AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHospitality Workforce: The Cook Islands Restaurant and Hospitality Association is pressing for a fast-track working holiday visa, saying staff shortages are affecting service as visitor numbers grow. It wants a simple process that lets approved workers start within one to two weeks. Ports and Freight: The Cook Islands Ports Authority has partnered with PortConnect to digitise cargo records and vessel exchanges, aiming to cut manual work and improve freight tracking. Fisheries: Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency members will push for a bigeye tuna management measure covering both purse seine and longline fisheries. The proposal aims to improve stock management while addressing rules that can limit Pacific countries’ fishing opportunities and revenue. Tourism Events: Rarotonga will host the 2028 World Va’a Distance Championships, with at least 1,500 competitors expected and visitor numbers potentially topping 2,000. Climate Investment: A regional programme backed by a US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant and about US$809 million in ADB financing will support climate-resilient infrastructure across 14 Pacific countries, including the Cook Islands.
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