Politics
Initials on partnership just part of process
Monday 11 April 2016 | Published in Politics
The initials a senior public servant placed on an international partnership agreement was nothing more than “administrative process” the government says.
Bishop trial confirmed for July date
Friday 8 April 2016 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader and former Ministry of Marine Resources minister Teinakore Bishop’s high profile case has been confirmed for a trial in July.
Resignation earlier
Tuesday 5 April 2016 | Published in Politics
Opposition coalition leader MP Teina Bishop has changed his letter of resignation from his new parliamentary post advancing it a month forward to June 30, to coincide with the end of the financial year. The date was earlier publicised as July 30.
Opposition requests own office audit
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Politics
For possibly the first time in Cook Islands politics, a full audit of the Opposition office has been requested by its leader.
CIP has 'nothing to fear' says Brown
Monday 4 April 2016 | Published in Politics
The ruling Cook Islands Party has nothing to fear over the recent Opposition leadership shuffle because the Democratic Party is headed for a “winter of discontent,” believes finance minister Mark Brown.
Opposition battles choppy waters
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
It seems there is still no smooth sailing for the opposition ship, despite a change of captains.
Bishop leader on a deadline
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Politics
Teina Bishop will be the leader of the Members of Parliament in opposition to the Government until July 31, at which point his position will be re-assessed in the light of the outcome of a court case he is facing.
PM and ministers on Aitutaki
Tuesday 29 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be leading a team of ministers to the fifth Joint Ministerial Forum (JMF) between the Cook Islands and New Zealand on Aitutaki today.
Government records unexpected surplus
Tuesday 29 March 2016 | Published in Politics
GOVERNMENT recorded an unexpected net operation surplus of $7 million in the second quarter of the financial year ending in December 31 last year.
Norman's back and he's ready to take on PM
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Politics
Veteran politician and lawyer Norman George plans to stand for parliament in the 2018 General Elections.
PAC gives scope for debate
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Published in Politics
There is plenty of scope for Members of Parliament to come up with a debate to improve the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), says clerk of parliament John Tangi.
Advocating for good governance
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Published in Politics
The Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI), in coordination with the Cooks Islands Audit Office, has held a high-level workshop for parliamentarians on the role of a Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.
Aitutaki MP to lead opposition
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Published in Politics
A majority of opposition MPs has chosen a new leader to head the Democrats and First Cook Islands in Parliament – and Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop says he’s ready to fight.
Ministers attend accounts workshop
Monday 21 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
It’s another week of “normal business” on the rock for the nation’s cabinet ministers.
Brych graves may be relocated
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Published in Politics
AS government still awaits funds to pay for remedial work at the Brych Yard cemetery, Minister for Finance and Economic Development Mark Brown says some of the graves may need exhuming and relocating.
PM not ready for parliament yet
Friday 11 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government is not ready yet to call the first sitting of parliament for the year, despite mounting pressure from the opposition to meet and discuss a range of pending issues.
Bishop ponders deputy offer
Wednesday 9 March 2016 | Published in Politics
In a political manoeuvre aimed at presenting a united front, the leader of One Cook Islands has been invited by the Democratic Party to take up deputy leadership of the opposition in parliament.
Call for more action in the House
Wednesday 2 March 2016 | Published in Politics
With the last two-day session of Parliament described as being “very insignificant,” the Opposition is hoping the next will be lengthier and far more substantial with important bills being presented, says deputy leader Tamaiva Tuavera.
Tax case adjourned again
Monday 15 February 2016 | Published in Politics
Strickland Motors Ltd did not appear at the Cook Islands High court again last week after being summoned for tax offences.
All in except PM Puna
Monday 15 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Except for Prime Minister Henry Puna, the remaining Cabinet ministers will all be in the country this week.