Economy
Puna unhappy with Super bill
Friday June 19, 2015PRIME Minister Henry Puna is not satisfied with the Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau) bill passed in New Zealand Parliament on Thursday.
Income tax cuts ahead
Thursday June 11, 2015Income tax for low income earners is to be cut – but the reductions will not apply until next year and the year after.
New bank yet to get go-ahead
Friday June 05, 2015THE BANK of the South Pacific (BSP) is yet to receive the green light from the local banking regulatory body to operate in the Cook Islands.
Chinese visitors increase
Thursday June 04, 2015THERE has been a gradual increase in the number of visitors from China since 2013.
Vaka immortalised in gold
Thursday May 28, 2015The essence and spirit of the traditional vaka has been immortalised in the form of a new Cook Islands’ $5 gold coin.
Impressed with bank
Tuesday May 19, 2015An impressive display of technology and customer service was on display at the Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) in Papua New Guinea last week.
Japan focus of bid to boost tourism
Tuesday May 19, 2015Japan will be the focus of efforts to boost Cook Islands tourism later this month.
Westpac takeover by end of May
Monday May 18, 2015Bank South Pacific (BSP) says it is waiting for a few more regulatory approvals before fully acquiring the banking operations of Westpac in Samoa, Cook Islands, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Tonga for $125 million.
Banking initiative for region
Monday May 11, 2015A Pacific Islands Regional Initiative (PIRI) aimed at increasing financial inclusion in the Pacific Islands is being launched this week.
