AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS-Cook Islands Relations: US ambassador Jared Novelly says Washington is not discussing a military base at Penrhyn/Tongareva, stressing security talks focus on illegal fisheries and narco-terrorism as the Omoka Wharf feasibility phase gets underway. Media & AI: At the Pacific Media Summit in Savusavu, leaders urged independent, responsible journalism as AI and synthetic content spread fast; Cook Islands News editor Rashneel Kumar launched “Check Pacific” to tackle misinformation. Climate Justice: Pacific attorney-generals gathered for an ICJ writeshop on climate change submissions, with Fiji’s AG calling for urgent climate cooperation and justice. Health & Community: The Cook Islands mammogram programme (Te Marae Ora) screened 398 women and flagged dozens needing repeat scans, ultrasounds and biopsies for follow-up. Tourism & Skills: CITIC re-elected Liana Scott as president, while Cook Islands Māori cyber safety courses are set to launch in October. Sport: Cook Islands golf tees up the inaugural Pacific Cup in Tahiti; the men’s national football squad named for friendlies vs Tahiti.
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