Economy
More to receive Christmas bonus
Friday December 21, 2018The government will pay out the annual Christmas bonus to eligible beneficiaries today.
Locals value tourism - survey
Wednesday December 19, 2018A survey has found that an overwhelming number of Cook Islanders feel that tourism is good for the country.
Large CI delegation at blue economy meeting
Friday November 30, 2018A large delegation of Cook Islands government officials from the environment, marine and seabed mineral sectors, together with representatives from Te Ipukarea Society and Korero o te Orau attended a three day conference in Nairobi, Kenya, on the role of the Blue Economy in advancing the achievement of sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda.
Cruise ships hit by bad weather
Tuesday November 27, 2018About 20 per cent of the cruise ships to the Cook Islands this year were unable to transfer passengers to the shore during their visits to Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Beach resort awarded ‘best in the Pacific’
Monday November 26, 2018The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium, previously known as the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa, has been recognised as the best family resort (or hotel) in the Pacific Islands.
Cruise ship cancels island visit
Wednesday November 14, 2018The captain of the visiting cruise ship Maasdam decided to cancel plans to bring passengers ashore by tender after becoming concerned about northerly sea swells off Avatiu early in the morning.
Aussie billions welcomed
Friday November 09, 2018The Cook Islands government has welcomed Australia’s stepped-up Pacific engagement, announced by Australian prime minister Scott Morrison in Queensland yesterday of a package of cooperation and development initiatives including a new Pacific Infrastructure Financing Facility.
Migrant worker issues outlined
Thursday November 08, 2018The director of Labour and Consumer Services (Labco) at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Sandrina Thondoo presented an updated report on Labour and Consumer Services at the Tourism Global Breakfast Update last week.
Another day, another cruise ship visit
Thursday November 08, 2018Hundreds of passengers from aboard the second cruise ship to visit Rarotonga in two days disembarked in tenders to explore the island yesterday.
