AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism & Cost of Living: Cook Islands tourism is booming, but Muri Beach Hotel GM Liana Scott says families and businesses are still feeling the pinch, with power, water and imported goods costs hitting hardest despite recent wage rises and government support. ADB Tourism Recovery Grant: The Asian Development Bank has signed a US$2m grant to support safe recovery for travel and tourism, including upgrades to Rarotonga Airport and health systems, aiming to benefit thousands of hospitality workers. Pacific Peace & Security: Cook Islands officials are monitoring China’s ballistic missile test in the South Pacific and urging respect for regional peace treaties, as Pacific leaders push for a “Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace.” US Ambassador Focus: New US Ambassador Jared Novelly says the Cook Islands is a top priority, pointing to seabed resources and openness to US business involvement, while stopping short of pushing for exploration licences. Youth Democracy: The Cook Islands National Youth Council is launching a candidate dialogue series to boost youth participation ahead of the General Election. Ocean Care: A Pacific clean-up and baseline study highlights heavy beach litter on Rarotonga and Aitutaki, with plastics dominating waste—often linked to tourist accommodation areas.
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