AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCook Islands Election: One seat is confirmed for the August 12 general election after Agnes Helen Armstrong wins Ivirua unopposed, leaving 62 candidates for the remaining 23 seats. Health: The Cook Islands Breast Screening Programme is underway at Rarotonga Hospital, with about 350 women already registered and plans to screen around 400, including Pa Enua travel support. Commonwealth Games: Team Cook Islands has left for Glasgow, with chef de mission Mark Short saying preparations are on track ahead of the Games starting 23 July. Public Safety: A serious fall on Rarotonga’s cross-island track has led to renewed calls for tourists and locals to follow safety procedures. Regional Fisheries: NZ rejects claims it has taken greater control of Tokelau’s fisheries, as a dispute grows over Tokelau’s access to a major tuna revenue scheme. Travel/Visas: A global passport update lists Cook Islands among visa-free or visa-on-arrival options for Nigerian passport holders. Bird Flu Watch: Cook Islands authorities say H5N1 risk remains low after detection in New Zealand, with possible poultry import restrictions if needed.
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