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Alcohol Licensing: Apii Te Uki Ou bar manager licence has been cancelled after police incidents, including a drink-driving case where breath alcohol hit 744 micrograms per litre and the manager allegedly obstructed a blood test. Maritime & Diplomacy: PM Mark Brown’s historic visit to Wuzhou, China, marked the launch of the MV Tuitui Moana, a co-funded inter-island vessel aimed at boosting connectivity and safer domestic shipping. Energy Security: Government has moved into phase two of a five-phase plan to safeguard fuel supply amid global shocks linked to the Middle East conflict. Aviation & Tourism: Cook Islands hosted ASPA81 in Rarotonga, bringing Pacific aviation and tourism leaders together on “Island Economies in Flight” and strategic partnerships. Local Safety: Police warn motorcycle thefts are rising, with complaints nearing 65% higher for the first five months of 2026, urging residents to secure bikes and remove keys. Regional Cooperation: Cook Islands took part in PACER Plus budget and joint committee meetings in Tonga, shaping trade facilitation, customs, standards and biosecurity priorities. Sports Uncertainty: Moana Pasifika’s future remains in limbo as liquidation looms and a Pacific-led takeover bid is debated, with NZ Rugby declining to confirm union backing.

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Cook Islands hosts Pacific aviation leaders for ASPA81 conference

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Pacific Islands News Roundup – May 21 – 27, 2026

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May 12, 2026

NOMINATING COMMISSION WEIGHING JUDICIAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GOVERNOR

The Florida Bar

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May 28, 2026

April 2026 Visitor Spending Increased Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals

State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

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Apr. 10, 2026

DOH REPORTS ANOTHER TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE ON KAUAʻI

Hawaii State Department of Health

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May 27, 2026

Washington insurance commissioner warns of rising wildfire risk, insurance cancellations

Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner

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Feb. 11, 2026

Deep Sea Minerals Corp. Provides Strategic Update on Cook Islands and U.S. NOAA Pathways as U.S. Accelerates Offshore Critical Minerals Policy and Expands Supply-Chain Investment

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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Jan. 2, 2026

Donlevy-Rosen & Rosen, P.A. attorney Howard Rosen Announces New Analysis on the Intersection of Cook Islands Offshore Asset Planning and IRS-Approved Estate Protection Protocols

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