Economy
Budget group gets down to work
Monday April 03, 2017The Budget Support Group (BSG) was established to provide support during the budget process in evaluating ministry and agency submissions and provide recommendations to cabinet.
Tourism boosts interest from Asia
Thursday April 14, 2016In a bid to boost its Asian market, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation took part in the China Outbound Travel and Tourism market (COTTM) this week.
Tourism confirms visitor increase
Thursday April 07, 2016With the exception of November, the Cook Islands have experienced strong growth in visitor arrivals since October last year, says the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.
Economy in holding pattern
Saturday January 30, 2016The verdict is out on the global economic outlook for 2016.
US stance on fishing could hit economy
Friday January 22, 2016The Cook Islands government is concerned about the impact on national fisheries revenue after United States gave Pacific Island nations notice on its plans to withdraw from the South Pacific Tuna Treaty.
Purse seining FADs a necessity: Ponia
Tuesday November 10, 2015In the deep blue waters of the Cook Islands, fish aggregating devices are necessary to attract skipjack tuna and allow the government to dip into the pot of international fishing gold.
Tourism wants action on Sunday flights
Friday November 06, 2015The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is calling on the government to make a decision on the future of controversial Sunday flights to Aitutaki.
MFEM sticking by budget report
Wednesday November 04, 2015Financial Secretary Richard Neves has issued a press release to explain the government’s additional spending during the last financial year.
Tourism welcomes new blood
Tuesday November 03, 2015A new group of passionate individuals have been charged with the task of leading tourism in the Cook Islands towards a brighter future.
