Politics
Plans for Cooks' laws to go online
Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Politics
A study is being done on how Cook Islands can efficiently start an online database of the country’s laws.
Parliament adjourned sine die
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Parliament has been adjourned sine die, with the next sitting likely to be April.
Govt 'desperate': Opposition
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The Opposition felt “ambushed” by the supplementary Budget on Friday and did not have time to prepare sufficient response, said opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
MPs concerned at lack of review
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Legislation which empowers outer island councils was passed into Cook Islands law last week, but many MPs thought it should have gone through a select committee process to iron out the crinkles.
Training on official information for MPs
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The country’s Official Information Act has turned five this month.
Guillotine motion 'calculated'
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Parliament guillotined debate on the Appropriation Amendment Bill in a move one politician calls “tactical reversal”.
Party bus licenses under review
Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Politics
While Cook Islands police have not received any formal complaints in regards to noisy party buses, they are working closely with Crown Law to develop regulations for the passenger service licenses issued to transport operators.
CIP three members down in parliament
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The government will be three arguably crucial members down during parliament’s sitting next week.
Budget savings over $700k
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics
A supplementary national Budget was presented to parliament yesterday which shows an underlying surplus of $749,000.
Consultant's fees confirmed
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Health Minister Nandi Glassie revisited a question on high consultant’s fees a day after it was asked in parliament.
Minister 'doesn't know' if former HOM is suing
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Immigration Minister Tom Marsters said he does not know whether his ministry is being sued by its former head for unfair dismissal.
Fisheries minister orders reports
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The marine resources minister believes his ministry should be issuing quarterly updates on revenue and licences to the public.
Telecommunications principles released
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics
New principlEs leading the telecommunications industry have been published ahead of tabling to parliament to make into law.
Shocking roads
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George is annoyed at the poor state of Rarotonga’s roads and asked the infrastructure minister what he is doing about it.
Panthers vs Sharks?
Friday 22 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Party members turned on each other during parliamentary question time on Thursday.
Outer island bill supported
Thursday 21 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Legislation which hands over the reins of power to outer island councils was passed in parliament yesterday after three afternoons of debate.
PM probed on top jobs
Thursday 21 February 2013 | Published in Politics
The prime minister was questioned on the dismissals of senior public servants in parliament on Tuesday.
Pokoinu meeting to discuss fires
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Nikao residents are once again on edge after another house fire in the village.
'Nikao is burning'
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Politics
“Nikao is burning – but for reason unknown,” said the fire-stricken area’s member of parliament.
TAU to address affordability
Wednesday 20 February 2013 | Published in Politics
Te Aponga Uira may have to incorporate paying for uneconomical power lines into their core costs as the demand for this service exceeds the amount budgeted.
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