AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOcean Science & Climate Resilience: The Kaharoa II voyage has delivered the Cook Islands’ most comprehensive baseline data yet on ocean health, a key step for climate resilience and evidence-based ocean management. Local Economy & Culture: Bank of the Cook Islands Trade Days returns next week with a record 93 vendors across food, crafts and produce during Te Maeva Nui celebrations. Te Maeva Nui Celebrations: Avarua’s official float parade lit up with outer-island and international groups, performances and decorated vehicles, tied to the theme honouring the House of Ariki’s 60th anniversary. Health for Pa Enua Women: Te Marae Ora and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation have signed an MOU to co-fund airfare costs so eligible Pa Enua women can travel to Rarotonga for breast screening. Transport & Connectivity: The new vessel Tuitui Moana has departed China on a 46-day delivery voyage, expected to strengthen links between Rarotonga and the Pa Enua. Commonwealth Games (Cook Islands in Glasgow): Team Cook Islands athletes are competing across athletics, lawn bowls, swimming and weightlifting, with Jacob Story finishing 14th in the men’s 100m breaststroke semi-finals. Deep Seabed Mining Debate: Te Ipukarea Society and the Seabed Minerals Authority briefed the tourism sector on the need for caution, clarity and national dialogue around deep seabed mining.
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