AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Readiness: Cook Islands meteorological staff and journalists are training in Rarotonga to get climate information to communities as the Pacific braces for a potentially intense El Niño. A US$1.2 million regional grant will also strengthen mobile early-warning systems, including in the Cook Islands. Tourism & Water: The tourism sector is urging visitors to conserve water during the extended dry spell. Business Links: Cook Islands Finance and local trustee firms used a Singapore conference to promote the country’s financial services and build international partnerships. Voting Deadline: New Zealand voters in the Cook Islands can cast ballots at the Avarua High Commission or upload completed voting papers online until 8pm Friday; 294 voters are registered with Cook Islands postal addresses. Rugby League: The Aitu’s World Cup ended with a 66-6 loss to Australia. Coach Karmichael Hunt says expanding eligibility to include great-grandparents could help widen the Cook Islands player pool. Stranded Traveller: Sri Lankan woman Ruchira Ranasingha remains unable to leave the Cook Islands after three years, with New Zealand and Australia refusing transit visas.
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