Politics
Tangi could be in for challenge
Wednesday 22 June 2016 | Published in Politics
THE NEUTRALITY of the Clerk of Parliament is likely to be challenged by the opposition coalition following his actions to try and prevent them from having a proper sitting on Monday.
Coalition action labelled as bordering on treason
Tuesday 21 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE COOK ISLANDS Party government has labelled the Opposition coalition’s attempt to overthrow them and elect Rose Toki Brown as the new prime minister of the Cook Islands as illegal and bordering on treason.
Brown could be new PM
Tuesday 21 June 2016 | Published in Politics
Parties play waiting game as takeover attempt checked out
TMV select committee eyes August deadline
Monday 20 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The CHAIRMAN of the select committee set up to look at grievances regarding the Te Mato Vai (TMV) project is hoping to submit a complete report on its findings to parliament in August.
All eyes on Parliament today
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Politics
Speaker’s ruling could put government in sticky position
Two bills pushed through
Monday 20 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
GOVERNMENT managed to push their way through to get the Appropriation Bill 2016 and the Transport Amendment Bill passed before the Parliament was adjourned to a later date yesterday.
Helmet law could be finalised today
Friday 17 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
If all goes according to plan, the Transport Amendment Bill, which will make it compulsory for motorcyclists aged 16 to 25 years to wear a helmet, will be passed today.
Bill will go through, says Brown
Friday 17 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Despite opposition’s disapproval of the Appropriation Bill 2016, Finance minister Mark Brown is adamant the bill will sail unscathed through parliament, which ends today.
Parliament comes to a rapid finish
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
GOVERNMENT has cut the opening Parliament sitting of the year short, citing official overseas engagements for some of its ministers.
Outlook not so bright, says Bishop
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
OPPOSITION LEADER Teina Bishop has taken some of the gloss off the financial statement presented by the Minister of Finance Mark Brown in which he bragged about the country’s continued growth under the Cook Islands Party government.
PM to launch landmark plan
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Politics
PRIME MINISTER Henry Puna and Finance minister Mark Brown will launch the new National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) 2016-2020 at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday morning.
Bid to improve digital payment system
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
GOVERNMENT has made provisions in its 2016/17 budget appropriation to integrate the local digital payment system with that of New Zealand.
Appropriation Bill hits rough patch
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Appropriation Bill 2016 hit another rough patch yesterday after the opposition brushed aside Government’s disapproval on their stance to oppose the second reading of the bill, which contains the proposed 2016/17 budget.
Objections to Appropriation Bill
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE OPPOSITION is opposing the second reading of the Appropriation Bill 2016 which was presented to Parliament by Minister of Finance Mark Brown last week.
Govt sees need for better infrastructure
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE COOK ISLANDS government recognises the need for an improved infrastructure to meet the demands of the blossoming tourism industry, says Minister of Finance Mark Brown.
Parliament main focus
Monday 13 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
With the opening parliament sitting of the year kicking off last week, things are expected to get intense with debates centered on key issues of na-tional interest this week.
Debt sustainable, says Brown
Monday 13 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Minister of Finance Mark Brown has hit back at critics who condemned government’s borrowing habits, saying the government’s debt level is sustainable.
MOCD career ends in disgrace
Friday 10 June 2016 | Published in Politics
A TRUSTED senior employee given the responsibility of handling the finances of a government ministry has ended her career with the Ministry of Cultural Development in disgrace.
Parliament off to a mild start
Wednesday 8 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
IT was all calm before what could turn into a storm.
Parliament priority
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
WITH Parliament starting today, all ministers are expected to be home for at least a month discussing various issues concerning the country.