Tourism & Community: Cook Islands Tourism says the country is set for another strong tourism year heading into 2027, while the CITIC re-elected Liana Scott as president and flagged priorities like workforce pressures, policy reform and keeping growth sustainable. Pa Enua Infrastructure: Prime Minister Mark Brown visited Tongareva with US Ambassador Jared Novelly and NZ High Commissioner Catherine Graham to brief locals on the Omoka wharf plans, as the US ambassador denied any discussion of a military base at Penrhyn/Tongareva. Environment & Waste: World Clean-up Day drew a strong turnout across the islands, and Te Ipukarea Society brought government, business and Pa Enua stakeholders together to push practical solutions to plastic pollution. Planning Tools: LiDAR mapping is now live to support detailed 3D planning of land and near-shore areas. Sports & Youth: Ngakau Toa Vaka youth paddlers (ages 12–17) are preparing for the Trans-Tasman Gubbi Gubbi Waka Ama Regatta on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, and Cook Islands golf tees up the inaugural Pacific Cup in Tahiti. Regional Media & Integrity: Pacific media leaders at the PINA summit urged journalists to reach remote communities without losing independence, and Fiji’s Rabuka warned about AI-fuelled misinformation.