AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoCyclone Aftermath: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Wati has moved away, but strong winds and rough seas remain across the southern Cook Islands. Aitutaki’s Arutanga Harbour causeway was found underwater, with damage to the island’s vital supply port still being assessed. Seabed Mining: A U.S. application seeks permission to explore and mine a 65,000-square-kilometre area of the Pacific seabed—about 1,000 times Rarotonga’s size. The proposal has not been approved, but critics warn a unilateral U.S. process could challenge international ocean governance and threaten the region’s interests. World Cup: After losing 40-12 to Fiji, the Cook Islands face New Zealand in Christchurch on Sunday. The Kiwis have named five debutants across their men’s and women’s teams for the double-header. Regional Policing: Pacific police chiefs have launched PACPOL to improve cooperation against cross-border crime, including drug and firearms trafficking, human smuggling and money laundering.
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