AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth & Safety for Travellers: Hawai‘i DOH has confirmed a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu linked to a visitor exposed in a dengue-prone region; officials say the risk of local spread is low, but teams are stepping up inspections and mosquito control while urging people to remove standing water. Tourism Rules at the Airport: Police in Rarotonga say vaping breaches at Rarotonga International Airport are still happening (up to three a month), including alleged vaping on flights and in aircraft lavatories, with warnings that enforcement may intensify. Pacific Energy & Resilience: Papua New Guinea says it wants to boost oil and gas output and explore smaller refineries to support fuel security for Pacific neighbours amid regional cost-of-living pressures. Streaming for Pacific Storytelling: HBO Max has launched across New Zealand, the Cook Islands and Tokelau, with local producers saying it’s a chance to pitch Pacific ideas to a wider market. Cook Islands Health Research Link: A rare marine-bacteria infection (Shewanella) reported in New Zealand has been traced to a man who recently returned from a Cook Islands trip, with doctors pointing to raw seafood as a likely route. Travel Connectivity: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti have activated a codeshare that lets travellers book one ticket from Europe/US/Japan/NZ to Tahiti and then connect to Rarotonga. Sports Spotlight: Cook Islands NRL star KL Iro marked his 50th NRL game and returned home to inspire the next generation.
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