Politics
Demos celebrate campaign launch
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Politics
“Now is the time for change,” declared Democratic Party leader and Rakahanga candidate Tina Browne at yesterday’s election campaign launch for the Demo nominees at Maire Nui Park.
CIP policies strive to promote inclusiveness
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party says its policies are designed to promote inclusiveness.
Brown claims untrue: CIP head
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Published in Politics
Former CIP candidate Rose Brown’s claim that she was forced out of the Cook Islands Party is simply not true, says party president Nga Jessie.
Fifty-eight compete for 24 seats
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The governing Cook Islands Party (CIP) and leading opposition party, the Democratic Party are fielding 23 candidates each in the 2018 General Elections which will be held on June 14.
Takeover by Chinese military is 'unlikely'
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown says the Cook Islands is unlikely to ever see the Chinese military coming in to take over the country if it is unable to repay its debts to China.
Brown 'forced' out of CIP
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Party MP Rose Brown has announced that she will be standing as an independent candidate for the Atiu electorate of Teenui-Mapumai.
OCI promises a 'revolution'
Friday 27 April 2018 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands (OCI) party leader Teina Bishop says his party will be bringing a “revolution” to the Cook Islands.
OCI announces candidates
Thursday 26 April 2018 | Published in Politics
The One Cook Islands (OCI) party has announced its candidates for the June 14 general election.
Brown in Palau for vital meeting
Monday 23 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown is in Palau to attend the Forum Economic Ministerial Meeting (FEMM) which will be held this week.
Wichman standing for Ruaau
Monday 23 April 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party executive committee has acknowledged Mr Arama Wichman as their party candidate standing for the people of the Ruaau constituency.
CIP gets set for big day
Monday 23 April 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party executive committee will complete their nationwide Puna consultations this month when they visit Atiu and Mitiaro.
Election delays two important bills
Monday 23 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Further delays are expected in the passing of both the Crimes Bill 2017 and the Marine Resources Bill 2017.
Fibre optic costs questioned
Monday 23 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Opposition deputy leader James Beer has questioned the viability of the fibre optic cable project which is spearheaded by the Cook Islands Party (CIP) government as one of the major infrastructure development.
Turnout not an issue: Beer
Friday 20 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
A poor turnout at the Democratic Party public meeting for the upcoming General Elections does not indicate a lack of support for the party, says Murienua MP James Beer.
CIP focus on infrastructure
Thursday 19 April 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) plans to continue focusing on infrastructure heading into the June 14 election.
Early reform questions still valid
Wednesday 18 April 2018 | Published in Politics
In 2004, the Group for Political Change put the following question to our political leaders:
Demos release policy document
Wednesday 18 April 2018 | Published in Politics
A $10 minimum wage, home ownership schemes, a halt to Chinese borrowing, income tax exemptions for local growers and farmers, a better shipping service, reduced reliance on foreign workers, a government minister code of conduct and the establishment of an Independent Commission Against Corruption.
Reform issues still alive
Wednesday 18 April 2018 | Published in Politics
Lynnsay Rongokea has plenty of experience with political reform in the Cook Islands.
Demos 'ignorant' says Brown
Wednesday 18 April 2018 | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown says criticism of the setting of the June 14 election date by parliamentary leader for the Democratic Party, William “Smiley” Heather shows the opposition’s “total ignorance and lack of understanding” regarding financial management and government processes.
Matenga issue 'storm in a teacup'
Tuesday 17 April 2018 | Published in Politics
Leaders of the Cook Islands Party (CIP) have responded to the Margaret Matenga’s claims of corruption and bias in the runoff for the Titikaveka CIP candidacy.