Politics
PM to lecture in Fiji
Saturday 13 October 2012 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna flies to Fiji on Monday, to address the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on challenges the Pacific faces and how to encourage future growth.
TAV blunder causes ban on consular
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Politics
The woman who laid out TAV outfits for Prince William and his wife Kate has been banned from any future official programmes to be hosted by the Solomon Islands Government House.
Parties blame each other
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Politics
The opposition believes the saddest thing under the current government is their lack of responsiveness to businesses which pay for Cook Islands Party’s “lavish lifestyles and frequent travel overseas”.
Pension talks with NZ
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Politics
Finance Minister Mark Brown held discussions with his New Zealand counterpart Bill English while in Tokyo at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings this week.
Opposition speaks out on 'Colagate'
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Politics
Finger pointing by the Minister of Finance in Cook Islands News on October 6 at the former Democratic Party Government over what he calls “Colagate” could not be further from the truth, according to the Democratic Party Opposition.
Puna denies intimidation allegation
Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says he has no idea why the leader of the opposition accused him of intimidating and threatening public servants.
Leave policy extension urged
Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Politics
A leading advocate for women in the Cook Islands believes the changes in the streamlined leave policy for the public sector need to be applied to the private sector if any real advancement for mothers is to be effective.
Vanilla – the new big export?
Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Politics
The agriculture minister has announced the government will help prospective vanilla growers to get a foothold in a lucrative world market.
'Senior public servants threatened'
Monday 8 October 2012 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is accusing Prime Minister Henry Puna and some cabinet ministers of intimidating and threatening civil servants.
Got a helmet? Wear it!
Monday 8 October 2012 | Published in Politics
Diane Ioaba would like to think that the Motor Centre’s free helmet promotion will help save a life.
TIS seabed minerals motion adopted
Wednesday 19 September 2012 | Published in Politics
A motion proposed by Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has been adopted with majorities of over 95 percent from government and non-government representatives at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju, South Korea.
Tamara File represents Cooks at youth gathering
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Politics
Tamara File of the Cook Islands National Youth Council is representing the country at the Commonwealth Pacific Youth Leadership and Integrity Conference in Honiara this week.
Law job opportunity in seabed minerals
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Politics
Cook Islanders with a background in law are eligible to apply for an internship with SOPAC.
'Emotional outburst'
Wednesday 5 September 2012 | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown has responded to what he believes is an “emotional outburst” by Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen surrounding his suspicions with the recent tripartite agreement between the Cook Islands, New Zealand and China.
Conservation commitments 'unprecedented'
Wednesday 5 September 2012 | Published in Politics
For the third consecutive year, the Pacific Islands Form has provided historic international commitment to sustainable ocean management and conservation.
Party-hopping on agenda
Wednesday 8 August 2012 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party executive is holding a ”special meeting“ tonight to discuss Norman George’s challenge to the opposition leadership.