Politics
Puna issues challenge at law officers' meeting
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has challenged participants in the 37th Annual Pacific Islands Law Officers’ Network (PILON) meeting to consider how the Pacific countries might address their survival of the effects of climate change at an international judicial level.
PSC silent on Ponia issue
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Public Service Commission (PSC) remains tight-lipped about the outcome of an investigation into senior public service staff Ben Ponia, who was appointed Chief of Staff at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) last week.
PM's $20,700 jet flight
Wednesday 10 October 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna and a government delegation took a $20,700 flight to Manihiki yesterday morning to attend the official opening of the island’s new airport terminal.
Elikana heads new public accounts body
Wednesday 10 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government MP Tingika Elikana will chair the new Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that was established by Parliament late last month.
Ponia optimistic over Cooks' future
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Politics
The Public Service Commissioner is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Ponia as the new Chief of Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister.
SG praises conference on political parties
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Solicitor-General, David James, has praised the recent conference on Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Political Parties in Vanuatu as a “particularly stimulating and productive conference”.
CINCW proud of female HoMs
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) has welcomed the recent appointment of three women to the head of ministries (HoMs) posts.
Informal get-together as MPs meet NZ diplomats
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Politics
New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall and his personnel hosted a lunch for all members of Parliament at the Crown Beach Resort and Spa on Tuesday.
Glassie off to population conference
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Nandi Glassie has been invited to attend the Asia Pacific Population Conference (APPC) in Auckland, New Zealand, next week as a resource facilitator.
Ponia is OPM's new chief
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Ben Ponia has been appointed the new Chief of Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister .
Maoate Jr in, Heather out
Friday 5 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Terepai Maoate Jr has been appointed the new parliamentary Leader of the Opposition taking over from William “Smiley” Heather.
MPs undergo medical checkups
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliamentarians took the opportunity of the mobile health clinic (health bus) at Parliament yesterday to have a medical checkup before the final sitting, which started at 10am.
Govt may pay off some student loans
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown says the government is looking at a possibility of paying off student loans of those Cook Islanders who return and work in the Cook Islands for a certain period.
Females take charge of ministeries
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Three females have been appointed to the head of ministries (HoMs) positions which were previously held by males.
Budget set to be passed today
Friday 28 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Politics
The Appropriation Bill, or the Budget for the 2018/19 financial year, is expected to be passed in Parliament today.
'Action Man' content with ministries' funds
Thursday 27 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Minister of the Crown George Maggie is content with the funds given to the ministries under his portfolio.
Govt looking at transport subsidy options
Thursday 27 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Politics
Government is looking at whether a subsidy for air transportation is a valid way to help reduce cost of air transport.
Govt unfazed by jump in TMV costs
Thursday 27 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
An extra $30 million above its initial budget of $60 million is within the Te Mato Vai (TMV) project proposal design, Finance minister Mark Brown confirmed yesterday.
Agriculture focusses on Pa Enua
Wednesday 26 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Murienua MP Patrick Arioka said the agriculture sector in the country focuses on the Pa Enua, keeping in line with the speech from the throne that emphasised Pa Enua participation in nation building.
Opposition slams agriculture budget
Wednesday 26 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government’s allocation of close to a million dollars for agriculture has been met with criticism from the Opposition.