AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fallout: A new report warns the International Seabed Authority is debating rules while deep-sea mining could mobilise naturally occurring radioactive materials from the seabed, raising risks to marine life and the food chain, including seafood consumers. Local Politics: Cook Islands Parliament has been dissolved and the general election set for Wednesday, 12 August 2026, with the government entering caretaker mode ahead of the poll. Education Reform: Education Minister Vaine ‘Mac’Mokoroa says the Cook Islands is fully involved with major reforms alongside New Zealand, including the replacement of NCEA and a new curriculum. Disaster Readiness: Pacific disaster teams trained in Brisbane on humanitarian warehousing, including receiving, storing and dispatching relief supplies, with Cook Islands logistics officers among participants. Sports (Women’s Football): Puaikura FC begins its debut at the OFC Women’s Champions League in Honiara today, facing Auckland United FC and later Drehu Athletico Club. Health: Regional experts say cervical cancer elimination in the Pacific is achievable with strong HPV vaccination and screening.
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