AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSeabed Mining Backlash: A new Cook Islands poll finds a majority of voters oppose seabed mining, with leaders stressing current work is only exploration and scientific research. Election Vision & Cost of Living: Cook Islands Party leader Mark Brown lays out a “no one left behind” plan for a prosperous, connected nation, while letters and commentary keep pushing hard on affordability and governance accountability. Deep-Sea Mining Pressure Across the Pacific: Pacific communities react to a US deep-sea mining auction proposal, saying there were “no consultations,” adding to regional alarm about seabed mining. Digital Payments Boost: The Bank of the Cook Islands rolls out new payment options—TakuEcom now and TakuPOS mid-August—aimed at helping small businesses take contactless and online payments without costly terminals. Cybercrime Alert: CIFIU is probing growing Facebook scams targeting Cook Islanders, including advance-fee fraud. Internet Reliability: The Manatua submarine cable fault is degrading internet services for Niue and the Cook Islands, with repairs dependent on securing a specialist vessel. Regional Fisheries Cashflow: The US-Pacific Tuna Treaty continues to deliver, with FFA reporting a second 2026 payout of US$50.42m to Pacific island parties.
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