AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTrade & Banking: Bank of the Cook Islands Trade Days wrapped up with a record 111 vendors at Punanga Nui Market, while BSP Cook Islands rolled out upgraded 4G EFTPoS terminals to cut wait times and improve merchant payments. Tourism Support: Te Pa’ata, a digital programme, is helping holiday home operators strengthen resilience with practical tools and expert guidance. Local Business Spotlight: Pepe E Au drew shoppers at Trade Days with baby and toddler clothing featuring Cook Islands Māori words and phrases. Public Trust & Utilities: To Tatou Vai urged residents to ignore outdated social media claims about residential water tariff hikes; the 2026 annual review kept the tariff at $1.40 per cubic metre. Regional Policy Watch: A US-backed deep-sea minerals exploration proposal involving the Cook Islands is open for public comment until 3 August as international rules still lag. Finance/Offshore Services: Southpac Group says demand for Cook Islands and Nevis asset protection is surging among US tech founders amid rising AI, cybersecurity and data privacy disputes. Diplomacy: Cook Islands High Commissioner Michael Henry presented credentials to Fiji, signalling deeper trade and connectivity cooperation. Sports Sponsorship: BSP launched its Rugby League World Cup campaign across the Pacific, including Cook Islands Aitu.
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