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Dancing in unity: Cooks, Korea celebrate decade long diplomatic relations

Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National, Politics

Drums, fire, cultural and contemporary dance performances dazzled dignitaries and guests at the 10-year celebration of diplomatic relations between Cook Islands and the Republic of Korea at Tamarind House on Wednesday night.

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Police and Customs ‘need to work together’: PM Brown

Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, National

As confusion around the importation of medicinal cannabis continues at the border, Prime Minister Mark Brown has confirmed he is aware of the situation and says it is a case of ‘individuals interpreting their roles correctly’.

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Cooks to host visiting Diplomatic Envoys

Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Local, National

Diplomatic Envoys from the Republic of France, the Republic of Korea and the State of Kuwait, will visit Rarotonga this week to present their letters of credence to King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, during a ceremony facilitated by Te Kauono Tutara e te Mana Tiaki – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).

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Billionaire’s Rarotonga visit attracts widespread condemnation online

Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National

While Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s visit to Rarotonga has attracted widespread attention and discussion - much of it has been negative.

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Tasty treats added to market offerings as reorganisation plan goes to consultation

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National

Punanga Nui Market has a new addition as vendors prepare to meet today to discuss the market’s reorganisation plan.

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Bringing back millions banked in accounts offshore

Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

The Cook Islands Government is seeking to bring back home some of the more than $30 million a year in international banking transactions.

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‘We will protect it and we will harvest it’: PM

Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Economy, National

Seabed explorer vessel Anuanua Moana has been blessed and named as she prepares for research work in Cook Islands waters.

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Cooks financially secure for natural disasters, says PM

Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, Local, National

With tropical cyclones creating havoc in neighbouring countries, Prime Minister Mark Brown says Cook Islands is ‘financially prepared’ for extreme weather events.

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Promoting ‘good vibes’ with gemstones

Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National

Designing and creating unique jewellery pieces using natural healing gemstones like aventurine and sunstone are known to fill your soul with good happy energy and inspiration.

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Making a living on an island

Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National, Outer Islands

Manihiki entrepreneurs Jemina Samson-Tangi and Toka Charlie have joined forces to boost and grow their ‘side hustle’ businesses from their remote northern group island.

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Minimum wage debate: Suggestion for $9 per hour new rate gains momentum

Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National

A public meeting on the minimum wage was held this week with minimum wage panelists fielding a host of questions. Matthew Littlewood, who attended the meeting, reports.

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Brown assumes Forum chair

Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Business, National, Regional

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has assumed the position of chair of the Pacific Islands Forum in lead up to the regional leaders meeting in the final quarter of the year in Rarotonga.

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PM holds bilateral meetings, Puna and Maamau embrace as Pacific unites again

Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National, Politics, Regional

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has been on a busy visit to Fiji ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum later this year.

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Cook Islands maintains high levels of employment

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Local, National

The median income for people in Rarotonga is about $18,000, while the island continues to have high employment rates.

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Gallery director cautious as global market ‘fairly immune so far’ . . .

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, National

Rarotonga Bergman Gallery owner Ben Bergman has labelled 2022 as “unprecedented” and is looking forward with a positive attitude to a busy 2023 calendar in Rarotonga and New Zealand.

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Infrastructure a concern as Muri business district grows

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Business, Local, National

New businesses have been popping up along Rarotonga’s “golden mile” through Muri as the Cook Islands recovers from Covid-19, but concerns have been raised about whether the infrastructure is there to support further growth.

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Women at the helm of new Muri business venture

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Business, Local, National

Cook Islands businesswomen have banded together to erect a new block of shops offering style, beauty, and refreshments along Rarotonga’s “golden mile” in Muri.

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Research ship arrives in Cooks to explore seabed

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Environment, Local, National

The impressive scientific equipped seabed explorer vessel Anuanua Moana ship docked at Avatiu Harbour yesterday morning, having started her maiden journey to the Cook Islands from Amsterdam, Netherlands in August 2022.

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Forum summit in ‘final quarter of the year’: PM

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National

Cook Islands is looking at the final quarter of the year to host the 52 nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Summit.

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Daring to dream: Young women turn ‘side hustles’ into fulltime businesses

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Features, In Depth, Local, National, Weekend

Businesswoman Ana File-Heather who is the founder of the Taki Tahi ‘start-up’ project facilitated a free online business incubator ‘Dreambuilder’ course for Cook Islands women last week.

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