Politics

'Clean up campaign'

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The Democratic Party will establish an independent commission against corruption if they get into power, says its leader.

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Demo's pledge to eliminate corruption and debt

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The Democratic Party shared its manifesto on Monday evening at The Rarotongan Resort and Spa with the focus on eliminating corruption and debt while diversifying the country’s economy.

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Opposition leader calls for caution ahead of PM's phone call with China's foreign Minister

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

Opposition leader Tina Browne has called for caution ahead of the Prime Minister’s phone call on Saturday with China foreign minister Wang Yi.

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Cooks will find ‘ready partners’ in PM Albanese

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands will find ready partners in newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Minister Penny Wong and their fellow ministers, says the Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Dr Christopher Watkins.

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Opposition leader slams govt with ‘zero results’

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The leader of the Opposition says the Government has produced “zero results” when it comes to diversifying the economy, despite the Cook Islands Party making it a main talking point.

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Cook Islands flagged superyacht belonging to Russian oligarch ‘sanctioned’

Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Maritime Cook Islands has confirmed a Cook Islands-registered yacht linked to a Russian oligarch has been sanctioned by the Treasury of the United States.

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Reports on SG Puna stepping down ‘premature and puzzling’

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics, Regional

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says any discussions relating to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna stepping aside are “premature and puzzling”.

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Time for transparent and accountable leadership

Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

Kia Orana kotou katoatoa i teia mataiti ou, As the Leader of the Opposition I would like to share a few thoughts with you all.

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Govt approves ‘the only one of its kind in the world’ Act

Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority has launched a new product targeting United States with a high divorce rate as a potential market.

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New Act brings relief to deregistered companies

Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Local businesses that have been struck off the companies register can now reregister following the passing of the Companies Amendment Bill 2021 during the recent Parliament sitting.

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MP's take offence at United Party leader’s comments

Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics

Two Cook Islands politicians have taken exception to comments they say were made by United Party leader Teariki Heather on talkback radio, claiming he has reached a new low.

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Lawmakers pass new Immigration Act

Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

The passing of the Cook Islands Immigration Act 2021 on Thursday – despite administrative issues – is due to the support of the Prime Minister Mark Brown and the Minister Foreign Affairs and Immigration, to ensure the country has an Immigration Act that reflects the will of the people.

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'United' we stand

Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands United Party has announced 11 candidates who will contest in the 2022 general elections.

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Wrong law passed in Parliament

Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The wrong version of the new Immigration Act was made law in Parliament last week after being ‘accidentally’ signed off by the Queen’s Representative, a former speaker of Parliament blames the Prime Minister for the blunder.

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Crimes Bill deferred again

Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

The much-anticipated debate on the Crimes Bill 2019 in Parliament has been deferred again following delays in the delivery of the final draft by the Crown Law.

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Over 100 expats set to receive PR status

Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

Over a hundred people could become Cook Islands permanent residents before the end of the year, now that the Cook Islands Immigration Bill passed its third reading.

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‘No OCI/Demo coalition whatsoever’

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Democratic Party has questioned the motive behind One Cook Islands Party’s move to associate “DEMO” in their campaign for Aitutaki seats.

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New standing orders simplified

Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The new standing orders - the official rules that will regulate the proceedings in parliament - will be made into plain, gender-neutral language, and will follow procedures in line with international parliamentary practice.

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Aitutaki One Cook Islands/Demo announce candidates for 2022 Elections

Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

One Cook Islands Party president George Turia has announced confirmation of their candidates for the nation’s 2022 General Elections.

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Parliament to pass laws on nationality

Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Politics

Parliament will sit again on Monday, November 22 and will first deal with who is defined as a Cook Islander.

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