AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDeep-Sea Mining Debate: A new critique argues Cook Islands deep-seabed mining is a high-risk, high-cost gamble, pointing to optimistic assumptions, unproven full-scale technology, and concerns that projected nodule values may not cover extraction costs. Election Watch: Parliament has adjourned and the King’s Representative has set the Cook Islands general election for Wednesday, 12 August, with the government moving into caretaker mode. Aitutaki Harbour Pressure: Deputy Prime Minister Albert Nicholas has issued CIIC an ultimatum to complete the Arutanga Harbour project within the next fiscal year or continue at CIIC’s own cost, while CIIC backs an independent investigation into the project’s complexity. Regional Security & Energy Resilience: Foreign Minister Tingika Elikana says Pacific economic resilience and security are linked, citing coordinated fuel-crisis planning and calling for Pacific-led energy cooperation. Sports & Community: Netball’s premier final is set for today after Arorangi Flames and Avatiu Dragonflies win their semis; meanwhile, a Cook Islands fisherman lost at sea for a week has been found alive after a dramatic rescue.
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