AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCook Islands Election: Voting has started in a general election seen as a referendum on deep-sea mining and closer ties with China, with PM Mark Brown facing challenger Teariki Heather and expectations of a coalition. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: A NOAA expedition reports megalodon teeth were “nuclei” for nodule growth in Cook Islands waters, while a separate poll shows majority opposition to seabed mining—fueling political pressure. Cost of Living & Water: Campaign focus includes welfare and economic recovery, plus proposed changes to Rarotonga water tariffs. Regulatory/Investor Signals: A revised SEC filing pushes the AOMC–Odyssey merger deadline to Oct 8, 2026 and shifts Cook Islands licence ownership descriptions to a staged acquisition. Digital & Financial Integrity: CITTI is running sewing courses to help with rising clothing costs; CIFIU is probing advanced-fee scams targeting Cook Islanders. Regional Climate Diplomacy: SPREP’s Samoa board meeting stresses the “triple planetary crisis,” while Forum foreign ministers back stronger climate action ahead of COP31.
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