AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStranded in Rarotonga: Sri Lankan woman Ruchira Ranasingha has been unable to leave the Cook Islands for three years after Australia and New Zealand repeatedly denied transit visas. Her family fears for her wellbeing; a Wellington charity has offered to escort her home. Cultural Heritage: A workshop at Maungaroa Valley brought Puaikura leaders together to discuss protecting its sacred sites and exploring a World Heritage future. Turama: Families gathered to clean and decorate graves for the annual day of remembrance, a tradition embraced across the Cook Islands. Health and Education: A new mandatory school food policy will ban unhealthy canteen options from 2027. The country has also reached the WHO target for cervical screening, with officials urging continued efforts. Sport and Identity: Cook Islands beach handball has returned to the Youth Olympics after a 16-year break, while Valentine Holmes has spoken of the pride of representing his Mangaia heritage at the Rugby League World Cup.
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