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Articles by Caleb Fotheringham
There’s no drive for farmers to plant and export, says Heather
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Agriculture – one of the biggest economic drivers of yesteryear – has failed the people of Cook Islands, says Opposition deputy leader William Heather.
PR rights raised in Parliament
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Leader of the Opposition Tina Browne says the Government should re-look at the country’s permanent residency (PR) rules that according to the Friends of Fiji president are discriminatory.
Opposition proposes $12 minimum wage
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Opposition has vowed to increase minimum wage to $12 an hour and the Old Age Pension by $300 a month if elected into government this year, says leader.
More for the Pa Enua : Budget
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Opposition’s deputy leader wants to see more money invested into the Pa Enua, which he says will result in a financial return.
Work to start on landfill solution by March 2023
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Work on a solution to Rarotonga’s landfill which according to one Opposition MP spills rubbish is set to begin in March 2023.
2022/23 Budget initiatives ‘a joke’: Opposition MP
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Member of the Opposition party Selina Napa says the 2022/2023 budget initiatives addressing the cost of living are ‘a joke’ because of the size of the increases.
Budget of faith
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The third national budget to come out of the Covid-19 pandemic named ‘Keeping the faith’ has a total appropriation of just over $320 million and includes money set aside towards easing the cost of living and additional health staff.
Helping people beat the booze
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend
Two people shared their experiences of going through and coming out of alcoholism as Alcoholics Anonymous re-establishes itself in Rarotonga.
Budget 2022/23: ‘Easing cost of living key focus’
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The upcoming Cook Islands Budget to be revealed on Monday has something in store for old age pensioners, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
2022/23 Budget is ‘bit tighter’: PM Brown
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
In lead up to the tabling of the country’s 2022/2023 Budget on Monday, the Prime Minister gives a sneak peek into what it will look like and stakeholders weigh in with what they want to see.
New equipment to detect foreign diseases in Cook Islands livestock
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
New equipment donated to the Ministry of Agriculture will help detect any foreign diseases potentially present in Cook Islands livestock.
Fun run for a good cause
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Running, Sports
A 10-kilometre fun run is being held by charity group, Works With Faith to raise funds for an elderly persons’ new home in Rarotonga.
New Bill to regulate state owned service providers
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Government agencies are set to discuss a proposed Bill that aims to regulate state-owned monopoly service providers.
Maru reappointed as head of Marine Resources
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Secretary for the Ministry of Marine Resource (MMR), Pamela Maru has been reappointed for another three-year term.
Aussies go to the polling station in Rarotonga
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Australians living in Rarotonga voted in federal elections for the first time in person.
Friends of Fiji to take Government to court
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Friends of Fiji President Tangaroa Vakalalabure says he has no choice but to take the Cook Islands Government to court for what he views as discriminatory and racist permanent resident (PR) application rules.
Government tight lipped about Tahiti travel costs
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Prime Minister Mark Brown travelled to Tahiti to meet French Polynesia President Edouard Fritch but Government has not disclosed related costs or answered specific questions.
PM clarifies Sheraton redevelopment endorsement
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he endorsed the Vaima’amga redevelopment located at the abandoned Sheraton site because he was “thrilled” the project was finally going to be completed after sitting idle for 30 years.
Borders to fully open July 31
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
Local tourism operators are hoping to capitalise on the Europe and North American markets when New Zealand fully reopens its international borders from July 31.
Making dengue a thing of the past
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend
The dengue virus in the Cook Islands could be a thing of the past in a couple of years thanks to Wolbachia – a naturally occurring bacteria that prevents the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
