AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBorder Security Boost: Cook Islands Customs received US Homeland Security Investigations training and drug test kits, as MFEM says the islands must stay vigilant against transnational crime despite being on the edge of trade routes. Middle East Shock Funding: The Asian Development Bank is rolling out a $4b crisis package for 15 Asia-Pacific countries, including support for fuel and food imports via about $3b in government requests plus $1b in trade finance—Cook Islands trade finance is flagged as expected. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback & Governance: Indigenous voices are increasingly shaping seabed mining debates, with New Caledonia’s 50-year commercial seabed mining ban cited as a major Indigenous-backed win; meanwhile, SBMA says it attended an ISA workshop in Fiji on deep seabed sustainable blue growth and state responsibilities. Local Water Governance: Former PM Henry Puna has been appointed chair of Rarotonga’s water authority, To Tatou Vai, following Brian Mason’s resignation. Health & Community: Free cervical screening outreach continues in Rarotonga with clinics at Kavera and later dates across the island. Digital Crime Coordination: Fiji is driving Pacific-wide cybercrime law implementation work, with a regional handbook initiative that includes the Cook Islands. NOAA Deep-Sea Science: NOAA will lead a 28-day expedition around the Cook Islands this summer, with live streaming and public data sharing to support stewardship.
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