Economy
Living off the land and sea
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National
A 69-year-old father, Nato Temu Junior, and his 80-year-old sister, Fever Teira Tana, who live alone at their family home in Tupapa, are living happily and unbothered by the ongoing rise in inflation, which has increased by 2.8 per cent this year.
PM Brown pushes for more funding for Pacific Resilience Facility
Thursday 29 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) which was initiated under Prime Minister Mark Brown’s leadership as the chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, is currently sitting at approximately US$200 million (NZ$317.84m), only 13 per cent of the initial US$1.5 billion target.
Cook Islands named the world’s fastest-shrinking nation by CIA
Thursday 29 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands has been named as the fastest-shrinking nation among 40 countries globally with a 2.24 per cent annual population decline, according to the data collected by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
Cook Islands discusses statehood with New Caledonia
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, New Caledonia, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown met with President of New Caledonia, Louis Mapou, this week to strengthen support and discuss future collaborations.
CI Immigration set to launch online visa and permit system
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Immigration is set to launch an online visa and permit application system, much to the relief of local businesses and visa applicants.
Cook Islands participate in regional conference on anti-corruption
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Public Service Commissioner, Carl Hunter, joined over 400 delegates from across the region at the Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference (APSACC) held in Darwin, Australia, late last month.
Patient referrals on the rise
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Health, National, New Zealand, Regional
There has been a steady increase in patient referrals, primarily due to rising healthcare needs and the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, according to a Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health report.
INTAFF holds consultations to update disability, aging plans
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
There are concerns for older persons who do not have family members to care for them and the lack of support for caregivers who are looking after family members in their homes.
Cook Islands MPs claim $200,000 in allowances during overseas trips
Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Cook Islands Members of Parliament claimed over $200,000 in allowances while representing the country at international meetings and events during the 2023/24 financial year.
Cook Islands ‘not invited’ to CHOGM
Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands will not be attending the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa because the country has not been invited, and efforts to gain membership are ongoing.
Brown set to hand over Forum chair, focuses on local economy
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown, the outgoing chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, is delighted to officially hand over the chairmanship of the region’s political decision-making body to his successor, the Prime Minister of Tonga, at the 53rd Leaders Meeting next week.
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has defended the over $650,000 spent on MPs travel and allowance and responded to Opposition leader Tina Browne’s criticism by accusing her of preferring to ‘hog all the trips for herself’.
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
The annual travel and allowances for Cook Islands Members of Parliament exceeded $650,000 in the last financial year, a significant increase of approximately 51 per cent from the previous year. Losirene Lacanivalu and Rashneel Kumar reports.
Tariffs and accountability needed to address water crisis, says TTV
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National
Accountability for water usage and the implementation of tariffs are the only solutions to the ongoing water shortage in Rarotonga, says To Tatou Vai.
Cook Islands Public Service enhances job-sizing capabilities
Monday 19 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) held a three-day Job Evaluation Workshop last month to enhance the job-sizing capabilities of public sector employees.
Govt takes steps to protect public from online threats
Monday 19 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National
In a bid to better protect Cook Islanders from online scams and threats, the Government, through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), is drafting a Cyber Security Strategy that will inform the development of future cybersecurity legislation.
Cook Islands, NZ hold critical talks
Thursday 15 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon earlier this week in Auckland where the two discussed a range of bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues ahead of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting to convene in Tonga at the end of August.
Cook Islands tops global travel charts as visitor numbers soar
Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Cook Islands has been named one of the top travel destinations in the world as visitor arrivals continue to skyrocket towards a record year, climbing 4 per cent compared with the previous record-breaking year of 2019.
Record number of women to contest Island Govt Election
Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands
A record number of candidates, including at least 15 women, will contest for the mayoral and council seats across the Pa Enua at the upcoming Island Government Election on Thursday, August 15.
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Unresolved matters related to the potential diversion of the road around the old Sheraton hotel in Vaimaanga are among the reasons no road work has started on the main road in front of the site.
