AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Protocols on Screen: TVNZ’s new documentary 400 Weddings and a Funeral is a 40-minute insider guide to how Pacific communities do weddings and farewells—dos, don’ts, and real stories from Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Fiji and Niue. Regional Ties, Real Deals: Central Province (PNG) and the Cook Islands have renewed their friendship with a Sister Province Partnership Arrangement signed at APEC Haus, aiming at cultural exchange, youth and women’s empowerment, tourism, climate work, education and trade. Ocean Protection vs. Deep-Sea Pressure: Cook Islands leaders are doubling down on “sacred ocean” stewardship—while officials point to long-term risks from deep-sea mining and keep pushing science-based decisions. Sport Momentum: At the Oceania Swimming Championships in Suva, Cook Islands swimmers won medals and set personal bests, including Jacob Story’s gold in the men’s 100m breaststroke. Women Breaking Barriers: Isabel Drollet Macdonald has graduated as a qualified pilot and is set to become Air Rarotonga’s first female pilot. Culture in Motion: Jolt dance sessions in Rarotonga are helping students—especially those with autism—find confidence through rhythm and movement.
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