AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPacific Security: Australia’s push for new defence pacts across the Pacific ramps up amid concerns about China’s growing regional military interest, with Australia and Fiji signing the Ocean of Peace Alliance and Australia also moving to review Solomon Islands’ security ties with China. Tourism & Media: A Cairns film-and-screen event highlights how tourism boards and brands are using screen content to drive travel demand, with Cook Islands among the industry attendees. Health Funding (Pa Enua): Te Marae Ora and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation sign an MOU to co-fund airfare costs for outer-island women to travel to Rarotonga for breast screening. Shipping & Connectivity: The Cook Islands’ new vessel Tuitui Moana departs China on a 46-day delivery voyage via Cebu, Lae and Suva, aiming to strengthen passenger and cargo links to the Pa Enua. Local Business Spotlight: Paradise Supplies marks 10 years, celebrating growth from a container-and-van start to an online ordering platform handling 600+ orders a month. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: Te Ipukarea Society warns election-time momentum for deep-sea mining could raise radioactive contamination risks in Cook Islands waters. Election & Youth Engagement: Cook Islands National Youth Council runs Kai Vānanga no te Uki o Āpōpō sessions with candidates, focusing on environment, economics, community and culture.
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