AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPacific Leadership & Education: The East-West Center has appointed Jaimee Neel as Deputy Director of the Pacific Islands Development Program, bringing decades of diplomacy and cross-cultural work to support Pacific-led priorities. Accountability in Politics: Ruta Mave argues opposition and government should be judged by results that reach homes, not just announcements—raising questions about how policy support lands for local producers and families. Cook Islands Language & Early Learning: Columnist Thomas Wynne pushes for reo Māori recovery to start earlier, warning that gaps in early childhood education leave hundreds of young children on Rarotonga and Aitutaki outside language support. Local Culture on the Move: “Taste of the Cook Islands” returns to Te Tapora Kai at Punanga Nui Market, spotlighting local food, music, and crafts to draw visitors and boost market foot traffic. Sport, Skills & Community: Cook Islands officials and private lawyers take part in a Legal Policy Development Course to strengthen law-making and governance capability. Paddling to Tahiti: A Cook Islands va’a team departs for Te Aito Tahiti, contesting singles and youth races in one of the Pacific’s toughest outrigger marathons. Women’s Football in Exile: Afghan Women United players are in Auckland for matches against the Cook Islands after FIFA eligibility in April, marking a major step back onto the international stage.
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