AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCook Islands Politics: Mark Brown is set to return as Prime Minister after the 2026 election, with the Cook Islands Party winning 13 of 24 seats and support from six independents that could lift his caucus to 19—while the Democratic Party was shut out. Public Administration: Three Permanent Secretaries were sworn in to key ministries, including Finance and Treasury (David Teika Dennis), Police/National Security/Corrections (Trevor Unusu) and Culture and Tourism (Bunyan Sivoro, reappointed), with a push for fiscal discipline and accountability. Deep-Sea Mining & Sovereignty: A new report warns Pacific governments, including the Cook Islands, could face costly investor-state claims if they tighten environmental or regulatory rules on deep-sea mining. Energy & Outer Islands: A letter questions why outer-island solar still leaves communities dependent on diesel, arguing battery replacement funding is lagging behind potential savings. Security & Crime: Police report a weekend spike in burglaries and stolen motorbikes across several districts, alongside other incidents including noise complaints and a crash. Regional Business/Trade Context: The week also carried broader Pacific signals on tourism pressures and investor risk, underlining how policy choices can quickly affect household costs and business planning.
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