AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPacific Security: China’s nuclear-capable missile test into the South Pacific has sparked fresh outrage across the region, with Pacific leaders calling for transparency and respect for the Treaty of Rarotonga and the “Ocean of Peace” pledge. Cook Islands Economy & Cost of Living: A hotel boss says tourism is strong, but families are still feeling the pinch as power, water and imported goods costs bite; fuel may ease soon, but food relief could take months. Tourism & Payments Governance: A letter questions why a tourism payments and booking support programme is led by MFEM rather than Tourism Cook Islands, urging clearer transparency on data use and safeguards. Environment & Community Action: More than 40 bags of rubbish were removed in the Muri and Matavera World Ocean Day clean-up, while a new Mauke initiative blends community-led education with citizen science and marine monitoring. Business & Investment: ADB has backed Cook Islands fashion brand Manini Wear with growth capital to cut ocean freight emissions and expand into Aitutaki. Sport & Youth: Cook Islands U18 women qualify for their first FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup Division B appearance in Bangkok, and Cook Islands rugby leadership is set to boost Pacific rugby storytelling through a new Oceania Rugby communications role.
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