AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCommonwealth Games: Fiji, Niue and Vanuatu have named their squads for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting 23 July, with Fiji leading so far with 58 athletes across eight sports. Regional diplomacy: Pacific Islands Forum leaders have issued a global appeal for peace, urging world leaders to uphold the UN Charter and choose dialogue as tensions rise. Climate watch: SPREP says El Niño conditions are now established, warning Western Pacific countries to plan for drier-than-usual conditions and higher drought risk, while parts of the region may still see above-normal rainfall. Cook Islands health & community: Te Ipukarea Society and partners ran a menstrual health session at Tereora College, promoting reusable options to cut waste and costs; CIFWA and Te Marae Ora are also continuing free cervical screening outreach in Rarotonga. Border security: US Homeland Security Investigations trained Cook Islands Customs and donated drug test kits to strengthen enforcement. Sports (local): Cook Islands’ U19 campaign continues in Rarotonga’s OFC qualifying tournament after a 4-1 win over Tonga, with a must-win clash against PNG next. Public safety (health scare): A rare marine-bacteria infection in a NZ man has been linked to a Cook Islands trip.
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