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Cook Islands First COVID Case "historical"
Tuesday, 7 December 2021, 8:37 am | Government Of The Cook Islands
The 10 year old child who provided two ‘weak positive’ covid test results after arriving in Rarotonga last Thursday, has returned a negative result in his latest test. That means he’s not infectious and this is an historical case. The Secretary ... More >>
Boost For Cook Islands Fishing Industry
Sunday, 24 January 2010, 11:36 am | Government Of The Cook Islands
The local fishing industry gets a hands up to help overcome the current slump it’s experiencing and decline in fish stocks in southern group waters with a reduction in annual licensing fees. More >>
Cook Islands Launches Carbon Emssions Bill
Saturday, 23 January 2010, 3:22 pm | Government Of The Cook Islands
A national project which aims at reducing carbon emissions and domestic power bills is being launched today by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Aponga Uira Robert Wigmore. More >>
Office Of The Deputy Prime Minister And MOF
Tuesday, 15 December 2009, 11:43 am | Government Of The Cook Islands
The government has reached an agreement with fuel importers TOA Petroleum and Triad to bring to an end court proceedings related to the Heads of Agreement for the purchase of the TOA fuel depot at Panama. More >>
Signing of Tax Information Exchange with Australia
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 11:40 am | Government Of The Cook Islands
Today a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) and a Supplementary Agreement on the allocation of taxing rights was signed between the governments of the Cook Islands and Australia. The TIEA demonstrates the Cook Islands government’s ongoing commitment ... More >>
State Of Affairs Surrounding TOA Petroleum
Friday, 23 October 2009, 11:40 am | Government Of The Cook Islands
The Government has engaged a Queen’s Counsel to examine the entire state of affairs surrounding TOA Petroleum and the Government’s position and provide advice on the best way forward for the country. More >>
Financial Secretary Speech on signing of TIEA
Saturday, 11 July 2009, 3:50 pm | Government Of The Cook Islands
Kia Orana, my name is Sholan Ivaiti, the Financial Secretary of the Cook Islands, and it is my pleasure to welcome our distinguished guests, and in particular: More >>
Office Of The Deputy Prime Minister
Thursday, 9 April 2009, 1:31 pm | Government Of The Cook Islands
In response to comments by WSBC, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Sir Terepai Maoate says he’s pleased to see confirmation that WSBC Bank is leaving the Cook Islands. More >>
Agreement Reached Over Manihiki Airport
Sunday, 5 April 2009, 11:13 am | Government Of The Cook Islands
Air Rarotonga managing director Ewan Smith has met with Deputy Prime Minister Sir Terepai Maoate to discuss the outcome of meetings with Manihiki airport landowners. More >>
Disease Spread Averted In Cook Islands
Sunday, 5 April 2009, 11:10 am | Government Of The Cook Islands
3 April 2009 The quick and well planned response to an emergency by the Health Department has averted the possible spread of a contagious disease. More >>
Office Of The Deputy Prime Minister
Friday, 27 March 2009, 11:34 am | Government Of The Cook Islands
Manihiki pearl farmers have given the much needed go-ahead to an overall strategic plan designed to kick-start the industry and get it earning more than it was at its the peak in the mid-1990’s. More >>
Statement on Dreaver deportation
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 2:04 pm | Government Of The Cook Islands
Cook Islands deputy prime minister Sir Terepai Maoate says he’s very disappointed by the deportation of TVNZ reporter Barbara Dreaver “because it’s just not the Pacific way.” More >>