AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOFC Champions League: Cook Islands champions Tupapa Maraerenga FC face Fiji’s Rewa FC in Group B after arriving in the country, with midfielder Kima Webb saying they’re ready for a tougher level and aiming to compete from the start. Local Football: Navua FC has put its rivalry with Rewa aside, backing the Delta Tigers as Rewa kicks off against Vanuatu’s Galaxy FC today, with Tupapa’s match against the Delta Tigers set for Wednesday. Digital Economy: The Bank of the Cook Islands is rolling out new payment tools—TakuEcom now and TakuPOS in mid-August—so businesses can take card and contactless payments without costly EFTPOS hardware. Governance & Health: A debate is heating up around leadership standards and non-communicable diseases, with letters urging politicians to model healthier lifestyles as NCDs remain a major concern. Language Revival: Cook Islands Māori Language Week coverage highlights efforts to reconnect families with te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani, including workshops focused on preserving the Mangaian dialect. Internet Disruption: The Manatua submarine cable fault has degraded internet services for Niue and the Cook Islands, with repairs dependent on securing a specialist vessel. Deep-Sea Mining Alarm: Pacific communities react to US plans for deep-sea mining auctions, saying there were “no consultations” and warning about impacts on food security.
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