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Deep-Sea Mining Rules Stalled: The UN’s International Seabed Authority wrapped up its July meeting with no mining code and no commercial mining approved, while NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer continues deep-ocean baseline dives in Cook Islands waters to fill the science gap regulators say they need. Regional Public Pushback: A US-backed deep-sea exploration proposal covering an area between Kiribati, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia is open for public comment until 3 August, with Pacific groups urging submissions and warning impacts don’t respect borders. Local Payments Upgrade: BSP Cook Islands has rolled out upgraded 4G EFTPoS terminals, replacing older machines since February to cut wait times and improve merchant and customer transaction experience. Tourism Support for Home Operators: Te Pa’ata, a digital programme, is helping Cook Islands holiday home owners strengthen their tourism businesses with practical tools and expert guidance. Trade Days Boost for Local Business: Bank of the Cook Islands Trade Days drew a record 111 vendors at Punanga Nui Market, including Māori-language babywear brand Pepe E Au, as the event celebrated 25 years of the locally owned bank. Water Tariff Misinformation Corrected: To Tatou Vai says outdated social media documents are wrong and the residential water tariff remains $1.40 per cubic metre for the coming year. Offshore Asset Protection Demand: Southpac Group says US tech founders are increasingly seeking Cook Islands and Nevis asset protection as AI, cybersecurity and data privacy disputes rise.

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Jun. 10, 2026

Wealth Web sees surge in demand for Cook Islands trusts

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Jul. 1, 2026

US doctors increasingly use offshore trusts as malpractice fears rise

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Jul. 31, 2026

June 2026 Visitor Spending and Arrivals Rose Slightly

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DEEP SEA MINERALS CORP. FILES FINAL BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS AND RECEIVES FINAL RECEIPT

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Wealth Web Highlights Rising Demand for Cook Islands Trusts and Offshore Asset Protection

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AI Litigation Concerns Fuel Demand for Offshore Asset Protection - Southpac Group

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Jul. 27, 2026

Deep Sea Minerals Clarifies Disclosure at the Request of the BCSC

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Deep Sea Minerals Corp. Provides Strategic Update on Cook Islands and U.S. NOAA Pathways as U.S. Accelerates Offshore Critical Minerals Policy and Expands Supply-Chain Investment

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