AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCommonwealth Games Glasgow 2026: Athletes from Cook Islands and other Commonwealth nations arrived in Glasgow to a big welcome featuring volunteers, Games staff, the mascot Finnie, bagpipes and Highland dancers, with competitors saying they’re “super excited” despite long flights. Cook Islands Team Update: Team Cook Islands has departed Rarotonga for Glasgow (23 July–2 August), with chef de mission Mark Short saying swimmers, athletics and weightlifters are building on Pacific Mini Games form, and lawn bowls aim to repeat past medal success. Health & Tourism Safety: Women are urged to book mammograms for the 2026 Breast Screening Programme starting Monday at Rarotonga Hospital, while emergency services reinforced cross-island track safety after a 16-year-old tourist suffered a serious head injury from a fall. Business & Community: Paradise Supplies marked 10 years in hospitality supply, and netballers are fundraising for Brisbane trials as part of the road to regional qualifiers. Regional Travel Context: Experts say Kiwis should plan better as Pacific borders reopen, with Cook Islands slated to reopen for tourists on 14 January.
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