Politics

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 .

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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MPs raise water shortage issue

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.

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Growers urged to register for VAT

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.

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Nicholas' absence questioned by Opposition

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”.

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Govt re-uses part of underspent budget

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.

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Economic vision focuses on diversification

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.

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CIP hold on govt seen as 'fragile'

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.

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