AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHospitality Spotlight: Rarotongan Beach Resort and Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach held Annual Staff Awards, celebrating front-of-house and behind-the-scenes teams behind memorable Cook Islands stays. Health Workforce: University of Auckland nursing experts delivered advanced clinical training to 15 Cook Islands nurses in Rarotonga, building on six months of partnership with the Chief Nursing Officer. Tourism Cost Pressure: Muri Beach Hotel GM Liana Scott says tourism is strong, but families and businesses still feel the pinch from power, water and imported goods costs, urging longer-term relief beyond the minimum wage rise. ADB Tourism Recovery Grant: The Asian Development Bank signed a US$2m grant to support safe recovery of travel and tourism, including upgrades to Rarotonga Airport and health services, benefiting over 10,000 hospitality workers. Regional Security Watch: Cook Islands Government is monitoring China’s South Pacific ballistic missile test and reiterating calls for respect for regional peace treaties. Youth & Democracy: Cook Islands National Youth Council launches a youth-led candidate dialogue series ahead of the General Election to boost young people’s participation. El Niño Update: Communities across the Marianas and Micronesia brace for extreme weather as El Niño develops and intensifies, with storms expected to form farther east. Visa Access (Travel Angle): Pakistan’s passport ranks 100th on the Henley index, with Cook Islands listed among visa-free/visa-on-arrival options for travellers.
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