AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOcean Investment: The Pacific Community says it delivered €46 million in ocean projects across 20 Pacific countries in 2025, supporting fisheries, marine livelihoods and conservation. Fisheries: Cook Islands is among the Pacific nations backing a proposed bigeye tuna management measure that would cover both purse seine and longline fishing, with potential implications for local fishing opportunities and revenue. Tourism Workforce: Hospitality businesses are seeking a fast-track working holiday visa to ease staff shortages, but say they are still waiting for a response from government. Port Logistics: The Cook Islands Ports Authority has partnered with PortConnect to digitise cargo records and vessel exchanges, aiming to make freight handling more efficient. Seabed Minerals: Pacific experts warn that deep-sea mining decisions could shape future investments and sovereignty, while environmental risks remain uncertain.
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