Politics

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.

Politics


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.

Politics

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”.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

National


Sacked minister expected back at the weekend

Friday 21 September 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics

Former Cabinet minister Albert Nicholas is expected to return to Rarotonga by the end of the weekend.

Politics


Elikana excited at new role in parliament

Wednesday 19 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Newcomer Tingika Elikana is excited with the prospect parliament will provide him in serving his people and the nation in his four-year term as the Member of Parliament (MP).

Politics

New MPs in the spotlight at parliament

Wednesday 19 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Eleven new Members of Parliament (MPs) are expected to make their maiden speeches when the opening session of the Parliament starts today at 1pm.

Politics


Ambassador pays a visit

Friday 14 September 2018 | Published in Politics

Republic of Korea Ambassador to the Cook Islands, Seung-bae Yeo, presented his credentials as ambassador to the Cook Islands at a ceremony at Government House on Wednesday

Politics


PM to nominate Speaker

Friday 14 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Prime minister Henry Puna will nominate the Speaker when the first session of the Parliament since the 2018 general election takes place on Wednesday next week from 1pm.

Politics


Parliamentarians learn roles

Friday 14 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

The facilitators of the three-day induction workshop for the new and returning Members of Parliament (MPs) say they were pleased with the enthusiasm of those who attended.

Politics


Praise for stance on children's rights

Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Politics

The Cook Islands is advanced in its application of the rights of children including health, education, social policies, water sanitation, “all the things that are important to grow healthy children,” says the newly-appointed UNICEF representative of Pacific Island countries, Sheldon Yett.

Politics


Puna previews region's 'eye in the sky'

Saturday 8 September 2018 | Published in Politics

Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna and Foreign Affairs minister Marise Payne took to the Yaren international airport tarmac to provide the closing side event of the Nauru Leaders Forum.

Politics


Rakahanga petition fails

Saturday 8 September 2018 | Published in Politics

Democratic Party leader Tina Browne’s Rakahanga petition has failed, giving final confirmation to the Cook Islands Party’s position in government.

Politics

Parliament staff attend course in Fiji

Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Politics

The Parliament of the Republic of Fiji, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji and McGill University of Canada, is hosting regional participants to a two-week intensive management course specifically designed for senior secretariat staff of Parliament.

Politics

Leaders hail new surveillance planes

Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Politics

Pacific Forum Leaders have welcomed the increased air surveillance capacity of the new Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Aerial Surveillance Program funded by Australia under the Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP).

Politics


Murienua petition fails, Arioka named MP

Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Politics

The Murienua petition has been decided, with Cook Islands Party candidate Patrick Akaiti Arioka named the elected Member of Parliament for the electorate by the High Court of the Cook Islands.

Politics

Management course for secretariat staff

Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Politics

Twenty-eight participants from nine national parliaments including the Cook Islands are involved in a two-week intensive management course in Fiji, designed for senior secretariat staff of parliament.

Politics

China sparks fireworks at Forum summit

Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Politics

A tense exchange sparked some high level fireworks at the Forum Leaders summit in Nauru on Monday as China’s head of delegation walked out after a flare-up on speaking rights at the Dialogue Partners session.

Politics


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