Politics
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.
Budget to be tabled in parliament next week
Thursday 2 June 2016 | Published in Politics
THE 2016-2017 appropriation for the Cook Islands budget will be tabled in Parliament next week.
Ministries escape budget cuts
Thursday 2 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
MINISTER of Finance Mark Brown has confirmed there would not be any cuts in the budgets of government ministries in the 2016-17 financial year.
All welcome in parliament
Wednesday 1 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
MEMBERS of Parliament who may be under police investigation can continue with “business as usual” when parliament sits for the first time this year on Tuesday next week.
Government boosts internal controls
Wednesday 25 May 2016 | Published in Politics
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management is improving its internal control framework with oversight from an internal audit committee (IAC) made up of senior officials from the Ministries of Finance, Internal Affairs and the Office of the Public Service Commissioner.
PM off to Los Angeles
Monday 16 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be flying out of the country this week to attend an international tourism awards in the US.
New High Commissioner
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Henry Puna has announced the appointment of Teremoana Yala as Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand.
Brown in Germany with ADB
Monday 2 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Finance Minister Mark Brown will be chairing the Pacific developing member countries discussion with Asian Development Bank (ADB) management.
Finance Minister Brown in Germany
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance Minister Mark Brown will leave the country tomorrow to attend the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Meeting to be held in Frankfurt, Germany.
EU criticisms addressed, says MMR
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Published in Politics
The Ministry of Marine Resources says it has addressed criticism of the draft European Union (EU) fishing agreement highlighted by Foreign Affairs in an email leaked to CI News.
Bill changes action on neglect
Wednesday 20 April 2016 | Published in Politics
UNDER the proposed Family Law Bill, the way cases of child neglect are dealt with will change.
$400 a day pay OK, says OPM
Wednesday 20 April 2016 | Published in Politics
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has defended the payment of $400 a day to a local consultant because she is providing “a service that we are happy with”, says chief of staff Elizabeth Wright-Koteka.
Ministers here for sitting
Monday 18 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Discussions on preparations for the first Parliament sitting of the year are expected to take centre stage this week as all Cabinet members are at home.
Email leak: People have been misled
Friday 15 April 2016 | Published in Politics
Leaked information indicates the Cook Islands people have been misled over a period of time by the government over the European Union purse seining agreement.
