Politics
Elikana excited at new role in parliament
Wednesday September 19, 2018Newcomer Tingika Elikana is excited with the prospect parliament will provide him in serving his people and the nation in his four-year term as the Member of Parliament (MP).
New MPs in the spotlight at parliament
Wednesday September 19, 2018Eleven new Members of Parliament (MPs) are expected to make their maiden speeches when the opening session of the Parliament starts today at 1pm.
Ambassador pays a visit
Friday September 14, 2018Republic of Korea Ambassador to the Cook Islands, Seung-bae Yeo, presented his credentials as ambassador to the Cook Islands at a ceremony at Government House on Wednesday
Parliamentarians learn roles
Friday September 14, 2018The facilitators of the three-day induction workshop for the new and returning Members of Parliament (MPs) say they were pleased with the enthusiasm of those who attended.
PM to nominate Speaker
Friday September 14, 2018Prime minister Henry Puna will nominate the Speaker when the first session of the Parliament since the 2018 general election takes place on Wednesday next week from 1pm.
Praise for stance on children’s rights
Wednesday September 12, 2018The Cook Islands is advanced in its application of the rights of children including health, education, social policies, water sanitation, “all the things that are important to grow healthy children,” says the newly-appointed UNICEF representative of Pacific Island countries, Sheldon Yett.
Puna previews region’s ‘eye in the sky’
Saturday September 08, 2018Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna and Foreign Affairs minister Marise Payne took to the Yaren international airport tarmac to provide the closing side event of the Nauru Leaders Forum.
Rakahanga petition fails
Saturday September 08, 2018Democratic Party leader Tina Browne’s Rakahanga petition has failed, giving final confirmation to the Cook Islands Party’s position in government.
Parliament staff attend course in Fiji
Friday September 07, 2018The Parliament of the Republic of Fiji, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji and McGill University of Canada, is hosting regional participants to a two-week intensive management course specifically designed for senior secretariat staff of Parliament.
