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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government took a swipe at the Opposition in Parliament yesterday on the water shortage issue that was raised by their leader William “Smiley” Heather.
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown says growers have to register as a VAT (value added tax) registered entity in order to take advantage of the schemes under the tax department.
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna told Parliament yesterday to mention rumours in connection with absent Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas “is totally improper”.
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The government has confirmed it is only re-appropriating part of the unused $38.4 million – earmarked for capital projects in the past financial year – for this year’s Budget, taking the total capital budget to $44.5 million.
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands’ government is determined to continue to strengthen key economic drivers, while diversifying the country’s financial base.
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands political situation is fragile and the government could change at any time, says an experienced political commentator.