AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCook Islands Politics: Mark Brown is set to return as Prime Minister after the Cook Islands Party won 13 of 24 seats in the 2026 election, giving a historic fifth term and a strong parliamentary position with support from independents. Pacific Diplomacy: Brown is now heading to Palau for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, with regional leaders also meeting in Auckland first as pressure grows over geopolitics, transnational crime and unity. Health: The health ministry has launched a new NCD Action Plan 2026–2030 with 129 strategic actions aimed at tackling non-communicable diseases across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua. Community & Education: A six-week school tennis programme is back in action across several schools, feeding into the National Training Programme. Pa Enua Support: Mangaia entrepreneurs can access free Business Trade and Investment Board training next month, covering planning, costing, pricing, forecasting and bookkeeping. Public Safety: Police arrested two people after a weekend crime wave that included burglaries and stolen motorbikes. Drugs Case: A Cook Islands fisherman says he feared for his life after finding a suspected cocaine package washed ashore on Mitiaro reef. Banking Concern: Customers are outraged after online banking lockouts linked to a manual password reset error, with the bank saying funds are safe.
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