Politics
Burglary concerns raised in Parliament
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Politics
Each person is responsible for the safety of their own belongings and it's imperative on us individually to ensure the safety of our belongings, says Member of Parliament Tingika Elikana.
Brown discusses more transport connectivity for air and sea with Fiji
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown met with Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Biman Prasad in the margins of the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Suva last week.
Extra legal assistance ‘urgent’ for Ombudsman’s Office
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Office of the Ombudsman has launched a plea for extra legal assistance.
Politics, a chapter ‘well and truly closed’: Puna
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna says he has no plans to return to local politics.
Plans to rebuild Head of State’s official residence
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Politics
There are plans to rebuild an official residence for the Head of State more than 10 years after the existing building was deemed not fit for purpose.
MPs worry about Crown Law’s resources
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands MPs are concerned that Crown Law’s resources might be stretched.
MPs drum up support
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands MPs are asking whether the Ministry of Cultural Development budget could include scope for traditional drumming teaching.
Herrmann reaffirms commitment to work closely with Fiji
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Politics
Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Herrmann reaffirmed Cook Islands commitment to work closely with Fiji to expand air and sea connectivity, to promote trade and investment and people to people links.
Cannabis accused allowed to travel
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
An incoming passenger who was arrested at the Rarotonga International Airport on Saturday morning has been allowed to travel back to New Zealand.
Opposition leader demands greater transparency on ministerial travel
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Browne wants greater transparency in terms of how Ministerial trips overseas are reported.
MP calls for cut back on Parliament lunches
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather feels that Parliament should cut back on its lunches.
Christmas deadline for medicinal cannabis
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The chair of the Medicinal Cannabis committee is now saying that he would like to see new measures implemented by Christmas.
Question Time ‘not for stories’, says Speaker
Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
The Speaker of the House has asked Cook Islands Parliamentarians to use Question Time wisely.
PM gives evidence at high profile trial
Friday 16 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown has given evidence on the fourth day of a Judge alone trial where he was questioned about his suspended deputy Robert Tapaitau and former director of the National Environment Service, Nga Puna.
Fiji PM in search for former Cooks sailors
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Politics, Regional
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who is due to visit the Cook Islands later in the year, is hoping to reunite with a group of Cook Islands sailors who were held hostage in the Indian Ocean by Tamil Tigers pirates in the late 1980s.
Prime Minister gets ceremonial welcome home
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown got the full welcome when he arrived back in Rarotonga.
Matavera MP Tupa elected Public Accounts Committee deputy chair
Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held its first meeting of the year last week to discuss their working programme and reports from various Government Ministries.
Concerns raised over EO’s absence from Rakahanga
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics
The executive officer (EO) for Rakahanga has been asked to return to the island after concern raised about his alleged frequent absences.
Titikaveka MP uses Constituency Fund to buy roasters for his village
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The four tapere (sub-district) of Titikaveka – Tikioki, Akapuao, Turoa and Vaimaanga – have received roasters which will help lighten their cooking duties in upcoming community events.
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting to be held in November
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics, Regional
The date for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PILFM) in the Cook Islands has been confirmed. The 52nd Forum Meeting, held in the Cook Islands for the first time since 2012, will take place between November 6 to 10.
