Economy
Positive visitor demand to end of year
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism forsees a positive demand for visitors to travel to the Cook Islands through to the end of this year.
PM Brown congratulates President Trump
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
As the United States (US) welcomes its elected President Donald Trump, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says he looks forward to fostering the relationship between the US and Cook Islands based on formal diplomatic relations signed last year.
TAU admits responsibility
Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga’s power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has confirmed that the four workers who were recently electrocuted and injured will receive compensation after investigations revealed significant breaches in standard operating procedures.
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says both the Democrats and Republics have similar policies on the Indo-Pacific and he does not expect much change when the United States next president is confirmed. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
TTV believes tariffs will lead to conservation of water
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National
Rarotonga’s water Authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV) says evidence has shown that throughout the Pacific, if a tariff is introduced water consumption will decrease and people will begin to conserve water.
New roadwork $5.9m budget for Nikao
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands has appropriated a budget of $5.9million for roadworks to be utilised mostly on improvement of the Nikao road in the current financial year, says the ministry’s secretary Elizabeth Wright-Koteka.
TAU under fire, defends actions
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National
Cook Islands’ power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has finally explained and provided an update on the electrocution incident which injured four of its staff in August. This comes after months of attempts by Cook Islands News to obtain a factual explanation and an update on the scandal.
Codeshare partnership opens new doors for Cook Islands Tourism
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
A new codeshare partnership between Air Rarotonga and Air Tahiti Nui is expected to enhance air travel connectivity between the United States and the Cook Islands via French Polynesia.
Airport offers support to Samoa amid CHOGM rush
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Regional, Samoa
The Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is open and ready to assist Samoa, which is hosting the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia this week.
Multimillion-dollar hangar project to improve capacity and efficiency
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is set to improve its operational capabilities with the introduction of a new multipurpose (M1) building designed to accommodate tenant ground handling, service equipment and cargo.
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
A fifth weekly flight between Sydney and Rarotonga will be added next year, providing a significant boost to tourism in the Cook Islands.
Cooks PM assures new passport won’t affect constitutional ties with New Zealand
Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has defended the proposal of a Cook Islands passport, addressing concerns about its potential impact on New Zealand citizenships and responding to comments made by New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters.
Cook Islands launches new international business registry
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Technology
The Cook Islands Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has launched a new international entities registry to improve anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism compliance.
PM proposes Cook Islands passport at Ariki meeting
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Various national issues, including the introduction of a Cook Islands passport, changes to the country name and anthem, resolving traditional title disputes and support for seabed minerals exploration, were discussed at the 53rd Session of Te Kura Nui A Te Are Ariki last week.
Public Accounts Committee calls for transparency in CIIC budget process
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has advised the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) to disclose all anticipated income during the budget process and to Parliament.
Tenants face water bill burden
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National
Rarotonga rental tenants who do not have a water connection registered in their name will not be eligible for the government’s free water subsidy.
To Tatou Vai has legal authority to charge water tariff, says CIIC chair
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Tourism
Rarotonga water authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has the right to charge water tariffs for supply and services, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) chair Fletcher Melvin.
Mixed reactions as new water tariffs come into effect today
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National
As water tariffs come into effect from today, business owners and residents say they have no other choice but to pay.
Enhancing maritime sustainability, improve shipping connectivity
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
As an aim to enhance maritime sustainability, representatives from the Cook Islands joined others from Belize, and Solomon Islands at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London last month.
TTV estimates $837,000 in water tariff revenue
Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Rarotonga water agency To Tatou Vai (TTV) estimates it will collect just over $830,000 in the current financial year from water tariffs that come into effect tomorrow.