AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Fisheries Funding: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) says the US-Pacific Tuna Treaty is delivering a major boost, with a second 2026 distribution totalling US$50.42m after a mid-July US$60m payment. Deep-Sea Minerals Rules Lag: The UN seabed mining regulator (ISA) ended its July session without adopting a Mining Code, citing missing baseline environmental science—while NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer is running live deep-sea dives near the Cook Islands to build that baseline. Aitutaki Lagoon Plan: Aitutaki residents are pushing for stronger protection as the Lagoon Management Plan consultation highlights ra’ui-led co-management, refreshed bylaws and enforcement, and a financing structure. Local Business Boost: Bank of the Cook Islands Trade Days drew a record 111 vendors, with the event also spotlighting waste-reduction initiatives like a “rent a plate” dishwashing station. Tourism Support: Te Pa’ata, a digital programme, is backing Cook Islands holiday home operators with tools and advice to strengthen resilience. Asset Protection Demand: Southpac Group reports a sharp rise in US tech founders seeking offshore asset protection, citing growing AI, cyber and data-privacy disputes. Fuel Prices: Fuel caps across several Pacific islands have eased, though supply-chain uncertainty keeps costs elevated.
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