AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoClimate Resilience: A new ADB-led programme aims to mobilise more than US$1 billion for 14 Pacific economies, including the Cook Islands, to protect roads, water supplies, power systems and coastal areas from rising seas and storms. Seabed Mining: US firms are seeking permission to explore international waters near the Cook Islands, drawing regional objections over environmental risks and competing claims to regulate the ocean floor. Tourism Workforce: The Cook Islands is drafting a 2027 pilot to let young overseas visitors take short-term hospitality jobs through a faster process with registered employers. Visitor Safety: Police continue investigating the bag-snatching of a female tourist in Rarotonga and are seeking information from witnesses. Easier Arrivals: Visitors who need a local driver licence can now apply and complete the theory test online before travelling. Visitor Economy: A four-day Indigenous health conference brought about 650 delegates to Rarotonga, boosting accommodation, food, transport and other local businesses.
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