Politics
New deal with Korean company will expand purse seine fishery
Tuesday 27 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands will expand its purse seine fishery this year through a new initiative approved by Cabinet last week.
Demos call for urgent meeting
Tuesday 27 January 2015 | Published in Politics
A special meeting of the Democratic Party Executive has been called for tomorrow night.
Proposal in pipeline
Tuesday 27 January 2015 | Published in Politics
A controversial proposal that could slash the price of petrol on Rarotonga has been sent back to a government committee before approval is given for public consultation.
Top diplomat to attend handover
Monday 26 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The Chinese ambassador to the Cook Islands, Wang Lutong, will attend a handover ceremony for heavy machinery and pearl industry equipment at the Punanga Nui market on Wednesday this week.
Cabinet set to discuss budget policy in detail
Monday 26 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Most members of Cabinet are staying on Rarotonga this week, set to discuss the latest budget policy statement tomorrow.
Election delays – and future options
Saturday 24 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The continuous delay and impasse from our recent July snap elections and the failure to reach a satisfactory outcome, needs to be critically analysed in order to find some possible solutions for the future.
Demo members feeling left out
Saturday 24 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Some Democratic Party members say they’re being left in the dark about the future of their party – and they’re pushing for the party conference to happen sooner rather than later.
Aitutaki down to one ship a month
Saturday 24 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Shipping services to Aitutaki will be cut from two voyage to one per month, as the Tiare Moana embarks on one of its last voyages to the island.
United front starting to show cracks
Friday 23 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Questions about the united front of the Demo and One Cook Islands parties have begun to surface as some members have come forward unhappy about the coalition plan.
Foundation targets grassroots charity
Friday 23 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Getting community connections across political boundaries is the aim of a charity that donated $50,000 to Cook Islands initiatives last year, and expects to increase that in 2015.
New supervisor appointed
Friday 23 January 2015 | Published in Politics
After bedding in the operations of the Te Mato Vai project for the last 14 months, Te Mato Vai Project Management Unit head Latu Kupa is stepping back.
New immigration head chosen
Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Kairangi (Nani) Samuela was yesterday appointed as the Cook Islands’ new Principal Immigration Officer.
Celebrations run into 'political turbulence'
Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The current turbulent political situation could explain much about the “perception of disorganisation” felt by many about the 50th anniversary of self-government celebrations, says Prime Minister Henry Puna.
Better life starts with water says Demo MP
Thursday 22 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Better quality of life starts with a drink of water, says Democratic Party MP and member for Ngatangiia Tama Tuavera as he launched a brand new water station for his people on Tuesday.
PM keeps close eye on Aitutaki electioneering
Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says he is keeping a close eye on alleged illegal behaviour by the Democratic Party One Cook Islands coalition in the run-up to the Vaipae-Tautu by-election.
PM says Demo leader suffers limited vision
Tuesday 20 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says he won’t rule out a deal between the two major parties despite what he describes as the ‘limited myopic views’ of Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Cabinet meets for first time in 2015
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The Government is preparing for its first Cabinet meeting of the year, to be held on Rarotonga tomorrow. Prime Minister Henry Puna announced the meeting last week and also agreed to a post-Cabinet press conference. It is expected topics will include upcoming legislative changes such as the Family Law Bill and the New Crime Act, both hoped to target family violence. All Ministers have indicated they will be staying on Rarotonga next week. The PM will attend a number of international meetings this year, but details are yet to be finalised.
Complaint to be investigated
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Politics
After a delay of five months the ombudsman has decided to investigate a CINews request for information from the Ministry of Marine Resources about a secret out of court settlement involving illegal fishing.
Campaign kicks off
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party and One Cook Islands (OCI) coalition launched their “Together for Kete Ioane” campaign on Wednesday night in Aitutaki.
Energy role comes to end
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Despite major progress made to power the Cook Islands with solar energy, the departure of the country’s Energy Commissioner has left the government trying to work out its next move in powering the country with solar energy.
