Economy
Luxury ship boosts tourist numbers for the day
Saturday October 31, 2015Rarotonga received an influx of tourists from the luxury cruise ship MA Amsterdam yesterday.
New hope for telecoms competition
Saturday October 31, 2015Cook Islanders could have another mobile phone company to choose from if the government heeds the Asian Development Bank’s advice that it should promote competition in local telecommunications.
Purse seining deal worth $9.6 million
Thursday October 29, 2015International media have reported that the Cook Islands government has signed a $9.6 million commitment to allow four Spanish purse seiners to fish in Cook Islands waters over the next four years.
Private sector airs concerns
Thursday October 29, 2015Members of the private sector had their voices heard by Pacific Islands Forum Economic and Trade Ministers in a special workshop yesterday.
Good progress already
Thursday October 29, 2015An Asian Development Bank report on the Cook Islands’ private sector including 39 recommendations for improvement was released today.
Jetstar arrival ‘not unexpected’
Thursday October 22, 2015The announcement of a third international airline service on Rarotonga has not fazed Air New Zealand, with a spokesman saying the move was not unexpected.
Fund investment again a hot topic
Thursday October 22, 2015How members’ funds are invested was once again a hot topic at the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) members’ general meeting on Tuesday afternoon at Sinai Hall.
Amex keeps local customers in the dark
Wednesday October 21, 2015Three months after American Express services were terminated here, the credit card giant has yet to clarify if and when its services will return to the Cook Islands.
MFEM clarifies cost of auditorium work
Wednesday October 21, 2015Controversy that has arisen since the publication of the Preliminary Outcome has prompted the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management to explain costs associated with the improvements at the National Auditorium incurred in 2014/15.
