AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoCommonwealth Games, Cook Islands in Glasgow: Team Cook Islands is in action at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with veteran lawn bowler Teokotai Jim leading the squad at the opening ceremony and athletes across athletics, swimming, weightlifting and lawn bowls ready to compete in the coming days. Health & Pa Enua access: A new Te Marae Ora–Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation MOU will co-fund airfares so eligible outer-island women can travel to Rarotonga for breast screening, building on the programme’s long-running early-detection work. Breast screening push: Women are being urged to book mammograms as the 2026 Cook Islands Breast Screening Programme runs at Rarotonga Hospital from late July into early August. Youth & election conversation: The Cook Islands National Youth Council’s Kai Vānanga no te Uki o Āpōpō brought Titikaveka and Ngatangiia youth into livestreamed candidate discussions on environment, economics, community and culture. Culture on the water: The voyaging canoe Marumaru Atua returned safely to Avana after a Mauke and Atiu trip, reinforcing traditional knowledge and community welcome. Grassroots sport: Rarotonga football’s second week continues with U6–U12 mixed divisions and U18 men’s matches building momentum after a strong opening round. Regional sport ties: Solomon Islands has withdrawn from the Oceania Volleyball Championship due to costs and visa hurdles, while the Cook Islands remains listed among confirmed teams. Ocean science: A month-long expedition is mapping ocean conditions across the Cook Islands EEZ to track climate-driven changes affecting livelihoods.
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