime minister’s office.
HOMs give feedback on OIA
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Head of ministries and government chief executives had their turn to learn more about the Cook Islands’ Official Information Act.
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