AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Energy & Resilience: Papua New Guinea says it wants to boost oil and gas output to help fuel-dependent Pacific neighbours as geopolitics drives price swings. Streaming for Pacific audiences: HBO Max launched in New Zealand, the Cook Islands and Tokelau on 16 June, with local producers urging Pacific creators to pitch “Pacific ideas” for wider reach. Fisheries skills boost: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency opened nominations for a Certificate IV in Fisheries Enforcement and Compliance (Cohort 12) starting 7 September 2026. Health alert for travellers: Dengue activity is rising across the Pacific, with the Cook Islands among locations reporting cases. Airport rules enforcement: Police in Rarotonga warn travellers that vaping on aircraft and in restricted airport areas can trigger tougher action. Cook Islands travel safety & health: A rare marine-bacteria infection (Shewanella) was linked to a man hospitalised after a Cook Islands holiday. Tourism diversification: Palau promoted sport fishing at an international trade show in San Diego to attract higher-value visitors. Local sport spotlight: Cook Islands NRL star KL Iro marked 50 games, then returned home for the Cook Islands Sports Awards. Plastic action in the Cook Islands: NES is helping develop a National Action Plan to tackle plastic pollution under the Pacific Ocean Litter Project. Travel connectivity: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti activated a codeshare that lets travellers book through to Rarotonga via Tahiti. Cruise demand: Norwegian Cruise Line announced more South Pacific sailings, including calls at Rarotonga.
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