Monday 8 February 2016 | Published in Politics
Everyone is back on the rock this week.
Wednesday 27 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) says the decision by the US to withdraw from the 30-year Tuna Treaty with Pacific Island countries will not take effect until January next year.
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Politics
All sectors of society need to take responsibility for corrupt practices hampering the future of the Cook Islands.
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Politics
Combating corruption is the focus at parliament this week with a special United Nations workshop being held to address the contentious issue.
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Politics
The opposition Democratic Party on Monday filed an application for a writ of mandamus with the High Court of the Cook Islands, seeking to compel the Government to release information related to unauthorised expenditure.
Monday 18 January 2016 | Published in Politics
Ever since I was a wee toddler, I was well versed in one thing and that is I am just as important as the next person.
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Politics
With less than two percent of the world’s ocean under marine protection, should the Cook Islands eventually legislate the intended marine managed area, it will place this country amongst world leaders in marine conservation.
Tuesday 5 January 2016 | Published in Politics
Former Democratic Party leader and CI News columnist Wilkie Rasmussen says 2015 was an “eye-opener” for him.
Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Politics
Politicians who continue to pay lip service to the community-wide initiative to make motorcycle helmets compulsory by law probably haven’t even bothered to read the 2015 Strategic Road Safety Plan, says Road Safety Council chairman Brent Fisher.
Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Politics
The leaders of the Cook Islands missed the opportunity to put the helmet issue back on the table this week and the Clerk of Parliament is calling for the two major parties to start working together.
Saturday 19 December 2015 | Published in Politics
Henry never intended to sail schooner north, report says
Friday 18 December 2015 | Published in Politics
The Opposition is criticising the government for a short sitting of parliament where national leaders were unable to discuss of the nitty-gritty issues impacting the country.
Wednesday 16 December 2015 | Published in Politics
Question time has been the liveliest part of parliament this week, with new kid on the block Minister of Internal Affairs Albert Nicholas causing eyes to roll when he asked another Minister a “patsy” question.
Wednesday 16 December 2015 | Published in Politics
And that’s a wrap… Prime Minister Henry Puna closed the doors on parliament yesterday afternoon after a record short two-day sitting.
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Politics
All six members of Cabinet will be in Rarotonga this week as parliament begins its sitting today.
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Politics
Rumours are rife ahead of today’s sitting of parliament with the government remaining tight-lipped about what’s on the agenda.
Friday 11 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
As the world marked International Anti-Corruption Day this week, the Cook Islands showed a new commitment towards fighting corruption in this country.
Tuesday 1 December 2015 | Published in Politics
There is trouble in paradise for the One Cook Islands and Democratic Party coalition, with One Cook Islands severing ties with the main Opposition Party.
Wednesday 18 November 2015 | Published in Politics
There’s no going back now for Albert Nicholas.
Wednesday 18 November 2015 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is shaping up by allocating “shadow” ministerial portfolios to a number of its Members of Parliament.