Economy
Govt steps up preparations for Forum Meeting, mum on budget
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) says it continues to advance preparations to host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in November but would not say how much it would cost.
Zhuhai Municipal Government assists Cooks with Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Economy, National
The Zhuhai Municipal Government, People’s Republic of China has assisted the Cook Islands Government with audio and TV equipment that will be installed for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November.
Compensation claims ‘concern’ and ‘disappoint’ MP
Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
Member of Parliament for Ngatangiia, Tukaka "Kaka" Ama, has raised concerns and expressed disappointment around the demand for compensation at Muri.
PM Brown expected to attend Paris Meet
Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown is expected to attend the International Energy Agency (IEA)’s inaugural international summit on critical minerals and their significance in clean energy transitions, scheduled for September 28 in Paris.
PM Brown and Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong discuss flights and maritime surveillance
Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
An increase in visitor arrivals from Australia and supported direct flights between Sydney and Rarotonga were among the key discussions held between Prime Minister Mark Brown and Australia’s Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong.
‘Work together, find common ground’: PM Brown at Foreign Forum Ministers meeting
Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
It is important to remember that in order for Pacific regionalism to work, we must be willing to work together to find common ground that positively contributes to the leaders’ vision.
Retailers voice ‘egg-pectations’ as ongoing egg shortage is ‘no yolk’
Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
The main issue behind egg shortages on Rarotonga is importation laws, says CITC Food Group Manager, Jason Burgess.
Antonina Browne chairs meetings in Fiji
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of the Pacific and Regional Affairs Division (PRAD) Antonina Browne is chairing the Pacific ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific States) Officials meeting and the Smaller Island States Officials Meeting in Suva, Fiji this week.
Climate, gender, ocean and 2050 on agenda as Mark Brown chairs Foreign Ministers Meeting
Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown will attend the Forum Foreign Ministers meeting in Fiji this week.
Cook Islands in Executive Council for UNESCO’s Oceanographic Commission
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands has been elected to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Executive Council of the Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission (IOC) for 2023 – 2025.
Agriculture staff in para-veterinary class
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National
Six Ministry of Agriculture biosecurity and livestock staff have been attending a veterinary summer class, and at the end of the year, the successful participants will receive certification from SPC and the Ministry of Agriculture.
Supporting international charter flights to Aitutaki
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands, Travel
Should there be an increase in international charter flights to Aitutaki, basing border officials in Aitutaki will be explored, says Principal Immigration Officer, Chere Arthur.
Air NZ chief executive to visit Rarotonga amidst tourism anger
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer Greg Foran is scheduled to be in Rarotonga in November.
Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas hospitalised following medical event
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas has been flown to New Zealand following a medical event, leaving Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown to take the reins.
Fostering new relations: Cooks Prime Minister Brown at the ASEAN Summit
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says one of the key reasons they are at the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit is to foster a new relationship, strengthen cooperation and nurture a partnership between the Pacific Islands Forum and ASEAN- that will drive development and growth in the region.
Cooks delegation at GEF Assembly
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National
A Cook Islands delegation co-led by National Environment Service Director Halatoa Fua and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of Treaties, Multilaterals and Oceans Division Sandrina Thondoo have attended the 7th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly.
Cooks' tourism industry upbeat, but anger persists over high air fares
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands tourism industry is getting back to where it was pre-pandemic, but it's still dealing with slow seasons and high airfares. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.
Cooks Parliament adjourned to December
Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Parliament has been adjourned to Wednesday, December 13, after a short Parliament sitting on Monday.
Cooks Prime Minister talks ‘deep-water development’ with South Korea President
Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown in his capacity as the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Chair has met South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol to discuss bilateral corporation in developing deep-water resources.
Cook Islands to spend $150,000 in support of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands will spend $150,000 to support hosting the upcoming Pacific Forum Leaders Meeting.
