Economy
New accreditation scheme in place
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Economy
Tourists can soon be assured they are getting quality service when a new accreditation scheme rolls out at the start of next year.
Taxis to go green
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Economy
Six registered taxi drivers have decided to take up the offer to ‘go green’.
TripAdvisor tick for Tamarind
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Economy
Tamarind House in Pue has been awarded a certificate of excellence from popular tourism website TripAdvisor.
Huanan case clarified
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Economy
The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) has issued a media release explaining the motivation behind, and the details of, the business licence awarded to Huanan Fisheries (Cook Islands) Ltd, a company in which Luen Thai Fishing Ventures Ltd holds shares.
Laughing mamas make photo of year
Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Economy
The iconic tourism photo of two Cook Islands women laughing on a scooter has won first prize in an annual competition to select Germany’s best PR photo of the year.
Working smarter to save on petrol
Tuesday 9 October 2012 | Published in Economy
While renewable energy initiatives are popular worldwide, for Pacific Island countries the reality is that fossil fuel is still essential for meeting energy needs.
Freight costs cut by 5%
Monday 8 October 2012 | Published in Economy
A 5 per cent reduction in all shipping freight costs to and from the Cook Islands was announced on Friday.
Super fund chief executive to be replaced
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Economy
The chief executive of the national superannuation fund has resigned after five years in the position.
New Chinese operator linked to Luen Thai
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Economy
Chinese conglomerate Luen Thai has links to a company newly registered to conduct business in the Cook Islands.
Cooks safe in Great Wall vehicle recall
Tuesday 18 September 2012 | Published in Economy
The country’s sole supplier of Great Wall vehicles said they do not stock the models recalled from Australia where traces of asbestos were found.
Pay your tax warns financial secretary
Wednesday 5 September 2012 | Published in Economy
People who don’t pay their taxes on time are making it unfair on those who do, warns financial secretary Richard Neves.
Niche market for Pacific produce
Wednesday 8 August 2012 | Published in Economy
Exporters who attended a trade specialist showcase in Fiji have learnt a niche market exists overseas for Pacific islands produce.
Foreign enterprises revoked
Wednesday 8 August 2012 | Published in Economy
Eight foreign enterprises have had their licences revoked by the Business, Trade and Investments Board.
Western Union offers $500 prize
Saturday 19 November 2011 | Published in Economy
Western Union has put up $500 in cash for a Vaka Eiva paddling team this year, selected from all teams which chose to make cash payments or deposits through the agency. Manager Julie Bateman says a team has been selected out of those which registered online to use Western Unions services for Vaka Eiva. The […]
European Union gives $158,000
Tuesday 23 February 2010 | Published in Economy
The European Union announced yesterday the allocation of about $158,000 towards rehabilitation work in the Cook Islands in the wake of widespread devastation to Aitutaki caused by Cyclone Pat on February 9. The donation will be used for the provision of emergency relief supplies such as tarpaulins, blankets, water containers, and family and hygiene kits. […]