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Penrhyn Port Deal: The Cook Islands secured a NZ$101m (US$60m) upgrade for the Penrhyn/Tongareva port, co-funded by the US and New Zealand and backed by claims it will improve shipping safety and outer-island supply links, but Greenpeace Aotearoa is calling it “resource grabbing” and warning it could open the door to deep-sea mining. Pacific Islands Forum Funding Push: At the PIF in Palau, the US also announced more than US$150m for Pacific priorities including fuel storage and grid stability, anti-illegal fishing support, and broader security and infrastructure cooperation. Climate Finance Speed-Up: Green Climate Fund reforms aim to cut approvals and accreditation delays, targeting nine months and pushing more direct access for Pacific national and regional entities. Pacific Resilience Facility Momentum: Cook Islands PM Mark Brown urged investors and partners to back the PRF so climate money reaches communities faster, as the region’s new resilience-focused fund moves from treaty to projects. Local Voice on Tongareva: A Cook Islands News columnist highlights Tongareva community concerns over transparency and the framing of the port project amid US critical-minerals interest.

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Aug. 12, 2026

Wealth Web refreshes 2026 Cook Islands and Nevis trust guides

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Wealth Web sees surge in demand for Cook Islands trusts

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Aug. 12, 2026

Wealth Web Updates 2026 Cook Islands and Nevis Trust Guides

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

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