AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPacific diplomacy under pressure: At the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders and ministers faced fresh warnings as China targets Taiwan’s last allies, with Beijing’s “chequebook diplomacy” message landing hard on small states. Climate and water worries: Pacific communities are bracing for a strengthening El Niño, with fuel crisis pressures stacking risks for drinking water, food and children’s health. Tongareva port controversy: A US–NZ co-funded upgrade for Penrhyn/Tongareva is being condemned by Greenpeace as a “Trojan horse” that could open the door to deep-sea mining. Culture and leadership ties: Cook Islands officials joined Koroneihana 2026 for Kiingitanga celebrations, while Cook Islands strengthens its voice in global cultural policy through IFACCA. Youth and sport: Cook Islands athletes head into regional action—triathletes gained Pacific Games test-race experience in Mo’orea, and the Cook Islands U-16 women’s football campaign is set to begin in Honiara. Tourism with values: Te Marama o te Manava Tūroto (Tourism Month) runs through September, spotlighting people, women and youth pathways in the industry.
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