AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism and Events: Rarotonga will host the 2028 World Va’a Distance Championships, expected to bring at least 1,500 competitors and more than 2,000 visitors overall — a significant opportunity for tourism and local businesses. Business Operations: The Chamber of Commerce says work-permit delays of four to six weeks are holding up employers, compared with faster processing under the previous system. Investment: Deep Sea Minerals is pursuing a US listing and public offering to support exploration-rights applications, including in the Cook Islands’ EEZ; the proposed raise would not fund offshore work. Pa Enua Development: Prime Minister Mark Brown says the outer islands must be central to economic development, urging officials to improve delivery as access to concessional finance narrows. Housing: CIIC has flagged national housing pressure as a major challenge in its 2026–2030 corporate plan.
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