MEDIA RELEASE WELFARE BENEFICIARIES TO RECEIVE CHRISTMAS BONUS The Government has again approved the payment of the 2014 Christmas Bonus to the recipients of the Cook Islands welfare benefits. The $50 Christmas bonus is expected to have been paid into the Bank of Cook Islands accounts of 5,490 recipients on Rarotonga and in the Pa…
EVERYONE is invited to attend a workshop to introduce the latest Labour and Economic Activity Report. This will be held next Monday, 17 November, at Sinai Hall at 9am. The Cook Islands labour force Why is the unemployment rate higher in the Southern Group? How many adults are not participating in the labour force? What % of…
MINISTER OF FINANCE GOVERNMENT OF THE COOK ISLANDS PO Box 3246, Rarotonga, Cook Islands Telephone + 682 24875 ♦ Facsimile + 682 24178 PRESS RELEASE Trustee Companies Act 2014 Today the Cook Islands Parliament passed the Trustee Companies Act 2014 which will fill a void in the regulatory control of the Cook Islands financial industry.…
Parliament has approved amendments to the Welfare Act 1989 now making it easier for local pensioners seeking reinstatement of their pension if they have lost eligibility for being out of the Cook Islands for more than six months. Read more…
Staff of the Labour & Employment Relations Office (LERO), Director Pat Tuara Demmke and Senior Inspector Rei Enoka, introduced new Rakahanga Welfare Officer, Mahiriki Piho to their work. Officers of the Pa Enua are encouraged to contact LERO staff for assistance on employment matters, workplace safety and health, and dangerous goods inspection and licensing. Ph…
Title: SP 10 Job Evaluation Workshop (SP means Strategic Pay the NZ Consultancy company and 10 is the 10 Factors of evaluation) Aim: To train both government and private sector to assess the value of a Job Class: 16 in groups of 4 – reps from INTAFF, MFAI, PSC, Ombudsman, Airport Authority,…
The ladies of Tango Ropianga have created a Wonder Bra in support of breast cancer awareness. Made of 2 industrial hard hats and netting, our bra is not only practical, and strong, but is also symbolic. It teaches facts about breast cancer and educates on support that is available. LEFT: Taamo, AnnaFaye, Vania, Iva, Char,…
Members of the Disability community gathered on 22-23September at the PacINET 2014 conference held at the Pukapuka Hostel. The workshop was coordinated by Gunela Astbrink who is an international advocate for people with disabilities, especially in relation to their access to and use of the internet. The workshop provided an introduction to policy development and advice on…
MEDIA RELEASE Cook Islands baseline data on labour force and youth has commenced In September 2014, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, with support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Cook Islands Statistics Office, commenced work on improving the Cook Islands baseline data relating to the labour force and youth. “These two areas…
OPENING SPEECH BY SECRETARY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS – Bredina Drollet (1 October 2014, Te Atukura Grounds, 9.30am to 12noon) “Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All” This is the theme for this year’s International Day for Older Persons. “Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All” International Day for Older Persons is…